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OZARK TV : SEASON 0
Ozark TV / Stories & Lore : Season 0 “The Prelude Season”
Season 0 — The Prelude Season
The Prelude Season is where Ozark TV / Stories & Lore began. Shooting started in 2022, capturing the early stages of what would eventually grow into a larger documentary and interview series. The season features conversations with Caleb Trueblood, Bleeg, Xavtimer, and Brxdy Mac, along with the mini-documentary A Night at the Pillar, which takes a raw look at the DIY music scene in Joplin, Missouri. These early episodes helped establish the spirit of the series — giving interesting people a place to tell their stories while documenting the communities and creative scenes around them.
A Night At The Pillar
This episode is about The DIY music venue known as “The Pillar” in Joplin Missouri. We interview Joz Randall III & Garrett Hipp about what it is like putting shows on in the basement of your own home. This is essentially a mini documentary about the desolate Joplin Missouri music scene and the importance of 3rd spaces and what it takes to make it happen. The connection formed at these shows is unmatched, giving a sense of community as well as experiencing live art by artists that are from the same place that we are. RIP Brxdy Mac an artist featured in this documentary, he was how I ended up taking this gig and I hope he is resting well in heaven because of that this mini documentary holds a special place in my heart. We mix aspects of live performance from the show that night with interviews from the promoters and venue workers, mind you they are also the home owners. Though controversial in Joplin Missouri, The Pillar is bringing music to its community.
Caleb Keyz
This episode of Ozark TV / Stories & Lore features Caleb Trueblood, also known as Caleb Keyz and Lofi Jesus — a music artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and studio technician from Joplin, Missouri. A longtime figure in the southwest Missouri music community, Caleb has built a reputation for his wide-ranging musical abilities and deep involvement in the creative process behind the music.
Known by many in the Joplin and 417 music scene as an exceptionally talented musician, Caleb’s work extends far beyond performing. His experience as a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and studio technician gives him an unusually complete understanding of music creation, from playing and songwriting to recording, production, and the technical side of bringing a project together.
Rather than focusing solely on Caleb Keyz as a musician, this interview takes a closer look at the man behind the art. The conversation explores his experiences, creative outlook, relationship with music, and the ideas that have shaped his artistic life in the Ozarks. It offers viewers an opportunity to hear directly from one of the people who has contributed to the region’s independent music culture.
Caleb has also been involved in numerous creative projects throughout the Joplin, Missouri and 417 area, making this episode part of a larger archive documenting the musicians, producers, artists, and communities that make the Ozarks’ underground music scene what it is.
As with the larger Ozark TV / Stories & Lore series, the goal is not simply to document someone’s work, but to preserve the personality and story behind it. This episode offers a personal look at Caleb Trueblood / Caleb Keyz / Lofi Jesus, his creative world, and his place within the Joplin music community.
Featuring: Caleb Trueblood / Caleb Keyz / Lofi Jesus
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Topics: Caleb Keyz, Lofi Jesus, Joplin music scene, 417 music, Ozarks music, music production, multi-instrumentalists, studio recording, independent music, Missouri musicians
Bleeg
This episode of Ozark TV / Stories & Lore features Bleeg, also known as Tommysav, a vocalist, producer, studio technician, multi-instrumentalist, and creative artist from Reed Springs, Missouri. Formerly the frontman of Frog Lamp, Bleeg brings a wide range of musical experience and creative interests to the conversation, offering a look at the person behind his many different artistic roles.
The interview explores Bleeg’s approach to music, lyrics, creative influences, artistic inspiration, and his outlook on life and creativity. Known for his versatile style and distinctive flows, Bleeg discusses the ideas and experiences that influence the way he writes, performs, produces, and approaches music.
With experience as a vocalist, producer, studio tech, and multi-instrumentalist, Bleeg represents the kind of independent artist and multi-disciplinary creator that Ozark TV / Stories & Lore was built to document. His creative process isn’t limited to one instrument, genre, or role, and the conversation explores the different sides of his artistic personality.
The episode also takes plenty of unexpected turns, including a discussion about favorite pizza, giving the interview a more relaxed and personal side. Alongside the conversations about music and creativity, these smaller details help paint a fuller picture of Bleeg beyond his work as an artist.
As part of the Ozark TV / Stories & Lore archive, this episode documents another musician connected to the Ozarks and southwest Missouri independent music scene, preserving the stories, ideas, personalities, and creative perspectives that make the region’s music community unique.
Featuring: Bleeg / Tommysav
From: Reed Springs, Missouri
Formerly: Frog Lamp
Topics: Music, lyrics, production, creative inspiration, songwriting, multi-instrumentalism, Ozarks music scene, independent artists, studio production, favorite pizza
Xavtimer
This episode of Ozark TV / Stories & Lore sits down with Xavtimer, an artist and rapper from the 417 and Ozarks region of southwest Missouri known for his distinctive voice, unconventional flows, memorable themes, and unmistakable approach to making music. The conversation looks beyond the songs to explore the person behind the artist and the experiences that shaped his creative identity.
Xavtimer has developed a unique presence within the Ozarks and 417 music scene, bringing a recognizable style and personality to his music. His approach to rap combines unusual flows, strong atmosphere, creative themes, and a vocal style that immediately sets his work apart from more conventional hip-hop.
Rather than simply focusing on his music, this episode gives viewers a chance to learn more about the man behind the music — his experiences, influences, personality, and connection to the local creative community. The conversation provides another perspective on the artists helping shape the underground music culture of the Ozarks.
As part of Ozark TV / Stories & Lore, the episode contributes to a growing archive of 417 musicians, rappers, artists, and creative people, documenting the people and personalities behind the region’s independent music scene.
Featuring: Xavtimer
Location: The Ozarks / 417 — Southwest Missouri
Topics: Xavtimer, 417 music scene, Ozarks hip-hop, Missouri rap, underground rap, independent music, artist
Episode 4
E-Sosa, Miscellaneous Department, JPEG Georgey & YNG Babe
This episode of Ozark TV / Stories & Lore brings together E-Sosa (Esosa), Miscellaneous Department, JPEG Georgey, and YNG Babe for a conversation about life, music, and experiences in the Ozarks and the 417 area of southwest Missouri. The group discusses what it is like growing up and living in the region, their experiences within the local music scene, and the people and culture that surround underground music in the 417.
Shot at Pamu’s studio in Joplin, Missouri, the episode takes viewers into a space connected to the local creative and music community. Pamu is a well-known musician within the Joplin music scene, making the studio a fitting setting for a conversation centered around the artists and culture of the area.
The conversation gives each artist an opportunity to share their perspective on the 417 music scene, including their experiences as musicians, the local creative environment, and what it means to make music in the Ozarks. Rather than presenting a polished overview of the region, the episode focuses on the people actually participating in its underground music culture.
As with the larger Ozark TV / Stories & Lore series, this episode serves as a snapshot of a particular group of artists and a particular moment in the Joplin and southwest Missouri music scene. Through conversation and personal stories, the episode documents another piece of the people, music, and creative communities that make the Ozarks unique.
Featuring: E-Sosa / Esosa, Miscellaneous Department, JPEG Georgey & YNG Bape
Location: Pamu’s Studio — Joplin, Missouri
Topics: 417 music scene, Ozarks music, Joplin music, underground music, Missouri artists, life in the Ozarks, independent musicians
Brxdy Mac
This episode of Ozark TV / Stories & Lore features Brxdy Mac, also known as Brady, in a conversation about music, life, and the things that made him who he was. The interview was released after Brady’s passing, making the episode a meaningful piece of the Ozark TV archive and a chance for viewers to hear his voice, stories, interests, and perspective.
During the conversation, Brady talks about his musical inspirations, life in Joplin, Missouri, and his experiences within the local creative and music scene. The discussion also takes plenty of unexpected turns, including conversations about Pokémon and a variety of other subjects that show the personality and interests behind the artist.
Rather than focusing solely on Brady as a musician, the episode gives viewers an opportunity to get to know him as a person. The conversation moves naturally between music, everyday life, hobbies, memories, and the strange little things that make an individual unique.
Released as part of Ozark TV / Stories & Lore, the episode has taken on an additional significance as a preserved conversation with an artist and member of the Joplin community. It serves as a snapshot of Brady’s life and personality during a particular moment in the 417 and Ozarks music scene, allowing his stories and perspective to continue reaching people beyond the original interview.
Featuring: Brxdy Mac / Brady
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Topics: Musical inspirations, Joplin, Ozarks music scene, Pokémon, independent music, life in the 417, artist interviews
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