Shows / LoCLE Grown

LoCLE Grown
A casual chat and live performance with underground artists and those who have made Cleveland/ Northeast Ohio a place to call home or a stop along the way. Great music sprouts from underground, we are all LoCLE Grown!
Episodes
LoCLE GrownEp. 158 - The Juicy Gist (w/ Sierra Delaine)
Sierra Delaine says what she means and means what she says. She brings a curious, open-hearted energy to everything, from songwriting to building a bench…
LoCLE GrownEp. 157 - MaJORity Rules (w/ False Teeth!)
The Dog Funk General himself is back! This time he brought his Captain, Corporal, and Lieutenant, together known as False Teeth. These guys bring the best I…
LoCLE GrownEp. 156 - Freaky Geniuses (w/ Jared Horgan!)
Jared Horgan joins us to talk about Emotions, his first album made entirely on his own: writing, production, mastering, ALL of it. We get into how he fell into…
LoCLE GrownEp. 155 - Hugs on the Rider (w/ Jake Conder)
Its another milestone episode for the LG team - two ways! First, our performance mixer, Jake Conder, shares how he went from a long-time Frank Turner fan to…
LoCLE GrownEp. 154 - The Flow is Flowin' (w/ Rey Ángel!)
Here at LoCLE Grown, we're on a mission to keep finding new, creative, inspiring musicians who own their uniqueness. Enter: Rey Ángel, who effortlessly…
LoCLE GrownEp. 153 - Boombox & Bongos (w/ Higher Nation!)
Higher Nation turned our studio into a party, showing up with not only good vibes, but also homemade muffins, merch, and the whole family! As 4-piece group…
LoCLE GrownEp. 152 - Be Cool Be Funny (w/ Kyle Haunhorst of the CLE Comedy Fest & Roast Battle!)
We're stepping into new territory with Kyle Haunhorst, an ambassador for the Cleveland comedy scene and one of the masterminds behind the Cleveland Comedy…
LoCLE GrownEp. 151 - 1,000 Floor Elevator Pitch (w/ Guice Mann)
Despite his name, Guice Mann's got the TEA! As a multifaceted Cleveland creative - muralist, clothing designer, performer, nail tech(??) - Guice Mann's vibrant…
LoCLE GrownEp. 150 - More Weird Shows (w/ ZuP)
In this milestone episode (the big 150!), we are joined by ZuP, who swears he will never write another song about the 90s again after spending the last 1.5+…
LoCLE GrownEp. 149 - Situation at a Pita Pit in Boise (w/ Hooked Like Helen!)
After three interviews in three different settings over the span of seven years, we FINALLY find out who Helen is, and it is soo worth the wait. As one of the…
LoCLE GrownEp. 148 - Tasteful Screams (w/ Cool Party!)
It's AUGUST and we are fully in our midwest emo era, so we invited Cool Party to tell us about the release of their debut EP "underoath" and how they've nailed…
LoCLE GrownEp. 147 - Summer-esque (with Isaiah Linder!)
We drank wine with Isaiah Linder and he shares the most emotional night he had while making June, the first album he recorded with his band. They'd be so…
LoCLE GrownEp. 146 - A Funky Tear (w/ MellowMan Funk)
MellowMan Funk (the Forest Gump of Cleveland if you will) gives us the TEA on how Shway papers came to be, his long-standing relationship with the Grog Shop in…
LoCLE GrownEp. 145 - Positive Profanity (with Tropidelic!)
If you're from Neenah, Wisconsin: Tropidelic loves you. We're joined by our friends James and Rex of Tropidelic, fresh off the release of "First Light". Their…
LoCLE GrownEp. 144 - ANTQ107 (with Wasted Society!)
We dive into the lore of the Wasted Demon™ and somehow end up launching our own imaginary radio station, ANTQ107. After releasing their self-titled album…
LoCLE GrownEp. 143 - Murr-y Christmas in (Almost) July!
After two years away from music, Murr returns with A Night at the Museum, a new EP dropping in the beginning of July. We revisit how we first met and look…
LoCLE GrownEp. 142 - No Floaties (w/ Dimii!)
It's been a minute since we've chatted with someone from the other side of I-480, and Canton-based hip hop artist Dimii didn't disappoint, especially since…
LoCLE GrownEp. 141 - Eloquently a Villain (ft. AngeOnymous)
The Queen is ready to speak. While AngeOnymous is an absolute angel with a whole lot of love in her heart, she is ready to go Full Leo for her next release…
LoCLE GrownEp. 140 - Alternative to the Core (w/ Niya Athiena!)
Hey y'all! Quick heads up: we ran into some technical issues while recording this episode with Niya. Thanks for bearing with us, and enjoy the show! Blending…
LoCLE GrownEp. 139 - Superbowl Money (w/ DJ $crilla!)
DJ $crilla gives us a crash course in sync licensing and shares some tricks of the trade that have basically put him on Hallmark’s speed dial. Speaking of…
LoCLE GrownEp. 138 - Contractual Gains (d.b.a. Factual Brains)
"It's time to spread some cheer, goddamnit." Factual Brains gives our show a new name and shares how they drove up the price of floppy disks and Atari…
LoCLE GrownEp. 137 - Multiple 'Entendres' (with Honeyland!)
Today, we explore the mystical world of Honeyland with the band’s self-proclaimed Mom and Dad, Ev and Seth. The pair talk about how their recent album…
LoCLE GrownEp. 136 - Wild Wild West Walk Out (with Lea Marra & The River Boys)
Lea Marra & The River Boys tell us about a fan naming his first born kitten after one of their songs and how to find the bluegrass and folk community in…
LoCLE GrownEp. 135 - A Little Bit of Nonsense (w/ Toaster Coaster vs. The Weather Machine)
"Uncle Music!", "Typical Butt-Rock Stuff!", "Very Palatable!" (Members of Toaster Coaster vs. the Weather Machine when describing their sound) With songs that…
LoCLE GrownEp. 134 - Chaos & Composure (w/ RADDERALL.)
When trying to describe the vibe RADDERALL. brings to the music scene, we started with waterbeds and lava lamps and end somewhere around carnivals. If you ask…
LoCLE GrownEp. 133 - Pizza Store Conversations (with Runaway Brother!)
Runaway Brother's latest album "Want You Need" taps into all the senses. With a scent the band describes as a blend of linens, basement, and solder, this…
LoCLE GrownEp. 132 - Radiating Joy (Rock the Block!)
Rock the Block is a free, end-of-summer festival in South Euclid featuring live music, food, and community. We sat down with Director of Parks & Recreation Dan…
LoCLE GrownEp. 131 - Power Strip of Outlets (with The Modern Kollective!)
A few hot takes and really solid metaphors in this episode. The fellas of The Modern Kollective (with a "K") reminisce on forming their band and collaborating…
LoCLE GrownEp. 130 - Fluent in Brain Rot (w/ Riley Burke Band)
In this episode, Riley Burke Band shares a story about how they quite literally stumbled upon a burning bush during their Cedar Point residency last year, and…
LoCLE GrownEp. 129 - A Lil' Mischief, a Lil Danger (with Jade Ring!)
After spending over 25 years in the Cleveland music scene, Jade Ring is finally releasing a solo album this weekend - the first of 3 this year! Known for his…
LoCLE GrownEp. 128 - Mic'ed Up Meeting
We’re back, and there was no better way to kick off Season 7 than with the other dynamic duo who help make this show happen: Janna O’Conder (aka our great…
LoCLE GrownEp. 127 - Kidz Bop Flops (w/ Westside Lo!)
Westside Lo talks about the lost art of selling music in real time and why "image" isn't everything. Huge thanks to Lo for the immaculate vibes today as we…
LoCLE GrownEp. 126 - Funeral Proposals (of All Kinds!)
"I'm about to play this $25 guitar on this really bad amp and i'm gonna scream and you can't stop me." Danna informs Funeral Proposals that their "Beach Song"…
LoCLE GrownEp. 125 - Forest Green Flags (with What's His Face)
Fresh off performing for thousands at the Southeast Asian Festival last month, What’s His Face stops by to talk about his journey from California to Cleveland…
LoCLE GrownEp. 124 - Land of Panda & Spittin' on the Set
This was a rare setup: just JLaird from LoCLE Grown and Bre-J from Land of Panda holding it down, and a time was HAD! Bre shares some wild stories (it really…
LoCLE GrownEp. 123 - What's Your Stats? (with Sunshine Studios)
We're looking at the same thing, but like...I gotta different pair of shades on, now. Sunshine Studios is usually posted up at shows with his latest rings…
LoCLE GrownEp. 122 - Mud Whale on Team Bonding
Fear Factor Fun Facts. And also Whale fun facts. No mud fun facts though. We were honored to have Mud Whale join us on a sacred Mudwhale Monday, where they…
LoCLE GrownBonus Episode: Gearing Up for LG Live 2025!
We had our interview with WKYC yesterday and had so much fun we decided to get a little introspective and drop a mini episode to celebrate 6 years of the pod…
LoCLE GrownEp. 121 - Taking a Limo to McDonalds (with Recess!)
"Hoop with no net? I'm not playin' here." We literally could not stop laughing with Recess in this episode and literally had to play ourselves off at the end…
LoCLE GrownEp. 120 - Rage Against the Mechanism (w/ Ray Flanagan)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 119 - Noodle & a Yam (with Annadale)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 118 - From the Streets to the Stadium (w/ Da Land Brass Band!)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 117 - Being an Earnest Artist (with Michael Weber!)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 116 - Average Sized Gong (with Ohayo!)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 115 - Tropidelic Takeover on Rocksteady!
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 114 - Basking in the Vibes with Girl Cologne
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 113 - Always Sunny Stole My Idea (with Alonzo from Fox Ears!)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 112 - Poe Did it First (with Lil Bird!)
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…
LoCLE GrownBONUS Episode: Mid-Year Vibe Check (& Special Announcement!)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 111 - Status vs. Peace (with Yacobucci)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 110 - Booing without the "B" (with Sea of Ghosts!)
“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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 109 - Hot Takes from the StepFather (Retro Pharaoh)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 108 - Good Time IIII (with Chris DiCola!)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 107 - The CHERRY! On Top
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 106 - The Cedar Point of Dreams (with Brit Fox!)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 105 - Bubblegrunge (w/ Anya Van Rose)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 104 - Synthesizer Vampires (with Breathe in Stereo)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 103 - Super Celebration (w/ E.Side4)
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 102 - Mikey Silas's Mikey Silas
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…
LoCLE GrownEp. 101 - Gotta Have That Whammy (with Hoovy & Bryson!)
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…