LoCLE Grown

We get deep with the Wistful Bard himself Ray Flanagan as he shares the lessons and perspectives he’s gained over 11 years as a full-time musician. Ray is deeply woven into Cleveland’s music community. Catch him hosting jam nights every Tuesday at Mercury Music Lounge, or see his collaboration sets the last Monday of the month at The Winchester. His new album "My Mind is Burning Up" drop...

What do you know about Lady Gaga's performance of "Paparazzi" at the 2009 MTV VMA Awards? Annadale, an indie rock band from Akron, joins us to talk about their recent run of live releases, their journey over the past three years, and writing diss tracks for goobers. Huge thanks to Annadale for joining us. Connect with them, checkout their YouTube and be on the lookout for more new m...

We highly recommend checking this one out on YouTube because Da Land Brass Band absolutely lit up AJ Rocco’s during this live recording. They’ve got the spirit of a brass band mixed with a gritty Cleveland sound, and they’re out here asking, the real question: Can you dig it? DLBB is pushing boundaries with their latest EP Unnatural History (stream it everywhere now) and experimenting with new sou...

Michael Weber of The Michael Weber Show drops some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking metaphors we’ve ever heard in an interview...and we call him Shred Sheeran™ at one point. You can catch The Michael Weber Show live at Rock the Block in South Euclid on 8/23/25 (and we’ll be there with our own booth)! The event is FREE and the lineup is absolutely stacked. Michael also treated us to fres...

We made some core memories with Youngstown's own Ohayo during this episode. Also, filing a formal complaint with Rock & Roll City Studios for not selling fresh focaccia bread here. After two years in the making, Ohayo is finally dropping their full-length album "Now and Later", and it's coming out just weeks after this episode airs. Keep your ears on these guys as they make...

We’re heading into our 3rd year at Everwild Music Festival, and as always, its with the best company. For this special episode, we linked up again with James and Rex from Tropidelic and invited a new friend to the party, Makayla, host of Rocksteady on 88.3FM The Sting (where LoCLE Grown got its start!). The first half takes place in our studio as we dive into Makayla’s love for reggae and ska musi...

Today, we linked up with Girl Cologne to discuss what being a young, queer, punk rock band is like in the Cleveland scene and beyond, and, much more importantly, got to the bottom of what Girl Cologne would smell like. Follow Girl Cologne if you know what's good for ya, and check out their latest song, a killer cover of Nirvana's "Blew" that has gained tons of attention recentl...

Alonzo from Fox Ears is back to catch us up on what the band’s been cooking since our first chat 2 years ago, including a new album that kicks off a whole new era of Fox Ears. Also… we accidentally learned about an AI band?? Stick around for their latest track “The Little Things”, follow Fox Ears, and go see them live if you know what’s good for you. CONNECT WITH FOX EARS: https://foxearsmusic.com...

Lil Bird landed at LG Studios (here at Rock and Roll City Studios) to talk about her spontaneous move to Cleveland, working with local legends, and her experience working at MGK's coffee shop, 27 Club. ( Not heard: About 15 minutes of just talking about birds, you can thank us later.) Thank you, LB, for sharing your stories and having such a calming presence that translated so perfectly into...

Heyyyy LG fam! We hijacked our own show this week for a little mid-year check-in to share some exciting updates and take a look at the amazing events we’re part of this summer. Tap in to hear what’s coming up, and hit the links below to learn more about what we cover today! CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: Be Happy Block Party 7/19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-happy-block-party-2025-ft-domani-...

An Ohioans-only mansion party in Beverly Hills? Say less. After making the brave drive up I-71 from Columbus, Yacobucci pulled up to the LG Stu to share his journey through music, his work with the Columbus Crew, and learning some Spanish to collaborate with Venezuelan artist YUNG LOVER. Check out Yacobucci’s music on all platforms, and stick around until the end of this episode for the live debut...

“When the music hits, you feel no pain” - Bob Marley” - Dylan from Sea of Ghosts Back when we were still a radio show, we interviewed Justin about his solo project, Evergreen Hotel. Now, he’s back—this time as part of Sea of Ghosts , a powerhouse trio with two other insanely talented musicians. Their wide range of influences might be the most eclectic we've ever seen, and we were stoked to fe...

Retro Pharaoh steps into the studio and stays stepping the entire time, woah woah. This one had us wheezing, but also almost crying?? No shame, not questioning it, just hoping one day we can step as hard as the StepFather himself. Check out Retro's music and be ready for new stuff coming this year. He's got shows all summer, be sure to follow him so you can catch him at the next one! Tha...

Chris DiCola lived in a studio apartment in LA with 7 other strangers and Jurb learns all about ethernet. Chris has been one of the most mentioned people on the show by previous guests, and today, we finally get to hear from him! While he mainly can be found at Signal Flow Studios recording and producing music from local and national acts, he has a rare performance July 11th with his iconic band P...

For their first official interview as a band, we tried to be extra hospitalicious for the CHERRY! fellas (and yeah, the exclamation is important). We found out that you're either a Joey or a James in this world, and also how the heck did we not know about Clone Hero sooner?? Stick around to hear the song "Pretend" from their recent EP "Bloom", and get the limited edition B...

A truly humble, hilarious, and driven individual, Brit Fox knows how to make us laugh and throw down killer tracks (a few of which landed in the recent award-winning film "Anora"). We give her two thumbs wayyyyy up! Somehow this 45-minute conversation made us feel like we've known Brit for a lifetime. Stay tuned for the amazing things she's doing by following her here ! SONGS P...

We broke boundaries today and let Danna have a mic, but it was for a good reason because we had the ultimate Anya Van Rose fan interviewing Anya Van Rose. Please listen to this one guys, conversations that will really just melt your heart.  Anya has two projects underway, and you get an exclusive sneak peak at the end of this episode! Follow Anya to catch her at an upcoming show and listen to her...

We cash in a long-awaited rain check with Breathe in Stereo, as they were guests back in 2022 on our LoCLE Grown From Home Series via IG Live, and it was well worth the wait.  These awesome fellas tell us the juicy story behind their not-so-recent name change and we determine Jurbz would be most likely to get a DUI on roller blades. Stream Breathe in Stereo's debut self-titled album on all st...

E.Side4 joins us to talk lifestyle rap, adult slip-n-slides, and the beauty of collaborating with local brands and the people you believe in. We also dive into his upcoming EP “ 4 $herby” (a collaboration with Pico the Guy Tho) dropping May 4th. Catch the release show that night at B-Side and experience it live! Follow E.Side4 here . SONGS PERFORMED: 4Real New Smoke NDNP2 (ft. Ramadan Steve) I Ain...

We dive deeper to uncover who we are at 3am with a real Cleveland music scene legend, Mikey Silas. But just know, it always comes back to Rob Thomas.  Follow Mikey Silas and his incredible band Apostle Jones and stream the EP Don't Open Until 3AM on all platforms! Songs Performed: Letter Go Rover 3AM (Lilith) Ain't it the Truth Some People Circle K is a proud sponsor of LoCLE Grown! Down...

More unhinged behavior with our good friends Hoovy and Bryson, serving up the summer vibes you've been craving all winter. Check out their recent EP "Love Struck and Shook" (Warning: the bops WILL be stuck in your head for the foreseeable future), available everywhere.  Follow Hoovy TWICE (because Bryson doesn't "do the social media") and be on the lookout for more tu...

We’re beyond grateful to everyone who's helped us reach this point—whether you've been a guest, a listener, a friend, or some beautiful mix of all three. It means the world to us, and we’re truly humbled by the incredible community that's grown around this show. Feel free to skip this episode if you're not into total, unfiltered chaos between two Jordans. But hey, we hit a mile...

Season 5 has started with a BANG with the rootin’ tootin’ but incredibly glamorous Cowboy Princess Brigade. This eclectic group of sharp shooters brings a new flair to the Cleveland music scene that is sure to make you MOVE. Also, biiiig birthday celebrators, these guys. Check CPB out at a show,  follow them on IG,  AND be on the lookout for their second EP dropping in May! Thank you Cowboy Prince...

Guys. We have a real mystery on our hands that busts wide open mid-interview with the Succulent in Chief himself, Moon Cactus. Please help us solve this case. We're desperate. BUT we do get to close out our 2024 interviews and Season 4 of LG with our dear friend Moon Cactus, who is an absolute blast and also has some really insightful philosophies come out of this episode. Take a listen, and...

Channeling our inner Grandpa's Cheese Barn today. Question for everyone out there: what creative element are you a part of, and what hat are you wearing while you’re doing it? Check out Will Cherry's newest album "Somewhere In Ohio..." now on all platforms (official Instagram here) and make sure to follow him to see the other amazing creative projects he is a part of! Thanks Wi...