Inside: VetsAid

Adventures In Venueland

BONUS EPISODE – OH!… IO! Ohio rock legends unite as we go behind-the-scenes of a unique charity event, VetsAid, which recently gathered iconic Ohio rock bands at Nationwide Arena to raise funds for veterans charities in the state. We chat with Tracy Hedrick, Chief Marketing Officer for Ohio State University Department of Athletics and Business Advancement, who walks us through how the event came together and the planning and development that went into it. Hear how Joe Walsh, notable member of The Eagles and The James Gang, started this event and how his son, Christian, helped curate and plan a one-of-a-kind night. In a lineup that featured Joe Walsh (went to school in Kent, OH), Dave Grohl (born in Warren, OH), Nine Inch Nails (formed in Cleveland, OH), The Black Keys (formed in Akron, OH), The James Gang (formed in Cleveland, OH), The Breeders (formed in Dayton, OH), and Ohio State University Marching Band (Columbus, OH) – this concert was a true feature of the who’s who of Ohio rock. Grab your black t-shirt, throw up those Devil horns, and rock out with us for this fun, informative episode taking a look at hosting one-off charity events.

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ADVENTURES IN VENUELAND

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