Appleton’s Adriel Denae Releases Solo Album, Honoring Wisconsin Composer Fred Alley, The Heat Of The Pepper

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Wisconsinite Fred Alley made significant contributions to the world of music before passing away in his thirties. We learn more about Alley and his work. We also hear from an Appleton songwriter who had a very good year and we learn everything we could dream of knowing about the chile pepper.

Featured in this Show

  • Appleton Songwriter Adriel Denae

    2018 was a big year for Appleton singer-songwriter Adriel Denae. We hear about some of the highlights.

  • The Music And Legacy Of Wisconsin Songwriter Fred Alley

    Wisconsin composer and musician Fred Alley was prolific, despite dying in his thirties. While Alley is best known for his musical theater work, he also founded the American Folklore theater in Door County, and wrote stand-alone music as well.We talk with two musicians who recorded and produced a new album titled “Solid Ground: The Songs of Fred Alley.”

  • Everything You Wanted To Know About The Chile Pepper

    Chile peppers are often associated with heat, but they can also take on a vast array of tastes, including smoky, sweet – even lemony. We learn what makes chiles the way they are, how they’re grown, consumed and according to our guest, have taken over the world.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Maureen McCollum Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Katie Dahl Guest
  • Rich Higdon Guest
  • Matt Gross Guest

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