Getting Close UP!

Getting Close UP! S3E11 featuring Band Leaders (Season 3 Finale)

Welcome to the end of season 3! We would like to thank you guys for supporting our efforts as we work to give the creative community a voice.
Episode 11 is something new that we tried as we gathered several Kansas City creative to talk about what it means to be a Band Leader.
Join Host Danielle Cox as she sits down with Jamogi, Joshua James, Rachel McMillan and Frankie Lynn Shorez to find out what it takes to guide other musical creatives.
You can also check out the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/9T8jVUzNtLo?si=mJaeFlA_SXvZ45Q_
 

Getting Close UP! S3E10 featuring LeShea Wright

Have you ever wondered what success is? Songstress, actress and bandleader LeShea Wright helps us to understand, it's not about the money, but the ability to do the things you love the most!
Danielle and LeShea talk about the early beginnings of being a part of a musical family and finding a way to become an individual powerhouse talent.  Check out episode 10 of season 3.  This interview is sure to open your eyes to a versatile talent known as LeShea Wright.
You can also check out the video version of this episode:
https://youtu.be/_5ax6_Otm0g
 
 

Getting Close UP! S3E9 featuring Real As Ever

Episode 9 brings Danielle face to face with one of the most fearless artist, unafraid to share all that he is through his musical poetry. Let's welcome Real As Ever.
Whether he is rapping or singing, you can't deny the taking a walk through the journey of his life as you listen to each song. You are surely to find solas in knowing that you aren't the only one who has had lived through the multiple chapters that are outlined as our day to day.
You can also check out the video version of this episode:
https://youtu.be/x51BM0TeeXw
 
 

Getting Close UP! S3E8 featuring Misty Island

All the way from Florida, our guest on episode 8 is a songwriter, producer, singer, and one-man band who goes by the name "Misty Island"
Let's meet the man behind the band, Brandon Davis. He and Danielle talk musical influences and how creating a sound that others don't understand has helped him find his tribe,
You can also check out the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/OHdH54FhPJM
 
 

Getting Close UP! S3E7 featuring Michael Drone

Season 3 Episode 7 features a new creative we've not yet featured on the show. Welcome videographer, businessman and owner of fN Scene Productions; Michael Drone.
Danielle and Michael sit down to talk about betting it all on oneself and the tenacity and determination to turn your creativity into a sustaining source of life giving sustenance.
You can also check out the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/DZ0YKA8LZbw
 

Getting Close UP! S3E6 featuring Swoovi

You are creative............
You are independent................
You walk to the beat of your own drum..................
Ever have trouble describing yourself? Look no further, our guest today falls into the above categories, defining his personality as "Swoovi"
Host Danielle Cox and Zack "Swoovi" Hoskins get into the depths of how you can also become Swoovi.
You can also check out the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/hmldMmT6gGQ

Getting Close UP! S3E5 featuring Brandon Kennedy

Ever thought about starting your own fashion line?  Ever wonder what it takes to make it happen?  Check out this episode of Getting Close UP! as host Danielle Cox sits down with CEO and designer of Pacific Coast Supply Clothing, Brandon Kennedy.
Brandon shares with you his transformation from dancer, rapper to now a fashion designer
You can also check out the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/_fgSGniA1h0
 

Getting Close UP! S3E4 featuring Russ Hill

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 4 as host Danielle Cox explores the home town of President Truman; finding a community based, non-for-profit haven for creatives.
Russ Hill is the sound engineer and event coordinator for live events at the Englewood Arts center; where many of the musical guest that have appeared on our show have performed.
Check out this interesting and informative interview.  You can also check out the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/-xuMLCBTvsY

Getting Close UP! S3E3 featuring Delaney

Getting Close UP! S3E3 finds us exploring another Oprah moment with singer, songwriter Delaney.
Mother with mental challenges, growing up with abandonment issues, and being plagued with self-doubt of her own gift; host Danielle Cox and Delaney get into the depths of her psyche to understand where all the emotions come from in her music and lyrics.
"If you want to get to know her personally, all you have to do is listen to her songs."
You can also check out the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ljII1x9BgZI
 
 

Getting Close UP! S3E2 featuring Baby Augi

Getting Close UP! S3E2 brings us face to face with a new artist with an eclectic style and sound. Meet Baby Augi.
Growing up with no notion of pursuing music, Baby Augi finds himself at a crossroad that opens his creative inclinations to help others by telling personal stories of his own plight.
Host Danielle Cox and Baby Augi take an in-depth look at his journey and give you an insight of how life becomes art.
You can also check out the video version:  https://youtu.be/jMMi37--yeU