Episode 25: Practice Makes Permanent
In Episode 25, Heather Hale speaks on auditioning for 2nd Wind Band, to vocal coaching, to overcoming pressure and just being a downright good human being.
Jul 25, 2025•2 hr 35 min
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Episode 24: Hall Around Town
In Episode 24, Scott Hall of "Hall Around Town Radio" takes us on his life's journey: from climbing his way up the ladder at the fire department, to laying his foundations to what would ultimately become an integral staple in the Dayton Music Scene. Numerous shout outs to a lot of local musicians in this episode.
Jul 18, 2025•2 hr 39 min
Episode 23: I Blame My Brother Michael
In Episode 23, Brian Harris discusses his decades-long music career that is still going strong. From touring in Europe, to re-creating an iconic drum kit, to a nearly 20 year career as a professional DJ . . . he sure has a lot to say.
Jul 11, 2025•2 hr 23 min
Episode 22: Midnight in Rio
In Episode 22, Chad Robinson of White Knuckle Weekend goes down Memory Lane, from playing in bars at 17 with Crains Run, to recording several original tunes, to expanding his skill set into engineering, having a long break, to giving it one more try . . . and he is having the time of his life.
Jun 07, 2025•2 hr 12 min
Episode 21: I Talk About Music Like It's Food
In Episode 21, Stephanie Sutterlin talks harmonies harmonies and more harmonies. She also recounts growing up and listening to records, learning and finding her lane, and her foray into the local music scene with Cryin' out Loud, White Knuckle Weekend and Finding Melissa.
May 09, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Episode 20: Love Locks Us Together
In Episode 20, Jay Vez speaks on finding his lane, picking up instruments, diversifying his range, and letting the leaves fall off of him.
Apr 04, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Episode 19: Contending
In Episode 19, Melissa Garman Knight chats about learning her voice at a young age in church, writing, discovering harmonies, collaborating with excellent musicians and humans, her influences, and the journey that has led to today.
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr 15 min
Episode 18: It is Okay to Say You Are Not Alright
In Episode 18, LaKeisa Ealy breaks down her Christian roots that led her to a path of ministry, founding Indigo Soul, the importance of what Cincinnati high school you attended, and not being perfect but striving for perfection.
Mar 14, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Episode 17: You Do Not Need to Apologize for Your Reality
In Episode 17, Yvette "Diva" Williams talks about life in Queens and Denver, the importance of authenticity, interviewing Stevie Wonder, how she got the nickname "Diva," launching Hot 102.9, authoring Diary of a Diva, being on stage with Disturbed, and her future plans to perform in Africa.
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 56 min
Episode 16: Conversing with the Curator
In Episode 16, Mike Cooley does a methodical breakdown of Hip Hop as he knows it to be, his accomplishments as an artist, his multitude of talents, and starting his own record label.
Jan 24, 2025•2 hr 19 min
Episode 15: Just Vince
In Episode 15, the lustrous Vince Stroud talks about his humble Cincinnati beginnings, and the journey that led him where he is today with his sold out shows.
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Episode 14: Almost My Manager
In Episode 14, Gregg Simms talks about his journalistic career, how he almost became B-Harv's manager, and discusses musicians who disrupted the industry.
Dec 07, 2024•2 hr 12 min
Episode 13: I Kept Making Myself Do It
From her humble beginnings growing up in the same town that brought us Loretta Lynn . . . to moving to Dayton and becoming more comfortable putting herself and her voice out there . . . to balancing a music/life career while raising a family, Jamie Suttle has set and achieved many goals.
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Episode 12: I Kind of Like Being a Fella
From her upbringing in her very musical family to her ventures overseas singing, Jessica Lynne Moon has grown into an accomplished vocalist . . . with much more in store.
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Episode 11: Form of Therapy
In Episode 11, Dave Hurley of Summer Highway talks about his favorite influences and riffs, how music is emotional, and gets a little retrospective about everything he has been able to be a part of in his life.
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Episode 10: Picket Fences
In Episode 10, Jay Webb talks culture shock, breakdancing, graffiti, rapping, MC'ing, his music career and accomplishments, and The Gem City Letdown .
Aug 24, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Episode 9: A World of Color (And Best Days)
In Episode 9, Lauren Jean talks about growing up in Celina, winning talent shows, auditioning for American Idol, going to a prestigious college for Music Business, and most importantly . . . her music.
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Episode 8: From Dollywood to Dayton
In Episode 8, Aaron Sexton of Summer Highway talks about his supportive dad, singing with Dolly, and starting one of the most popular and busy bands in Dayton.
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Episode 7: I'm Like a Shadow
In Episode 7, Tim Evans of Velvet Crush opens up to us about his triumphs and failures as a musician, and the amazing people he has met along the way.
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Episode 6: If You Allow Me, I Will Make Your Life Better
In Episode 6, Deborah "Dimples" Williams talks about her work with Sparkle, No Drama 937, and her Dayton history. In addition, she reminisces about her unconditional love for her late husband, her complicated relationships and her opportunities to sing with artists such as Babyface, Roger Troutman, Shirley Murdock, Keith Harrison and more.
May 24, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Episode 5: Badge of Honor
In Episode 5, Liz from Summer Highway digs deep with the challenges of confidence, navigating life, haters, lovers, rocky roads, headaches, heartaches, and ultimately . . . the joy.
May 03, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Episode 4: When They're Not Here, We're Still Here
In Episode 4, Ms. Deana of the band Gemstone speaks of her gospel roots, affinity for R&B, and building up the courage to sing.
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Episode 3: Don't Stare at Your Shoes
In Episode 3, Nick Wheeler of TRUK talks about growing up and being exposed to a multitude of musicalities. From country to motown, and from funk to metal . . . Nick has seen it all. His most important lesson? Just don't stare at your shoes.
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr
Episode 2: I Came In One, I'll Go Out One
In Episode 2, George "Stix" Furman dives deep into his musical inspirations, his affinity for Dayton drummers and what else makes him tick.
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Episode 1: Get Your Flowers
In our very first episode, we sit down and chat with Mike Miller about his take on the Dayton music community, what makes him tick, his experiences and more!
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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