For this week's radio program, host and producer Tom Lounges interviewed iconic guitarist Andy Powell of the classic British band, Wishbone Ash.The Ash formed in 1969 and were in many ways born out of the British Blues Revival of the era. They later evolved into melodic folk-inspired rock, heavy rock, progressive rock, and hybrids of all those and more.On this program, Any Powell talks about his own evolution as one of the rock world's most gifted guitarists and the band's longevity and creative output that has spanned over 5 decades.

Host Tom Lounges and Candice Night of Blackmore's Night talk about and spotlight songs from her powerful new solo album "Sea Glass". While also catching up on Life, Family, and the status of Blackmore's Night.

Midwest Beat with host Tom Lounges.

The musical guest on this edition of "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" is LEO SAYER, the global pop sensation behind such major radio hits as “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing,” “The Show Must Go On,” “Thunder In My Heart,” “Long Tall Glasses,” “When I Need You,” and “Giving It All Away,” to name but a few. Check out this program and learn some cool things you didn't know about Leo Sayer.

Midwest Beat: Stan Skora co-founder Chicago's iconic pop rock/power pop group "In Kind"

Midwest Beat host Tom Lounges talks with Joel Ratajack the founder and producer of the charitable annual music festival "ROCKOPELLI," now in its fourteenth year.

Midwest Beat host Tom Lounges is joined by the founding member of Chicago's 1960s hit-making group, THE BUCKINGHAMS Carl Giammarese.

Erin's Farm Animal Rescue, Sanctuary and Education Center located in Hobart, Indiana.

Midwest Beat host Tom Lounges talks with children's book author Linda Stone.