ELO's Legacy Lives On: Mr. Blue Sky’s Tribute in St. Louis

In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune, hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston chat with Jeff Faulkner and Jake Brookman of the tribute band, Mr. Blue Sky. The conversation ranges from the importance of live music to the intricacies behind producing an ELO tribute show. Jeff and Jake share their personal stories, discuss their music careers, and detail upcoming concerts, including a major announcement about a future show. They also perform live in the studio, showcasing their talents with a rendition of 'Evil Woman.' This episode offers an in-depth look at the local tribute band scene and the passion driving these musicians.

[00:00] Introduction to Saint Louis in Tune

[00:38] Meet the Hosts: Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston

[01:19] Return to Civility: A Thoughtful Gesture

[01:55] Introducing Jeff Faulkner and Jake Brookman of Mr. Blue Sky

[03:39] Upcoming Concerts and Performances

[04:45] The Journey of Mr. Blue Sky

[04:59] Fanbase and Audience Engagement

[07:37] The Unique Sound of Mr. Blue Sky

[08:26] Live in the Studio Performance

[18:48] Promoting the Big Event

[20:55] Behind the Scenes: Sound Engineering

[25:49] Favorite Concert Experiences

[30:25] Memorable Concert Experiences

[30:52] Playing with "Weird Al Yankovic"

[31:58] The Importance of Live Music

[34:04] Weirdest Performance Moments

[38:04] Future Plans and Projects

[43:36] Advice for Aspiring Musicians

[47:00] Event Promotion and Ticket Information

[47:57] Closing Remarks and Outro

• MR. BLUE SKY
• JAKE BROOKMAN - CELLIST - Home
• Mr. Blue Sky Facebook
• Mr. Blue Sky Instagram

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