A few weeks ago when Terry Anderson of the Yayhoos came to town for a show at the Beachland Ballroom, I finally had the opportunity to see Colin Gawel (front man for the longtime Columbus rockers Watershed) perform. Prior to his acoustic opening set, I was talking to ATV friend Bill Stone (also on that […]
Tag: Columbus
Road trip for Smithereens/Pat DiNizio fans?
I’ve heard good things about The Smith Bros, and can you pass up the chance to see Smithereens frontman Pat DiNizio with The Smith Bros as his backing band for $5 on a Thursday night near Columbus? More importantly, can I pass up that chance? The Smith Bros are hosting “Rock on the Road” presented […]
Ben Folds in Columbus, OH for Record Store Day!
So you’re at Magnolia Thunderpussy Records in Columbus, OH, and you can’t help but notice how much the guy behind the counter looks like Ben Folds. Weird, right? Well, if you’re there tomorrow for Record Store Day, you’d be right to think that it is Ben Folds! From his official website: Ben will be at […]
Good Listening: It’s a Bleedin’ Board for Bon
Greetings music lovers! It’s time for another trip to the Stereo Dictator’s massive musical archives in search of a show of sonic and social significance to the rock and roll community. Today’s installment is in memory of a true rock and roll legend, Ronald Belford Scott, better known as the Problem Child himself, Bon Scott. […]
New Music: Saintseneca
Got this in email and as one that leans hard towards good folk/alt-country/Americana stuff, I had to share it with the ATV nation. I’m not sure if there is a “nation,” but I’m going with it. Saintseneca is a folk band from Columbus, Ohio, but “folk” doesn’t capture the passion, potential and joy in their […]
The Smithereens – Now and Then
Gotta give thanks here at the top to Brian and The Frontloader for helping to spread the word about my current vinyl contest in support of Record Store Day. Yes kids, a contest in which YOU can win some free vinyl from your good ol’ buddy Matt here at Addicted to Vinyl. All I need […]