33 episodes

Shuffle is your backstage pass to Northeast Ohio's independent music scene. Ideastream Public Media’s Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader speak with performers, producers and other artists to highlight the stories behind the music on the Shuffle podcast.

Shuffle Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Shuffle is your backstage pass to Northeast Ohio's independent music scene. Ideastream Public Media’s Amanda Rabinowitz and Brittany Nader speak with performers, producers and other artists to highlight the stories behind the music on the Shuffle podcast.

    From breakups to breakthroughs, Danna O’Connor evolves Cleveland band Post Saga

    From breakups to breakthroughs, Danna O’Connor evolves Cleveland band Post Saga

    Cleveland seven-piece band Post Saga is back with a new album after almost calling it quits. Frontwoman Danna O'Connor shares the band's evolution, challenges in the local music scene, and what it's like being the only woman in the band.

    • 19 min
    Northeast Ohio’s gospel scene evolves to reach younger generations

    Northeast Ohio’s gospel scene evolves to reach younger generations

    The gospel music scene in Northeast Ohio is changing as traditional choirs are getting smaller and more musical diversity is introduced into the genre. Several participants in the local gospel community weigh in on how the next generation can get involved.

    • 5 min
    From New Philadelphia to Kent and beyond: Talons’ crafts quiet post-folk soundscapes

    From New Philadelphia to Kent and beyond: Talons’ crafts quiet post-folk soundscapes

    Northeast Ohio musician Mike Tolan has been writing somber, slow songs as Talons’ — originally a side project of The Six Parts Seven — for over a decade. Tolan sat down for a conversation and performance as part of Ideastream Public Media and the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Third Thursdays music series at Transformer Station.

    • 11 min
    Join Shuffle and Talons' for Third Thursdays at Transformer Station

    Join Shuffle and Talons' for Third Thursdays at Transformer Station

    Shuffle has a busy summer ahead, starting with Third Thursdays at Transformer Station! This new partnership between Ideastream Public Media and the Cleveland Museum of Art features a series of live music and conversations at Transformer Station in Cleveland's Ohio City. Amanda Rabinowitz previews what's in store for Third Thursdays on June 20th, featuring Talons’ – the post-folk project of musician Mike Tolan from Northeast Ohio.

    • 2 min
    From rocker to children’s entertainer: Jeff Klemm is now Mr. Jeff

    From rocker to children’s entertainer: Jeff Klemm is now Mr. Jeff

    Jeff Klemm has been active in the Northeast Ohio music scene for years, playing in bands like Maid Myriad and Diamond Kites. Sobriety, fatherhood and teaching inspired him to begin writing and performing children's music as Mr. Jeff. His debut album, “Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful,” was released this spring.

    • 11 min
    Jazz artist Bobby Selvaggio celebrates father-son bond on latest album

    Jazz artist Bobby Selvaggio celebrates father-son bond on latest album

    A musical legend when it comes to jazz in Northeast Ohio is out with his 12th album. Saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio talks about how his son inspired his latest music. 

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Woe is Joe ,

Supporting local music in the best way!

Love learning about all that the scene has to offer through this podcast! You can tell by listening that this is a work of love. Highly recommend diving in to find out more about the magical music scene in Northeast Ohio.

I love Cleveland. ,

Invaluable Platform for NEO Music

Shuffle is a wonderful resource to stay connected to the NEO music scene.

jonny-unite-us ,

A great service to musicians and music lovers

We LOVE this podcast! Many thanks to the folks at Shuffle for providing The Who, What, When, and Where on local music.
Invaluable!

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