If the opportunity doesn't exist, create it. In the case of one Charlotte resident, if you can't join The Beatles after being inspired by their landmark 1963 performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," then you join the next best thing:  The Spongetones — hailed as one of the best American bands to perform Brit power-pop music. The Spongetones' Jamie Hoover has been rocking ever since.

If the opportunity doesn't exist, create it. In the case of one Charlotte resident, if you can't join The Beatles after being inspired by their landmark 1963 performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," then you join the next best thing: The Spongetones — hailed as one of the best American bands to perform Brit power-pop music. The Spongetones' Jamie Hoover has been rocking ever since.

If the opportunity doesn't exist, create it. In the case of one Charlotte resident, if you can't join The Beatles after being inspired by their landmark 1963 performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," then you join the next best thing:&nbsp; The Spongetones — hailed as one of the best American bands to perform Brit power-pop music. The Spongetones' Jamie Hoover has been rocking ever since.

Jamie Hoover Soaks Up Nearly 40 Rock’n Years with The Spongetones

Charlotte is known for banking and football. But what can be said of the Charlotte music scene? Join award-winning host Joni Deutsch every other Thursday for Amplifier, the music podcast from WFAE, where we shine a light on the artists who call Charlotte home. You just might find a new favorite song along the way.In 2019, Amplifier was named Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Podcast,” received a local Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Innovation” and was honored for innovation in music/arts podcasting by The Webby Awards (named “The Internet’s Highest Honor” by The New York Times). In 2021, it was Charlotte Magazine's "Best Podcast" again.Are you a musician or music professional from the Charlotte-area? Submit your information for future podcast consideration! Click here (or go to wfae.report/amplifier/submit-your-cltmusic-to-amplifier).

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