This week, Lauren and Timmy catch up with leader of the Chelmsford Community Band, Eric Linsner! In addition to his duties as the Director/Conductor of our wonderful community band, Eric also teaches 5th & 6th grade band at the Parker Middle School. Hear all about his journey into teaching & performing music, and learn what exactly the conductor is doing when he leads the band onstage...

This week, Lauren and Timmy are joined by co-head of The Playground Theatre Co. (and returning guest), the talented Donna DeWitt! The trio dives into how Donna got her start in theatre at a very young age, how she discovered her love for directing, and the exciting productions coming up at The Playground Theatre Co.

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This week Lauren & Timmy sit down with CHS Theater Alumni & CCA Employee Josh Walsh. Hear a little about Josh's time at Chelmsford High, what he's been up to since graduating, and what he's got planned for the future! Plus, an update on the work @ the CCA, and the 'rough cut' of our new outro music!

This week, Lauren and Timmy are joined by the duo behind On Bleecker Street: A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute, Fred Krug and Brian Crane! The group talks the striking similarities between the origins of Simon & Garfunkel and their own group’s formation, the surprising techniques behind their iconic sound, their upcoming performance at the CCA on February 7th, and much more!

Find On Bleecker Street on the web!

Facebook: On Bleecker Street

Youtube: On Bleeker Street

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Welcome to 2026! Your hosts start the new year off by sitting down with CCA Intern (and working actor) Maeve McNeal to talk about life as a student and an actor here in the Boston area. Plus, hear a preview of the CCA's upcoming musical guest 'On Bleecker Street', set to take the stage here in Chelmsford this February.

For tickets and more, visit: https://www.chelmsfordarts.org/

On this week's episode, join your hosts for a conversation with Doug Kwartler- one half of the fabulous Folk Duo, 'The Lied Tos' as well as the host of the CCA's monthly Folk Open Mic nights. Plus. in addition to Doug's amazing on-stage work, we geat to hear about his other career as a producer and engineer, with his own recording studio right here in Chelmsford. Don't miss this great episode, and Happy Holidays from your friends at the CCA!

https://www.dougmusic.com/

https://www.liedtomusic.com/

On this week's episode, Lauren catches up with the CCA's writing group to promote their upcoming book!

Be sure to attend the celebration at the CCA, and grab your copy today, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9ebGUPT

Lauren and Timmy are left to their own devices once again in this week’s off-the-wall episode. Joined by producers Pete and Emma, the group discusses Swedish exports, seasonal beverages, and – as per usual – upcoming CCA events. Plus, listen closely for a special treat for our eagle-eared listeners…

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