Alter Eagle

Laura K. Crago
  • 4.9 (16)
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This podcast is brought to you by the Butler Eagle out of Butler, PA. Butler, PA a town located just 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA built on a wealth of history, known for oil refining roots to the present day Marcellus Shale boom, from railroad car manufacturing in the past to the birth of the Bantam Jeep in 1941, to a 153-year-old local newspaper, the Butler Eagle where our story begins... Here at the Butler Eagle we've been reporting the daily news since 1870 bringing the facts, real stories of real events happening in our community and now we are here to bring the voices to those stories. To talk about the issues that our community is facing daily and how they relate to the world at large. Join us every Wednesday, starting in February 2024, with each season focusing on a different topic. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: altereaglepodcast www.butlereagle.com

  1. 1d ago

    Finding Your Voice, Finding Your People: Music, Motherhood & Third Spaces With Heather Helsel

    Sometimes you meet someone and immediately realize there's a much bigger conversation waiting to happen. Laura met Heather Helsel in the lobby at a Butler County Symphony Orchestra concert, and what started as a casual conversation quickly turned into a connection over music, motherhood, fitness, faith, getting older, and the sometimes hilarious reality of perimenopause.   Heather is a wife, mom, music educator, choir director, singer, fitness instructor, and one of the people helping build the new EchoPoint Chorale through the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. Heather Helsel earned her Master of Arts in Teaching and Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Education/Vocal Performance) degrees from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. She has taught elementary choir, general music, and high school choir in Virginia and is currently the choir director at Marshall Middle School in the North Allegheny School District in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Helsel has been a guest director for Middle School Honors Choirs in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. She is a member of the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME), the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA), the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and the American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania (ACDAPA).  Heather is passionate about her family, faith, fitness, and the power of music to inspire the best in humanity. She enjoys singing, taking bike rides, teaching group fitness, and ice cream. She lives in Western Pennsylvania with her husband, Bryan; son, Colin; and daughter, Elyse.  Heather can be reached at hnhelsel@gmail.com.   Heather and Laura talk about what it means to be a strong woman, finding your voice, balancing the many identities we carry, what motherhood and teaching can teach us, how our relationship with our bodies changes as we age, and what it means to keep becoming the person you're meant to be. It's thoughtful, honest, funny and a reminder that sometimes the best conversations begin with simply saying hello.   For More:   https://www.helselmusic.com/   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Finding Your Voice, Finding Your People: Music, Motherhood & Third Spaces With Heather Helsel

  2. Sep 25

    The Little Girl, A Father, And A Community That Showed Up

    Sometimes the most powerful stories aren't just about what happened. They're about the people beside us while we're going through it. I sat down with Brett in his daughter Rowan's hospital room to talk about her resiliency, their connection, and the quiet strength that comes from simply being there for someone you love. But this story is also about community, the people who show up, rally around a family, and remind us that no one has to go through a difficult time alone. That spirit of community will continue on October 3 at the American Legion on South Main Street in Butler, where friends, family and community members will come together from noon to 7 p.m. to support Rowan and her family.   Link To Fundraiser:   https://www.facebook.com/share/1ao5X9Zqnt/   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    The Little Girl, A Father, And A Community That Showed Up

  3. Sep 23

    Anything Goes Sketch Comedy: Behind The Laughs

    What does it take to create a sketch comedy show from the ground up? In this episode, Liz from Hobnob sits down with Laura Crago to talk about the inspiration behind Anything Goes Sketch Comedy Show, the creative process, the people who bring it to life, and the fun, unexpected moments that happen along the way. It's a behind-the-scenes conversation about comedy, collaboration and building community through laughter. Tickets: www.hobnobtheatre.com Venue: https://northcountrybrewing.com/ North Country Brewing Cannery 111 Arrowhead Dr. Unit B Slippery Rock, PA 16057 www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Anything Goes Sketch Comedy: Behind The Laughs

  4. Sep 11

    Boots & Grace: The People Behind The Music

    What happens when an idea that once seemed impossible becomes a reality?   In the final episode of our Boots & Grace Music Festival series, we sit down with the people behind the vision: Scott Dougherty, Mark Gordon and Mark Byrd. They talk about the collaboration, the work and the journey that brought this festival to life.   Five years ago, they may not have imagined they'd be sitting on the eve of a two-day music festival in Saxonburg. Now, Boots & Grace is here.   The festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th, at First Responders Park in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. Saturday night features Nashville headliner Karen Waldrup, with special guests Cecilia Tomko and Gary Burke III, and more. Sunday features an evening of faith, patriotism and gospel music, again headlined by Karen Waldrup and joined by special guests.   Both events are rain or shine and will feature food, beverages and a variety of vendors.   The festival is tomorrow. The story of how it all came together ends here.   Tickets to The Boots & Grace Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DHHWkurRr/   www.ExperienceButler.com   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    Boots & Grace: The People Behind The Music

  5. Sep 9 ·  Bonus

    The Guys: Remembering The Heroes of 9/11

    Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we remember the heroes who ran toward the danger and the lives forever changed by their loss.   In this special bonus episode of Alter Eagle, we step inside Butler Little Theater's 85th season opener, The Guys, a powerful play by Anne Nelson based on the true stories of New York City firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.   The Guys follows Joan, a journalist, and Nick, a New York City fire captain who has lost eight of his men. Together, they work through grief, memory, and the difficult task of putting words to the lives of the men they loved and lost. Originally produced just months after the attacks, The Guys is rooted in simplicity: the story of two people struggling to express grief and compassion in the midst of catastrophe.   In this episode, we hear from the people bringing this story to life at Butler Little Theater and explore why, 25 years later, these stories still matter.   Tickets: www.butlerlittletheatre.com   The Guys By Anne Nelson Presented by Butler Little Theater Opening the theater's 85th season   Produced & Edited by: Laura Crago   www.alter-eagle.com www.butlereagle.com

  6. Sep 4

    More Than the Music: Boots & Grace Festival Preview with Cecilia Tomko & Gary Burke III

    In this special episode, we're shining a spotlight on the upcoming Boots & Grace Music Festival in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. Laura sits down with two standout artists, Cecilia Tomko and Gary Burke III, who will be setting the stage for headliner Karen Waldrup this September 12th and 13th. Cecilia shares her journey from childhood songwriter to worship leader and local music fixture in Butler County, while Gary reflects on going viral, sharing the stage with country legends, and returning home for this unique event. But Boots & Grace is about more than the music; it's a celebration of community, benefiting the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, First Responders Park, and the future of local events. Listen in as Cecilia and Gary discuss the power of music to bring people together, and what it means when that music supports something bigger than the stage.   Tickets to The Boots & Grace Music Festival https://www.facebook.com/share/1DHHWkurRr/   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com   Producer & Host: Laura Crago

    More Than the Music: Boots & Grace Festival Preview with Cecilia Tomko & Gary Burke III

  7. Aug 28

    Trey Calloway Interview: "Slide," '90s Country, Nashville & Ryman Auditorium Dream Come True

    Nashville singer-songwriter Trey Calloway joins Alter Eagle Podcast for a conversation about country music, songwriting, chasing dreams, and his newest single, "Slide." Trey grew up in North Carolina singing in church before finding his passion for the storytelling and sound of '90s country music. Since then, he's been named Songwriter of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards, earned more than four million Spotify streams, had a music video featured on CMT, landed Spotify editorial playlists, and shared stages with artists including Joe Diffie, Tracy Lawrence, Pat Green and Craig Campbell. We talk about the inspiration behind "Slide," Trey's recently released album Truck Around, his love of traditional country music, and his upcoming EP Honkytonk Generation, which he's creating with hit songwriter and producer Phil O'Donnell. And Trey has plenty of big moments ahead, including his first-ever performance at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville this fall. We also talk about the unexpected thrill of Trey reaching more than 170 MPH at Daytona International Speedway, life on the road, songwriting, the evolution of country music, and the dreams that keep him moving forward. Stream Trey Calloway's new single "Slide" and follow along with his music, tour dates and upcoming projects.   Follow Trey: https://treycallowaymusic.com/   "Slide" — Trey Calloway Truck Around  — Out Now Honkytonk Generation — Coming Later This Year   #TreyCalloway #Slide #CountryMusic #Nashville #RymanAuditorium #90sCountry  #Songwriter #Honkytonk #altereaglepodcast #butlerpa   Producer & Host: Laura Crago   www.alter-eagle.com   www.butlereagle.com

    Trey Calloway Interview: "Slide," '90s Country, Nashville & Ryman Auditorium Dream Come True

  8. Aug 21

    Keeping the Faith with Karen Waldrup | The Woman Behind the Music

    Season Three of Alter Eagle kicks off with an unforgettable conversation with country music artist Karen Waldrup.   Karen's latest single, "Keeping the Faith," recently hit No. 1 on Taste of Country, adding another milestone to an incredible career that includes a Top 5 finish on The Voice, performances on stages around the world, and music featured across television and film.   But this conversation goes beyond the spotlight. Karen and I talk about family, faith, songwriting, perseverance, service, and the person behind the music.   And this September, Karen brings that music to Butler County as the headlining artist for the inaugural Boots & Grace Music Festival.   Find out more about Karen, the festival, and tickets through the links below.   https://karenwaldrup.com/   https://www.facebook.com/share/1DHHWkurRr/   "Keeping The Faith" soundbite approved by Karen Waldrup for use in this episode.   Host, Editor & Producer: Laura Crago

    Keeping the Faith with Karen Waldrup | The Woman Behind the Music
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This podcast is brought to you by the Butler Eagle out of Butler, PA. Butler, PA a town located just 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA built on a wealth of history, known for oil refining roots to the present day Marcellus Shale boom, from railroad car manufacturing in the past to the birth of the Bantam Jeep in 1941, to a 153-year-old local newspaper, the Butler Eagle where our story begins... Here at the Butler Eagle we've been reporting the daily news since 1870 bringing the facts, real stories of real events happening in our community and now we are here to bring the voices to those stories. To talk about the issues that our community is facing daily and how they relate to the world at large. Join us every Wednesday, starting in February 2024, with each season focusing on a different topic. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: altereaglepodcast www.butlereagle.com

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  • Creator
    Laura K. Crago
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Alter Eagle

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