The Tone Tailors Podcast
by Tone Tailors
Hosted by lifetime entertainer, web designer, and marketing agency owner Levi McCurdy, the Tone Tailors Podcast dives into Lancaster’s music scene. Each week, Levi chats with musicians, artists, venue owners, and scene-makers, exploring music and the city’s vibrant culture. Plus, discover Tone Tailors’ in-store and online gear—guitars, pedals, strings, mics, accessories—your one-stop shop to keep the rock rolling in Lancaster, PA.
Episodes
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Adam Stec of Drums Etc. | Drum Gear, Music Stores & the PA Drum Show
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sat down with Adam Stec, owner of Drums Etc. in Lancaster, PA, to talk about drums, the music industry, running an independent music store, and the 2026 Pennsylvania Drum Show!Founded in 1985, Drums Etc. has been part of Lancaster's music community for…
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Martin Guitars: New 16 Series, Tonewoods & How They're Made | Brenden Hackett
I sat down with Brenden Hackett, a district sales manager at Martin Guitars, to talk about the new Martin 16 Series and what goes into making an acoustic guitar. John LeClair from Tone Tailors joins us later to get into guitar setup, Martin’s history, and where the company could go next.Brenden...
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Teching for Trey Anastasio & Phish: Justin Stabler | Tone Tailors Podcast
What does it actually take to keep Trey Anastasio's rig running night after night? On this episode of the Tone Tailors Podcast, John from Tone Tailors sits down with his longtime friend Justin Stabler, guitar tech for Trey Anastasio and Phish, fresh off the band's four-night run at Dick's in...
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Recording Studio Tour: Real Amps vs. Modelers, Home Studios & Going Viral with Bret Michaels
We take the Tone Tailors Podcast inside MDW Productions, a recording studio in the Colonial Park section of Harrisburg, PA, for a conversation with owner, producer, engineer, and musician Michael Washkevich about recording guitars, tracking real bands, mixing, home studios, streaming, and making...
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Liam Galiano: Making a Living as a Full-Time Bassist in Lancaster, PA | Tone Tailors Podcast
He quit his actuary job, and now he's one of the busiest bass players in Central PA. On this episode of the Tone Tailors Podcast, we sit down with Liam Galiano: full-time session bassist, open mic host, and teacher, to talk about what it actually takes to make a living playing bass without ever...
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Aubrey Nicole: The Voice Season 28 Finalist Talks Reba, Snoop Dog, Nashville & Her Single, One Lane
The Voice Season 28 finalist Aubrey Nicole joins the Tone Tailors Podcast! The Littlestown, PA native and Belmont University songwriting student takes us from singing in her small-town church choir to the finale stage of The Voice — landing on Team Reba, dueting with Reba McEntire on "Mary Did…
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Vinyl Rush | A Central PA Youth Rock Band w/ A 26 Date Summer Tour - Tone Tailors, Lancaster PA
They started this band at 13 years old with no one taking them seriously — five years later, Vinyl Rush has a concept album about a soldier going to war, an award-show win, and a 20-date summer tour booked. On this episode of the Tone Tailors Podcast, drummer Nic, guitarist/vocalist Cody, and...
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Dave Costarella & Lloyd Schafer of Hand Up Partners, Helping the Homeless Through Work & Music
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sit down with Dave Costarella and Loyd from Hand Up Partners to talk about one of the most unique community initiatives happening in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.==GET TICKETS TO THE JUNE 14th FUNDRAISER:Hand Up Partners Fundraiser ExtravaganzaPresented by…
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Alex Hart on Lancaster’s Music Scene, His Bands, Guitar Hero & More | Tone Tailors Podcast
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sit down with Lancaster musician Alex Hart to talk about the local music scene, songwriting, recording, touring, Guitar Hero, social media, and the reality of being a working musician in 2026.Alex is involved in several projects across Central…
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Shea Guitars: Building Handmade Guitars in Central PA | Tone Tailors Podcast
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, Levi sits down with local guitar builder and luthier Will Shea, founder of Shea Guitars right here in Central Pennsylvania. From learning the craft through guitar factories and luthier school to building fully handmade instruments in his own shop, Will…
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Matt Hostetter | Zoetropolis, Quiet Riders, Music For Everyone & More | Tone Tailors Podcast #17
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sit down in the shop with Matt Hostetter for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations we’ve had so far. If you’ve spent any time around live music in Lancaster County, there’s a good chance Matt’s had something to do with it whether through...
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Logan Ressler | Inside Central PA’s Music Scene, Samaritan Snare & More! Tone Tailors Podcast #16
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, Levi sits down with Logan Ressler of Samaritan Snare for one of the deepest conversations we’ve had yet about music, creativity, recording, AI, social media, and what it actually takes to survive as an artist in 2026. Follow, Listen, & Support Logan & His...
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Dr. Nyce | Doctoral Degree in Music + Dueling Pianos & New Music Coming Soon | Tone Tailors Podcast
This week I sat down with Zach, better known as Dr. Nyce, for a really fun conversation about music, education, performance, and what it actually takes to build a life around being an artist.Learn More about & Listen to Dr. Nyce: Website: https://doctornyce.com/Instagram:...
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Josh Joyce, Wombat Studios | He is The Studio, Lancaster Music Scene, & More | Tone Tailors Podcast
This week I sat down with Josh Joyce, owner of Wombat Studios right here in Lancaster, PA.Learn More About Wombat: https://www.wombatrecordingstudio.com/Follow Wombat Studios: https://www.instagram.com/wombatstudios/We got into the real difference between recording at home vs stepping into a real...
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Andrew & Aly | 60+ Shows A Year! The Roomates, Millennial Mixtape & More | Tone Tailors Podcast #13
Learn More About The Roomates: https://www.theroomatesband.com/Learn More About Millennial Mixtape:https://www.millennialmixtape.net/Learn More About RF Entertainment: https://www.facebook.com/reasonandfritz===I sat down with Aly and Andrew, co-owners of RF Entertainment LLC and the driving force...
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Ethan Cutillo: Music, Momentum, and Mastering Social Media | Tone Tailors Podcast Episode 12
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I’m sitting down with 18-year-old musician, producer, and one-man-band content machine Ethan Cutillo.Follow Ethan online: https://www.instagram.com/ethan.cutilloYou’ve probably seen his covers floating around Instagram. He’s sitting in a blue-lit room…
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Brandon Valentine | Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame & Awards Show | Tone Tailors Podcast #11
Get your TICKETS! The winners will be announced LIVE on stage at the 7th Annual CPMAs & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA! Everyone is invited--artists, press, family, friends, fans, and the general public! Don't miss this...
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Azayah Pugh & Terian Mack | New Album + A Full Show at Zoetropolis | Tone Tailors Podcast #10
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, we’re sitting down with Azayah Pugh and members of the band, alongside friend and mentor Terian Mack of Larger Than Life. We dig into what it really looks like to build momentum in the Lancaster music scene, finding your sound, staying consistent, putting...
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John LeClair | From Taylor Guitars to Taylor Swift + The All New Divided Drive by Stomp Under Foot
Get A Divided Drive Pedal, TODAY - https://shop.tonetailors.com/products/stomp-under-foot-divided-driveThis episode is a fun one for me because I sat down with one of the co-owners of Tone Tailors, John LeClair. If you’ve spent any time in the shop, you already know John. If you haven’t, this...
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Bridget Gindhart: Her Story, Her Sound, and How She Built It All | Tone Tailors Podcast Episode 8
Follow Bridget on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetgindhartFollow Her Band, Stars in Sapphire: https://www.instagram.com/starsinsapphireFollow Her Celtic Music: https://www.instagram.com/bern_n_bridgeListen to Coventry Carol by Stars in Sapphire:...
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Eric Forberger, It’s All About The Hustle | Photographer & Musician - Tone Tailors Podcast Episode 7
Check out Eric's Photography: https://ericforberger.com/Listen to REUNION on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3v9EkIBtCNWSaCpqJz9e2K?si=mvettVeJQPCSq7PUSj7u1wEric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericforberger/---In this episode of the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sit down with Eric...
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EDM Night at Tellus 360 in Lancaster & More w/ Karlo Gesner and DJ BossRoss | Tone Tailors Podcast
This week I sat down with Karlo Gesner and DJ BossRoss (Ross Campanella) to talk about how an idea for a simple EDM night in downtown Lancaster turned into a sold-out event with over 100 tickets at Telus360.Karlo is known around Lancaster as a photographer, filmmaker, and now a connector in the...
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Lancaster MusicFest 2025 w/ Jeremy Ganse & Mitch Gready | Tone Tailors Podcast Episode 5
This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sat down with Jeremy Ganse and Mitch Gready — the team behind Lancaster MusicFest. We talked about how the festival got started, what it takes to run it each year, and the local causes it supports.Lancaster MusicFest is more than just a concert in the park…
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The Wild Hymns | Megan & Jeff - Unpacking 11 Years of Folk-Pop Dreams + New Music Coming Soon! Ep.4
SEE THE WILD HYMNS LIVE https://www.thewildhymns.com/live---SONGS USED IN THIS EPISODEI Feel You By The Wild Hymnshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4gQm6x8PCk&ab_channel=TheWildHymnsCathedral Bells by The Whild Hymnshttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=dwmon75C608--In episode four of the Tone Tailors...
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Ben Roth - Kaleidoscope Recording Studio, Making Music, Business & More | Tone Tailors Podcast Ep.03
In episode three of Tone Tailors Podcast, I catch up with Ben Roth. Ben begins by telling the story behind Kaleidoscope Recording Studio. He and his partners met in music school and wanted a place for creative players in Lancaster. We cover how they found a space, collected gear, and built a vibe...
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Rich Ruoff - SO MANY BANDS + Opening & Selling The Chameleon Club | Tone Tailors Podcast Ep.2
Learn More About The Village Night Club: https://thevillagenightclub.com/Learn More About the Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival:https://lancasterrootsandblues.com/--In episode two of the Tone Tailers Podcast, I sit down with my new friend Rich Ruoff, the driving force behind Lancaster’s live-music...
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Tuck Ryan - Spotify VS Indie Artist, House Shows, & AI In The Industry | Tone Tailors Podcast Ep.01
I’m thrilled to kick off the Tone Tailors Podcast with Lancaster’s own Tuck Ryan—singer-songwriter, multi-band veteran, and Philly transplant who’s moving back home to Lancaster at the end of the month. In this hour-long conversation, we dive into:-- His obsession with vinyl, albums as journeys,...
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Hosted by lifetime entertainer, web designer, and marketing agency owner Levi McCurdy, the Tone Tailors Podcast dives into Lancaster’s music scene. Each week, Levi chats with musicians, artists, venue owners, and scene-makers, exploring music and the city’s vibrant culture. Plus, discover Tone Tailors’ in-store and online gear—guitars, pedals, strings, mics, accessories—your one-stop shop to keep the rock rolling in Lancaster, PA.
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