The Western Reserve

Aquabear Legion
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Ohio music from the past, present, and future. Sometimes there are guests, sometimes there are interviews, and sometimes there are themes. But there is always great music.

  1. 7th Annual Ohio Holiday Spectacular - Episode 044

    12/24/2023

    7th Annual Ohio Holiday Spectacular - Episode 044

    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! Van Dale - "Silent Night" Ruth Lyons  - "Have A Merry Merry Merry Merry Christmas" Tim Thornton - "Prixin Waltz" Frankie Yankovic - "Medley: The First Noel / It Came Upon the Midnight Clear / Away in a Manger / We Three Kings of..." Ohio State Marching Band - "Sleigh Ride" no stars - "Christmas Past" Corey Landis & The Finer Things - "Christmas Lights" Shadyside Community Band - "Carol of the Bells" (live at the Ohio Valley Mall) Adam Hardy - "It Feels Like Christmas" Fyodor Novotny - "No Christmas" Cellophane Linings - "Christmas Time Is Here" Kouns & Weaver - "Santa is dancing to calypso music while blackout drunk" Water Witches - "The Merry Hexmas" ITEM - "Deck the Halls"

    1h 17m
  2. The Music of Invisible Ground - Episode 043

    02/24/2023

    The Music of Invisible Ground - Episode 043

    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! Todd Jacops - "Rain Spring" Powers/Rolin Duo - "Aster Blooms" Daniel Bachman - "Blue Ridge Turnpike" The Peel - "Lucy's Song" Brian Harnetty - "Major Fountain" Bill MacKay - "Keep Your Spirits High" Brandon Reisig - "The Ballad of the Incomplete" Unmonumental - "Elephant" Weedghost - "Carillon Park" Disjointed Mike - "Untitled" Pete Fosco - excerpt from "Invisible Ground Sessions" Dead Winds of Summer - "Invisible 1"

    58 min
  3. 6th Annual Ohio Holiday Spectacular - Episode 042

    12/24/2022

    6th Annual Ohio Holiday Spectacular - Episode 042

    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! Various Artists (A Very Merry Quarantine Christmas) - "Father Christmas" The Guitars - "Run Rudolph Run" Mitzvahs - "Hanukkah" Ohio State Marching Band - "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Ohio State Marching Band  - "O' Come All Ye Faithful" Jorma Kaukonen - "Silent Night" The Kyle Sowashes - "Why Do You Say Merry Christmas?" M Ross Perkins - "Cool Santa" The Heartlanders - "The Magic of Christmas" Kouns and Weaver - "Santa Grows 3 Arms, Thus Giving Him an Odd Amount of Arms" ITEM - "O Holy Night" Hydrone - "Don't Believe in Christmas" Various Artists - "Nothin for Christmas" Van Dale - "Five Days" Van Dale - "Auld Lang Dale"

    1h 21m

  4. 05/27/2021

    The Western Reserve – An Archival Celebration – Episode 041

    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.

    56 min

  5. 01/05/2021

    The Western Reserve – Down to High Street with Tim Minecci – Episode 040

    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.

    1h 43m

  6. 12/24/2020

    The Western Reserve – 5th Annual Ohio Holiday Spectacular – Episode 039

    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.

    1h 19m

  7. 06/07/2020

    The Western Reserve – All Nelsonville Music Festival Part 2 – Episode 038

    Sunday at the Nelsonville Music Festival was always the best. I think most of my personal memories relate to happy Sundays, when you got to soak it up for one more day and the greatest work was behind us. It felt like I could relax a little bit. I wanted to make sure to put … Continue reading "The Western Reserve – All Nelsonville Music Festival Part 2 – Episode 038" The post The Western Reserve – All Nelsonville Music Festival Part 2 – Episode 038 appeared first on AQUABEAR LEGION.

    2h 9m

  8. 06/05/2020

    The Western Reserve – All Nelsonville Music Festival Part 1 – Episode 037

    (photo by Danielle Petrosa) Happy NMF! I know, I know… no one expected to be stuck in our houses this weekend and not enjoying the best four days of the year in Nelsonville, Ohio, but much like so much these past few months we have to miss the festival. This weekend would have been the … Continue reading "The Western Reserve – All Nelsonville Music Festival Part 1 – Episode 037" The post The Western Reserve – All Nelsonville Music Festival Part 1 – Episode 037 appeared first on AQUABEAR LEGION.

    1h 57m
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Ohio music from the past, present, and future. Sometimes there are guests, sometimes there are interviews, and sometimes there are themes. But there is always great music.

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  • Creator
    Aquabear Legion
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2023
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Western Reserve