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Back at it for year number 7 of an all-Ohio Holiday Spectacular podcast from Sherri and Brian! It keeps the Western Reserve alive like we are the guy who sang Jingle Bell Rock! We have everything from new and original songs to 1960s Cincinnati TV personalities, our favorite Polka King, and the OSU Marching Band. And those aren't even the deep cuts. Ohio Valley Mall ripped from YouTube deep cuts, we also talk about all kinds of holiday stuff, including how Christmas songs making this podcast live on for now is part of a long tradition. Enjoy!

No history or documentary storytelling in this episode, this time it is all focused on The Music of Invisible Ground! To celebrate the pre-order of our compilation of the same name on vinyl, cd, and digital download (which you should make sure to go pre-order and support at igg.me/at/invisiblegroundmusic) we are diving into the sounds you hear throughout the podcast. Music from Todd Jacops, Powers/Rolin Duo, Daniel Bachman, The Peel, Brian Harnetty, Bill MacKay, Brandon Reisig, Unmonumental, Weedghost, Disjointed Mike, Pete Fosco, and Dead Winds of Summer on the show! Some are on the compilation, some are on the podcast, some will be on the podcast, but all of these people have amazing music on the record. This special episode of Invisible Ground also serves as the 43rd episode of Brian's long-time Ohio music podcast, The Western Reserve. Thanks to The Union and Donkey Coffee for being our sponsors this episode. Enjoy!

We're back! After a hiatus, The Western Reserve final returns with our 6th annual all-Ohio Holiday Spectacular show! And as usual for that Brian is joined by Sherri! We got everything: The Kyle Sowashes, Mitzvahs, M. Ross Perkins, The Guitars, The Heartlanders, and even The Ohio State Marching Band! There is even a song about Santa growing extra arms. The perfect soundtrack to your Christmas Eve, and there is even a countdown. Enjoy!

This brand new episode of The Western Reserve (which non coincidently times up with me being off from school) celebrates the two brand new Aquabear Legion archival releases that are coming up with a whole bunch of music from before 2004. Seriously though, pre-order the new comps now at igg.me/at/aquabear2021, do it before June 5th … Continue reading "The Western Reserve – An Archival Celebration – Episode 041" The post The Western Reserve – An Archival Celebration – Episode 041 appeared first on AQUABEAR LEGION.

Brian sits down with author/podcaster/musician/researcher/fellow Ohio music obsessor Timothy Minneci who hosts the Dig Me Out podcast, runs the fantastic Columbus music blog Down to High Street, and just released his new book The Black Sky. The conversation goes to all of those projects and interests and Tim’s slate of Columbus music he brings to … Continue reading "The Western Reserve – Down to High Street with Tim Minecci – Episode 040" The post The Western Reserve – Down to High Street with Tim Minecci – Episode 040 appeared first on AQUABEAR LEGION.

I am joined by the wonderful Sherri Oliver for the annual holiday tradition of playing a bunch of Ohio related songs of the season here on The Western Reserve. This is the 5th year running and even with 4 years of holiday songs already in the bag. 2020’s edition does not disappoint. Happy holidays! Stay … Continue reading "The Western Reserve – 5th Annual Ohio Holiday Spectacular – Episode 039" The post The Western Reserve – 5th Annual Ohio Holiday Spectacular – Episode 039 appeared first on AQUABEAR LEGION.