The Local LIX Podcast

During the 1960s the world of rock and roll and pop music morphed into each other many unique new genres that were new to the world. Folk-rock, Psychedelic, Country-rock, Bubblegum are four of many that first emerged in this incredible musical decade. One of the groundbreaking bands of the era was The Buckinghams. They were an important part of creating the sounds of American rock

This marks the fourth visit of guests associated with the annual Jerry Razor Dance Party event held at the beautiful and historical Valley Dale Ballroom. The event historically gives their guests an opportunity to relive their youth by spending an evening with the musical acts they saw around Central Ohio in the days of Mr. Razor’s popular television show, which aired from 1964 to 1972. To

Jack Benjamin is a transplanted Clevelander with a true appreciation of local music, musical talent and its importance and impact on a community. He has committed his passion to the Central Ohio art scene as a member of the Columbus Historical Society. The Columbus Historical Society is a grassroots group of history-obsessed individuals dedicated to preserving the important multi-cultural history of Central Ohio by archiving

Certainly, one of THE most positive and upbeat guests to every grace the studios of Local Lix, Landa Masdea Brunetto was a natural for our interview chair.  She, and her husband, purchased the historic and legendary Valley Dale Ballroom, completing a personal goal that she made for herself years prior.   She shares in detail some of the more amazing moments, featuring the cream of

It is not an understatement when we say the Tommy James is a music legend.  Need proof? Well, the numbers do not lie.   Tommy has sold between 100-110 million records worldwide of which he scored: 37 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. 20 songs in the top 40. 16 songs in the top 10. 3 that reached number 1, with a 4th hitting the top spot in the

You get two interviews for the price of one when you listen to this entertaining and informative discussion  with John Auker, a member of The Beatle’s tribute band called “A Hard Days’ Night”  John is one impressive young man and a fine representative of the current generation of musicians in the Central Ohio Marketplace.   During the first part of the interview, John shares his

One of the most successful bands of the late 1960s, The Ohio Express charted 8 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, including three songs that sold over one million units. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy was an international success and around the world sold over three million records. That is one impressive track record. But there were so many mysteries and confusion around the band that you

The husband-and-wife team of Jeff and Misty Perholtz trekked from Cincinnati, Ohio to appear on Local Lix. Their travels are to your benefit as you learn about this team and their various products, both as performers and as providers of staging enhancements for entertainers. They understand the importance of addressing the overall experience of the audience. But they are gifted songwriters

Tony Arata is a member of The Nashville Song Writers Hall of Fame. A genuinely nice and humble person, Tony is most noted for writing with Garth Brooks and most notably his song “The Dance” the signature song of Mr. Brook’s. But Tony Arata has written so many songs that you will know for some of the biggest names to ever cross the Nashville

Veterans of the Ohio musical landscape shake their heads in wonder watching Patrick McLaughlin on his guitar. Capable of playing just about anything with ease, He excels at shredding his guitar on blues-based songs. A solid songwriter he discusses his career in Ohio and on the road outside his home state as he tours up and down the eastern half of the country and

The Lovin’ Spoonful were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. The band was brilliant, placing one song after the other onto the national charts and appearing all over television. Founding member, bassist Steve Boone, graced Local Lix to promote his book “Hotter Than a Match Head: Life on the Run with The Lovin' Spoonful”, which recaps his incredible life

One of the most positive individuals a person could ever meet, Jasey tells an amazing story that takes you on a journey that will surprise you and perhaps Jasey himself. You want to hear how the great singer song writer, Jim Croce, was the opening act for Jasey. Or his story of learning years later of a Grammy nomination due, his success as a

Songs of the Center is one impressive success story. Starting out with a single television station carrying the program, it has spread like wildfire. Now approaching 250 stations in most major markets, the show hosted by song writer Eric Gnzeda can be viewed by two-thirds of the population of the United States. Eric’s business partner Jack FitzGerald is featured in this segment as he

One of the important roles of Local Lix is to capture the stories of historical figures in the Central/National scene. It is particularly significant when we were able to interview a legend prior to his passing. This is the case with our incredible show featuring Eric Moore (Died: May 17, 2019), the founding member and leader of the Internationally successful rock band, The Godz.

There are so very few musicians that have impacted popular music as has Chris Hillman. He is the founding member of one of the greatest bands in the history of American music; The Byrds. The Byrds were installed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the first year they were eligible in 1990. Thanks to Hillman, they left an indelible mark on

In the opinion of Local Lix, The Cryan Shames kept getting better and better with every album.  They broke in 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, when their second recording and first released single “Sugar and Spice” rose to the top of the charts in their hometown.  It soon was playing all over the Midwest region.  That led to Columbia Records in New York knocking on

Cleveland, Ohio’s own Warren Kurtz came to Local Lix to celebrate a milestone that most cannot ever claim - He had just completed his 200th published article in the best rock music magazine in America, Goldmine. Warren provides an enjoyable recap of his career, the bands he has met and interviewed, the music that means the most to him, and his personal satisfaction of

Beginning in 1968, with competition from the likes of The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, to just to name a few, The 1910 Fruitgum Company was holding its own, charting nine songs internationally, with three of their songs becoming certified gold for selling in excess of one million units. Founding member, Frank Jeckell calls in to give an overview

Having someone like Bill Cunningham on Local Lix is a true honor. He founded one of the greatest bands to ever come from Memphis, Tennessee, and with his talented bandmates tossed 10 songs onto Billboard’s Hot 100 charts between 1967 and 1970. Eight made the top forty, and two songs, “Cry Like a Baby (#2) and The Letter (#1), broke into the top ten.

Rick Levy is as driven an artist as there is. Since his days in high school, right up until today, he has aspired to be a top-tiered musician in a famous band. He made it in aces. He has been in bands including Herman’s Hermits (featuring Peter Noone), Jay and the Techniques and for the past decade as a member of The Box Tops.

Imagine a city as large as New York City, population: 8.7 million. Now imagine all of the radio stations in the Big Apple (We’ll help – 52). Now, on Sunday evenings, nearly one out of every ten radios were listening to Don K. Reed and his show ”The Doo Wop Show”. Featuring the lost art of Doo Wop music, he ruled the airwaves each

In our studios to promote his second EP “Bucket List”, the talented Zack Frost gave us a great hour from his busy career. Zack is a truly bright and intelligent musician who blends elements of indie rock, punk and emo while exploring new and unconventional song structures around musical themes of life, love and redemption. That is a mouthful, but it is true. You

The ElectroCult Circus is one of the most innovative bands on the current rock and roll scene in Columbus, Ohio. The band claims that they are “just a figment of your imagination with no end and no beginning”. They are truly creative artists. They write intelligent and unique songs that grab the ear worm in all of us. Their live show is brave and

We have some remarkable performances in some of our interviews on Local Lix. Everyone was special, everyone was unique and all were remarkably talented. However, Melissa Claire, a singer-songwriter from Cincinnati has the purest vocal style to date. Hereown material is quite good and very well produced. When she does a cover, she puts her own approach to the song and makes it her

Hailing from the fictitious town of Willbury, Ohio, Peter Conrad has been working his craft for decades and decades. A highly entertaining one man show, he has a significant love of The Beatles, and specifically with George Harrison. Peter has saluted George at Beatle events not only in the United States, but in Canada and England as well. He shares forty

In the summer of 1966 a band from Cleveland, Ohio was signed to Capitol Records and released their signature song “Time Won’t Let Me” to all of the United States and abroad. It reached the #5 position on the Billboard Hot 100 and put them on the map for the rest of the decade. During their run, they charted three other top forty songs.

“The Life of the Party” would be an apt phrase to describe this remarkable band.  Led by frontman Tony Casa whose dynamic showmanship sets the table for a wild concert, Zoo Trippin” is a premier band based in area code 614.  Their material is described as “The Columbus Sound “a blend of geographical attributes reflective of the unique artists from the Capitol City of

Since 1970 when the Ides of March hit the top ten with their mega-hit “Vehicle”, Jim Peterik has been on your radio and remains so to this day. He wrote the “Eye of the Tiger” which was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year while a member of the incredibly successful band, Survivor. He wrote monster

Goldmine magazine is one of the very top rock music magazines in the world. They obviously only take the very best writers and contributors to research, interview and compose an article to be published. That is why having Lee Zimmerman call in from Tennessee to recap a great career and to share some of his memorable interviews in his long and successful

In the fall of 1968, The Chambers Brothers were on every pop radio station across the United States with their mega- gold record tune “Time Has Come Today”. One of six top 100 songs on Billboard’s chart, the song has become an anthem, has been used in commercials and remains a staple of Classic Rock to this very day. Willie is so gracious in

George Mobley remains one of the best guitarists in the state of Ohio. He joined the infamous J D Blackfoot in 1973 and was that band’s lead until J D retired in 2018. If you are keeping score at home, that is 45 years with the same act. That is no small accomplishment to be sure. He comes to our

Craig Heath gave us a fantastic interview when he appeared on Local Lix.  Humble and kind are two impressions you will quickly get listening to this person share his life’s story.  For starters, he is a four-time Ohio Music Awards winner.  He has made multiple appearances at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville as well as being a featured performer on the PBS national broadcast

One of the top upcoming bands from Central Ohio is a band with the unique name: “We Are The Movies”. This is a band with aspirations to hit the big time. Their live show is high-level energy - really high energy. What is impressive is that they only play originals at their gigs. That’s a band willing to take risks to reach higher goals.

One of the unquestionable secrets of Central Ohio is Charlie Bleak. He has written an incredible canon of upbeat songs that can truly lift your spirits. He started his career by contributing his compositions to the very much sought-after album by Hoi Polloi. His self-titled “Let Me In” is a must have in your collections. In our interview, he honestly shares the good and

Literally for decades, the Avalons have been entertaining regional audiences with their humor, choreography, their use of props and costume changes, breaking the plain of the stage, and most remarkably, their amazing vocals. Tom Caldwell represents this band in this amazing informative interview. It was well-timed in that The Avalons had just been voted by fans as the best entertainment act in 2018. Listen

Doug Heath is the second most tenured member of The Paul Revere’s Raiders, one of the most influential rock and roll bands in the history of music. He has spent over 45 years in this band delivering incredible guitar licks that will make your fingers bleed. He shares great stories of working with the late Paul Revere (d. 2014) and his brilliance as not

Being selected by the Columbus Dispatch as its best entertainer in 2018, A J Angelo has been entertaining Central Ohioans for thirty-plus years. His foray into the musical arena was in the outstanding band “Just Another Band” and their hit single,”American Son”. The band was based in Nashville and toured the eastern part of the country. But Country Music is a business that has

From the iconic drum introduction by drummer Robert Quirico on “I Fought The Law”, the Bobby Fuller Four leaped to the top ten charts with a song that remains a staple of classic rock radio stations and has been covered by thousands of bands. The band’s day in the sun was truly short-lived by the unfortunate (and highly suspicious) death of its namesake. Mr.

Truly the most colorful interviewee to appear on Local Lix, Ivan Browne delivers one informative and truly extremely funny show to Local Lix. Ivan is the voice of the Lemon Pipers, whose song “Green Tambourine” went gold in the fall of 1967. The band charted a couple of songs after that mega-hit in the top forty, all sung by this entertaining soul. He shares

ROSIE was born the brainchild of former Godz and Bob Seger & the Silver Bullets lead guitarist Mark Chatfield. Rosie was a powerhouse act, whose unique sound, called “Precious Medal”, was the signature of Ed Means, who kindly appeared in Local Lix studios. It was Ed’s approach to playing low overtones and open strings that established the one-of-a-kind sound that the band played so

Making his second visit to Local Lix, Evan Baisden returns to pitch his band’s tour of Liverpool and London in a packaged tour of this self-promoted excursion. Evan really does a wonderful job sharing the historical musical significance of the various stops on this vacation package including his band performing a live show at the infamous Cavern Club. If you are a

In the summer of 1967, The Music Explosion topped the Billboard charts with their mega-hit “A Little Bit of Soul” The iconic intro to the song was played by founding member Burton Stahl, who along with second generation member Jimmy Lynch (4th appearance on Local Lix) relives the hey-day of the band. You will want to hear this legend sharing his memories along with

Joe Mirrione has had an amazing career, succeeding in three unique arenas. Joe has had a life-long appreciation with the world of Doo-Wop music. His passion is amazing, and his efforts lead him to share wonderful stories, including his development of his life-long friend, legtendary radio personality, Don K. Reed. He eventually formed his own vocal group (The Younger Dayz), a unit that in

Sean is a professor at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. His appearance on Local Lix was in part to promote his book, “Rockin’ the free world! How the rock & roll revolution changed American and the world”. But this ain’t no regular prof. Sean has performed in bands from his days in Northeast Ohio and as a soloist since 2001. For his book,

Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Elton John. Did we get your attention? Well, this is a truly short list of the artists that Bruce Lowe has worked with in his incredible career. Before moving to Los Angeles, he grew up in Whitehall and was a founding member of the successful garage band called The Lapse of Thyme. But it was his advanced vision of

From Pittsburg via Nashville (where they reside) to our studios in Central Ohio, The Hobbs brought their sibling harmonies that can only be delivered by sisters. You will hear what we mean when they break into song in our interview, and you will be blown away. Truly personable young ladies (both college graduates), they share how they are working their way up the ladder

What an honor to have Jerry DePizzo of O.A.R in the Local Lix studio. At the time of his interview, his band has reached the top forty, nine times with one song, Love and Memories, going gold and another, Shattered (Turn this Car Around), selling over one million units and being awarded Platinum recognition. Jerry and his band are equally intelligent at business as

The original Marquis formed way back in 1964 when founding member Steve Jones and friends started a local band. They stayed together until 1967. Then in 2002, the band revived, initially with two of the original members. Over time Steve’s wife Diane joined the ranks as well as other newer players. The result? This band has never sounded

Ron Foos has the unique distinction of being the longest-tenured member of Paul Revere and the Raiders, truly one of the greatest rock and roll bands in the history of the genre. For nearly 50 years, he has been the bass player, playing his instrument masterfully, all the while doing the amazing stage choreography. Ron tells wonderful stories in his interview, going all the

Columbus native Gary Ballen has such an amazing career in the entertainment business that we could not fit it into one show. A talented musician in his own right, he toured in his younger days as the opening act for the soft rock act, Air Supply, before joining his cousin, Jerry Heller who was a hugely success band manager (The Grassroots, The Animals,

The host of Local Lix finally came out behind his microphone to share his amazing career and the challenges he faced on his way up the entertainment pyramid. Interviewed by special guest Mimi Rousseau, he shares his stories as a founding member of two of Columbus, Ohio’s more successful bands. First, he was a founding member of Cimarron, which performed for 16 years and

Dan Orr has been associated with Central Ohio radio for more than 20 years, often placing his parody of famous throughout his broadcasts. His compositions are creative and absolutely hilarious. The interview is peppered with these great comedic songs as he shares his career experiences including an interview with Paul McCartney and a duet with Chrissie Hynde, recorded at Abbey Road no

One of the finer debut albums ever released from Central Ohio artists in the Americana genre, was released by Angela Perley and the Howling Moons. Originally from Athens, Ohio, this is one solid act to be sure. The Howling Moons are truly talented players, the production is flawless, and Ms. Perley’s great song writing makes the band an act to be reckoned with. Bonus

Some interviews touch you in ways that you would never anticipate. Mike Parks was a long-time musician and band member to a number of significant bands including in the Ohio marketplace, including the Internationally recognized biker band, The Godz, and the inventive “The Bowling League”. Mike was on his last leg in a losing battle against cancer. He was frail and weak,

The second member of the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame, Pat Alger is both a writer and a performer. You will learn how he toured for a decade as the opening act for the Everly Brothers, as well as recording his own material. But he really made a name for himself when he connected with Garth Brooks. Together they wrote “Unanswered Prayers”, “That Summer”,

Lead by Jim Churski, Classic RPM is a hard-working, five-person band that travels throughout the Ohio Market, who took time out of their impressive schedule to share their exploits, musical approach and general philosophy of life in a band. A live performance accents their appearance in this pleasant exchange featuring all of the band members.

One of the better-kept secrets is the Oolong Gurus, the pride of Mansfield, Ohio. The band focuses on the world of Bluegrass. They are so strong on their instruments that they earned numerous opportunities to open for national artists. They make a concerted to not impersonate acts and/or cover songs that are true to the originals. They call this approach “Guru-fying” and it works

This is another of the amazing stories that make their way to Local Lix. Parker MacDonell is truly blessed with the purest voice to come to our studios. It is just beautiful. But my, oh my, this gentleman writes some of the most beautiful compositions you could ever hear. He shares his story from his earliest days to his successful musical career which includes

Dan Green is one of the best-known “unknown” personalities in the Columbus Marketing Area. Why? Well for decades he has operated AmeriSound Studios, recording hundreds of musicians, songwriters and entertainers.  He also has recorded more jingles than you could imagine.  Among his peers in the mid-Ohio music arena, he is truly respected for what he has contributed to the scene.  Now you can learn

The Pride of Cincinnati comes to Local Lix to recount his tales of a band that rose to the top of the charts in the early 70s. Bo Donaldson and his band called The Heywoods landed a number one, gold record for the monster hit “Billy Don’t Be A Hero”. But it did not end there. Another half a dozen Billboard Hot 100 songs

Mike “The Bear in the Chair” Berichon, leader of the band “Drivin’ Home” has a truly inspirational story that everyone should hear. As a young teenager he picked up a guitar to see what he could do with it, but he lost interest. Move the calendar ahead 40 years. He picks-up the guitar again, but this time with a great deal of

Truly an upcoming talent with national aspirations, Erica Blinn is both a solid song writer with an equally solid band to back her up. The daughter of a legend in his own right (Jerry Blinn of Black Leather Touch) Erica has an attitude to her vocals that really sells her compositions. With her approach she is right on the path to crack the

When The Beatles started their own musical label, “Apple”, their mission statement included the discovery of new and talented artist to record onto their new enterprise. The very first band they signed would go on to worldwide acclaim as the highly regarded band called Badfinger. Joey Molland is the last surviving member of the band who proudly continues to tour in memory of this

It is easy to say that this person or that person is one of the best at his craft. Usually, it is more hyperbole that it is fact. But that is not the case when we speak of Jerry Loos. A Blues, Christian, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Rock guitarist who does them all and does them great. He also uses his talents to train

Perhaps the single most important individual in the history of the world of entertainment was Stev Guyer. He founded the remarkable Shadowbox Live, a creative, self-produced, irreverent sketch comedy and rock ‘n’ roll production that began in the most humble of locations in 1988. By the 2010s they grew to a state- of the art theater that became the second largest ensemble in the

Steve Cover has been a fixture in the entertainment arena for literally decades and decades in the Ohio Region. Starting his career with Variety Attractions, he would travel the country working with famous acts of the day on their bookings, often dealing with the management of fairs, theaters and festivals. He also spent over 13 years working in the film division of the State

Dave Whinham is a jack of many successful ventures.  A college coach in his early days of his career, tutoring a young Urban Meyers while at the University of Cincinnati.  His love of football brought him to Columbus to be the head coach of the city’s arena football, and eventually to the General Manager (where he hired Earl Bruce as his replacement). When the

The Phillip Fox Band was always one step ahead of the Midwest competitors in the country music genre. Very solid original material, performed with a band of top-notch members, made them a regular on the festival and fair circuit beginning in 2011. They averaged over 100 shows a year as they established their brand and set an ever-increasing bar to cross over

Celeste Friedman channel her early career as a TV and radio personality into a successful international career as a song writer and recording artists. But she is more than that. Arguably a “Renaissance Woman” is a title fitting this incredibly talented artist. She has written several books (6) in addition to charting a #1 song in 7 countries in three different continents. Here album

It has been discussed that Columbus Ohio is on target to be the next “Austin” in no small part due to the youthful and talented pool of musicians in the area. Numerous genres are available all over the area, and one genre, Rockabilly, is well ensconced in the fiber of the culture. Shorty Allen and the Skirt Chasers may be one of the best.

What an honor to have Sally Fingerette record a show for Local Lix. Truly one of the finest talents to ever emerge from the heart of Ohio, she has succeeded on the national scene touring all over the USA in her sassy band “The Four Bitchin’ Babes”. When she came into our studios, Sally had just released her first book “Mental Yentl, ‘Stories from

Are you a fan of American Idol? Then you will want to definitely tune into this show with Alexis Gomez. Alexis was on the 2015 season and kept on advancing until she was in the final twelve contestants. She is so open to sharing her experiences, including behind-the-scenes scoops, her inner action with the judges, and her own personal thoughts as she performed literally

R. J. Cowdery is a master of the human language and is able to place her words and thoughts into some of the most intelligent songs you will ever hear. What is really something is that she has the vocal skills to deliver her songs in a manner that will draw you in quickly and keep you there. How good is R.J.? She began

T J is an award-winning singer-songwriter that has written for television and film. He's written with multiple top ten hit makers and has recorded three excellent solo CD's. As nice a person as there is, he makes his first of his appearances on Local Lix, TJ discussing many of his compositions, his methods he uses as he goes about writing and how he approaches

Fresh off her recent appearance on the national TV show “Songs at the Center”, Kate Kim found her way to the Local Lix studios to share her wonderful personality and her wonderful compositions. You will learn how Kate made her way from Boston to Nashville and finally to Columbus where she now resides. It is Columbus that has been blessed as she is a

Bob makes his first official visit to Local Lix when he recapped a remarkable career as both a musician with some of the most memorable bands in this neck of the woods and as an amazing inventory to boot. Performing since the 60’s actively into the 2010’s, when he was slowed by a car accident, Bob has put his mark on the musical arena

Pete Carey talent abounds as a writer, song singer, and guitarist. He has developed a unique sound that others within the Central Ohio market have emulated in their own creations and performances. He is also just a very nice guy. You will get the sense as you listen to this interview, that he is always smiling. That attitude will affect you as you listen.

The founding member of the amazing band called The Cyrkle graced the microphones of Local Lix.  So relaxed, and playful, Don happily tells the story of how the band (then known as the Rhondells) was discovered in Atlantic City N.J.  That would lead to the newly-named band (by John Lennon no less) becoming the only American band to be managed by The Beatles Manager,

Aaron ”that harmonica guy”, Deanna Sweeney and her husband Kevin Patrick Sweeney (2nd appearance, “Light”) hit the Local Lix studios to promote their solid band “Jacked Up”. This is one heck of a great country act. Most, if not all bands, will update their set list on occasion with a song or two a year. Not “Jacked Up”. They re-create the current Country Pop/Rock

Lead by Tony “T-Bone” Pack and singer Wes Brown, Coal Canyon made a name for itself as a regionally successful hard rocking country band.  Playing Top-40 Country with an attitude, the band established itself in the three-state region.  The two gentlemen drop by Local Lix to share their tale.  But you might just enjoy being sucked into their passion and energy.  One of Ohio’s

In the very early 1980’s a second band arose on the tails of McGuffey Lane. Lead by the dynamic singer, Mimi Rousseau, Spittin Image broke on to the scene in an explosive fashion. Their first album, “The Boys a Dancer”, rich with superb songs, all original, they reached the top of the local charts and soon garnered the attention of MCA records who signed

Approaching forty years of performing across the state of Ohio, Dave Powers comes to our show sharing a background that few knew. Surely his skill sets on keyboards and vocals remain his calling card, But Dave is a historian of music, both recorded and written. He has traveled the world, most notably with Arturo Sandoval. He has performed with world famous performers from Steve

Absolutely incredible talent can emerge from the most unique places and at the most unusual times. This truly applies to Keith Larsen, one of the most amazing songwriters to grace Local Lix. Keith did not focus on song writing until he had completed his career as a fireman for over thirty years. Once he retired from Fire Department, Keith began composing some of the

In the mid 1960s, as rock and roll bands were beginning to explode onto the scene, one of the very first and very best acts to appear on the Columbus music scene. When The Byrds did their historical appearance at the Holiday Swim Club in July 1965, it was The Grayps that opened the appearance as well as allowed the Byrds to use their

The great Dean Martin, had a number of offspring succeed on their own in the world of entertainment. His daughter Deana Martin has had the longest and most successful of all her siblings. Deana is a consummate professional, and it comes across loud and clear in this interview. She shares stories of her youth in the Martin household, her early career studying acting

A powerful band with explosive potential, “These Guys Live” is the hardest working band given their gig schedule. They are in high demand because they know how to rock and rock hard. Four band members attend our Local Lix interview, and you quickly learn how proficient and intelligent they are as musicians. Given their schedule, we are thrilled that they took time out to

Pure Jam was one of the most innovative entertainment bands to arise in Central Ohio. They understand way ahead of most bands that a band needs to provide more than just music to be a success. They used props, humor and gags to supplement a solid group of musicians. Lead by front man Joe Mellencamp (brother of John Mellencamp), the three Austin Brothers and

From her early appearance on the National Dick Clark TV show “Where The Action Is” to her appearance of “Songs at the Center” Hilda Doyle is a treasure to Central Ohio Audiences. Arguably one of the best female guitarists from Columbus, she has created a fascinating career that you will certainly enjoy hearing and learning about. Here Celtic band “The Ladies of Langford” which

Light is the “Yes” of Columbus, Ohio. They are the most progressive band to succeed at this level in this area in the new century. Once you hear them speak about their music and their projects, you will know the reason why. Pure musicians to the Nth degree, Gab Guyer, Matthew Hahn, Kevin Patrick Sweeney and Stacy Boord promote their unbelievable

How important has Willie Phoenix been to the Central Ohio music scene? So important that they named a street corner after him, in the heart of the music district at The Ohio State University. That’s how important. A gifted guitarist, outstanding songwriter, and dynamic performer, Willie shares so much about the first twenty years of his career in this interview. That period alone is

Joined by the extraordinary vocalist, Kay Harris, Molly Pauken makes her second appearance on Local Lix. Molly is considered by many to be the most talented musician in the Central Ohio. Kay is equally acclaimed as one of the best vocalists in the area. Together, along with two other band mates for the incredibly versatile band called The Sirens. They

One of the unquestionable secrets of Central Ohio is Charlie Bleak. He has written an incredible canon of upbeat songs that can truly lift your spirits. He started his career by contributing his compositions to the very much sought-after album by Hoi Polloi. His self-titled “Let Me In” is a must have in your collections. In our interview, he honestly shares the

Mike Shoaf is a reknowned bassist in Central, Ohio, arguably the very best on his instrument in the area and routinely sought after to play in established bands or spot jobs. This interview, recorded prior to his joining the classic rock band, The Cyrkle, covers his earliest days in Columbus bands, his work in the Southern California market and his return to mid-Ohio. Very

Al Roop was a staple in the Columbus, Ohio, bars and clubs of the 1970s, as a much sought-after drummer. He smartly recapped his escapades in a very enjoyable book titled “ View From The Stage: Over 40 Years - What It Was Like: The Good, The Bad and Some Funny Sh**” Al is so natural in our interview sharing his experiences and in

World famous Hammond B3 Organist aficionado Tony Monaco graced out studios just one day prior to a two-week tour of Japan. There is no question we were in the presence of a genius when we spoke with him. His passion for his craft is unquestioned. His life story, particularly his first efforts as just a young man to interact with his musical idol (Jimmy

As Local Lix’s popularity grew, it became a vehicle to help artists from outside Ohio promote their efforts. The first to do so was singer, guitarist Derek Andrew who routinely performed in Nashville doing his original material all the while having a heroic full-time job as an EMT helping accident victims, people in distress and those who were in the throes of a medical

In the earliest days of the rock and roll period of the mid 1960s, Dance Party was a must-see television show for teens, which aired on Saturday mornings.  Hosted by Jerry Razor (d. Oct. 1991), the show was a must see for the Central Ohio teenage crowd.  The show featured a local band each week, saluted two local high schools and offered the unique

Jesse Henry is a hugely talented, incredibly intelligent singer-songwriter. His band The Spikedrivers captured his compositions into truly polished Americana, accented by both Country and rock influences to create audio beauty. The Spikedrivers have been at it, with Jesse at the helm since 2003. But what you will learn is that he is an author, a teacher, a session man, a soloist, and in

For two decades, The City of Columbus provided a public service entertainment group whose initial mission was to perform at schools with great music bracketing their “Just say no to drugs”. But they were too talented to not become a famous act that performed all over Ohio to adults who wanted to hear.

It is always fun to catch an act that is their early stages of establishing themselves in the public eyes. The duet of Country guitarist Kevin Blackenship and vocalist Kelly Ryan stopped by the studio to introduce themselves to Central Ohio. They made a solid first impression. Performing three songs throughout their show, you see that the talent is more than there. Their passion is

A central Ohio music legend, were so honored to capture the story of Jimmy Doycheff. Jim was so wonderfully open and conversational as he shared his career from his early days as a performer, to his touring in the Jesus Christ Superstar traveling company, to his hugely successful self-promoted Vocal Jam shows featuring vocalist from the area in a professional staging setting. But he

In 2022, LDNL will celebrate their 20th year entertaining party loving music lovers all over the USA. Lejuan Townsel and James Hollis graced our studio. Their approach to a show was to recreate the DJ experience, with all of the energy of a nightclub, but do it live. As a DJ would, there is no stopping between songs at their concerts.

There was no band as powerful a sound as was Stadium 11. They figured out how to sound like a band from the 1980/90s playing in the largest of stadiums to an exact science. Their live concert like show was so strong it pulled you in and would not let you go. Oh man, what a band!! Tune in to this discussion about their

One of the most creative acts in the nation, Grassinine is a band with all of the skillsets of the best in Bluegrass. But what sets them across from other acts in the genre is their wonderful sense of humor which is on full display in each song they perform. From Michael Jackson, to Fleetwood Mac to Pink Floyd, Grassinine’s interpretation of the best

Bob Piascik is as versatile artist as there is the Mid-Ohio Market. He sings, plays multiple instruments, offers concerts to appeal from the youngest of music lovers to the oldest. He even operates a production company for sound management. He seems to do it all. He shares with us an overview of his career, including his early days working in the entertainment parks in

In the summer of 1981 Bertie Higgens landed on No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart with the beautiful song “Key Largo” and followed it up with the top ten song “Just Another Day in Paradise”. But what you will learn in this interview is Bertie’s is somewhat unknown as he shares his days as a member of Tommy Roe’s band (Called the

A band from Delaware, Ohio that specializes in Southern Rock The DiVide have been firing up crowds for nearly ten years. One of their first radio interviews ever, you will appreciate the attitude of the band, with the right focus on matters outside of the music, something that most bands never consider. You will enjoy the conversation on the importance of band

Terry Davidson is just cool. He has been performing his craft since he was just a kid. Over the next five decades, he developed into one of the best blues-rocking-guitarist in the eastern half of the United States. Original in his appearance, his musical style and his stage presence, he also is a gifted song writer. His travels have him appearing all along the

One of the most replayed shows in the history of Local Lix, Tony Burlingame hit the ball out of the park. So versatile an artist he begins by promoting is Americana Band, Third Degree Sideburns. Then he discusses his long-term tenure in the incredibly popular band, The British Invasion. But then the show really kicks into gear. The McCartney Project pays tribute to Paul

Bill Shkurti retired in 2010 after 20 years as OSU’s Vice President for Business and Finance. He then set out to do a highly detailed recap of life at The Ohio State University during the turbulent 1960s (a part of which was he was a student). He has published two books, one on how the college grew in the face of a wave of

It is refreshing to hear a real songwriter demonstrate his passion for his craft as Matt does.  He is that type of individual.  Listening to his compositions will give you a greater appreciation for the work he does in creating a song.  It is two songwriters talking the language that only songwriters are able to do and it works great in this interview.  A

Jose Madrigal is one talented son of a gun. How many artists can develop a tribute act saluting Carlos Santana? You are going to be hard pressed to name a single musician. But Jose can handle all of the licks and more. He also has a striking resemblance to Mr. Santana. It is a show well worth your time. But you will learn so

TV personality Chuck Gillespie, a recognized face in Central Ohio for decades made his first of two appearances on Local Lix to recap his career on the musical side of his impressive entertainment career. As well-known as he was throughout the area, thanks to his television career, few knew that he was an amazing singer with a powerful vocal skill that would make a

Liberty Deep Down (LDD) are an energetic rock band from Columbus, Ohio. They deliver their take on pop-rock with a unique edge and passionate sense of dynamic. Having played shows big and small with artists of various genres, LDD discusses how they stand their ground and make their own mark on stage has left their leave fans wanting more. They also have an

One of the top singer-songwriters in Ohio, Donna has all of the skills and talents to make a significant impact on Central Ohio beginning in the 1980s to right up to today. A lovely vocalist, with impressive guitar skills she can hold an audience in place as she winds her stories across beautiful melodies. Her Nashville album “Out of the Nest” is a career

Since the 1970s, Arnett Howard has remained a fixture for live performances in Central Ohio. His services were in such demand that for decades he would sometime to two or three shows on a single day. A hi-energy entertainer, all generated by his trumpet, he could entertain an audience to a frenzy. A solid song writer his song composed decades ago

How special is this wonderful show featuring arguably one of the top five musicians in the Central Ohio area. Born in Ukraine, Arkadiy shares the story of a dedicated, world class musician. He shares how he left his homeland for America after his country banned musical careers, not knowing a single word of English. You would think the worse, but this gentleman worked to

Bands across the land have a universal problem. They rarely can keep the lineup stable as musicians come and go with the wind. Perhaps every band should listen to the interview on Local Lix featuring the Majestics. This band is the longest running self-contained band in the history of the Columbus Music scene. They formed as a band in the

Ric Boals has been a fixture of the Ohio music scene for over forty years. A versatile musician, Ric’s main instrument is his guitar, which he is a maestro. Ric’s career took off in the ‘80s with the success of his own original albums which led to touring the country to promote them. In the late 1990s he settled back in his hometown forming

The Rick Brunetto Big Band is a legendary institution in the mid-Ohio region. Performing for nearly 40 years, Rick Brunetto has led this wonderful dance, festival and wedding entourage. You not only learn about the band, but Rick shares his expertise at managing 16 musicians, of course his historical career and his personal desire to keep a great era of music (Big Band) alive.

Raised outside of Columbus, Ohio in the community of Marysville, Dominic Francesco was just 22 years old when he paid a visit to Local Lix to help promote his first single on Winter Records called “The Rain is Falling”.  His recording was as impressive as he was in our very enjoyable interview.  He carries himself as would someone twice his age. He performs on

Rick popped in to the Local Lix studios to share his musical history that started as a boy in New York City. He shares early in our discussion of his memories of seeing The Beatles at Shea Stadium which sparked him to make music an important part of his life. Solid on guitar and vocals, Rick proves it for all to hear as he

One of the most talented, unique and colorful talents in the Central Ohio and Nashville area, Delyn Christian came to the studio just after completing his last album with his band, The Fret Shop Band called Peace, Love and Monkeys. It is one of the top ten best albums to ever come from our capitol city. Several cuts of the album are sampled throughout

Lead Vocalist Devan Stokosa’s and killer guitarist Nick Mucci paid a visit to Local Lix in the fall of ’15. Talented and intelligent the band at the time had begun spreading their wings not only outside of Columbus, but Ohio as well, having just returned from a weekend of performing in Wisconsin. The band had solid song writing and dynamite musician skill sets.

In the summer of 1967, while the Dantes were breaking the ceiling for local acts to chart, the band that followed them to the top of the regional charts was The Fifth Order. Still in high school, they first release “Going Too Far” that climbed to the #1 spot on the radio lists but expanded to the middle part of the USA to the

Barry Hayden a local musical hero for his participation in the incredibly successful band, The Dantes, came to the Local Lix studios to share at the time, his most recent (and sadly his last musical project) The Professors. Still has vibrant on stage as ever, Barry was as outgoing sharing stories about his career on the road with acts such as Kiss and Cheap

In the summer of 1967 The Dantes, from Columbus, Ohio, landed at the number one spot on the Local and Regional Charts with their first release “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love”. Before the summer was over their follow up song “Under My Thumb” gave them two number one songs in their first two tries and establishing them as hometown heroes to this very

From the very beginning, Phil Dirt and the Dozers had a superb lineup of musicians and vocalist that stood out when compared to their contemporaries. But they had one additional weapon in their arsenal. Front man Bill Lehr was literally one of the best at his craft then almost all front men in the United States of America. His ability to read an audience

Michael Rose has been a wonderfully successful, full-time working entertainer in the Ohio Region for nearly 40 years. He was selected as the “Ohio Country Music Entertainer of the Year” both in 1987 and 1988, Michael continues to work his craft and entertaining audiences throughout Ohio. He shares great stories about his original Regional recordings, that charted #1 & #2, his ability

One of the most prolific bands in all of Central Ohio, The Floorwalkers, led by lead-guitarist Theo Perry, is a must-see band in this market. Attracting a pool of hugely talented musicians to the fold, you will learn of the early days of the band, right up to the release of their newest album and supporting videos. This band shares all of the work

Who would not love this band lead by the wonderful Holly and the Byrd (Holly Olsen and Jason Byrd). The band is quite business savvy, which is discussed in detail and includes a number of other projects including the band Bosswood and their duo. Creative songwriting and lovely vocal harmonies are also a part of their overall output and they do them all very

It is our opinion Steve Cabot is one of the top two singers in the entire State of Ohio. He is one of the founding members of the nationally touring band Phil Dirt and the Dozers. A very intelligent man, Steve is a versatile musician capable of playing guitar, keyboards, drums and related percussive instruments. He has a brilliant sense of humor on stage

Tony McClung tells a wonderful tale as he searched for a city to call home that will enable him to match the local talent to his amazing drumming skills which included, Atlanta, Washington DC in his search before discovering Columbus, Ohio. What a fortunate decision for the Capitol City. At the time of this interview, he was still working within Phil Dirt and the

When Tony McClung wanted to form a band that would challenge his skill sets, he set out to find the most talented musicians available to join his band. Well mission accomplished. Popgun has literally placed audiences in all with the challenging song selections included in a Popgun show. You may never know what you will hear at their show, but you can

Chaz Mechenbier shares an amazing historical recap of his career that includes touring as the lead guitarist for Ronnie Milsap, Eddie Raven and Jerry Reed when he was based out of Nashville. He also was a member of Phil Dirt and the Dozers, the Country-Rock band, Cimarron and The Gas Pump Jockeys. He provides a witty banter throughout his interview and performs live in

Eric Gnezda, a local songwriter who has performed his original material at the Bluebird Café in Nashville routinely, is the host of the National Television Show “Songs at the Center”. His TV show initially started in with a single station in 2014. Since then, it has grown to now be seen in over 250 markets all across the United States. Passionate about promoting singer-songwriters

When McGuffey Lane first formed in the mid- 1970s, they were a trio featuring Bobby McNally, Steve Reese and Terry Efaw. For the better part of the next 45 years, Steve and Terry have performed in the band on bass and steel guitar creating a unique McGuffey sound. This interview is so much fun, as Steve shares crazy funny stories and Terry shares memories

One of only five men to perform with the ONLY American band managed by Brian Epstein, The Cyrkle, Mike Losekamp has had a remarkable career in music. Not only did he perform on four Billboard Charted songs for The Cyrkle, but he also charted after the bands demise with his band Green Lyte Sunday on the RCA label. Prior to the Cyrkle, his band

There are many ingredients that make a band a success. The most obvious of those necessary elements of course is musical talent. But that alone will not be enough. Passion needs to be a driving element for anyone with long-term aspirations must have. Jimmy Razor and the Exceptions truly have passion. They demonstrate their “Greasy Rock and Roll” approach throughout their interview, while sharing

Nationally known as the “Singing Policeman” Randy Snider has represented Whitehall, Ohio, Central Ohio and the United States often singing the National Anthem at major sporting events, significant rallies and for numerous Presidents of the United States. His voice is sterling, his vocal strength truly impressive. You will learn about his other career as an entertainer, that took him to Nashville, Carnegie Hall

Along with his brother Rick (d. 2007) Mark Frye firmly placed himself into the highest echelon of successful bands with the formation of Phil Dirt and the Dozers in 1983. With a hugely talented lineup, the Dozers immediately began drawing crowds with their throwback show. Focusing on entertainment, the band delivered top notch vocal and musical efforts that were bookended by some of the

How huge was this great band. Well imagine an Ohio State Home Football game. Then put literally 5,000 pre-and post-game partiers in a parking lot, all looking to be fired up for the biggest event every fall (The Buckeyes) and to celebrate the win afterwards. That would make many a musician pass out from stage fright. Not the Danger Brothers, who successfully did this

Literally the most powerful female vocalist to every grace the stage, the “Linda Ronstadt of Columbus, Ohio” Mimi Rousseau was a welcomed guest to come onto Local Lix. She proved to be a wonderful guest, whose positive enthusiasm flows across the radio waves. She speaks in depth of the band that put her into the vernacular of all Central Ohio music lovers, Spittin’ Image,

For 27 years, the brilliant Tony “The Ice Pick” Alfano has been a major component of one of the top touring bands in all of Ohio. Tony is one of the few entertainers that is near the top of the lists of several skill sets as an artist. He is one of the top vocalists in all of Ohio with incredible singing range, a

Cherry Blonde brought a full collection of band members to their interview to share the success model that they used to help make them a festival and fair favorite. A band featuring males and females, they insight shared is valuable to our listeners wanting to learn what it takes to succeed in such a competitive segment of the entertainment business. The focus on showman

Two of the most talented players in any band are long-term members of McGuffey Lane. Harmonicaist Kevin Reed (22 years) and Pianist Jerry Cummings (20 years) share the personal insights of joining a highly successful establish, paying homage to the players they replaced and the experiences that have working with a beloved band with established fans. Not an easy task to be sure, but

The elder statesman of Central Ohio music, Ray brings the same warm personality to Local Lix that he has successfully delivered to Ohio audiences for over 60 years. Accompanied by his incredible daughter, Molly, to the interview, Ray spins homespun stories that will literally make you laugh out loud. Half the way through the show, Ray brings out his banjo, and with Molly’s

Jared Mahone is one of the more prolific songwriters in the state. Accented by a beautiful voice, he writes insightfully, but with the hip of modern pop music. His story telling at times can touch you in the deepest manner. His albums are intelligent and go from performing my himself to full fledge backing band. Nothing is lost along the way. As noted in

John Schwab is a Central Ohio legion in no small part to the remarkable success of his band, McGuffey Lane. A founding member of the band. he was the last member to join in 1976. Since then, he has maintained McGuffey Lane as a live act for over four decades, delivered a dozen CDs and sold over 400,000 albums/CDs. John has successful developed into a savvy