This week, we celebrate our 50th episode as QFM96 afternoon disc jockey, host of Archie’s Vinyl Analysis and very good friend of the show, Arch Madness joins us in the studio. Rick and Arch talk Columbus Blue Jackets playoff hockey, hear music from Gudger, Black Coffee, The F-Bomb and premier a brand new song from DAYMARE. Arch analyzes the songs and gives kudos for knowing the importance of a strong riff. The show is in danger of going off the rails at any moment when hot pants, go-go boots and QFM96s Kristie Kemper get mentioned in the same sentence…

On this weeks show, the members of Columbus rock band My Beloved join us in the studio for shenanigans, music and so much more… Courtney, Frank, Sarah and Jacob relate the stories behind the songs, enjoy some otherworldly beverages and pack a punch with their music. We drop a few f-bombs along the way, as well. Basically, it’s a no-holds-barred and raucous show.

Patti Von Niessen, Executive Director of the festival, joins us in the studio to give you the history of the event that celebrates the Hilltop area of Columbus. With the festival growing exponentially (this is the fifth year for the event), she relates how agonizing it is becoming to choose the artists, vendors and bands to fill the available spots. You’ll hear why the theme of this years event, Hilltop Rising, is so appropriate. The festival takes place in Westgate Park on July 14, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Alex Burnsides, Michael “The Professor” Furman, Andy Bailey and Matt Bailey share stories and laughter with us, with their music as the backdrop that has a hint of danger to it. You’ll hear us poke a bit of fun at Tony Casa from Zoo Trippin (hint: we really dig Tony), why Alex channels her anger into her songwriting and so much more.

This week, we are all sinners as Alan Downing (guitar/vocals) and Andy Neff (bass) from Columbus rock band Hells Fire Sinners join us in the studio. You can listen to part one with HFS Aaron Piatt (drums) and Scott Stevens (guitar) HERE. Alan, founding member of HFS (also known as the Head Sinner) and principal songwriter, along with Gregg Allman look-alike Andy relate the origins of the band as we play a few select songs from throughout their 12-year career. You will hear the stories behind how the band collaborates within the songwriting process, and how they come up with the songs they decide to cover as they tease us with a haunting reworking of Neil Young’s Heart of Gold.

On this new episode, we break out our flame job shirts as Shorty Allen brings his rockabilly sound and attitude to the show. You will hear how he was touched by the sound of Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and others, leading him to embrace the rockabilly lifestyle. We play four songs from his recently released debut solo EP, and hear about how he stays busy as a barber and playing music in various bands. Plus, we have a contest within the show. You have to listen to the show to hear the details, but we’re giving away tickets to a tour of our main sponsor’s craft distillery in Columbus. A lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive admission for two to a tour of 451 Spirits. Listen to the show and email us the answer to the trivia question we ask about Shorty Allen… (email us your correct answer at [email protected])

This week, talented Columbus singer-songwriter Eric Clemens joins show host Rick Gethin in The Cat Club Podcast studio. Joined by Efrum, his trusty sidekick and bass player, Clemens talks about various musical projects he has been involved with, including Clemens and Co. and his solo career. He relates the backstory on the four songs you will hear on the show, plies the host with locally brewed craft beverages and everyone shares many laughs.

This week, Stephanie Amber and Adam Darling of Honey And Blue join us in the studio. A self-described mix of pop, blues and soul, the mellifluous sounds they create are rich in texture and depth. There is a healthy dose of R and B and delicious funk that permeates their music, as well. You will hear how a woman from New York and a guy from Columbus met in Los Angeles, but wound up back in the Arch City. You will hear a few songs from their latest album, All The Feels, as well as hear their cover of a Bill Withers classic that they truly make their own. The difference between New York and Columbus pizza is discussed, there is a ton of laughter, and they tell us about their next shows, including playing the Summer Jam West Festival in July.

This week on the show, we welcome Randy Malloy of CD 102.5 into the studio. It is two guys that originally hail from New York, but now call Columbus their home, talking about the local music scene, the philosophy behind his radio station, listening to local bands and enjoying some frosty beverages from New York.

This week, host Rick Gethin takes you on a cinematic torch rock journey as Bloodthirsty Virgins join him in the studio. You’ll hear wonderful stories from the band, the story behind an awesome guitar, and hear some great music, as only they can play it. As we always say, it’s podcasting without a net…