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Tune Me On

I am here for Networking

About Me

Herald-Tribune's Ron and Mel connect you with the hottest up-and-coming local artists from the Sarasota area. To comment on the show or connect with its hosts, e-mail them at [email protected].

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Local musicians who want to connect with area fans. Bars, clubs and venues that provide a stage for these artists. Anyone who wants to spread the world about the local music scene.

My Blog

Tune Me On goes on hiatus

We have some sad news. Starting Thursday August 30, our local music podcast, Tune Me On will be going on hiatus. The newspaper industry has taken some hits from the lull in the housing market and the ...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:26:00 GMT

Caibel goes into battle

Sarasota rock band prepares for round two of the Emergenza battle of the bands.Listen to the podcast here: Caibel goes into battle
Posted by on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:24:00 GMT

Whales, water bottles and the world of Charles Mitchell Groom

A college student from Sarasota is up for anything when he makes music.Listen to the podcast here: Whales, water bottles and the world of Charles Mitchell Groom
Posted by on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:23:00 GMT

Shake Azalia

Don't let the soft, flowery name of this Port Charlotte band lull you; they render aurally bombastic neo-hardcore.Listen to the podcast here: Shake Azalia
Posted by on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:21:00 GMT

Cover vs. local music

Rockerfellas has closed, so now where do locals go for music? Tune Me On's Melissa Shaw goes downtown to find out if the local music scene is still alive.Listen to the podcast here: Cover vs. local mu...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:54:00 GMT

Chances Are ...

If you're in the mood for acoustic music, "Chances Are ... " you'll find it with Sarasota duo Adriaan and Tara, who like to keep their sound unplugged.Listen to the podcast here: Chances Are ...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:53:00 GMT

A fine Kettle of Fish

Sarasota rock band with a blues emphasis uses a wide range of musical influences to craft their sound.Listen to the podcast here: A fine Kettle of Fish
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:55:00 GMT

Rockerfella's no longer wants to support original music

After January 20th, Rockerfella's has decided that they no longer want to support original music :( They have decided to start booking cover bands on both Friday and Saturday nights. Tell us what you ...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:14:00 GMT

Feeling at home with Local Celebrity

This week Mel and Ron go on location to watch the band Local Celebrity rehearse.Listen to the podcast here: Feeling at home with Local Celebrity
Posted by on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:49:00 GMT

999 gets hard core with synthesizer

Tune Me On interviews Donnie Braza, the solo artist behind his Nintendo core project.Listen to it here: 999 gets hard core with synthesizer  
Posted by on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:39:00 GMT