Isiah Driessen: From Accidental Musician to Festival Founder & New Band Project! | Fox Cities Core

Join us on Fox Cities Core for an inspiring conversation with Appleton musician Isiah Driessen! He shares his unconventional journey into music, starting at 27 to avoid the "27 club," and how taking vocal lessons sparked a passion that led to a full-blown career. In this interview, Isaiah dives deep into: His Musical Evolution: From early saxophone and guitar dabbles, through his folk duo Salmon Run (and a hilariously disastrous gig story!), to his current exciting projects. Isaiah and the New People: Get the exclusive details on his brand new band project! He reveals the collaborative recording process with members of The Tunes at the legendary Rock Garden Studio, the quick turnaround (7 songs in 6 hours!), and his plans for a unique video series for each track. The Art of Promotion: Discover Isaiah's refreshingly personal approach to promoting his music, including going door-to-door with flyers and his belief in the power of video to capture attention. The Cedars Festival: Learn all about the two-day music festival he hosts annually in Little Chute (September 12th & 13th!) right in his backyard – a renovated historic home overlooking the river! He shares this year's impressive lineup, featuring Feed the Dog, Joseph Huber, Loose Shields, and Valley Fox, and his vision for bringing diverse music to the Fox Valley. Behind the Scenes: Insights into his songwriting process (mostly personal experiences), his positive Mile of Music experiences, and his thoughts on the closing of Rock Garden Studio and its impact on the local scene. Connect with Isaiah and learn about his journey from "accidental musician" to a driving force in the Fox Valley music community! Watch the full interview to hear it all! Find Isaiah's Music & Projects: Website: Isaiah and the New People isaiahnewpeople.com The Cedars Festival Tickets: thecedarspro.com Past Music: Salmon Run music is available on Spotify. #Isaiah #IsaiahAndTheNewPeople #TheCedarsFestival #NewMusic #RockGardenStudio #FoxCitiesCore #WCZR #CodeZeroRadio #AppletonMusic #LittleChute #WisconsinMusic #MusicInterview #FestivalFounder #SingerSongwriter #SupportLocalMusic

Added 27 Jul 2026