SoundCheck: Here, Now settles in with an easy dynamic and a sound all their own

By Jessica Balisle

Published February 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM CST

Here, Now will be on Studio Live on Friday, February 14, 2025 at noon. Then join us for Studio Live Social Hour from 6-8 pm that night at Mother's Brewing Company.

Based in Joplin, Missouri, Here, Now formed in 2023 with Keyven Dunn on drums and background vocals, Lauren Fisher on lead vocals and keys, Jeremy Robbins on bass, and Robert Combs on guitar. They stopped by the KSMU studios to talk about their band dynamics and how this group differs from other projects they've been involved in.

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Jessica Balisle

Jessica Gray Balisle, a Springfield native, grew up listening to KSMU. When she's not wrangling operations and compliance issues, she co-hosts live music show Studio Live and produces arts and culture stories. Jessica plays bass in local band the Hook Knives. She and her husband Todd live with their two cats, Ellie and Jean-Ralphio, and way too many house plants.

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