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Photo Credit: Mitchell Multimedia 

There's three reasons you should know Jeff Straw. One, he books for and runs sound at Victory's Live, having been educated at Capital's quality audio engineering program. Two, he's an integral part of Central Ohio band The Jeff's, Jeff Tobin's baby that's grown over time into an impressive four-piece. Three, he's a talented singer-songwriter known for uploading quality home recorded studio cuts onto his social media. 

Jeff's a friendly dude. He works his ass off, at Live at the Garden 3 he put long hours into running sound for the main stage. He's really supportive of the DIY scene, having housed a player or two at his space, and he's performed at a spate of house shows as well.

Jeff seems like the kind of guy that could probably play any genre. But you can hear the 70's rock and roll sound, almost Elton John, other times Queen and/or ELO mixed with some Beatles shining through. He's got a peerless voice and a very neat and tidy instrumentation, hitting notes I'd typically expect to hear on a Hot Leg record. 

I feel like Jeff's career is just taking off and I'm excited to see what direction he decides to take it in. 

Read more about Jeff Straw / Get show updates / Listen to his tunes here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Straw/110598758955720

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.

Photo Credit: Mitchell Multimedia from Live at the Garden 3

Jae Esquire is a force of nature. A talented emcee whose also put in time as a keyboard player, having collaborated with amongst others Central Ohio's own G. Finesse. 

Jae had an awesome performance at Live at the Garden 3. A fifteen minute hip hop slot (that got shorted from 30 due to some issues with the bar stage) ended up being all she needed to win over the ample crowd. Jae Esquire's performance was hot and on point and she became one of the most talked about performers of the night. 

Jae Esquire has this thing about her, she's good with people. At a recent Wild Goose show I introduced two young fans to her, she greeted them with smiles and free CD's! They were immediately sold. 

Jae has that affect on you. Whether its watching her perform, passionately, thoughtfully, charismatically and on point, or just talking with her before or after the set, she's polite, friendly, funny and engaging. 

Talking about her stage flow, she's awesome. Rapid fire technique, intelligent messages and intense delivery. You need to check out Jae Esquire.

Read more about Jae Esquire / listen to her tunes / get show updates here:

https://www.facebook.com/Jae.Esquire

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.

Photo Credit: Alison Leckrone's Facebook page

Alison Leckrone is recent Columbus Ohio transplant by way of Cincinnati by way of West Virginia. She's an acute and active poet who writes lyrics daily. 

She's a talented musician, recently having forming the two-piece electro dance dub group TIGR HORS. She's also an accomplished designer and fine artist,  occasional model, and choreographed dancer. 

The walls of her home are covered with artwork, mementos of awesome moments, gifts from fellow creatives. 

Alison's art is well spoken, intelligent, energetic, bold and forward looking.

The state capital is drawing dynamic creatives from all around the region and Alison is a fine example. 

To read more about Alison / Stay apprised of her work, check here:

https://alison-leckrone.squarespace.com

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.

Photo Credit: Dan Mitchell of Mitchell Multimedia

Host of the Mezzanine open mic / comedy workshop at Capital University, arguably the youngest comic in Columbus, former Comfest emcee, creator of some awesome comedy show concepts, podcaster, student, and standup comic, Brian Doney is an interesting dude.

Unafraid of voicing his views on the sometimes tenuous comedy scene, with a love of the stage and a willingness to perform shows that might be a little ‘out there’ for less adventurous performers, Brian has been around for a good while.

He’s guest hosted the Shrunken Head comedy open mic, his self-admitted favorite open mic room in the city. He holds the typical host Nick Glaser in high regard, considering him an essential influence in the scene owing to his positivity and professionalism.

Brian’s comedy is rooted in real life experience. Anecdotes about his first time with a woman, told with confidence honed from things like telling jokes at malls as a teenager.

Performing with a light saber at his side, turning his age into a comedic tool rather than a barrier to entry, Brian has done a good job ingratiating himself amongst the Central Ohio comedy community, as well as venturing out and mixing with more music related spaces like Spacebar and Wall St.

Brians a young guy, and has accomplished a lot in a short period of time. I’m excited to see what moves he makes and what he comes up with in the following weeks, months, and years of his career. 

Brian recently emceed for Live at the Garden 3. You can see him at comedy open mic rooms around the city. 

Read more about Brian Doney / follow his career / performances here:

https://www.facebook.com/BrianTowerDoneythePolarBearRidingComedian

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.

Photo Credit: Glenn Pine Photography

Nathaniel M Grosh is a husband / father / frontman and more. He fronts  Central Ohio band Conversion Delay, a sick 4-piece onslaught of heavy goth/industrial/punk/ROCK. I can't say enough about Conversion Delay. Catch them live, check out their band camp. Their latest album is really rad. 

He's currently working his ass off as one of the organizers of Live at the Garden 3 (a performing and fine arts festival to be held February 7th noon-midnight in Columbus, Ohio's historic The Garden Theater, $5 all day passes). Nathaniel's responsible for much of the design work for the festival, and has a heavy hand in fest social media / correspondence and more.

Nathaniel's a talented designer and sick front man/songwriter/composer. He's always has a sick creative vision that shows in everything he does. 

Read more about Nathaniel's band Conversion Delay / Listen here: https://www.facebook.com/ConversionDelay

Read more about Live at the Garden 3 here: https://www.facebook.com/LiveattheGardenTheater

Written by Sandeep Sehbi. 

Photo Credit: Screen Capture of Nate Mays performing his new song

Nate Mays posted a video about a day ago of a new song he's working on. It's pretty sweet, acoustic, raw and awesome. Read the lyrics below, check out the video-link at the bottom of this page. 

lyrics:

I know sometimes things don't work out how you planned.  I've been living in my car you know. I'm trying to find a van today.  And I'm hustling at department stores, I don't want to steal anything, at least not from my family no more.  But I'd rob the shit out of our corrupt capitalist fucked up government because they rob us every day and they have so much money I know they don't need that shit like me. Like me. Like me. 

I'm thinking a lot about God and how if he were real I would've gotten clean like 4 or 5 years, but if not then how the fuck am I still alive and not rotting away in a filthy prison cell. Oh God. I'm probably going to hell. 

Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152667302951378&pnref=story

Get more updates / Listen to more Nate Mays here: https://www.facebook.com/natemays614

Written by Sandeep Sehbi. 

Photo Credit: Josh Miller

The Break is the coolest Wednesday in town. Turntablists shredding on stage, mics set up for freestyle, BBoys on the floor tearing it up, all amidst the cool vibes and red afterglow of Central Ohio's Double Happiness. 

Knock 5 continues their quest to make hip hop fun, accessible, and cool with this new weekly event. There's a lot of excitement and energy surrounding this entity and this event. I kinda feel like hip hop and Double Happiness are a perfect pairing. 

The Break runs from 8pm-midnight every Wednesday at Double Happiness. 

Read more about The Break here:  https://www.facebook.com/knockfive 

Written by Sandeep Sehbi. 

Photo Credit: LethalFX's Facebook Fanpage

LethalFX is a beatbox force of nature. Co-Founder of SYMAB (Shut Your Mouth and Beatbox), a regular performer on Central Ohio stages and events. 

His style is heavy. House influenced. Awesome dub sounds. 

LethalFX has been known to loop, using Kaoss Pads, loop pedals and more. He, via SYMAB, runs the Midwest Beatbox Battle, a regional battle drawing global talent to the area. 

More recently LethalFX has been one of the masterminds of a series of Central Ohio beatbox workshops. He often collabs with area EDM events and performs alongside his roommate / collaborator Tony C. 

If you aren't familiar with beatbox, LethalFX is a good place to start in Central Ohio. He's a community builder, a talented performer, 

Read more / listen to LethalFX here: https://www.facebook.com/lethalfx

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.