Columbus Local

Find out why 2025 is a special year for singer/songwriter/guitarist AJ Angelo, who is found every Friday night at Gatsby's Bar and Grill in Gahanna Ohio. This episode occurred courtesy of an endearing "The Neal" Peanut Gallery sole participant, Gabrielle A. Johnston. Among several national road tours, AJ is also a long-time performer at many Columbus Ohio area local music spots that include Buckeye Lake venues. AJ shares his experiences and inspirations that have accompanied his many wonderful accomplishments in music. Thank you AJ! More info: AJAngeloMusic.com

Columbus Ohio based vocalist, bassist, and booking agent business man, Sam Collis, talks about the inner workings beginnings and inspirations that comprise his current band "TOAST". He also talks about his early inspirations and projects, including the Mullins band, and other jam oriented projects that have influenced his current product, "TOAST". More info: @ToastJamz

Columbus, Ohio based Bassplayer, Steve Conway, takes us through his Music backstory that includes several bands such as "The Kind", "Uncle Fester", "JJ Adams", and most recently "Astro Cat".

Special Guest episode features the post evening KYUSS listening night with JIMMY KING and LARZ RAYMOND ...... SoCal dessert tunes and fun dude time. Shout out to Brad Heston. Why? Cuz he ROCKS.

Tommy & Brandy Hettich are a music couple that perform live music through several music channels including "Sweet Misery", "Hava a Cigar", and "Sweet Misery - Acoustic". We learn about Tommy Hettich inspirations on a national and local level including his days at the Alrosa Villa and grooving to Saddleback Shark --- find out what Tommy has kept over the years from guitarist Rob Johnson. We also hear from vocalist Brandy Hettich on meeting Tommy and her launch into singing around Buckeye Lake and various fabulous Columbus area venues.

More info at: https://youtube.com/@sweetmisery5986?si=aCz6txZftUuhRm5K

Columbus Ohio based (Cleveland native) musician, teacher, conductor, publisher, and recording engineer, loving husband, Cary Dachtyl hangs out and talks through his backstory and many experiences along his ever growing music journey.

Episode #102- Larz Raymond - Columbus (Part 2) -

Larz empties his musical vault and talks about his last 35 years in the Columbus musical community. All the incredible musicians,bands, venues,recording studios,engineers,radio stations and DJ’s he’s been blessed to work with. Playing the glory days of High St and heartwarming stories of being stabbed, carjacked, baby food and playing the grand opening of Easton while “ The Terminator” rides a tank down the red carpet towards the stage and more!

Episode #101 - Larz Raymond - Columbus (Part 1) -

Larz empties his musical vault and talks about his last 35 years in the Columbus musical community. All the incredible musicians,bands, venues,recording studios,engineers,radio stations and DJ’s he’s been blessed to work with. Playing the glory days of High St and heartwarming stories of being stabbed, carjacked, baby food and playing the grand opening of Easton while “ The Terminator” rides a tank down the red carpet towards the stage and more!

The podcast host is pinned down by the 4-Person guest host panel of James Biggy Young , Beth Nuzum Cronenweth , Larz Raymond , and Tiffany Bumgarner. The episode celebrates the podcast purpose toward community love of local based music performers and turns it around on the host An all-star gallery joins in a fun grilling of the host. Much love and appreciation to everyone that participated and to those that support this podcast.

A heart felt experience for the host that truly loves Columbus Ohio based music and each of the individual stories behind each musician, each of the "Giants Among Us ". Much LOVE to you.

Husband & wife music Duo "Eleyet McConnell" are multiple music award winning artists that share inspirations , backstories, and the truth. The couple most recently won 2024 Josie Music Awards Album of the Year "Crazy World". More information at: Https://elyetmcconnell.com