OpiumWesternRadio-002-Going to the Well
Jun 9, 2026 ·
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Welcome back to week two of Opium Western Radio! This week, the guys are back in the studio with Kimberly to unpack what it really takes to transition from a...
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Welcome back to week two of Opium Western Radio!
This week, the guys are back in the studio with Kimberly to unpack what it really takes to transition from a "bedroom warrior" to a professional gigging musician, the timeless magic of analog energy, and the wild backstory behind their track, "Make Me Love You".Whether you're a lifelong crate-digger or a digital native, grab a glass of wine, turn up the speakers, and dive deep into the classic rock melting pot with us.
Inside The Episode:
Mentioned in this Episode:
Opium Western is always on the hunt for the next great stage, and yes—they play private parties! If you have a reason to celebrate (or even if you don't), reach out to Kimbetly to get the band booked. As Steve says: "Just have a fricking party!"
Connect With Us:
Opium Western:
Dane Mulligan - vocals, guitar
Steve Froese - drums, vocals
Bryan Lawson - bass
OpiumWestern.com
For Booking Info: (541) 399-6878 or dane.clayton@gmail.com
Opium Western Radio produced in part by King Henrie Creative LLC.
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This week, the guys are back in the studio with Kimberly to unpack what it really takes to transition from a "bedroom warrior" to a professional gigging musician, the timeless magic of analog energy, and the wild backstory behind their track, "Make Me Love You".Whether you're a lifelong crate-digger or a digital native, grab a glass of wine, turn up the speakers, and dive deep into the classic rock melting pot with us.
Inside The Episode:
- The Saturday Monsoons: Dane recaps his recent solo gig at the Tree House and how a sudden storm brought out the best in the local crowd.
- Going to the Well: A look inside the band's massive eclectic influences—from Chicago and Jeff Beck to Zappa and jazz-infused rock—and how those diverse sounds become the secret sauce for their jam sessions.
- The Work vs. The Play: Why making music look effortless actually requires a "shit ton of work", the grit it takes to conjure up your mojo at will, and why the best performances are a pure energy exchange with the audience.
- Mechanical Soul vs. Digital Ether: The band gets nostalgic over vinyl, eight-tracks, and home-recorded cassettes, breaking down why the human ear responds so beautifully to the mechanical, healing reproduction of sound.
- The Story Behind "Make Me Love You": Dane shares the true (and edgy) backstory of a chance encounter with a Myspace redhead at a country bar in Wichita, and Steve explains how he used his music theory background to build the track's massive, stacked vocal harmonies.
- Studio Archives & A Live Jam: The guys share an update on heading back into the studio to retrack some archive gems and wrap up the show by writing a brand-new track right on the spot.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Artists & Tracks: Chicago (25 or 6 to 4), The Doors, Jeff Beck, Chick Corea, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ozzy Osbourne (Crazy Train), Paul McCartney, and Kansas.
- The Gear & Nostalgia: Classic Klipschorn speakers, eight-track tapes, and the lost art of holding your finger on a cassette recorder record button.
Opium Western is always on the hunt for the next great stage, and yes—they play private parties! If you have a reason to celebrate (or even if you don't), reach out to Kimbetly to get the band booked. As Steve says: "Just have a fricking party!"
Connect With Us:
- Website:http://www.opiumwestern.com
- Listen & Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Opium Western:
Dane Mulligan - vocals, guitar
Steve Froese - drums, vocals
Bryan Lawson - bass
OpiumWestern.com
For Booking Info: (541) 399-6878 or dane.clayton@gmail.com
Opium Western Radio produced in part by King Henrie Creative LLC.
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