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Collection Overview

Title: Homegrown KIO Radio Show Records, ca.1970-2024

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, 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: Business Records, 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
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

Browse by Series:

[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 3: Homegrown Radio Show Playlists, 2021-2024

Consists of Excel Files, documenting the radio broadcast playlist which includes timings, track listing, and interview samples. Materials are arranged chronologically by year.

Digital Folder 1: Playlists, 2021

Digital File 1: Homegrown Log (draft), July 4, 2021
Digital File 2: Homegrown Log (draft), August 22, 2021
Digital File 3: Homegrown Log, August 29, 2021: Theme: 1970s
Digital File 4: Homegrown Log, September 12, 2021: Theme: Mabel's Night
Digital File 5: Homegrown Log, September 26, 2021: Theme: Bands Still Playing
Digital File 6: Homegrown Log, October 3, 2021: Theme: New Tracks
Digital File 7: Homegrown Log, October 17, 2021: Theme: Gary Richrath's Birthday
Digital File 8: Homegrown Log, October 24, 2021: Theme: Playing the Blues
Digital File 9: Homegrown Log, October 31, 2021: Theme: Metal Night
Digital File 10: Homegrown Log, November 7, 2021
Digital File 11: Homegrown Playlist, November 14, 2021: Theme: Country
Digital File 12: Homegrown Playlist, November 21, 2021: Theme: One-Eyed Jacks
Digital File 13: Homegrown Playlist, November 28, 2021: Theme: Prog Rock
Digital File 14: Homegrown Playlist, December 5, 2021: Theme: Ginger
Digital File 15: Homegrown Playlist, December 12, 2021: Theme: Songs about Illinois
Digital File 16: Homegrown Playlist, December 19, 2021
Digital File 17: Homegrown Playlist, December 26, 2021: Theme: Vertebrats

Digital Folder 2: Playlists, 2022

Digital File 1: Homegrown Playlist, January 2, 2022: Theme: Dan Fogelberg
Digital File 2: Homegrown Playlist, January 9, 2022: Theme: Alison Krauss
Digital File 3: Homegrown Playlist, January 16, 2022
Digital File 4: Homegrown Playlist, January 23, 2022
Digital File 5: Homegrown Playlist, January 30, 2022: Theme: Jesse Ross Band
Digital File 6: Homegrown Playlist, February 6, 2022: Theme: Live Music
Digital File 7: Homegrown Playlist, February 13, 2022
Digital File 8: Homegrown Playlist, February 20, 2022
Digital File 9: Homegrown Playlist, February 27, 2022: Theme: Dana Walden Tribute
Digital File 10: Homegrown Playlist, March 6, 2022: Theme: Great Guitarists
Digital File 11: Homegrown Playlist, March 13, 2022
Digital File 12: Homegrown Playlist, March 20, 2022: Theme: Last Gentlemen
Digital File 13: Homegrown Playlist, March 27, 2022
Digital File 14: Homegrown Playlist, April 3, 2022: Theme: Great Drummers
Digital File 15: Homegrown Playlist, April 10, 2022: Theme: Starcastle
Digital File 16: Homegrown Playlist, April 17, 2022: Theme: Some New Music
Digital File 17: Homegrown Playlist, April 24, 2022: Theme: Remembering the 60s
Digital File 18: Homegrown Playlist, May 1, 2022
Digital File 19: Homegrown Playlist, May 8, 2022: Theme: Champaign Underground
Digital File 20: Homegrown Playlist, May 15, 2022: Theme: Bruce Hall Tribute
Digital File 21: Homegrown Playlist, May 22, 2022
Digital File 22: Homegrown Playlist, May 29, 2022: Theme: Remembering Kickapoo Creek Outdoor Concerts
Digital File 23: Homegrown Playlist, June 5, 2022: Theme: Alan Gratzer Tribute
Digital File 24: Homegrown Playlist, June 12, 2022: Theme: Pauli Carman
Digital File 25: Homegrown Playlist, June 19, 2022: Theme: Before/After
Digital File 26: Homegrown Playlist, June 26, 2022
Digital File 27: Homegrown Playlist, July 3, 2022: Theme: John Kellog Tribute
Digital File 28: Homegrown Playlist, July 10, 2022: Theme: New Bands, New Music
Digital File 29: Homegrown Playlist, July 17, 2022: Theme: I got the Blues
Digital File 30: Homegrown Playlist, July 24, 2022: Theme: Dave's Favs
Digital File 31: Homegrown Playlist, July 31, 2022
Digital File 32: Homegrown Playlist, August 6, 2022: Theme: Dan Fogelberg
Digital File 33: Homegrown Playlist, August 7, 2022: Theme: Mabel's Night
Digital File 34: Homegrown Playlist, August 14, 2022
Digital File 35: Homegrown Playlist, August 21, 2022: Theme: Remembering the Red Lion
Digital File 36: Homegrown Playlist, August 28, 2022: Theme: Roger Francisco Tribute
Digital File 37: Homegrown Playlist, September 4, 2022: Theme: Hard Rock Night
Digital File 38: Homegrown Playlist, September 11, 2022: Theme: Folk Singers
Digital File 39: Homegrown Playlist, September 18, 2022: Theme: Remembering Farm Aid 1985
Digital File 40: Homegrown Playlist, September 25, 2022
Digital File 41: Homegrown Playlist, October 2, 2022: Theme: Remembering Gary Strater
Digital File 42: Homegrown Playlist, October 9, 2022
Digital File 43: Homegrown Playlist, October 16, 2022: Theme: Remembering Appaloosa
Digital File 44: Homegrown Playlist, October 23, 2022
Digital File 45: Homegrown Playlist, October 30, 2022: Theme: Hello, "CU Bands and Fans"!
Digital File 46: Homegrown Playlist, November 6, 2022: Theme: Catfish and the Sharks
Digital File 47: Homegrown Playlist, November 13, 2022
Digital File 48: Homegrown Playlist, November 20, 2022: Theme: REO Speedwagon
Digital File 49: Homegrown Playlist, November 27, 2022: Theme: Shuffle
Digital File 50: Homegrown Playlist, December 4, 2022: Theme: Head East
Digital File 51: Homegrown Playlist, December 11, 2022: Theme: Happy Birthday, Irving Azoff
Digital File 52: Homegrown Playlist, December 18, 2022: Theme: I'll Be Homegrown for Christmas
Digital File 53: Homegrown Playlist, December 25, 2022

Digital Folder 3: Playlists, 2023

Digital File 1: Homegrown Playlist, January 1, 2023
Digital File 2: Homegrown Playlist, January 8, 2023: Theme: Terry Luttrell Tribute
Digital File 3: Homegrown Playlist, January 15, 2023
Digital File 4: Homegrown Playlist, January 22, 2023: Theme: 'Central Illinois' Robert Plant
Digital File 5: Homegrown Playlist, January 29, 2023
Digital File 6: Homegrown Playlist, February 5, 2023: Theme: Michael Murphy Feature
Digital File 7: Homegrown Playlist, February 12, 2023
Digital File 8: Homegrown Playlist, February 19, 2023: Theme: Mabel's Calendar
Digital File 9: Homegrown Playlist, February 26, 2023
Digital File 10: Homegrown Playlist, March 5, 2023: Theme: Celebrating 60 years of the State Farm Center, local opening acts
Digital File 11: Homegrown Playlist, March 12, 2023
Digital File 12: Homegrown Playlist, March 19, 2023: Theme: Ladies Night #1
Digital File 13: Homegrown Playlist, March 26, 2023: Theme: Ladies Night #2
Digital File 14: Homegrown Playlist, April 2, 2023
Digital File 15: Homegrown Playlist, April 9, 2023: Theme: Terry Brown, CU Bands and Fans
Digital File 16: Homegrown Playlist, April 16, 2023: Theme: Mark Rubel and Pogo Studios
Digital File 17: Homegrown Playlist, April 23, 2023
Digital File 18: Homegrown Playlist, April 30, 2023: Theme: Dody Cosmedy
Digital File 19: Homegrown Playlist, May 7, 2023: Theme: Andrew Duncanson
Digital File 20: Homegrown Playlist, May 14, 2023: Theme: Ian Shepard
Digital File 21: Homegrown Playlist, May 21, 2023: Theme: Jake Tatar
Digital File 22: Homegrown Playlist, May 28, 2023: Theme: Tom Grassman
Digital File 23: Homegrown Playlist, June 4, 2023
Digital File 24: Homegrown Playlist, June 11, 2023: Theme: Roger Prillaman
Digital File 25: Homegrown Playlist, June 18, 2023: Theme: The 70s at the Red Lion
Digital File 26: Homegrown Playlist, June 25, 2023
Digital File 27: Homegrown Playlist, July 2, 2023: Theme: George Faber Interview
Digital File 28: Homegrown Playlist, July 9, 2023: Theme: Mabel's July '80, '83 Calendar
Digital File 29: Homegrown Playlist, July 16, 2023: Theme: CU Bands and Fans
Digital File 30: Homegrown Playlist, July 23, 2023
Digital File 31: Homegrown Playlist, July 30, 2023: Theme: Love for Lou Dibello
Digital File 32: Homegrown Playlist, August 6, 2023: Theme: Last Appaloosa Reunion
Digital File 33: Homegrown Playlist, August 13, 2023: Theme: Early Dan Fogelberg
Digital File 34: Homegrown Playlist, August 20, 2023: Theme: Gary Oostdyke
Digital File 35: Homegrown Playlist, August 27, 2023: Theme: Roger Francisco
Digital File 36: Homegrown Playlist, September 3, 2023
Digital File 37: Homegrown Playlist, September 10, 2023
Digital File 38: Homegrown Playlist, September 17, 2023: Theme: Mabel's Calendar
Digital File 39: Homegrown Playlist, September 24, 2023: Theme: Blues on the Radio!
Digital File 40: Homegrown Playlist, October 1, 2023
Digital File 41: Homegrown Playlist, October 8, 2023: Theme: I Love it Live!
Digital File 42: Homegrown Playlist, October 15, 2023
Digital File 43: Homegrown Playlist, October 22, 2023
Digital File 44: Homegrown Playlist, October 29, 2023: Theme: Great Guitarists
Digital File 45: Homegrown Playlist, November 5, 2023
Digital File 46: Homegrown Playlist, November 12, 2023: Theme: Significant Album Sales from RIAA Gold and Platinum Section
Digital File 47: Homegrown Playlist, November 19, 2023
Digital File 48: Homegrown Playlist, November 26, 2023
Digital File 49: Homegrown Playlist, December 3, 2023: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 50: Homegrown Playlist, December 10, 2023: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 51: Homegrown Playlist, December 17, 2023: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 52: Homegrown Playlist, December 24, 2023: Theme: I'll Be Homegrown for Christmas
Digital File 53: Homegrown Playlist, December 31, 2023: Theme: Hey, It's New Years Eve!

Digital Folder 4: Playlists, 2024

Digital File 1: Homegrown Playlist, January 7, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 2: Homegrown Playlist, January 14, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 3: Homegrown Playlist, January 21, 2024: Theme: Tribute to Andre Mossotti
Digital File 4: Homegrown Playlist, January 28, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 5: Homegrown Playlist, February 4, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 6: Homegrown Playlist, February 11, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 7: Homegrown Playlist, February 18, 2024: Theme: Rick Sadowski (401 Studio) Interview
Digital File 8: Homegrown Playlist, February 25, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 9: Homegrown Playlist, March 3, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 10: Homegrown Playlist, March 10, 2024: Theme: Mark Hamby and The Ship
Digital File 11: Homegrown Playlist, March 17, 2024: Theme: Mark Rubel Tribute
Digital File 12: Homegrown Playlist, March 24, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 13: Homegrown Playlist, March 31, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 14: Homegrown Playlist, April 7, 2024: Theme: John Baruck
Digital File 15: Homegrown Playlist, April 14, 2024: Theme: Local Artists A-Z
Digital File 16: Homegrown Playlist, April 21, 2024: Theme: Local Music A-Z
Digital File 17: Homegrown Playlist, April 28, 2024: Theme: Phil Strang Tribute
Digital File 18: Homegrown Playlist, May 5, 2024: Theme: Local Music A-Z
Digital File 19: Homegrown Playlist, May 12, 2024: Theme: Local Music A-Z
Digital File 20: Homegrown Playlist, May 19, 2024: Theme: Local Music A-Z
Digital File 21: Homegrown Playlist, May 26, 2024: Theme: New Old Songs
Digital File 22: Homegrown Playlist, June 2, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 23: Homegrown Playlist, June 9, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 24: Homegrown Playlist, June 16, 2024: Theme: Paul Faber of Mabel's
Digital File 25: Homegrown Playlist, June 23, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 26: Homegrown Playlist, June 30, 2024: Theme: Billy Galt of the Blues Deacons
Digital File 27: Homegrown Playlist, July 7, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 28: Homegrown Playlist, July 14, 2024: Theme: Bruiser Rummenie
Digital File 29: Homegrown Playlist, July 28, 2024: Theme: Paul Faber of Mabel's (Revised)
Digital File 30: Homegrown Playlist, August 4, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 31: Homegrown Playlist, August 11, 2024: Theme: Susan Williams Interview
Digital File 32: Homegrown Playlist, August, 18, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 33: Homegrown Playlist, August 25, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 34: Homegrown Playlist, September 1, 2024: Theme: Benny Jenkins
Digital File 35: Homegrown Playlist, September 8, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 36: Homegrown Playlist, September 15, 2024: Theme: Mabel's Calendar 1983
Digital File 37: Homegrown Playlist, September 22, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 38: Homegrown Playlist, September 29, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 39: Homegrown Playlist, October 6, 2024: Theme: Ancient Ways
Digital File 40: Homegrown Playlist, October 13, 2024: Theme: Mix
Digital File 41: Homegrown Playlist, October 20, 2024: Theme: Sara Siders
Digital File 42: Homegrown Playlist, October 27, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 43: Homegrown Playlist, November 3, 2024: Theme: Terry Brown Appreciation Day
Digital File 44: Homegrown Playlist, November 10, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 45: Homegrown Playlist, November 17, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 46: Homegrown Playlist, November 24, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 47: Homegrown Playlist, December 1, 2024: Theme: Dave's Favs
Digital File 48: Homegrown Playlist, December 8, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 49: Homegrown Playlist, December 15, 2024: Theme: Mabel's Calendar for December 1981 and 1985
Digital File 50: Homegrown Playlist, December 22, 2024: Theme: I'll Be Homegrown for Christmas
Digital File 51: Homegrown Playlist, December 29, 2024: Theme: Mix Tape

Digital Folder 5: Playlists, 2025

Digital File 1: Homegrown Playlist, January 5, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 2: Homegrown Playlist, January 12, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 3: Homegrown Playlist, January 19, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 4: Homegrown Playlist, January 26, 2025: Theme: Mabel's Calendar for January 1979 and 1987.
Digital File 5: Homegrown Playlist, February 2, 2025: Theme: Remembering Brian Cook.
Digital File 6: Homegrown Playlist, February 9, 2025: Theme: Mix tape
Digital File 7: Homegrown Playlist, February 16, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 8: Homegrown Playlist, February 23, 2025: Theme: Ed Eselby Interview
Digital File 9: Homegrown Playlist, March 2, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 10: Homegrown Playlist, March 9, 2025: Theme: Remembering the Red Herring Coffee House
Digital File 11: Homegrown Playlist, March 16, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 12: Homegrown Playlist, March 23, 2025: Theme: REO Speedwagon Tribute
Digital File 13: Homegrown Playlist, March 30, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 14: Homegrown Playlist, April 6, 2025: Theme: Bob Graham Tribute
Digital File 15: Homegrown Playlist, April 13, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 16: Homegrown Playlist, April 20, 2025: Theme: Rathskeller
Digital File 17: Homegrown Playlist, April 27, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 18: Homegrown Playlist, May 4, 2025: Theme: Young Guns
Digital File 19: Homegrown Playlist, May 11, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 20: Homegrown Playlist, May 18, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 21: Homegrown Playlist, May 25, 2025: Theme: Mabel's Calendar for May
Digital File 22: Homegrown Playlist, June 1, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 23: Homegrown Playlist, June 8, 2025: Theme: REO Speedwagon Retrospective
Digital File 24: Homegrown Playlist, June 15, 2025: Theme: Andrew Duncanso/Michael Peloquin
Digital File 25: Homegrown Playlist, June 22, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 26: Homegrown Playlist, June 29, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 27: Homegrown Playlist, July 6, 2025: Theme: Summertime Blues
Digital File 28: Homegrown Playlist, July 13, 2025: Theme: Sousa Archive with Scott Schwartz
Digital File 29: Homegrown Playlist, July 20, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 30: Homegrown Playlist, July 27, 2025: Theme: Singer/Songwriters (Chris Clemens)
Digital File 31: Homegrown Playlist, August 3, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 32: Homegrown Playlist, August 10, 2025: Theme: CU Bands and Fans with Terry Brown
Digital File 33: Homegrown Playlist, August 17, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 34: Homegrown Playlist, August 24, 2025: Mix Tape Welcome Back LA
Digital File 35: Homegrown Playlist, August 31, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 36: Homegrown Playlist, September 7, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 37: Homegrown Playlist, September 14, 2025: Theme: Mabel's Night
Digital File 38: Homegrown Playlist, September 21, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 39: Homegrown Playlist, September 28, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 40: Homegrown Playlist, October 5, 2025: Theme: Downstate Sounds with Chris Young
Digital File 41: Homegrown Playlist, October 12, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 42: Homegrown Playlist, October 19, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 43: Homegrown Playlist, October 26, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 44: Homegrown Playlist, November 2, 2025: Theme: Mix Tape
Digital File 45: Homegrown Playlist, November 9, 2025: Theme: The Illinois Music Archive
Digital File 46: Homegrown Playlist, November 16, 2025: Theme: Lady Singer-songwriters
Digital File 47: Homegrown Playlist, November 23, 2025: Theme: The Letterman
Digital File 48: Homegrown Playlist, November 30, 2025: Theme: Mabel's Calendar for November