Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. The show is filmed at Moonshot Studios inside Moonshot Games and is part of the Get In podcast network.

This week, special guest Patrick Propst of Serve Village joins the studio to celebrate the nonprofit's 15th year. Propst discusses how the organization evolved from a local collaboration of youth pastors into an asset-based community connecting group. He explains their philosophy of reducing isolation and improving mental health through service projects like Serve Week, which mobilizes about 1,000 volunteers on 100 projects. Propst also shares details about Funfest, local mural walkways and several upcoming fall events, including the Serve Celebration on Aug. 23, a White River cleanup in September, and the Great Village Campout on Oct. 2 and 3.

The hosts and guest also recap their weekends, discussing leaky ceilings, cleaning out garages, a three-hour nap in the rain and driving teenagers around. During the weekly Top Five segment, the group debates the best music duets of all time, building a Spotify playlist that features tracks by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Chris Stapleton and Joy Oladokun, and Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole.

Listeners can also test their classic rock knowledge with a duet trivia question sponsored by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero, Indiana.

The episode concludes with a look at the upcoming TradeUp Fest on Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville and a round of weekly music recommendations. This episode is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products. For a complete local music calendar, to shop the online merchandise store and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com.

Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and LM Products Mesa series guitar strap prototype

2:15 - Weekend recaps: Leaky ceilings, cleaning the garage and driving teenagers

9:30 - Interview with Patrick Propst of Serve Village

11:15 - Connecting the Noblesville community through service and Funfest

16:45 - Highlighting Serve Week projects, IDES and Be Free partnerships

21:30 - Fall events: Serve Celebration, White River cleanup and Great Village Campout

25:40 - HamCo Live Top Five: Best music duets of all time

36:45 - Previewing TradeUp Fest and Trades Village at Riverview Health Arena

40:15 - Rock duet trivia sponsored by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero

44:10 - Weekly music recommendations: What are you listening to?

48:30 - HamCo Live merchandise store and show wrap-up

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your source for the Hamilton County live music scene. This episode focuses entirely on the upcoming TradeUp Fest on Sept. 19, 2026, at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. Cecil explains the vision behind the hybrid music festival, which is designed to celebrate and promote the skilled trades industry. The event features a free outdoor festival from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., complete with a Trades Village for attendees to explore career opportunities, food trucks and eight local bands on two mobile stages. The outdoor lineup features Hank Ruff, Distant Soundwaves, the Jay Baker Trio, Lost Anchors, the Failers, Kelly Ray Yates, Fousie and the All-American Ghetto Band, and Aiden Brown. The hosts also preview the ticketed evening arena concert, which features local singer-songwriter Nora Reese, country act The Wilder Blue and headliner Larry Fleet. Listeners will learn how they can volunteer for the street team, donate local goods for artist green rooms or upgrade to a VIP pass for access to the arena's Grand Hall. Visit tradeupfest.com to claim free passes, buy arena tickets or listen to the official Spotify playlist. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and celebrating the skilled trades 3:15 Announcing TradeUp Fest and the festival layout 7:30 The origin of the festival and Trades Village 12:20 Arena concert lineup: Nora Reese, The Wilder Blue and Larry Fleet 20:45 VIP ticket upgrades and the Grand Hall experience 24:10 Free outdoor concert lineup and mobile stages 30:15 MC Kayleen McCabe and festival sponsors 33:30 TradeUp Fest Spotify playlist and ticket information 36:50 Volunteer street team and local artist green room baskets 42:10 What are you listening to this week?

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your source for the Hamilton County live music scene. In this episode, local musician and author Brett Wiscons joins the studio to discuss his long-running creative career.

Wiscons shares stories about opening for Will Hoge, writing his Bear Whitman private investigator book series and releasing his new cover album, "The Music That Made Me," exclusively on his website. He also discusses forming his new Billy Joel tribute band, New York State of Mind, which features Tyler Mechem on the piano.

During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best piano driven songs. The finalized list features classic tracks by Bruce Hornsby, John Hiatt, Counting Crows and Billy Joel. Listeners can also test their music knowledge with an R&B soul trivia question brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero.

Love catching live music in Hamilton County Indiana? The podcast previews upcoming local concerts, including Josh and Tyler at Primeval Brewing, the Heroes and Healing concert at Federal Hill Amphitheater and the newly announced TradeUp Fest at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile.

This episode is sponsored by Anderson based LM Products and Moonshot Games. Visit hamcolive.com for the complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter.

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for season one, episode 16 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, part of the Get In podcast network.

This week, special guest Oliver Thibideau joins the show to discuss opening Ctyzn Records in Carmel, Indiana, at just 18 years old. Thibideau shares his journey of building a local vinyl record store, tracking down vintage classic rock albums and hosting live music shows for local bands like Mystik. The hosts recap their Father's Day weekends, featuring trips to Kings Island and a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

Josh also shares his theory on government alien disclosure following a trip to the movies. The group discusses the rise of bootleg vinyl records on the internet and recounts the famous 1979 Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park.

During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best bike riding songs. Their finalized playlist features tracks by the Misfits, The Cool Kids, Cake, Wax and Matt the Electrician. The hosts also discuss their favorite iconic album covers, including art from Green Day, Bruce Springsteen and Bell Witch.

Listeners can test their music knowledge with a vinyl record trivia question, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. The crew also announces the upcoming TradeUp music festival on Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, which will support the skilled trades industry.

This episode is sponsored by Anderson based LM Products and Moonshot Games. Visit hamcolive.com for the complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter.

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. The show is part of the Get In podcast network.

In this episode, Indy native Foosie joins the studio to share his inspiring musical journey. Foosie discusses learning to play the guitar and writing music while serving time in prison, the meaning behind his stage name and transitioning to a full-time music career. He also shares the story of discovering his uncle, Vonzel Ray Wheeler, was a member of the historic Indianapolis soul group The Mighty Vanguards .

The hosts recap their weekends, featuring Josh's return to semi-professional close-up magic at Magic of the Square in Noblesville, Tyler playing a gig with his dad and Producer Chris visiting Comic-Con in downtown Indianapolis.

During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best soul songs. The finalized list features timeless tracks by Sam Cooke, Al Green, and more. Listeners can also test their 1980s pop rock knowledge with a trivia question about the band Glass Tiger and their 1986 hit "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)," brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero.

This episode is filmed at Moonshot Studios inside Moonshot Games and is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products. For a complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com.

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your source for the Hamilton County live music scene and proud member of the Get IN podcast network.

This week, Live Nation Regional Vice President of Operations Andrew Newport joins the show to discuss his 27-year career and the magic behind Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Newport shares behind-the-scenes stories about managing the popular amphitheater, the economic realities of touring for artists and recent pavilion renovations featuring 6,000 new seats and new local food vendors. He also addresses "blue dot fever" and the complexities of ticket pricing and scalping. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best concerts at the venue formerly known as Deer Creek. The finalized list of memorable shows includes a perfectly timed lightning strike and an infamous power outage in a 2005 show. Listeners can test their music knowledge with a "Rocky Horror Picture Show" trivia question brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero.

Planning your weekend? The podcast previews upcoming local concerts, including Pistol Pete at Syds, Molly D. Rose at Spencer Farm Winery, Austin Johnson at The Boathouse, Rhino Down at Grand Junction Brewing Company and the Naptown Hepcats at Union Brewing Company. Visit hamcolive.com for the complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter.