May 27, 2023
Oklahoma City brothers Lil' Mike and Funny
Bone, together known as Mike Bone, travel the world as
motivational speakers, dancers, and rappers. Though both brothers
stand a little over 4 feet tall, what they lack in height they more
than make up for with their talent and determination. Through their
powerful & inspiring music the Pawnee nation brothers strive to be
positive influences for youth, promoting that a positive attitude
and hard work can make dreams come true, but getting to that point
hasn't been easy. From homelessness to gang violence, to "size-ist"
discrimination, the brothers have hustled and flowed their way from
nothing to something.
The brothers spent years making the rounds at clubs, casino's,
arena's, and private parties as they developed their skills not
just as rappers but as performance artists & motivational speakers.
Through their years of hustling, they've produced all their music
independently, got their songs on radio stations around the world,
opened for internationally renowned artists, and have left their
mark on popular culture with their unforgettable television
appearances on programs such as America's Got
Talent and their recurring roles on Hulu's hit
series Reservation Dogs.
First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.
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CREDITS
Michael Perry - Host
Phillip Anich - Announcer
Jaime Hansen - Engineer
Gina Nagro - Marketing
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