MEGHAN RALSTON & THE HOT 17

Written by Josh Weiker Some call it magic; others claim it comes from a possession of prophetic powers; whatever it is, Meghan Ralston has a gift for finding the most talented up-and-coming bands in Columbus.  Each year, Ms. Ralston and her crew publish an amazing book that contains sights and sounds of the city’s seventeen hottest bands.  – The Hot 17 – not to be confused with the psychedelic phenethalamine, gets its name from the current statistic which puts Columbus as the 17th most populated city in America.             Statistics aside, Columbus is an amazing place to find great live music – Fact (its science); and this publication is just another testament to some of...

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BOOMHOUSE RECORDS

Written by Josh WeikerTucked away just north of Olde Town East, you can find the headquarters of BoomHouse Records. BoomHouse is a locally organized and operated recording space, who’s members seem to have an inert passion for writing, creating, and recording live music in Columbus. On this particular evening, the boys of BoomHouse have assembled a fantastic line-up of music for what they are calling their ‘Summer Shanty’ house party.            Arriving to the house, a porch full of pleasantly inviting individuals has congregated on the porch – all admiring the slight release from the recent heat wave amidst a heavy rainfall. After a cigarette and a few first acquaintances, it’s time to...

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