Divas, Ingénues & Vixens Podcast
This show will serve both the casual music lover as well as the avid expert fan as I blend my knowledge as a former music professor with my passion for all genres of music, but especially when women and the marginalized take center stage. If you love music, exploring new artists or new facts about artists you follow, and all the context and stories about the songs and artists then this podcast is your backstage pass. Follow Divas, Ingénues & Vixens at amityhbryson.com
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Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
The November 20th Lyrical Belles show at Knuckleheads is going to be a big one! These three women are incredible artists: Nicole Springer, Katie Ziegler and Lauren Anderson are stellar musicians and amazing women! You do not want to miss this show--learn more in today's episode. Hear about Nicole's experiences traveling the world, Katie's new life adventures and Lauren's appearance on The Voice airing now on NBC.
Frank at Knuckleheads is kicking off the Thanksgiving holiday by throwing open the doors for FRANKSgiving: one ticket gets you in the door for all four stages! Come celebrate with us next Thursday at 8 pm. Tickets available at KnuckleheadsKC.com
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Enjoy the continued Maestra series within the podcast: conversations with women conductors. Four conductors collaborate to lead Carmen KC a women's choir performing a free concert of ELEMENTS on November 22 at 3 pm at Hillcrest Christian Church (11411 Quivira, Overland Park, KS)
Dr. Sheri Cook Cunningham, Dr. Melissa Grady, Elizabeth Mulkey and Roxanne Martin bring their voices and their joy for music to this ensemble. Learn more about the conductors, the music, and the women of the ensemble in this episode.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Sage Christie dropped a new concept album LITTLE DEATHS on October 24th. This album is an exploration of life, love, grief, change, and finding home. The orchestrations are fantastic and so fitting to each song; after recording the album five times, I think Sage really nailed it! You are going to love it!
Listen to their lyrical and musical analysis along with some music theory easter eggs (wait for it!)
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Music Theatre Heritage (MTH) here in Kansas City is performing RENT October 2-26. Listen in for a reminder of why this musical is one of only 10 ever to earn a Pulitzer Prize and hear from Mimi herself, Jazlyn Epps who plays the role at MTH this month. You have one more weekend to see the show and believe me, it is worth it!!!!
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Meet the three young women singing with the Lyrical Belles at Knuckleheads next Thursday, October 23rd at 8 pm. Brooke Mertz, Kirra Alexis and Haley Burke take the stage and you won't want to miss this vibrant young artists.
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
DeAnn Kinsch releases her new concept album on October 15th; enjoy this album review and DeAnn's inspiration behind the project and absolutely get tickets to her live album release at Knuckleheads on October 15th (tickets at Knuckleheadskc.com or at the door)
All music is played with permission by the artist.
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
In this episode I sit down with two artists and friends: Jillian Riscoe, based in Kansas City, and Kamber, based in Nashville. These women are dedicated artists and dear friends; listen to our discussion about what it means to "make it" as a working musician and how friends make all the difference!
Don't miss Jillian Riscoe's album release show at the Rino in North Kansas City on October 9th at 7:00 pm (tickets are $10 in advance at therinokc.com)
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Saturday night's premiere of Rossini's La Cenerentola at the Kansas City Lyric Opera was nothing short of magical. Hear this short review and run, don't walk, to get tickets to one of the two remaining performances on October 3rd and 5th.
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
The Kansas City Lyric Opera presents Rossini's La Cenerentola September 27-October 5th. This epsiode will prepare you to fully enjoy this epic production full of gorgeous singing, incredible set design, and beautiful-page-turning backdrops! In addition to hearing the synopsis and music to listen for in the production, enjoy an interview with Scenic Charge: Bethany Elliot. Her energy will inspire you to embrace live art and the sensuality of opera.
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Community! Winfield, KS has built an incredible community around the Walnut Valley Music Festival. Learn more through the eyes of Elexa Dawson and come join the fun September 18-21 in Winfield, KS