Columbus’ Own: John Wayne makes music his own concept
For Ohio State alumnus John Wayne, creating music has always been less about where it could take him and more about the people he can reach. “I’…
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Columbus’ Own: Folk-sounding Steven King ready to get back on the road
In 2013, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, native Steven King packed up his car and acoustic guitar and headed across the country. With his sights set on Califor…
Columbus’ Own: Clark’s Cape looks to get in the Columbus pop punk scene
When Mack Covell started messing around on drums his senior year of high school in his bedroom in Tiffin, Ohio, he had no intention of starting a band.…
Columbus’ Own: Farseek masters the power of one
When Cameron Harrison began playing music under the name Farseek, he was a student at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Though Harrison…
Student group pays homage to ‘Wonderwall’ with local band concert
While “Wonderwall” by Oasis may be remembered as an overplayed, lovesick 90’s Britpop song, members of Ohio State’s Music and Entertainment Industr…
Columbus’ Own: Brothers get heavy in Columbus band Deathsong
When inspiration strikes, an artist listens. For Ethan Sipes, vocalist of hardcore metal band Deathsong, that inspiration was “Dead Poet Society.” …
Columbus’ Own: October Jonez raps on his life’s experiences
Rappers can lose themselves in ego-trip and fantasies, but Columbus native October Jonez keeps his music autobiographical, rapping about his daily …
Columbus’ Own: Engineers find time for music with The Week Knights
It might seem like a faux-Beatles shtick at first when Columbus-based band The Week Knights take the stage in matching suits — but there is more to…
Columbus’ Own: Hidden Places finds groove on first EP
Three young men, a guitar, drums, bass and musical chemistry is the recipe for Hidden Places’ first EP, “Three Step,” released in September. Drummer…
Columbus’ Own: Red Wanting Blue celebrates 20 years
About 20 years ago, Mark McCullough was a student at Ohio State splitting time between school and musical aspirations, doing whatever he could to g…