Homegrown KIO Radio Show Records

Overview

Scope and Contents

Biographical Note

Subject Terms

Administrative Information

Detailed Description

Administrative Records

Audio Library

Homegrown Radio Show Playlists

Homegrown and CU Bands and Fans Podcast Interviews

Radio Shows


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Collection Overview

Title: Homegrown KIO Radio Show Records, ca.1970-2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

ID: 12/9/182

Primary Creator: Fredrickson, Larry (1953-)

Other Creators: Leake, David (1961-), Miller Brown, Terry

Extent: 7.2 gigabytes

Date Acquired: 05/06/2024. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: American folk music, Blues-rock music, Business Records, Champaign, Illinois, Country Music, Interviews, Local History, Popular Music--Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Station, Radio Station -- WKIO, REO Speedwagon, Rock Music, Rock musicians United States, Urbana, Illinois

Formats/Genres: Sound Recordings

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Consists of digital administrative records including audio files of interviews conducted by Larry Fredrickson and David Leake with local musicians; research about and weekly playlists featuring the work of local artists and groups; and both studio and live audio recordings used on the show, documenting the Homegrown Radio show on KIO since 2021. Of note are interviews with members of Feathertrain, Alan Gratzer of REO Speedwagon, Mark Hamby of the Ship, and John Baruck of John Baruck Management and Azoff Management.

Collection Historical Note

Homegrown is a radio show and podcast, which was founded by Larry Fredrickson and David Leake in August 2021. Broadcasting on KIO Radio (originally on 107.1 and then on 105.5 FM) every Sunday night at 7pm, the show features musical selections from Champaign-Urbana music scene from the 1960s to the present including bands and artists like REO Speewagon, Alison Krauss, the One Eyed Jacks, the Elvis Brothers, Braid, and American Football. In September 2021, Fredrickson and Leake began interviewing individuals connected to this scene on a KIO podcast of the same name. Portions of these interviews were played on the weekly radio broadcasts.

Biographical Note

Larry Fredrickson (1953- ) graduated from Champaign Centenial High School in 1970. As a high school student, Fredrickson was active in the band and orchestra, earning a position in the ILMEA All-State Orchestra as a tympanist his senior year. He briefly attendended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for Music Education in 1973, but left the university to join the band Ginger, which included Terry Luttrell of REO Speedwagon. He performed drums with the group until 1976. In 1981, he continued his studies in music performance and business administration at Illinois State University. After graduating in 1983, he joined Newstalk 1400-WDWS AM, Lite-Rock 97.5 WHMS, and Classical Hits 107.9 WKIO Radio Station as an account executive. He worked at the station until his retirement in 2021. Between 2002 and 2016, he also performed drums with the Tons O'Fun Band. Beginning in 2021, he served as co-host of the KIO Radio Show "Homegrown" with David Leake.

Subject/Index Terms

American folk music
Blues-rock music
Business Records
Champaign, Illinois
Country Music
Interviews
Local History
Popular Music--Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
Radio Broadcasting
Radio Station
Radio Station -- WKIO
REO Speedwagon
Rock Music
Rock musicians United States
Urbana, Illinois

Administrative Information

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Accruals: Full radio shows from 2025 were donated by Leake on September 12, 2025.

Acquisition Source: David Leake

Acquisition Method: Gift

Box and Folder Listing


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[Series 1: Administrative Records, 2021-2024],
[Series 2: Audio Library, 2021-2024],
[Series 3: Homegrown Radio Show Playlists, 2021-2024],
[Series 4: Homegrown and CU Bands and Fans Podcast Interviews, 2021-2024],
[Series 5: Radio Shows, 2021-2025],
[All]

Series 5: Radio Shows, 2021-2025Add to your cart.
Consists of full-length radio shows (between 1 and 2 hours a piece), including music selections, dialogue about the music, local advertisements, concert schedules, call signs and radio identification sound bites, and short clips of podcast interviews on select episodes. Materials are arranged chronologically by year of broadcast and numerically within each year by episode number.
Digital Folder 1: Radio Shows, 2024Add to your cart.
Digital File 1: Episode 160, September 1, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Benny Jenkins Bloodline, Interview with Benny Jenkins, Flathead 6, and Champaign Underground.
Digital File 2: Episode 161, September 8, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Elsinore, Head East, Screams, Rabbit in Red, Vertigo, Harlem Hayfield, Pauli Carman, Temple of Low Men, Joni Laurence, Rave, and Slink Rand.
Digital File 3: Episode 162, September 15, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Appaloosa, Rathskeller, Mix Company, Elvis Brothers, George Faber, Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets, Combo Audio, Nix 86, B-Lovers, Nines, and Pork and the Havana Ducks.
Digital File 4: Episode 163, September 22, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Mudhens, Ancient Ways, Catfish and the Sharks, Finchley Boys, Laurie Morvan, Illinois Band, Dan Fogelberg, Jesse Ross Band, E.S.P., All Star Frogs, and Jack Daniel.
Digital File 5: Episode 164, September 29, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Keith Harden Band, Bluesweed, Absinthe Blind, Ginger, Kool Ray and the Polaroidz, Champaign, Invaders, Mistress, REO Classics, Jimmy Bean, and Boat Drunks.
Digital File 6: Episode 165, October 6, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Ancient Ways with CU Bands and Fan Interview with Ancient Ways, Eliot Sedgwick, Decadents, and Jade Sky.
Digital File 7: Episode 166, October 13, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Doug Gherna, Candy Foster, Lou Dibello, No Secret, Latem, Feather Train, Impalas, Games, Doc Shredd, Champaign Underground, and Bashful Youngins.
Digital File 8: Episode 167, October 20, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Sass, Sara Siders Interview, Jesse Ross Band, and Silver Bullet Band.
Digital File 9: Episode 168, October 27, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Skater, Drew Cagle and the Reputation, Caleb Cook Band, Mighty Pranksters, Coal Kitchen, Delta Kings, Richrath, Andy Lund, Lothar and the Hand People, Last Gentlemen, and Edge.
Digital File 10: Episode 169, November 3, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Doc Shredd, Clockwork Orange, Mistress, David Woolridge, Owen Knap, Susan Williams and the Wright Groove Band, Jonathan Parrish, Logan Allen, Jimmy Bean, Third Stone, and Boxcar Grafitti.
Digital File 11: Episode 170, November 10, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Last Gentlemen, Alison Krause, Blue Iris, Duke of Uke, Guild One Eyed Jacks, Combo Audio, Poker Flatts, Keith Harden Band, Rathskeller, and Heavy Duty.
Digital File 12: Episode 171, November 17, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Adrian Belew, the Rave, Michael Garcia, Spectrum, Short Bus, Shades of Blue, Boat Drunks, No Secret, Jade Sky, Appaloosa, and Regiment.
Digital File 13: Episode 172, November 24, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Shotgun Wedding, Mystic Mayhem, E.S.P., Jack Daniel, Silver Bullet Band, Catfish and the Sharks, Moon Seven Times, Pauli Carman, Animator, Illinois Band, and Champaign Underground.
Digital File 14: Episode 173, December 1, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Animator, E.S.P., Jesse Ross Band, Boat Drunks, Laurie Morvan, Mighty Pranksters, Clockwork Orange, Slink Rand Band, Bluesweed, Difficult Listening II, and Lou Dibello.
Digital File 15: Episode 174, December 8, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Lou Dibello, Vertigo, Catfish and the Sharks, Lynn O'Brien, Third Stone, REO Speedwagon, Bluetone Drivers, Susan Williams and the Wright Groove Band, Mudhens, Mik Roberts Band, and Sunday.
Digital File 16: Episode 175, December 15, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Ack Ack, Big Daddy Sun and the Outer Planets, George Faber, Combo Audio, Rocking Clones, Vertebrats, Elvis Brothers, Pauli Carman, Otis and the Elevators, Nix 86, and Last Gentlemen.
Digital File 17: Episode 176, December 22, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Head East, Dan Fogelberg, REO Speedwagon, Pauli Carmen, Alison Krauss, Benny Jenkins, Doc Shredd, Lou Dibello, Keith Harden and George Faber, Andy Lund, and Tons O Fun Band.
Digital File 18: Episode 177, December 29, 2024Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Terry Brown, selections by Dan Fogelberg, Still Frenzy, Modern Drugs, Hound Dog Moses, Blues Deacons, Jack Daniel, Painkillers Blues Band, Drew Cagle and the Reputation, Decadents, Candy Foster, and Ancient Ways.
Digital Folder 2: Radio Shows, 2025Add to your cart.
Digital File 1: Episode 178, January 5, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake, includes songs from Erin Isaac, George Faber and Stronghold, the Esquires, Kilborn Alley, Pork and the Havana Ducks, Champaign Underground, Benny Jenkins, Games, ESP, Boxcar Graffiti, Mistress, and Angie Heaton.
Digital File 2: Episode 179, January 12, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, show includes REO Speedwagon, Shotgun Wedding, Woke Mountain Boys, the One-Eyed Jacks, The Ship, Sokolski Boys, Sunday, B-Lovers, Blues Deacon, Skater, Third Stone, Wiley Foxx, Spectrum, and Rocky Maffit Group.
Digital File 3: Episode 180, January 19, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, includes selections from Mistress, Sass (Sass Siders), Temple of Low Men, Hot as a Pepper, Poker Flatts, the Illinois Band, Keith Harden Band, Studmouse, Three Gun Whiskey, Elsinore, and Coal Kitchen.
Digital File 4: Episode 181, January 26, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, theme: Mabel's Calendar. Includes recordings by the Edge, Combo Audio, Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets, Big Daddy Sun and the Outer Planets, Kool Ray and the Polaroidz, George Faber and Stronghold, Nix 86, Tall Trees, Less Gentleman, Clockwork Orange, Modern Day Saints, Otis and the Elevators, Weird Summer, and the Mudhens.
Digital File 5: Episode 182, February 2, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, Theme: Remembering Brian Cook. Songs by Games, the Rave, The Invaders, and Don't Talk Back.
Digital File 6: Episode 183, February 9, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Feathertrain, Champaign, Jesse Ross Band, King T'z, the Quarternotes, Susan Williams and the Right Groove Band, the Boat Drunks, Rathskeller, Lou Dibello, Moon Seven Times, Duke of Uke, Center, and Absinthe Blind.
Digital File 7: Episode 184, February 16, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Bruiser and the Virtues, Flathead 6, the Mighty Pranksters, Alison Krause, Shades of Blue, the Decadents, Mike Carpenter, Adrian Belew, Joe Asselin, Champaign Underground, Finchley Boys, the Blues Deacons, Angie Heaton, Flat Earth Society, Gazelle, Laurie Morvan.
Digital File 8: Episode 185, February 23, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, theme: Ed "Buzzy" Eselby. Selections from Time, snippet of interview with Ed Eselby, Maxx, EKG, Space Mod, Clockwork Orange, and Vertigo.
Digital File 9: Episode 186, March 2, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Candy Foster and Shades of Blue, Ed Eselby, George Faber and Stronghold, Coal Kitchen, Black Eyed Lilies, Combo Audio, the Guild, Duke Tumato and the All Star Frogs, Angie Heaton, Catfish and the Sharks, Illinois Band, and Kings Highway.
Digital File 10: Episode 187, March 9, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, theme: the Red Herring Coffee House. Selections by Dan Fogelberg, Kathy Bennett, Larry Basil, Russ Mason and Steve Crowe, the Ship, Peter Berkhow, Pete Swinerton, Les Urban, Pete Lippencott, Steve Melshenker, and the Ship.
Digital File 11: Episode 188, March 16, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Three Hour Tour, Reaction Formation, Delta Kings, Bluetone Drivers, Rathskeller, Shotgun Wedding, Sass, We the Animals, Uncle Meat, Still Frenzy, Screams, Vertigo, Weird Summer, and Titanic Love Affair.
Digital File 12: Episode 189, March 23, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, Theme: REO Speedwagon. Selections by REO Speedwagon.
Digital File 13: Episode 190, March 30, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Combo Audio, Traveling Radio Show, Don't Talk Back, Vertebrats, Third Stone, Fools Gold, Poker Flatts, Silver Bullet Band, Thom Bishop, and Modern Drugs.
Digital File 14: Episode 191, April 6, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by REO Speedwagon, Bob Graham Interview, Starcastle, Esquires, Jess Ross Band, Finchley Boys, Ginger, Head East, Slink Rand, Water Brothers, and Pork and the Havana Ducks.
Digital File 15: Episode 192, April 13, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Games, Impalas, Mistress, One Eyed Jacks, Skater, Sunday, Hound Dog Moses, Susan Williams and Wright Groove Band, All Star Frogs, Blues Deacons, and Last Gentlemen.
Digital File 16: Episode 193, April 20, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Rathskeller.
Digital File 17: Episode 194, April 27, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Al Ierardi, Benny Jenkins Bloodline, Jesse Ross Band, David Woolridge, Hangovers, Kool Ray and the Polaroidz, No Secret, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Alison Krauss, Lou Dibello, and Illinois Band.
Digital File 18: Episode 195, May 4, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Alison Krauss, Gina Miles, Logan Allen, Lexi Tieffel, Coachmen, Silver Bullet Band, Lynn O'Brien, Owen Knap, Mystic Mayhem, Hunter Lucas, and Drew Fredrickson.
Digital File 19: Episode 196, May 11, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Models, Still Frenzy, Mighty Pranksters, Joe Asselin, Doug Gherna, Weird Summer, Outnumbered, Elvis Brothers, Mosaic, Temple of Low Men, and Vertebrats.
Digital File 20: Episode 197, May 18, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Feather Train, Mistress, Spectrum, Champaign Underground, Water Brothers, Shades of Blue, Appaloosa, Screams, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Bluesweed, and Candy Foster.
Digital File 21: Episode 198, May 25, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Otis and the Elevators, Mudhens, Rathskeller, Weird Summer, Ack Ack, Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets, Elvis Brothers, Modern Day Saints, Last Gentlemen, Nix 86, and George Faber.
Digital File 22: Episode 199, June 1, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include B-Lovers, Sass, Blues Deacons, Traveling Radio Show, Modern Drugs, Bluetone Drivers, Silver Bullet Band, Ship, Hot as a Pepper, Jack Daniel, and Impalas.
Digital File 23: Episode 200, June 8, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by REO Speedwagon.
Digital File 24: Episode 201, June 15, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Andrew Duncanson and Michael Peloquin, interview with Duncanson and Peloquin, selections by Kilborn Alley Blues Band, and Dig 3.
Digital File 25: Episode 202, June 22, 2025Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Recorded by David Leake, selections include Bluesweed, Esquires, Flathead 6, Contraband, Illinois Band, Catfish and the Sharks, 3 Gun Whiskey, Sunday, Slink Rand Band, Doc Shredd, and Menthol.
Digital File 26: Episode 203, June 29, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by American Football, Bicardi's, Elvis Brothers, Caleb Cook, Impalas, Finchley Boys, All Star Frogs, Lou Dibello, Keith Harden Band, Coal Kitchen, and Animator.
Digital File 27: Episode 204, July 6, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Catfish and the Sharks, Slink Rand Band, Benny Jenkins Bloodline, Keith Harden Band, Laurie Morvan, Blues Deacons, All Star Frogs, Jesse Ross Band, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Champaign Underground, and REO Speedwagon.
Digital File 28: Episode 205, July 13, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake and Scott Schwartz, selections by One Eyed Jacks, All Star Frogs, Shades of Blue, Esquires, Feather Train, Adrian Belew, Galaxies, Finchley Boys, Pete Lippencott, Lothar and the Hand People, and the Guild.
Digital File 29: Episode 206, July 20, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake, Selections by Appaloosa, Champaign, George Faber and Stronghold, Kings Highway, Combo Audio, E.S.P., Hangovers, Games, Catching Hickory, Boxcar Grafitti, and Funky Butt Drum Club.
Digital File 30: Episode 207, July 27, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake and Chris Clemens, selections by Chris Clemens, Still Frenzy, Jack Daniel, David Woolridge, Lexi Tieffel, Dan Fogelberg, Gloria Roubal and Paul Sabuco, Elliot Sedgwick, Lynn O'Brien, and Joni Laurence.
Digital File 31: Episode 208, August 3, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Steve Scorfina, Lauire Morvan, Fina Miles, Drew Cagle and the Reputation, Clockwork Orange, Moon Seven Times, Shotgun Wedding, Last Gentlemen, Zakk Tompkins, Wiley Foxx, and Modern Drugs.
Digital File 32: Episode 209, August 10, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake and Terry Brown, selections by Staleys, Logan Allen, Band Called Alexis, Jason Waldrop, Black Eyed Lillies, Castle Finn, Blues Deacons, Decadents, Andrew Duncanson, Brand New Sky, and Fyre Inside.
Digital File 33: Episode 210, August 17, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake, selections by Vestiges, Jonesful, Boat Drunks, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Mighty Pranksters, Fuse, Coal Kitchen, Otis and the Elevators, Elvis Brothers, Bruiser and the Virtues, and Rathskeller.
Digital File 34: Episode 211, August 24, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by Larry Fredrickson, selections by Ginger, Pork and the Havana Ducks, Jesse Ross Band, No Secret, One Eyed Jacks, Slink Rand Band, Champaign, Rave, Drew Fredrickson, Finshley Boys, and Edge.
Digital File 35: Episode 212, August 31, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections by Caleb Cook Band, Lexi Tieffel, Ack Ack, Traveling Radio Show, Fools Gold, Otis and the elevators, We the Animals, Uncle Meat, Bruiser Rummenie, Spectrum, and Doc Shredd.
Digital File 36: Episode 213, September 7, 2025Add to your cart.
Recorded by David Leake and Larry Fredrickson, selections include Clockwork Orange, Mistress, Mudhens, Bluetone Drivers, Titanic Love Affair, No Secret, Vertigo, Poster Children, Skater, Thom Bishop, and Spoils of War.

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[Series 1: Administrative Records, 2021-2024],
[Series 2: Audio Library, 2021-2024],
[Series 3: Homegrown Radio Show Playlists, 2021-2024],
[Series 4: Homegrown and CU Bands and Fans Podcast Interviews, 2021-2024],
[Series 5: Radio Shows, 2021-2025],
[All]
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