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VINYL STALLIONS: A PODCAST ABOUT ALL THINGS MUSICFeaturing your hosts Spruce & Klep. New Episodes when they're good and ready. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe for more Stallions content. You can also find all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other podcast streaming platforms.#music #podcast #vinyl

In this episode, The Stallions Sit-Down w/ Henry LoConti (vocals/guitar) & Erin Donovan (vocals/percussion) of the Cleveland based band, LoConti. They discuss Henry & Erin's musical roots, ways the Cleveland music scene succeeds/can improve, & new music that is in the works. LoConti is a seven-piece rock/funk band that features layered guitars, saxophone, and melodic vocals. They've re...

Noah Nelson is a kind soul and wicked talented musician who fronts his own trio, Noah I MUA ⁠( ⁠), and is a full time member of the Toledo-area band keepitcasual ⁠( ⁠). Noah brought an acoustic guitar to the sit-down and played a couple of songs, which was a treat. Check out this episode to hear about Noah’s story and passion for music, which is out on all streaming platforms and YouTube. Noah I M...

VINYL STALLIONS: A PODCAST ABOUT ALL THINGS MUSIC Featuring your hosts Spruce & Klep. New Episodes when they're good and ready. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe for more Stallions content. You can also find all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other podcast streaming platforms.

Spruce and Klep discuss their 2024 by counting down their top five albums and top five concerts of the year. VINYL STALLIONS: A PODCAST ABOUT ALL THINGS MUSIC Featuring your hosts Spruce & Klep. New Episodes when they're good and ready. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe for more Stallions content. You can also find all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other podcast streaming pl...

Tim Houston is an Albany, NY based guitarist, writer, and composer who is most commonly known for his role as a touring guitarist in Remo Drive. Tim also played pedal steel guitar on Remo Drive’s most recent album, Mercy. In addition to his work with Remo Drive, Tim fronts his own jazz band known as Tim Houston Trio. In his free time, Tim enjoys camping and hiking. VINYL STALLIONS: A PODCAST ABOUT...

Spruce & Klep return to Spruce’s hometown of Cleveland, OH to review Tracy Chapman’s self-titled album. Released in 1988, Tracy Chapman’s self-titled album took the music scene by storm with the renown hit Fast Car. Had a few things played out different in Tracy’s life, this album very well may have never been recorded. The Stallions discuss why. Check it out! VINYL STALLIONS: A PODCAST ABOUT...

Zak Ward is a guitarist, guitar luthier, entrepreneur, sales manager, and enjoyer of music. After working for Reverend Guitars for the better part of a decade and finding himself with loads of free time during COVID-19, Zak began building his own guitars. This led to Zak developing Quader Guitars, which is his own guitar company. Through Quader Guitars, Zak constructed the first A-hole guitar to e...

As Spruce & Klep continue their Ohio-Based Artists album review series, they turn to Northwest Ohio and dive into Oliver Hazard’s self-titled album. Oliver Hazard has been on a rapid ascent in the indie folk scene. The band hosts an annual music festival called Oliver Hazard Day at the downtown area of their hometown, Waterville, OH. This is a fantastic album by a fantastic band! VINYL STALLIONS:...

Are you ready, kids? Aye, aye, Stallions! In this episode of Vinyl Stallions, Spruce & Klep welcome BMac to the show to discuss their top ten songs from the well-known cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants. Each personality has a unique list full of classics and deep cuts! VINYL STALLIONS: A PODCAST ABOUT ALL THINGS MUSIC Featuring your hosts Spruce & Klep. New Episodes when they're good and ready. Don't...

The Stallions continue their Ohio-Based Artists album review series with Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon: The End of Day. Released in 2009, Man on the Moon: The End of Day offers a slew of notable guest features, unique psychedelic hip hop sounds, and production from many high-profile names, including Kanye West, Plain Pat, and Emile Haynie, among others. Kid Cudi’s Cleveland roots are discussed throug...

The Currents are a four-piece band hailing from Toledo, OH. This highly talented group blends a variety of genres and styles to foster a sound that falls somewhere within the alternative/indie rock realm. The band consists of band leader/rhythm guitarist/vocalist Luis Gomez, drummer Emilio Alvarado, bassist Matt Cashin, and lead guitarist Tanner Wertz. The Currents will release their second EP on...

The Stallions go through Zac Brown Band’s studio discography and rank each album. Zac Brown Band’s studio catalog contains seven releases, with the first being The Foundation in 2008 and most recent being The Comeback in 2021. How would you rank Zac Brown Band’s studio albums? VINYL STALLIONS: A PODCAST ABOUT ALL THINGS MUSIC Featuring your hosts Spruce & Klep. New Episodes when they're good and r...

3 + 3 = 6, and 3 + 3 also happens to be the title of the eleventh studio album by The Isley Brothers. The psychedelic and progressive soul sounds of 3 + 3 span nine tracks that total thirty-nine minutes. The Isley Brothers are from Cincinnati, OH, and this episode kicks off our Ohio-Based Artists album review series.

In this episode, Ben Carrey, the bassist of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, joins the show to discuss his journey through life and music that led him to where he is today. Ben talks about the importance of the band's friendship and how it has contributed to their success. He highlights the team behind Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, discusses the upcoming album Day and Time, and the evolution of the band's...

On this Valentine’s Day-themed episode of Vinyl Stallions, Spruce & Klep share their top ten songs that have the word “love” in the song title. Each host’s list is very different. What are your favorite songs with the word “love” in the song name?

Andrew Bonnis is a musician based in Cleveland, OH who specializes in performance, recording, and instruction. Andrew plays upright bass, guitar, and sings. He has been playing professionally for over twenty years and had great perspectives and stories to share! Check out this episode, Andrew’s website (bonnismusic.com), and his social media (@bonnismusic)!

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Unpack 2023 with Spruce & Klep as they give an overview of the year, share their top five concerts, and share their top 5 albums of the 2023.

Released in 1985, Who’s Zoomin’ Who? is Aretha Franklin’s thirtieth studio album. The record is heavily influenced by the dance-pop and synth-pop sounds of the 1980s and signified a change in sound for Aretha Franklin. Her previous two albums were produced by the legendary Luther Vandross, but Aretha decided to work with Narada Michael Walden on Who’s Zoomin’ Who? The album was certified platinum...

The Stallions continue blazing through their Women in Music, Part II album review series by welcoming Klep’s wife, Gabrielle Michel, to the show to discuss folklore by Taylor Swift. This album is Taylor’s eighth studio album and marks a deviation in style from the power pop albums that proceed folklore.

Adam Spektor is the king of all things local/regional music. Adam is the booking agent at Happy Dog in Cleveland, OH. He is actively involved in three bands right now, which include Red Devil Ryders, Marty Brass & The Lavender Jets, and Science Man. Adam knows every venue in the Midwest and shares a breadth of knowledge on this episode both from a booking agent and musician’s perspective.

The Stallions welcome Reanna Beirne to review ANTI by Rihanna. ANTI is Rihanna’s eighth and most recent studio album. Released in 2016, this album was created following the conclusion of a seven-album record deal that Rihanna signed with Def Jam at the onset of her career. This album features a uniquely different sound than Rihanna’s previous seven albums, and is full of different musical influenc...

Jevaughn Bogard is a composer, conductor, saxophonist, and the band leader of Abstract Sounds. Jevaughn’s deep knowledge of jazz and music theory is evident in anything he creates, and Abstract Sounds is no exception. Their groovy fusion jazz sound will have you dancing. Check out their two singles, Hailstorm and Ohio Nights, on your preferred streaming platform! Check out Jevaughn and Abstract So...