002. Saving America’s Longest Running Rock Club from Becoming a Walgreens

Every great city has its iconic music venues, and for Ohio, there’s no name more legendary than the Newport Music Hall. For decades, this storied rock club has been a launchpad for some of the biggest acts in music and a cornerstone of the city’s culture. At the heart of its legacy is Scott Stienecker, whose vision and dedication saved the one-time Agora from becoming a shopping mall and transformed it into the beating heart of Ohio’s music scene.The Newport has cultivated memories that resonate far beyond the walls. What’s the secret to making a venue not just a place, but an experience?See more at nevertoldstories.comBrought To You By:Art Makes Columbus – columbusmakesart.comAnheuser-Busch – anheuser-busch.com Mikey’s Late Night Slice – latenightslice.com Resources:• Watch on YouTube at youtube.com/@PromoWestTV • Catch upcoming shows at promowestlive.com • Learn more at aegpresents.com • Follow PromoWest on Facebook: facebook.com/promowestlive • Follow PromoWest on Instagram: instagram.com/promowestlive • Follow PromoWest on Twitter: x.com/promowestlive Crew Credits:Featuring - Scott StieneckerHost - Brad CirconeExec. Producer - Cody BoyceExec. Producer - Brad CirconeExec. Producer - Don NixonDirector of Photography - Dustin Franz1st AC - Ryan ScottGrip - Elijah JimenezArt Director - Andy FisherPA - Wes KasikStill Photographer - Dustin FranzEditor - Tom DaviesProduced by Crate MediaCinematography by Sanggwen MediaSpecial Thanks to Marissa, Joey, Brian, Jason, and the entire PromoWest Productions staff