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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, a show dedicated to promoting the Hamilton County live music scene, local bands and bar venues. Connecting Music fans with Live Local Music!

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S1 · E26
November 5 · 1 hr 18 min
Singer Ryan Ahlwardt, Straight No Chaser and top five Indiana songs
Join host Josh Cecil and co-host Tyler Mechem for Season 1, Episode 26 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. Producer Chris is away on special assignment in Mexico, but special guest Ryan Ahlwardt joins the studio in downtown Noblesville. Ahlwardt, an Emmy Award-winning former co-host of Fox 59's "Indie Now," discusses his 20-year career as an independent singer-songwriter. He shares memories of joining the Indiana University a cappella group Straight No Chaser as a high school senior at Hamilton Southeastern, getting signed to Atlantic Records after their "12 Days of Christmas" video went viral, and touring internationally for more than five years. He also breaks down his new album, "Crying in the Canyon," which released Oct. 23. Recorded in Noblesville and featuring 85% Indiana musicians, the 1970s-inspired project draws influence from Laurel Canyon acoustic folk rock, James Taylor, America, the Eagles and the Beach Boys. Ahlwardt also previews his upcoming "Human Jukebox" concert on Dec. 17 at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. The hosts recap their weekends, including Tyler playing a gig at Voodoo Brewing in Fishers and sharing how slide guitarist Derek Trucks used an LM Products strap while playing Jerry Garcia's $11.5 million Tiger guitar. During the weekly Top Five segment, the group debates the best Indiana-themed songs, building a Spotify playlist featuring tracks by Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, The Samples, Steven Wilson Jr. and John McLaughlin. Listeners can test their pop culture knowledge with a daytime TV host trivia question about Regis Philbin, 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. Visit hamcolive.com to view the complete local music calendar and subscribe to the weekly newsletter
S1 · E25
October 29 · 1 hr 22 min
Clint Culberson of Modoc, 2000s indie rock and Phone Club
Join host Josh Cecil and co-host Tyler Mechem for Season 1, Episode 25 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. Producer Chris is away on vacation at Disney World, but special guest Clint Culberson, former lead singer of rock band Modoc and current frontman for cover band Phone Club, joins the studio. Culberson discusses his musical roots in Muncie, the origin of Modoc's band name and his decision to move to Nashville, Tennessee. He shares behind-the-scenes insights on signing a 360 record deal, working with producer Brendan Benson, securing Fox Sports music placements during the World Series and writing Modoc's hit song, "Coward," in just 15 minutes. He also reflects on moving back to Indiana and overcoming an ego to find joy in playing with cover band Phone Club. The hosts recap their fall break family trips, including Tyler's visit to Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge, and Josh's trip to Branson, Missouri, to ride Silver Dollar City's Time Traveler roller coaster. Josh also recaps bartending at Bier Brewery's Oktoberfest and attending a Front Porch Records showcase at the Mousetrap. During the weekly Top Five segment, the group debates the best 2000s indie rock songs, building a playlist featuring tracks by MGMT, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Franz Ferdinand, Vampire Weekend, the Strokes and the Killers. Listeners can test their music knowledge with a 2000s indie rock trivia question, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. This episode is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products and Moonshot Games. Visit hamcolive.com to view the complete local music calendar and subscribe to the weekly newsletter.
S1 · E24
October 1 · 1 hr 26 min
Feverdream's Mikey Garrett, TradeUp Fest recap and 1980s pop trivia
Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Major and Producer Chris for Season 1, Episode 24 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. In this episode, Mikey Garrett, lead singer of the indie rock band Feverdream and founder of the Feverdream Halloween music and arts festival, joins the studio. Garrett discusses his musical evolution from making hip-hop to playing the 2017 Vans Warped Tour at Ruoff Music Center with Almost Heroes, hosting basement shows at Hometree and releasing Feverdream's EP, "Hope You Got What You Wanted," on Front Porch Records. The group previews the third annual Feverdream Halloween festival taking place Oct. 10 in downtown Noblesville, featuring 55 local acts across multiple indoor and outdoor stages including Alexander's, Primeval Brewing, Bar Ellis and Syd's. The 12-hour event also features professional wrestling, local art and community mental health resources, reflecting Garrett's background as a therapist at Compassionate Roots and opiate clinic manager. The hosts also recap the inaugural TradeUp Fest held Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville, highlighting performances by Norah Reese, The Wilder Blue and Larry Fleet, and the interactive Trades Village. Listeners can test their 1980s pop music knowledge with a Michael Jackson "Thriller" trivia question sponsored by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. The episode wraps up with local weekend event previews, including Spencer Farm Fall Fest and downtown Noblesville Fall Fest. For a complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com
S1 · E23
September 16 · 44 min
Country rock band The Wilder Blue, TradeUp Fest and 1970s vocal harmonies
Join host Josh Cecil for a special edition of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. In this episode, Josh sits down for a porch-side interview with Zane Williams and Sean Rodriguez of the Texas-based country rock band The Wilder Blue. Joining from their tour bus in Wisconsin, Williams and Rodriguez discuss their unique sound, which blends 1970s acoustic folk rock, 1990s country and five-part vocal harmonies reminiscent of the Eagles, Alabama and Steely Dan. The duo shares behind-the-scenes stories about recording "Seven Bridges Road" with Luke Combs, touring 12 stadium dates on Combs' 2024 tour and crafting intricate vocal arrangements on songs like "The Conversation". They also break down tracks from their new album, including "Texas Women," "Last Chance for Dancing," "Only the Years" and "Chasing the Sun," while explaining their decision to bring in outside musicians on fiddle, pedal steel and keyboards for the first time.The conversation covers life on the tour bus, sharing driving shifts, first and favorite concerts, and a hilarious memory of Zane playing a private solo show for a single audience member. Josh also previews TradeUp Fest, taking place Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. The celebration features a free outdoor daytime festival with eight local bands, food trucks and an interactive Trades Village, followed by a ticketed arena concert featuring Norah Reese, The Wilder Blue and headliner Larry Fleet. Visit tradeupfest.com to claim free daytime passes or purchase arena concert tickets. For a complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com.
S1 · E22
September 3 · 1 hr 16 min
Singer-songwriter Kelli Ray Yates, coffee shop jams and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trivia
Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and producer Chris inside Moonshot Studios for Season 1, Episode 22 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. In this episode, local Noblesville singer-songwriter Kelli Ray Yates joins the show as our first repeat guest. The group recaps a packed couple of weeks, highlighting local performances at Noblesville Porchfest, Tyler's accordion and keys set at the Federal Hill Billy Joel tribute show, and ongoing community flood relief efforts. Josh shares highlights from his birthday trip to Willie Nelson's Outlaw Country Music Festival featuring the Avett Brothers and Steven Wilson Jr., while producer Chris discusses volunteering at the Trice hip-hop festival. In honor of Kelli's 19 years as a barista at Noble Coffee, the group debates the ultimate top five coffee shop jams. They discuss coffee shop culture, share the recipe for a Kelly-style chai, and draft a playlist featuring acoustic tracks by Norah Jones, Kimya Dawson, Death Cab for Cutie and the Avett Brothers. Listeners can also test their music knowledge with a country music trivia question about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. The episode wraps up with a preview of the upcoming TradeUp Fest on Sept. 19, where Kelli Ray Yates will perform with her full band. 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.
S1 · E21
August 21 · 1 hr 11 min
Kurt Meyer, historic Noblesville flooding and top whiskey drinking songs
Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for Season 1, Episode 21 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast on the Get In Podcast Network. This week, Noblesville real estate expert and author Kurt Meyer joins the studio. Meyer discusses the unique appeal of historic homes in Oldtown Noblesville, the history of local theaters and his family's recent reunion with guests visiting from Japan and Bozeman. The group discusses the historic flooding in Hamilton County that surpassed the 1913 record by nearly a foot, submerging local parks like Federal Hill and Southside Park. The hosts share how local businesses were affected and highlight community recovery efforts led by Noblesville Serve Village. To support the community, 100 percent of the proceeds from this episode will go toward local flood relief. Weekend recaps include Tyler's recent gig at Walk-Ons, Chris's trip to Terre Haute Brewing Company and Kurt's family trip to the Indiana State Fair. This sparks a conversation about historic state fair concerts, from the Beatles performing at the coliseum in 1964 to Tyler's memory of opening for Michael McDonald. In honor of their guest, a noted bourbon drinker, the group debates the best whiskey drinking songs for the weekly top five segment. The final playlist features tracks by Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Townes Van Zandt, Midland and Larry Fleet. Later, the hosts test their music knowledge with a soft rock trivia question sponsored by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. The episode also previews TradeUp Fest, a free community music festival celebrating the skilled trades on Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville. This episode is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products and Moonshot Games. Visit hamcolive.com to subscribe to the newsletter and view the full music calendar.
S1 · E20
August 13 · 1 hr 27 min
Front Porch Music Festival, TradeUp Fest and best concert memories
oin 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 filmed at Moonshot Studios inside Moonshot Games and is part of the Get In podcast network. In this episode, special guest Jason Pearson, founder of the Noblesville Front Porch Music Festival, joins the studio. Pearson shares the origin story of the event, which started after an anniversary trip to Evansville in October 2019, and previews the upcoming festival on Aug. 29. The free community event covers four and a half blocks of Logan Street in downtown Noblesville, featuring 25 local bands across 16 porches from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. He also explains the unique parade tradition featuring the Pickle Stompers playing "When the Saints Go Marching In" down Logan Street to Primeval Brewing. The hosts also recap their weekends, discussing local gigs, Josh's trip to Franklin, Indiana, and Producer Chris spinning records at The Pretender, a new 1970s-style hi-fi listening room in downtown Noblesville. During the weekly Top Five segment, the group creates a list of the best "porch sitting jams," featuring songs by The Band, Sublime, John Mellencamp, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. The crew also swaps stories about their first, best and worst concert experiences of all time. The episode previews the upcoming TradeUp Fest on Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile, featuring headliner Larry Fleet, The Wilder Blue and Nora Reese. Listeners can also test their music knowledge with a 1995 grunge trivia question about Pearl Jam, sponsored by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. 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.
S1 · E19
August 5 · 1 hr 15 min
HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast: Serve Village community service, best music duets and TradeUp Fest
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 filmed at Moonshot Studios inside Moonshot Games and is part of the Get In podcast network. This week, special guest Patrick Propst of Serve Village joins the studio to celebrate the nonprofit's 15th year. Propst discusses how the organization evolved from a local collaboration of youth pastors into an asset-based community connecting group. He explains their philosophy of reducing isolation and improving mental health through service projects like Serve Week, which mobilizes about 1,000 volunteers on 100 projects. Propst also shares details about Funfest, local mural walkways and several upcoming fall events, including the Serve Celebration on Aug. 23, a White River cleanup in September, and the Great Village Campout on Oct. 2 and 3. The hosts and guest also recap their weekends, discussing leaky ceilings, cleaning out garages, a three-hour nap in the rain and driving teenagers around. During the weekly Top Five segment, the group debates the best music duets of all time, building a Spotify playlist that features tracks by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Chris Stapleton and Joy Oladokun, and Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole. Listeners can also test their classic rock knowledge with a duet trivia question sponsored by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero, Indiana. The episode concludes with a look at the upcoming TradeUp Fest on Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville and a round of weekly music recommendations. This episode is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products. For a complete local music calendar, to shop the online merchandise store and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and LM Products Mesa series guitar strap prototype 2:15 - Weekend recaps: Leaky ceilings, cleaning the garage and driving teenagers 9:30 - Interview with Patrick Propst of Serve Village 11:15 - Connecting the Noblesville community through service and Funfest 16:45 - Highlighting Serve Week projects, IDES and Be Free partnerships 21:30 - Fall events: Serve Celebration, White River cleanup and Great Village Campout 25:40 - HamCo Live Top Five: Best music duets of all time 36:45 - Previewing TradeUp Fest and Trades Village at Riverview Health Arena 40:15 - Rock duet trivia sponsored by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero 44:10 - Weekly music recommendations: What are you listening to? 48:30 - HamCo Live merchandise store and show wrap-up
S1 · E18
July 23 · 42 min
HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast: TradeUp Fest music festival and skilled trades celebration
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. This episode focuses entirely on the upcoming TradeUp Fest on Sept. 19, 2026, at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. Cecil explains the vision behind the hybrid music festival, which is designed to celebrate and promote the skilled trades industry. The event features a free outdoor festival from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., complete with a Trades Village for attendees to explore career opportunities, food trucks and eight local bands on two mobile stages. The outdoor lineup features Hank Ruff, Distant Soundwaves, the Jay Baker Trio, Lost Anchors, the Failers, Kelly Ray Yates, Fousie and the All-American Ghetto Band, and Aiden Brown. The hosts also preview the ticketed evening arena concert, which features local singer-songwriter Nora Reese, country act The Wilder Blue and headliner Larry Fleet. Listeners will learn how they can volunteer for the street team, donate local goods for artist green rooms or upgrade to a VIP pass for access to the arena's Grand Hall. Visit tradeupfest.com to claim free passes, buy arena tickets or listen to the official Spotify playlist. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and celebrating the skilled trades 3:15 Announcing TradeUp Fest and the festival layout 7:30 The origin of the festival and Trades Village 12:20 Arena concert lineup: Nora Reese, The Wilder Blue and Larry Fleet 20:45 VIP ticket upgrades and the Grand Hall experience 24:10 Free outdoor concert lineup and mobile stages 30:15 MC Kayleen McCabe and festival sponsors 33:30 TradeUp Fest Spotify playlist and ticket information 36:50 Volunteer street team and local artist green room baskets 42:10 What are you listening to this week?
S1 · E17
July 9 · 1 hr 10 min
Top 5 piano songs, Musician Brett Wiscons, and Bear Whitman book series.
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. In this episode, local musician and author Brett Wiscons joins the studio to discuss his long-running creative career. Wiscons shares stories about opening for Will Hoge, writing his Bear Whitman private investigator book series and releasing his new cover album, "The Music That Made Me," exclusively on his website. He also discusses forming his new Billy Joel tribute band, New York State of Mind, which features Tyler Mechem on the piano. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best piano driven songs. The finalized list features classic tracks by Bruce Hornsby, John Hiatt, Counting Crows and Billy Joel. Listeners can also test their music knowledge with an R&B soul trivia question brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. Love catching live music in Hamilton County Indiana? The podcast previews upcoming local concerts, including Josh and Tyler at Primeval Brewing, the Heroes and Healing concert at Federal Hill Amphitheater and the newly announced TradeUp Fest at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile. 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.
S1 · E16
July 2 · 1 hr 14 min
HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast: Ctyzn Records, bike riding songs and save the date announcement.
Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for season one, episode 16 of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, part of the Get In podcast network. This week, special guest Oliver Thibideau joins the show to discuss opening Ctyzn Records in Carmel, Indiana, at just 18 years old. Thibideau shares his journey of building a local vinyl record store, tracking down vintage classic rock albums and hosting live music shows for local bands like Mystik. The hosts recap their Father's Day weekends, featuring trips to Kings Island and a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Josh also shares his theory on government alien disclosure following a trip to the movies. The group discusses the rise of bootleg vinyl records on the internet and recounts the famous 1979 Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best bike riding songs. Their finalized playlist features tracks by the Misfits, The Cool Kids, Cake, Wax and Matt the Electrician. The hosts also discuss their favorite iconic album covers, including art from Green Day, Bruce Springsteen and Bell Witch. Listeners can test their music knowledge with a vinyl record trivia question, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. The crew also announces the upcoming TradeUp music festival on Sept. 19 at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, which will support the skilled trades industry. 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.
S1 · E15
June 18 · 1 hr 27 min
Brotherhood Designs, Fishers Firefighters and Top Five Country Cover 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, Fishers Fire Department firefighters Rob and Scott join the studio to discuss their nonprofit organization, Brotherhood Designs. The duo shares how they transform retired fire hoses into patriotic flags, a mission that has placed their artwork in famous Nashville bars like Tootsies Orchid Lounge and raised funds for the families of fallen and critically injured first responders. The guests preview the upcoming Heroes and Healing Music Festival at Federal Hill in Noblesville. The July 16 ticketed event features performances by Clayton Anderson, Gary Burke III, Mike Riley and the Show Ponies, and Billy and the Tall Boys. The festival honors Corey Comperatore, a Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. His widow, Helen Comperatore, will serve as an ambassador and guest speaker. The hosts also recap their weekends, featuring Tyler's family trip to Holiday World, Rob's anniversary visit to the Dayton Air Show and Josh pouring beer at Bier Brewery. During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best country songs to hear a cover band play. The finalized list features timeless tracks by George Strait, Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, Garth Brooks and the Zac Brown Band. Listeners can test their music knowledge with a 1990s country music trivia question about Shania Twain, brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero. Planning your weekend? The podcast previews the upcoming police and fire sled hockey grudge match at the Fuel Tank to support Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana adaptive sports. 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.
S1 · E14
June 11 · 1 hr 42 min
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.
June 4 · 1 hr 4 min
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.
S1 · E12
May 29 · 1 hr 4 min
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.
S1 · E11
May 21 · 1 hr 30 min
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.
S1 · E10
May 7 · 58 min
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.
S1 · E8
April 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Top 5 Sing-Along Songs, Pina Coladas, and Zac Hill of Hill & Oaks!
On this week's episode of the HamCo Live Hot Ticket Podcast host Josh Cecil is joined by Tyler Mechem, Producer Chris, and Zac Hill of Hill and Oaks to discuss Live Music in Hamilton County and the great music scene in Historic Downtown Noblesville. They come up with the top 5 Sing-Along songs that folks like to hear the band play in the bars. This week's music trivia was a boozey doozy from the 70's yacht rock catalog.
S1 · E7
April 16 · 53 min
Top 5 Road Trip Songs, Spring Break Trips, and Where is Producer Chris?!
Join host Josh Cecil and Co-host Tyler Mechem as they discuss the top 5 road trip songs and share their spring break trips. Other topics include Bruce Springsteen, Steer Skin, and NuLu in Louisville Kentucky. We'll look at the hamcolive.com calendar to see all the music happenning in Hamilton County Indiana.
S1 · E6
April 2 · 1 hr 33 min
Bicycles, Bluegrass, and the Best Cover Songs of All Time with Joe Rudy
Join hosts Josh Cecil and Tyler Meechum for Season 1, Episode 6 of the Hamco Live: The Hot Ticket Podcast. This week, we sit down with a true Hamilton County staple: Joe Rudy, owner of Rudy's Recycle Shop and banjo player for the Moontown Pickle Stompers. We dive deep into the ultimate musical debate—the Top 5 Cover Songs Better Than the Original. From the haunting grit of Johnny Cash's "Hurt" to the soulful transformation of Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey," we whittle down the greatest reinterpretations in music history. In this episode, we explore: Life in Hamilton County: Joe's journey from North Central choir to backpacking across England and playing music with his son, Max. Banned Music Videos: A trivia challenge featuring Audioslave and a high-speed homage to the film Vanishing Point. The "Kokomo Hum" & Roadside Mysteries: Strange tales from the road, including massive rock cairns and the mysterious low-frequency hum of North-Central Indiana. Experimental Art: Producer Chris recounts a bizarre 90-minute interpretive dance involving white paint and glowing orbs at a Knoxville music festival. Local Spotlight: Previews for the Hi-Fi takeover in Indianapolis and what we're spinning this week, from Zack Top to Robin Wraps. Support Local Music: Help us reach 1,000 subscribers on YouTube for the highly anticipated Producer Chris face reveal! Stay Connected: Visit hamcolive.com for the ultimate Hamilton County music calendar and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Sponsors: Moonshot Games: Puzzles, board games, and community in downtown Noblesville. LM Products: Handcrafted leather goods made in Anderson, Indiana. Use code HAMCO for 25% off. Rudy's Recycle Shop: Expert bicycle repair and community vibes in Cicero, IN.

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