HamCo Live Hot Ticket

Hip-Hop Artist Foosie, Indy's The Mighty Vanguards and top five soul songs

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. The show is part of the Get In podcast network. In this episode, Indy native Foosie joins the studio to share his inspiring musical journey. Foosie discusses learning to play the guitar and writing music while serving time in prison, the meaning behind his stage name and transitioning to a full-time music career. He also shares the story of discovering his uncle, Vonzel Ray Wheeler, was a member of the historic Indianapolis soul group The Mighty Vanguards . The hosts recap their weekends, featuring Josh's return to semi-professional close-up magic at Magic of the Square in Noblesville, Tyler playing a gig with his dad and Producer Chris visiting Comic-Con in downtown Indianapolis. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best soul songs. The finalized list features timeless tracks by Sam Cooke, Al Green, and more. Listeners can also test their 1980s pop rock knowledge with a trivia question about the band Glass Tiger and their 1986 hit "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)," brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. This episode is filmed at Moonshot Studios inside Moonshot Games and is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products. For a complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com.

Comedian Quinn Schlegel, stand-up comedy and guilty pleasure songs

Join host Josh Cecil and co-host Tyler Mechem for Season 1, Episode 13 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. In this episode, Noblesville native and stand-up comedian Quinn Schlegel joins the studio while Producer Chris is away on special assignment. Schlegel discusses his journey into stand-up comedy following a stressful career in door-to-door satellite television sales. He shares details about his recent performances at Helium Comedy Club in Indianapolis and organizing secret pop-up shows for the Don't Tell Comedy series. The group also debates the unique challenges of writing and testing new comedy routines compared to playing live music. During the weekly top five segment, the group reveals their ultimate guilty pleasure songs. Listeners can also test their hardcore hip-hop knowledge with a trivia question about an Irish rap act and their 1992 hit, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. Planning your weekend? The podcast highlights upcoming local concerts, including Tyler Mechem at Songbird Social House, Chris Oaks at Courthouse Club, Zack Day at King Jug Brewing, the Y Store at Joe's Grill and Hardy at Ruoff Music Center. This episode is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products. For a complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com.

HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast: Booze Hounds Bluegrass band, Bier Brewery festival and sad country songs

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. Tyler is away on special assignment this week, but Alec and Taylor from the Boozehounds Bluegrass band join the studio. The guests share stories from the local bluegrass jam scene, discuss their recent engagement at Dulo's in Cicero and preview the massive nine-band Bluegrass Festival at Bier Brewery in Noblesville. In a recap of the weekend, Josh shares a surprising social media encounter with Tom Petty's wife, Dana Petty, and announces a new HamCo Live online merch store for local bands. Producer Chris previews the Front Porch Records showcase featuring Fousey and Astro Tourist at the Hi-Fi in Indianapolis. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the saddest country songs. The finalized list features heart-wrenching tracks like "Jolene," and "Go Rest High on That Mountain." Listeners can also test their 1990s alternative rock knowledge with a trivia question about a band and Harvard University, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. This episode is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products and Moonshot Games. For a complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com.

Live Nation's Andrew Newport & the top 5 best concerts at Ruoff Mortgage (Deer Creek) Music Center!

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your source for the Hamilton County live music scene and proud member of the Get IN podcast network. This week, Live Nation Regional Vice President of Operations Andrew Newport joins the show to discuss his 27-year career and the magic behind Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Newport shares behind-the-scenes stories about managing the popular amphitheater, the economic realities of touring for artists and recent pavilion renovations featuring 6,000 new seats and new local food vendors. He also addresses "blue dot fever" and the complexities of ticket pricing and scalping. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best concerts at the venue formerly known as Deer Creek. The finalized list of memorable shows includes a perfectly timed lightning strike and an infamous power outage in a 2005 show. Listeners can test their music knowledge with a "Rocky Horror Picture Show" trivia question brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. Planning your weekend? The podcast previews upcoming local concerts, including Pistol Pete at Syds, Molly D. Rose at Spencer Farm Winery, Austin Johnson at The Boathouse, Rhino Down at Grand Junction Brewing Company and the Naptown Hepcats at Union Brewing Company. Visit hamcolive.com for the complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter.

Top five summer jams, yacht rock trivia and Hamilton County live music!

Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem, Producer Chris and special guest intern Roman for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your source for the Hamilton County live music scene. The show is now part of the Get In podcast network. In this episode, the crew recaps their weekends. Tyler discusses his recent performance at Joe's Grill in Fishers. Chris shares his experience watching the Pickle Stompers perform on a roof at the Harrison Center and helping with the Music In Transit video series featuring local hip-hop artists. Josh shares a story about meeting the Midwest Originals while working at Bier Brewery in Noblesville. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the ultimate summer jams. Their finalized list features tracks by Mungo Jerry, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, The Drifters, Atmosphere and the Zac Brown Band. Listeners can also test their music knowledge with a yacht rock trivia question, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. Planning your weekend? The podcast highlights upcoming local concerts, including the J. Baker Trio at Syds, Indy Annies at Four Finger Distillery, the Midwest Originals at Bier Carmel, Will Hoge at Feinstein's Carmel, and Andy Schommberg and A Bright Abyss at the Noblesville Art Fair on the Square. This episode is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products and Moonshot Games. Visit hamcolive.com for the complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter.