Listen to “Hip-Hop Artist Foosie, Indy’s The Mighty Vanguards, and Top Five Soul Songs” on YouTube, Apple or Spotify.
Join host Josh Cecil, co-host Tyler Mechem and Producer Chris for the HamCo Live Hot Ticket podcast, your guide to the Hamilton County live music scene. The show is part of the Get IN. Podcast Network.
In this episode, Indy native Foosie joins the studio to share his inspiring musical journey. Foosie discusses learning to play the guitar and writing music while serving time in prison, the meaning behind his stage name and transitioning to a full-time music career. He also shares the story of discovering his uncle Vonzel Ray Wheeler, who was a member of the historic Indianapolis soul group The Mighty Vanguards.
The hosts recap their weekends, featuring Josh's return to semi-professional close-up magic at Magic of the Square in Noblesville, Tyler playing a gig with his dad and Producer Chris visiting Comic-Con in downtown Indianapolis.
During the weekly top five segment, the group debates the best soul songs. The finalized list features timeless tracks by Sam Cooke, Al Green, and more.
Listeners can also test their 1980s pop rock knowledge with a trivia question about the band Glass Tiger and their 1986 hit "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)," brought to you by Rudy's Recycle Shop in Cicero.
This episode is filmed at Moonshot Studios inside Moonshot Games and is sponsored by Anderson-based LM Products. For a complete local music calendar and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit hamcolive.com.
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