The Tesla Orchestra combines scientific innovation and music to create a one-of-a-kind performance. The group, founded by Ian Charnas, transforms the Tesla coil into a musical instrument. Charnas will talk about his inspiration, how the Tesla Orchestra creates music and his travels around the world in this episode of The Two Nicks. You'll also hear a new song by Akron rock band Stems.

The Two Nicks is a music podcast on cleveland.com that explores new music in Northeast Ohio and stories from behind the scenes in the music industry.