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Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Landmark Roger Sessions Recording
Existing somewhat in the shadow of its more widely recognized counterparts in Cleveland and Cincinnati, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra ...
Drew Layman
Mar 154 min read
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Pure Jam
Most Columbus artists grow up in the city and either decide to stay or move away to pursue a music career. Occasionally, groups from...
Drew Layman
Mar 94 min read
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Hank Marr - On And Off Stage
In the fall of 1964, as rock and roll's popularity exploded—fueled by events like The Beatles’ first U.S. tour—King Records found itself...
Drew Layman
Feb 255 min read
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The 1876 Buckeyes: Columbus' First Professional Team
The largest crowd of the season assembled at Union Station 's ballpark could not believe what they were seeing. They came to see their...
Drew Layman
Feb 915 min read
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An Xalt Christmas
When this CD was gifted to my wife and me by one of the guitarists and arrangers, John Auker , I was only familiar with a few of the...
Drew Layman
Dec 15, 20244 min read
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Twenty One Pilots – Clancy
Twenty One Pilots recently wrapped a three-night residency at Nationwide Arena on their Clancy World Tour . While I couldn’t make it to...
Drew Layman
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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The Sun – Blame It On The Youth
Albums often get reassessed as time passes. Historical circumstances that shaped an album's reception at its release can fade, allowing...
Drew Layman
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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Gaunt - Bricks And Blackouts
When Gaunt ’s gear was stolen from their van after a November 1996 gig in San Francisco, Jerry Wick saw it as a sign from the cosmos....
Drew Layman
Aug 10, 20246 min read
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Teen Dream - Let’s Get Busy
In the mid-80s, Columbus musician and producer Chris Powell was on a promotional tour with his Motown act Koko Pop when he realized...
Drew Layman
Jul 6, 20246 min read
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The Godz – Nothing Is Sacred
Having set the template of their gritty, raw, meat-and-potatoes style of rock with their self-titled debut, The Godz toured relentlessly...
Drew Layman
Jun 13, 20245 min read
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Roland Kirk With Jack McDuff – Kirk's Work
Roland Kirk recorded three albums before his deal with Mercury Records in 1961 began a period on major labels that lasted the rest of his...
Drew Layman
May 21, 20244 min read
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The Sonic Odyssey of EYE’s Vision And Ageless Light
Few bands of the 21st century captured the global attention of heavy space rock enthusiasts quite like Columbus’ EYE. When recording...
Drew Layman
Apr 28, 202413 min read
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Saving Jane - Girl Next Door
In the mid-2000s, a song sprang from WNCI's playlist to listeners across the nation and put a spotlight on a Columbus band: Saving Jane's...
Drew Layman
Mar 16, 20245 min read
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Royal Crescent Mob – Midnight Rose's
The passing of Carlton Smith on September 23, 2023, dealt a heavy blow to the Columbus community. His significance extended beyond his...
Drew Layman
Feb 12, 20247 min read
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Nightcaller - The Journey of Artimus Pyle and A.P.B.
In 1982, drummer Artimus Pyle inked a five-year, seven-album deal with MCA, marking a significant milestone in what had been a whirlwind...
Drew Layman
Jan 20, 20244 min read
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Charlie Bleak – Let Me In
The story of Charlie Bleak provides a glimpse into the relentless and often unpredictable world of the music business. Despite the '68...
Drew Layman
Jan 2, 20249 min read
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The StarrCatt Holiday World Orchestra: Johnny Polansky's Creative Journey
Johnny Polansky had an idea percolating in his head for decades about spearheading a winter-holiday-themed music project. Amidst the...
Drew Layman
Dec 15, 202319 min read
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When Elegance Met Jazz: Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley
Nancy Wilson was taking a walk with Rusty Bryant in New York when they bumped into saxophonist Cannonball Adderley at the corner of...
Drew Layman
Nov 21, 20236 min read
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Beartooth - The Surface
I still listen to the radio. Yes, the medium has seen better days. Deregulation and corporatization have sapped much of its character....
Drew Layman
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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Tim Easton - Ammunition
Tim Easton opened for Shawn Colvin just before 9/11 at the beautiful Southern Theatre. I recognized his drummer, Justin Crooks, from our...
Drew Layman
Oct 28, 20234 min read
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