KPC Underground Podcast

Aaron sits down with Lizzy Shapiro of Lizzy and the Triggermen before their 2024 KPC show to chat music, acting, identity, and combining old and new forms of creativity to experience the sublime. Get tickets to Lizzy and the Triggermen LIVE at Kirkland Performance Center on April 30, 2026: https://www.kpcenter.org/event/lizzy-the-triggermen-2026/About Lizzy and the Triggermen:LA-based big band, Lizzy & the Triggermen, transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new. As NPR raves, they are “one part Eartha Kitt, one part Ella Fitzgerald, on part Amy Winehouse.” Their show is a “joyously subversive” (Broadway World) mixture of vintage swing and biting originals that highlight Lizzy’s wicked sense of humor (which she previously used to create Emmy-nominated TV shows). Like the great tunes of the ’30s which so inspire them, their music boldly tackles our modern troubles and turns them into killer dance songs that fill you with joy the way only a wailing horn section can. https://www.lizzyandthetriggermen.comhttps://www.kpcenter.org/

Aaron sits down with KPC Executive Director Jeff Lockhart to talk about the major renovations coming to KPC in 2025. Elevate KPC: A New Theater For The Next Generation aims to raise $4.6 million to modernize Kirkland Performance Center. With $3.4 million already raised, Jeff and Aaron chat about all the ways KPC is inviting the community to be a part of its future! https://www.elevatekpc.org https://www.kpcenter.org/donate

Aaron sits down for an engaging conversation with DJ + producer + songwriter ZOF about their process for creating electronic music. Attend ZOF's workshop at KPC Studios on 2/24/24! https://www.kpcenter.org/zof "Nostalgic Premonitions" out now on Dome Of Doom: https://zofmusic.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgic-premonitions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3OB2YmoLc6oOQNRVSCqpsU?si=ROr0IQQUSYW_jmIE1Iubfg https://www.zofmusic.com https://www.kpcenter.org

Aaron sits down with Sam Pettit, director of 2024 KPC Community Show Peter and the Starcatcher, playing at Kirkland Performance Center March 1-3 and 8-10, 2024! Sam talks about the uniqueness and importance of community theater, and gives a short rundown of the fun, humor, and heart of the show. Get your tickets today at https://www.kpcenter.org!

Aaron sits down with Michael Henrichsen and Jimmy Keys from Seattle 80's tribute band Nite Wave for a fun chat about not-so-humble beginnings, staying busy, and making it work as a band with full-time jobs. Check out more about Nite Wave at https://www.nitewaveparty.com

Aaron sits down with KPC Executive Director Jeff Lockhart to discuss his learnings over the past 10 years of involvement at Kirkland Performance Center! Check out Jeff's band endeavors at https://livevinylproductions.com/ https://www.kpcenter.org

Aaron sits down with ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro to chat about the holidays in Hawaii, collaboration, and maintaining the attitude of a student. Check out more about Jake at https://www.jakeshimabukuro.com https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with innovative and genre-bending jazz singer José James for a discussion about pushing category boundaries, and the balance between embracing your creative vision and giving freedom to collaborators. Check out José James' music, tour dates, and more at https://www.josejamesmusic.com https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with Dave and Joey from The Bros. Landreth for a chat about vulnerability, inspiration, and nerding out on gear! Check out all things The Bros. Landreth at https://www.thebroslandreth.com/ https://www.kpcenter.org https://www.kpcstudios.org

Aaron sits down with Grammy-winner Alex Cuba to chat about his career, life changes, and wanting to live outside a box. Check out Alex's music at https://www.alexcuba.com Alex Cuba's Tiny Desk concert: https://youtu.be/A3ThZptD8WY?si=HhEZ441wRBgs5jv5 https://www.kpcenter.org