Ten String Tavern

Blazemore is a professional audio engineer and stagehand having produced shows of every variety and size in the Ohio Valley. In this episode of the podcast we detour away from the usual music talk, and delve into subjects that musicians find themselves talking about at 3am mid-tour. Sit back, enjoy, and put on your tin foil hats.

The Ohio Valley's newest easycore/pop-punk band "My Heart, Your Hands" joins the studio after hitting the ground running with the project. Dave Guy, Joey Albus, and Ian Parissi discuss their latest endeavor, a project in the making spiritually over the last decade, now culminating quickly with original music and dates lining up.Check them out live opening for Theriaca on May 1st, at the Rusty Bull Taco Co.'s Cinco De Mayo Celebration!

Gage Vota is a reporter, musician, and owner of Two Thirty One Productions, which produces a wide range of concerts in the Ohio Valley.Returning to TST, Gage brings word of the newest event he's throwing, an all-ages hardcore show with Cognitive of Metal Blade Records as headliner, happening April 11th at the Kevin Barr Center in St. Clairsville.

Owner/Head Instructor of OV MMA and activist Johnny Haught returns to the TST studio to discuss the latest on local politics, relating particularily to the city of Wheeling. A raw and unfiltered episode with one of the most present and loudest voices in the Ohio Valley, with a surprise unveiling within the first minutes.*!*The city of Wheeling has not purchased the Calabrese property

Nate Kepner (guitar/vocals) and Bryce Barrett (drums) of Ohio Valley metal band Theriaca join TST while gearing up for concert season and riding a wave of local social media notoriety.We talk about the band's history, and how they're setting up their future by working the algorithm just as aggresively as their live show productions.

Sharon Vasquez is the new Head Coach of Point Park University's new Women's Flag Football program, a varsity level addition offering scholarships for female athletes.In addition to coaching Sharon also owns Her Elite, a youth development program, while also serving on the Olympic Selection Committee.Sharon also hold many accolades from her time playing competitively, in both pro tackle (Pittsburgh Passion) and flag (Team USA).

TST hosts Vargo, Hoss, Silk, and Jake get together for a laid back episode to answer the viewer-submitted question: "What did you do as a kid in the Ohio Valley that wouldn't fly today?"**The following episode is satire and all hosts have always been outstanding and well-behaved members of society.

TST hosts Jake and Silk welcome Bishop Gethers to the show for the first official recording of TST Sports, the show that has run parallel to Ten String Tavern since it's birth. The road to the Super Bowl is discussed, with only 2 games remaining before the big one.Bishop Gethers: Allderice High School (QB) Slippery Rock University (DE) College and Success Coach (The Pittsburgh Promise)

Rick Leigh returns again not only as a guest, but also collaborator as we talk about the upcoming Stocking Stuffer Stream, a RL Strength & Conditioning event hosted by RIG Studios. We talk about the upcoming event, where kids of Rick's program will be competing in an esports tournament, providing entertainment to their family and friends online while raising donations going directly to them!

Ohio Valley singer/musician Libby Adams makes her TST debut alongside Splash Panel's Dave Guy and newcomer DeVante Brown. Parties and concerts are the theme of the show, with one in particular: Drinksgiving Bash at River City, held the night before Thanksgiving.

Doug Richardson of Ohio Valley's pop-punk band Splash Panel returns for another episode with Doug Boston, friend of the show and stage/production manager for bands and sports productions.Doug talks about Spash Panel's latest Monster's Ball show, and previews their upcoming Night Before Thanksgiving Bash at River City.

Luke Duplaga of Generations and Dupe's Scoops stops in an for an episode organized by friend of the show Doug Boston. We talk about upcoming events at Gens, who's live music is back in full swing, and what it was like stepping in to an unknown land with the creation of his own ice cream business.

Mark Joseph and Tyler Harto are the owners of Living My Best Cigar Life Wheeling and Moundsville, respectively, two local cigar shops selling premium cigars made only by humans. The pair join the studio to talk everything cigars, from the cultivation, tips and recommendations for newbies, events, and first-hand looks on the business side of the lifestyle.

Doug Boston stops in the studio for a call-in episode with Justin Taylor. Justin is a country/rock singer and guitarist hailing from Maryland, bringing his show to Generations tomorrow evening at 10pm!

Tim McCormick, Ezra Hamilton, and Pops Parsons join the studio to talk about the upcoming "Dark Side Of The Moonshine", a live concert performance of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" synced with "The Wizard of Oz". Catch this unique show November 1st, at the Strand Theatre in Moundsville!

Hosts and friends of TST Sports get together for the first stream of the NFL '25 season!In This Episode: Scott Larue, Silk Saunders, Eric Richards, Brandon Grubb, Robert Vargo, TJ Jacob, In The Mix Mobile Bartending Service!

John Bowman is an Ohio Valley musician specializing as a guitarist in the heavier genres of music. John shares stories from his times performing and creating music alongside his former bandmate and friend of the show, Doug Boston.

Jeremile Alexander is the creator of the East Wheeling Cooperative, a local organization working for the betterment of the community of East Wheeling. Jeremile stops in to talk about EWC's upcoming Back To School Festival, the community he works to uplift, and the current and former worlds of Ohio Valley rap.

Lil Rob, Milly Cantgo, and The Real Mear are rappers from Wheeling taking social media by storm. Part of the NEW WHEELING movement, the trio of guests talk about the creation and purpose of the entertainment and community collaboration, and share stories of their projects, including a recent Cybertruck music video.

Tim McCormick returns once again bringing with him Ohio Valley singer/musician/songwriter Adrian Niles and percussionist Logan Seidler, two of three members of Adrian's Power Trio. Catch them performing at The Waterfront Hall in Wheeling, September 6th.

Jason Troyan of Thrive in Wheeling joins the show alongside his client Thomas Doane, Air Force veteran and Veteran Service Officer of the West Virginia VA. Exomind is the topic of the episode, a new treatment available at Thrive designed to treat an array of symptoms including depression, PTSD, anxiety, hunger cravings, and more.

Rick Leigh rejoins the show along with Billy Blaize and Mike Gallaher to promote the upcoming RL Strength & Conditioning Summer Bash, happening this Thursday at Bellaire Park. Starting at 2pm with Mon Valley Pro Wrestling, this all day free event for the kids is packed with entertainment, activities, and live music.

Carly Greer, singer of "Crandall Creek" and "The Hooch", makes her first TST appearance along with returning guests Gage Joseph and Doug Boston. "Country Roads: A Road To Relief" is discussed, a flood relief concert being held at The Capitol Theatre on July 25th.

Tim McCormick rejoins TST on a stop of his media tour, promoting Rise Up, a flood relief music festival held at River City this coming Saturday. We talk about the creation, performers, and in and ours of the event, which includes a full day of local music starting at 11

VSK is a karaoke/singing competition held at Riverside Restaurant & Bar, in Powhatan Point starting June 22nd. A unique competition where judges and competitors vote anonymously each week to eliminate singers for the largest singing prize pot in the Ohio Valley. Creator Bryan Tinnel joins the studio with judges Jake and Doug Richardson, along with last year's winner and new judge Megan Covington.

Joey Adams is an Ohio Valley singer, songwriter, and musician. With his new single "Losing Sleep" making impressive numbers online, and his full band gearing up for the upcoming G Fest, Joey stops in and shares his method to music, and his love for Stoney's Beer.

DJ Daner is an Ohio Valley DJ and entertainment producer, filling many roles in the OV gig scene. Daner stops in to talk about all his latest projects, and to announce the final 3 candidates for his Friday Night Lights pregame show, heard first on TST!

Doug Richardson (Vocals) and David Guy (Bass) are members of Ohio Valley pop-punk band Splash Panel. Bringing with them their newly mastered single "Definitely", TST and it's listeners get an exclusive listen to the track before it's available with music video later this year.

Rick Leigh returns to the studio shortly after his last visit, bringing with him members of Mon Valley Pro Wrestling. Catch the wrestlers performing in Bridgeport on June 12th, at The Underground, for an all-ages fundraiser for RL Strength and Conditioning's Summer Bash. Events were scripted and performed by professionals.

Johnny Haught is the Owner and Head Instructor of Ohio Valley MMA, a martial arts school in Wheeling known for being both dangerous and local. We sit down to talk local weirdos, some more about local weirdos, then UFC and local fighting.

Rick Leigh is the creator of RL Strength and Conditioning, a free program for kids of the Ohio Valley that provides athletic training, entertainment, and sponsorships to it's members. Rick stops back into the podcast to talk about the upcoming events the program has planned, and give a recap of all the services offered to the Lions.

Guest: Maurice Bougard- Steubenville Big Red2x Football State ChampionAll State/State Champion 100 & 200 MeterDrinks Provided By: In The Mix Mobile Bartending Service

Co-hosts of Ten String Tavern get together at the new RIG Studios for another edition of Ask The Ohio Valley , where our viewer-submitted questions are answered.

Spencer Porter is the Founder and Executive Director of Why Don't You Stay Awhile, a community of young professionals and entrepreneurs in the Ohio Valley focused on development, networking, and civic engagement. Spencer stops in to talk about the next Evening Buzz, the group's monthly event, being held at RIG Studios, on May 21st.

While building the new RIG Studios, hosts Jake, Scott, and Silk sit down in the lobby to answer some viewer questions.

Eric Richards and Jordan Murry are partners of Rich Investments Group, a rapidly growing real estate development company created in, and working for, the Ohio Valley. We talk about their company's success, positions they are looking to fill, and RIG Studio, a new podcasting/content creation studio available for artists and creators, opening very soon.

"Coach Res" is the Head Coach and GM of the Wheeling Miners, the arena football team of Wheeling, WV who had an undefeated, championship-winning season in '24. Coach Res stops in to talk about what's in store for the Miners this season, as the team moves to the NAL, a more competitve league.

After a run of interviews, sports hosts Silk and Vargo stop in for a laid back episode covering the world of sports, and help answer one of our best viewer questions sent in yet.

Slick Watts returns to the studio alongside Josh From YNC. Josh is a hip-hop artist and promoter, as well as actor and magazine creator, from Wheeling. Josh returns to the Ohio Valley to host Slick's upcoming party: First Friday's at River City. Josh's manager Mayor Of DMV drops by later in the episode.

OVDJ's own Louie The XIII and Energy With Erica return to the studio with news and reviews! Together we take a look at the past year of OVDJ, and what's on the horizon for 2025, including a free, all-ages show at Outdated Threads in Wheeling. Check it out this Saturday Feb 15th from 12p-5p!

Isaiah Keez is an Ohio Valley rapper, music/video producer, and fashion designer. Isaiah rejoins the studio to talk new music, a new platform for artists, and offer insight into the music industry, locally and nationally.

Kelsey Cromar is an Ohio Valley rap artist who in recent years ventured into the world of real estate. We sit down with Kelsey and take a deep dive into the music and housing markets of the OV. Included are some announcements from Kelsey first heard here!

2024's most requested guest Layla returns to the studio. We talk Tonie Boxes, NCAA playoffs, Animal Crossing, and play "What's In Layla's Purse?".

Producer/Manager and friend of the show Doug Boston rejoins the studio with Doug Richardson, lead singer of Splash Panel. We talk about the latest happenings in the OV music scene, and Splash Panel's upcoming New Year's Eve Show at Silver Rail Bar and Grill.

Givenchybandz and Taylah Laurin are Columbus-based artists and performers with a brand new platform for artists/influencers: All Talk Media. We sit down to learn about their new show, and talk about their music journey, which regularily brings them to the OV and beyond.

"Beef" returns to the show once again bringing in Jason Burge, Booker/Producer/Promoter of the live events happening at Silver Rail Bar and Grill, in Wheeling. With a clientele of some of the most competitive billiards players in the Ohio Valley, Jason is constantly bringing in new entertainment for them, with an emphasis on original, local bands.

Jag Da Apostol, Matthew Cooper, and Zach Wright are three members of Ohio Valley rap group The Council. A collaboration of different styles and stories, The Council work to create music with an emphasis on songwriting, over creating "songs about nothing".

Ashley Best is an Ohio Valley songwriter, singer, guitarist, and farmer. With an impressive discography of original music, Ashley stops in to tell us his story and how he combines his experiences with a unique songwriting style to create his songs.

Isaiah Keez is an Ohio Valley rapper, clothing designer, and creator of "That Bag Thursday", a rap competition held at The Waterfront Hall in Wheeling, WV. We talk about the rap industry, share stories, and discuss the power of promotion.

Joe Carr is an Ohio Valley musician and guitarist for Across The Line and The Logan Wojcik Band, in addition to his solo work, and formerly of Coaltrain and Cowboy Troy. We sit down to talk gear, stories, NASCAR, fishing, and more!