Center Stage

12/28/2022

Thanks to everyone who posted their kind thoughts and well wishes! We will let you know when there is anything to report ... just a quick FYI.... we have changed the name of the FB page to Center Stage and dropped Center Stage -KPOV.... the new Facebook address is https://www.facebook.com/centerstagesongwriters/ ... the names and faces remain the same :)

The abundant musical talent in Central Oregon receives Center Stage. Showcasing local and regional artists. Hosted by Rowdy Rick Miller and produced by Dangerous Dennis Plant.

12/27/2022

To the fans and guests of Center Stage....Thank you for listening to and performing on Center Stage! On 11/16 I was forced to resign from the show due to KPOV's subjective enforcement of new guidelines in order for KPOV to take control of the show. I am posting this now as people have contacted me about performing. They have never posted that I left the show some time ago.

And so it goes... We look forward to the new year! We are exploring other opportunities that might very well lead us to contact you to perform again on a new show. We created Center Stage to showcase local artists and have fun. I hope that the Center Stage volunteers over the years, including Dennis, Lynn, Michael, TK, John and myself, will be remembered as having produced high quality live music shows that were able to shine a spotlight on the local artists in our area. We created Center Stage to showcase local artists and along the way we had a lot of fun! That's what I want to remember. What a rare and great privilege it was to have you all perform on our show.....wishing you peace and good health in 2023!
Rick Miller

05/14/2022

Today on Center Stage - KPOV - Make sure to tune in to hear today's featured guest Lilli Worona ! Lilli will be joined by Mike Biggers and playing cuts from her debut CD "Between the Lines" live in the 501C-3 performance studio. This will be a great show featuring two of Central Oregon's most talented singer/ songwriters. See you on the radio!

04/23/2022

Center Stage - KPOV is back to help kick off KPOV, High Desert Community Radio's Spring Membership Drive! Featuring Bryan Bielanski, Phillip Austin and Joseph Balsamo will be performing live in the 501 C-3 Performance studios from 2-4 pm today. Membership drives are always high energy and a lot of fun so make sure to listen and support your High Desert Community Radio Station!

04/04/2022

Thank you Shaene Marie Pascal!

07/11/2021

In case you missed it., you can stream it for the coming week on KPOV, High Desert Community Radio kpov.org under the Programming tab and show: Center Stage - KPOV. We talked to Jessica Ryan from The Jess Ryan Band about their soon to be recorded album and their show at High Desert Music Hall.
Matthew Fletcher from Central Oregon Recording also joined us for some lively conversation about all things happening in the recording world and his tireless drumming in FIVE bands including Dr Green Dreams. We heard 3 hot-off-the-press tracks from their forthcoming album as well.

04/24/2021

Join KPOV and Center Stage - KPOV on Saturday 4/24 from 2-4pm for the final show from our Spring Membership drive! We will be joined by 5 central Oregon bands who will introduce their latest releases. Lande, Honey Don't, Moon and Bike, David Merritt, The Kronk Men If you want to learn more about what is happening with the local music scene AND support your community radio station, this is the place to be... 88.9FM or stream at kpov.org.

04/16/2021

Join KPOV and Center Stage - KPOV on Saturday 4/17 from 2-4pm for a membership drive show like no other. We will be joined by 6 central Oregon bands and musicians who will introduce their latest releases. Petekmusic Appaloosa, Cheyenne West, Larkspur Stand, Warm Gadget, BRAVE NeW WORLD. If you want to learn more about what is happening with the local music scene AND support your community radio station, this is the place to be... 88.9FM or stream at kpov.org.

04/10/2021

Tune in today 4.10.21 to hear a rebroadcast of our show from last year with Beth Wood. It was the last in-studio performance before the shut-downs.

04/02/2021

Join us on Center Stage - KPOV on Saturday April 3rd, 2-4pm to hear more about the The Bulletin project Central Oregon Cares https://www.bendbulletin.com/talent/, the Central Oregon Creative Artists Relief Effort. Tune in to hear the house concerts from Eric Leadbetter, John Batdorf and Pete Kartsounes and learn how you can help Central Oregon's musicians, visual artists, performers and creative workers!

03/07/2021

If you missed yesterday's show with Jeshua William Marshall from LARRY AND HIS FLASK you can replay the show here www.kpov.org/center-stage for the coming week. Learn more about Jeshua's new solo debut, the LAHF peak touring schedule of 250 shows per year and how they are giving back with the Unity project.

03/06/2021

Join us today 3/6/21 on KPOV, High Desert Community Radio from 2-4pm. Jeshua William Marshall will join us by phone to talk about his musical career including his time with LARRY AND HIS FLASK and his solo album expected summer 2021. We will also learn more about the High Desert Music Collective ...creative endeavor dedicated to connecting people from diverse perspectives who want to grow and support others in our community of music....and give you an opportunity to shake your groove thing to these local artists at some of your favorite outdoor music and brew hotspots.