Columbus Local

Columbus, Ohio based Musician, Drummer and Bassist , Roark Maddern is currently involved in three local COLUMBUS space music efforts, and we learn about each of them. Roark is a born rhythm section, and he has an interesting backstory and an interesting story that goes with his name. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Columbus Ohio based musicians Steve Mitchell, Julie Neal, Beth Nuzum Cronenweth with your host as well as the ever fabulous Sally Mitchell spontaneously gather and reveal current music events, past stories , shoutouts, magic moments, and insights. This is a fabulous 2am first-hand account of post-social mayhem exposing thought provoking questions , tooth stories, Shout outs, 714, The Godz, insights on the upcoming Central Ohio Women Who Rock (COWWR) benefit for "CHOICES". Eavesdrop on an endearing conversation between five friends and a common love for COLUMBUS local music.

More information on the 8/9/25 COWWR Rock for CHOICES event: https://www.rockforchoices2025.com/

Columbus Ohio based musician/Bassist/guitarist Doug Turlo shares his fabulous music journey filled with great adventures. This is an interesting episode as the host first met and worked with Doug Turlo over 40 years ago from the date of this episode recording. He tells us tales of hos time with US Toys and his times in LA during the music boom of 80s and 90s Sunset Blvd. He also performed several projects with local drummer Keith Wells and still works privately with recorded music.

Doug also owns and operates his Real Estate Company, Home Central Realty: https://dturlo.homecentralrealty.com/

and has posted some of his music from 90s band Dead Happy on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6qCjnEEQC-M?si=eRaenExZa56hyQhw

Columbus Ohio based musicians Vocalist Ron Duncan and Bassist Marty Whalen met in 1978/79 and have been making music ever since -- and most of that time has been spent together. Two great musicians with great backgrounds and fun stories and many many shoutouts. Eavesdrop on these two great artists and friends discuss the importance of sharing music.

Always reaching and pushing the envelope, Columbus based guitarist and music arranger John Estep talks through his early days including his time with 80s alternative rock band "The Defectors". John's current projects include "Breaking Badfinger", "Jessie Blankenship Band" and "68 Stingray".

Columbus, Ohio based Musician, Chris Mills, takes us through his experiences with some of Columbus, Ohio's memorable bands including current projects, "Radio Tramps", "The Vague", and Is a Vocalist, bassist, drummer ..... he is accompanied on this episode by the official Neal peanut gallery participant.: Tiffany Bumgardner, with whom Chris shared many music experiences. Chris has quite the backstory, and shares why he's such an Eddie money fan. Please help him put together an Eddie money tribute project in Columbus Ohio.

Multi-instrumentalist, with primarily drums and percussion notoriety - uber skilled drummer grrl, Sarah Nicole, graciously shares her thoughts, story, and inspiration of live performance in the Columbus Ohio Area. Sarah is currently drummer for band "The Corrupted Hearts", and is an active member of the "Central Ohio Women Who Rock". Drop the Beat and groove to Sarah's latest musical activities -- she was nervous at the beginning about having "anything to say"..... it turns out that Sarah has great perspective, and plenty to talk about!

The amazing Brandon Anderson has been a wonderful creative force within Columbus Ohio and makes his (upcoming Friday night from this recording) full show debut with Columbus Ohio's "The Martini Affair" 5.23.25. Brandon takes us through all of the creative experiences that will pour into the "The Martini Affair". We felt like Brandon's just getting started, yet his creative journey throughout his life is multi-faceted and fun to learn.

"The Frank Harrison Experience" walks down the street to visit this white collar conservative to produce Episode 111:

Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Returns to Central Ohio

After a 10-year hiatus, Frank Harrison is back to honor Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Frank Harrison Group, known for its popular annual tributes from 1992 to 2015, is reuniting with original drummer Dennis Carson and bassist Doug Cole for an electrifying performance.

In addition to SRV's iconic music, the band will pay tribute to blues and rock legends like Robin Trower, Gary Moore, and Jeff Beck, while also featuring original material from their 3 albums.

Don't miss this unforgettable night of world-class musicianship and timeless music.

Columbus Ohio based drummer Michael Wharton stops by with shout outs, stories, and much more.... Michael is currently the drummer for "The Lost Boys", and he also talks about his early bands and stories with "Ball and Chain" , "The Divide" , and his days performing at the Al Rosa Villa. His wife Laura joined MegaBeth's Beth for some additional insights.