Each Friday, Ali & Callie will charm your socks off with tales of art and culture in the Pacific Northwest, and sometimes beyond. Keeping art alive and culture relevant, Ali & Callie will introduce you to those creative people who are making it all happen! Tune in weekly for interviews, chats, history, upcoming events and more.
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Ep 168: Barry Aiken, Bare Mic Music Studio
What a pleasure visiting Barry Aiken in his recording studio to dive into his life as a jazz musician, composer, and founder of BareMic Music Studio in Coeur d’Alene.
With over 25 years of professional experience, Barry’s career has taken him from San Diego to Vancouver, BC. Eventually, he chose to return to his roots in Idaho—a move that reflects the deep importance of home and community.
In addition to performing and composing, Barry found a growing passion for teaching, which inspired him to open BareMic Music, a school where he now teaches piano, drums, and composition. His goal: to create a space where music matters—where students can collaborate and explore genres from jazz and pop to classical.
Known for his high-energy performances and magnetic stage presence, Barry has built a loyal fanbase. His music—a distinctive fusion of contemporary jazz and R&B with both classic and modern influences—is defined by a strong groove and melodic depth that resonates with music lovers.
If you’re lucky, you can catch Barry live at The Depot, or at two upcoming shows:
Art on the Green – August 1, 2025
Riverstone Concert Series (with Balboa Park) – August 28, 2025
You can find Barry on Facebook and Instagram @barryaiken
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Ep 106: Bill Bozly, Musician
Bill Bozly is a singer & songwriter from the Pacific Northwest with over 25 years of musical entertainment experience under his belt. He has performed in thousands of concerts across Europe and North America with various musical acts in nearly every genre of American popular music.
Bill’s musical journey began with the guitar. From the first time he picked it up, he knew it was his destiny to make his mark on the world with it. His first gig, a wedding, came after only six months of practice and he hasn’t let up since. He now plays over 200 concerts a year in the Northwest area as a solo artist or as a member of various local bands. When he isn’t on a stage, Bill spends his time writing and recording original material at his home studio.
He has some great stories about what it takes to become a musician, and his ultimate dream of performing on stage with Eddie Vedder.
For more information about Bill Bozly, visit his website at billbozly.com.
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Ep 138 Caden Butera, Director and writer for Paradox Studios
Caden Butera, a talented filmmaker hailing from Coeur d’Alene, wears multiple hats as a writer, director, and editor. He has a passion for creating captivating short films that have garnered attention at the prestigious “50 Hour Slam” in Spokane as well as through online platforms. Embarking on his creative journey at the age of ten, Caden, alongside his supportive family, leads "Paradox Studios," a dynamic videography/photography enterprise that crafts compelling content for the local film industry in the Inland Northwest. As an artist who has honed his craft over the years, Caden's earlier works can be discovered on YouTube. Presently, he is immersed in the post-production phase of his second feature film, a spellbinding sci-fi thriller titled "Recollection." In sharing his experiences, Caden offers valuable insights into the trials and triumphs associated with the production, direction, and scripting of a full-length feature film.
Find his movie shorts and trailers at paradoxstudiosco.com. Or on YouTube at CadenButera.
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Ep 137: The Sylte Sisters, Singing Duo
We were honored to talk with “The Boyle Fuel Twins”, Deanna, and Deanda Sylte, growing up on a ranch in Rathdrum, Idaho that was originally owned by Frederick Post.
At nine years old, the Sylte Sisters first appeared on “Starlit Stairway” on KXLY in 1953, Spokane’s answer to “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Performing for six years on the show, they pursued their Hollywood dreams with their older sister Joan, where they recorded their first record .45 “Ballad of Lover’s Hill.” The sisters sang on shows with Roy Rogers and Dale Evens, Pat Boone, Arthur Godfrey, Liberace, and Jim Backus. They then traveled abroad, singing for Indonesian President Sukarno and royalty in Vietnam and Afghanistan. They also performed for the king and queen of Thailand, the king of Nepal, the Shah and queen of Iran, and the king and queen of Cambodia.
Deanna is also an accomplished watercolorist and graphic designer. Deanda is a psychotherapist. Enjoy listening to the tales of these talented sisters.
You can see the two of them singing on Starlit Stairway on YouTube.