HamCo Live Hot Ticket

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.

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

In this episode, the crew recaps their weekends. Tyler discusses his recent performance at Joe's Grill in Fishers. Chris shares his experience watching the Pickle Stompers perform on a roof at the Harrison Center and helping with the Music In Transit video series featuring local hip-hop artists. Josh shares a story about meeting the Midwest Originals while working at Bier Brewery in Noblesville.

During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the ultimate summer jams. Their finalized list features tracks by Mungo Jerry, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, The Drifters, Atmosphere and the Zac Brown Band. Listeners can also test their music knowledge with a yacht rock trivia question, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero.

Planning your weekend? The podcast highlights upcoming local concerts, including the J. Baker Trio at Syds, Indy Annies at Four Finger Distillery, the Midwest Originals at Bier Carmel, Will Hoge at Feinstein's Carmel, and Andy Schommberg and A Bright Abyss at the Noblesville Art Fair on the Square.

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.

In this episode, special guest Chris Baird of the Chris Baird Trio joins the show. Baird discusses his musical journey from a Navy brat listening to his mother's records to his current band, and he shares the strategy behind curating live entertainment to make women feel comfortable at Bar Ellis in downtown Noblesville.

During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best songs with confusing titles, finalizing a list that features tracks by Queen, Kid Rock, the Gorillas, Stone Temple Pilots and Led Zeppelin.

Listeners can also test their music knowledge with a 1979 Electric Light Orchestra trivia question about the song "Don't Bring Me Down," brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero.

Planning your weekend? The podcast highlights upcoming local concerts, including Morgan Taylor at Songbird Social House, the Linwood Trio at Beer Noblesville, Ghost on Maple at Sids, Hill and Oaks at Parks Place Pub and the Chris Bear Trio at Prime Brewing.

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

On this week's episode of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket Podcast host Josh Cecil is joined by Tyler Mechem, Producer Chris, and Zac Hill of Hill and Oaks to discuss Live Music in Hamilton County and the great music scene in Historic Downtown Noblesville. They come up with the top 5 Sing-Along songs that folks like to hear the band play in the bars. This week's music trivia was a boozey doozy from the 70's yacht rock catalog.

Join host Josh Cecil and Co-host Tyler Mechem as they discuss the top 5 road trip songs and share their spring break trips. Other topics include Bruce Springsteen, Steer Skin, and NuLu in Louisville Kentucky. We'll look at the hamcolive.com calendar to see all the music happenning in Hamilton County Indiana.

Join hosts Josh Cecil and Tyler Meechum for Season 1, Episode 6 of the Hamco Live: The Hot Ticket Podcast. This week, we sit down with a true Hamilton County staple: Joe Rudy, owner of Rudy's Recycle Shop and banjo player for the Moontown Pickle Stompers.

We dive deep into the ultimate musical debate—the Top 5 Cover Songs Better Than the Original. From the haunting grit of Johnny Cash's "Hurt" to the soulful transformation of Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey," we whittle down the greatest reinterpretations in music history.

In this episode, we explore: Life in Hamilton County: Joe's journey from North Central choir to backpacking across England and playing music with his son, Max. Banned Music Videos: A trivia challenge featuring Audioslave and a high-speed homage to the film Vanishing Point. The "Kokomo Hum" & Roadside Mysteries: Strange tales from the road, including massive rock cairns and the mysterious low-frequency hum of North-Central Indiana. Experimental Art: Producer Chris recounts a bizarre 90-minute interpretive dance involving white paint and glowing orbs at a Knoxville music festival. Local Spotlight: Previews for the Hi-Fi takeover in Indianapolis and what we're spinning this week, from Zack Top to Robin Wraps. Support Local Music: Help us reach 1,000 subscribers on YouTube for the highly anticipated Producer Chris face reveal! Stay Connected: Visit hamcolive.com for the ultimate Hamilton County music calendar and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Sponsors: Moonshot Games: Puzzles, board games, and community in downtown Noblesville. LM Products: Handcrafted leather goods made in Anderson, Indiana. Use code HAMCO for 25% off. Rudy's Recycle Shop: Expert bicycle repair and community vibes in Cicero, IN.