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Rocky Walls debuts as a feature film director and writer.

October 04, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Rocky Walls in the first part of a two part episode. He is a Noblesville entrepreneur, director, artist, and collector whose...

Jeffrey Biegel: pianist, recording artist, composer and arranger extraorinaire

September 27, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Jeffrey Biegel. Trained at the Julliard school, he is a prolific pianist, composer, arranger, recording artist, educator and entrepreneur.

Ryan Galloway Makes His Debut With Dance Kaleidoscope

September 20, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Ryan Galloway, the newest company member of Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana's premier contemporary dance company.

Ashley Brown’s Evolution from “Mary Poppins” Star to Symphony Concert Headliner

September 13, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Broadway star, concert headliner and recording artist Ashley Brown who will be performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Chanteuse Melissa Errico Radiates Glamour and Elegance

September 06, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with actor/singer/recording artist and writer Melissa Errico. She has appeared on Broadway and is a cabaret and concert star.

Rob and Jen Johansen: Living the Life of a Performing Artist in Indianapolis

August 30, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with popular Indy performers, husband and wife Rob and Jen Johansen. Jen, and actor, recently made her directing debut and Rob, and actor/director/fight...

Jennie DeVoe and Paul Holdman Hold Court as Stars on the Central Indiana Music Scene

August 23, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with well known vocalist/songwriter and recording artist, Jennie DeVoe and guitarist extraordinaire Paul Holdman. 

Bobby Easley: Horror Film Impresario

August 16, 2024
Bobby Easley: Horror Film Impresario

Kenny Shepherd & Tim Hunt: Gracing Indy Stages with Distinction

August 09, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with two of central Indiana’s most popular performers, choreographer/actor/singer/dancer Kenny Shepherd and actor/singer/dancer Tim Hunt.

Legendary Showman Jim Caruso

August 02, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with actor/singer Jim Caruso who hosts Cast Party, a wildly popular happening that has brought Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the...

The effervescent Felicia Michelle

July 26, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Felicia Michelle, the effervescent co-host of Life.Style.Live!

Paul Daily: Taking the Reigns of Indy Fringe

July 19, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Paul Daily, longtime Indiana arts leader who was recently appointed Executive Director of Indy Fringe Theater.

Chris Lewis: Promoting & Preserving the Great American Songbook

July 12, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Chris Lewis, Executive of the Songbook Academy, A summer intensive music program for high school students under the auspices of the...

The ISO’s Principal Cello, Austin Huntington

July 05, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Austin Huntington who was appointed Principal Cellist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in 2015 at the age of 20, making him...

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s New Communications Manager, Marni Lemons

June 28, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with singer/actor Marni Lemons. Describing herself as a creative communicator and strategist, relationship builder, multi-tasker, and lover of life she is the newly...

The Voice: Sandi Patty

June 21, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with singer and author, Sandi Patty. Known as "The Voice" for her wide soprano range and expressive flexibility, she's best known for...

Artists in Recovery

June 14, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with three artists plus himself who are in recovery. Carrying a message of hope for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse are...

Filmmakers Brian Vincent and Heather Spore

June 07, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Actor, Producer, Director Brian Vincent and actor, singer, producer Heather Spore. They created an indie film titled “Make Me Famous”. Directed and edited...

Claudia Polley: Groundbreaking artist, broadcaster & preservationist

May 31, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Claudia Polley. After receiving her training as a vocalist at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York, she became a disco music...

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre Serves As An Inclusive Collective

May 24, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with the leadership team of the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre.  For 40 years, Phoenix Theatre has been producing cutting-edge contemporary theatre supporting rising...

Chris Williams, Music Mentor

May 17, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Chris Williams, CEO of the American Pianist Association. Williams has devoted a lifetime to the arts in a multitude of roles including...

The Marvelous Michael Orland

May 10, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Michael Orland, a music director, pianist, arranger. He is best known for his work on the hit TV series “American Idol”...

Indiana Ballet Conservatory: Keeping the Next Generation of Dancers on their Toes

May 03, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Alyona Yakovleva, founder and Artistic Director, and Rick Griskie, Board Chairman, of the Indiana Ballet Conservatory. Founded in 2010, the I.B.C. is...

Preserving the American Songbook: Michael Feinstein and Tedd Firth

April 26, 2024
On this special two-part episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with 5 time Emmy nominated recording artist, singer, pianist, revivalist, and archivist, Michael Feinstein. The Artistic Director of the Center for...

Hendricks Live: Shining a Spotlight on the Arts on Indy’s West Side

April 19, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Chris Petrelli, Executive Director, and Dan Bridget, Board President, of Hendricks Live! The new state of the art performing arts center...

Actor’s Theare of Indiana’s Judy Fitzgerald

April 17, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with actor, singer, dancer Judy Fitzgerald who serves as Artistic Director and is a co-founder of Actor’s Theatre of Indiana.

Steve Hackman: Redefining art music in the 21st century

April 12, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Steve Hackman, a composer, conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, singer, and pianist. A versatile musical powerhouse and creative visionary, Hackman is a...

Musician + Actor + Playwright + Author + Awesome = Storm Large

April 05, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with musician, actor, and playwright, Storm Large. Best know as a soloist for Portland based Pink Martini. She also wrote a best...

America’s new romantic singing sensation, Anthony Nunziata

March 29, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with internationally renowned entertainer, Anthony Nunziata. Dubbed “America’s new romantic singing sensation”, Nunziata is a Brooklyn born, Nashville based singer, songwriter, and actor...

Frank Basile, a Positively Powerful Patron of the Arts in Indianapolis

March 22, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with well known arts patron, Frank Basile. A retired senior VP of the Gene B. Glick company where he worked for 33 years. In...

How Emily Ristine Holloway molds young talent

March 15, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with actor/director Emily Ristine Holloway, co-founder and artistic director of Summer Stock Stage, Inc. whose mission is to enrich our community through...

Tony DeSare, A fresh take on old school class

March 13, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with popular and critically acclaimed jazz and soul singer, pianist and songwriter Tony DeSare. Performing with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality...

A look behind the curtain with costume designer Anthony James Sirk and lighting designer Tim Dick

March 08, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with two creatives who are making their mark as sought after theatre professionals.  Take a look behind the curtain with costume designer Anthony...

Opera, Pops and Gospel, Angela Brown does it all

March 06, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Angela Brown who personifies the ideal soprano. Sheer vocal power, luxurious finesse, and shimmering high pianissimos. With captivating star power, she...

The Multi-Talented Dustin Klein

March 01, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Dustin Klein, Tom’s artistic collaborator, co-owner and operator of Klein & Alvarez Productions, LLC., and (most importantly) a good friend. Dustin is...

ISO Concertmaster Kevin Lin

February 28, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with violinist extraordinaire, Kevin Lin, who has received international acclaim for his musicianship. Concertmaster of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Lin is recognized for...

The incomparable Marilyn Maye

February 23, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with the incomparable Marilyn Maye. Critically acclaimed singer, actor, director, arranger, educator, and Grammy nominated recording artist whose entire life has been dedicated...

Kyle Long

February 16, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Kyle Long, one of Central Indiana’s most influential and respected broadcasters. Kyle is the producer/host of “Cultural Manifesto”, producer/writer of “Echoes of...

Daniel Duarte

February 09, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Daniel Duarte, a lecturer in music in guitar at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is an active guitarist,...

Casey Ross and Chris Saunders

February 02, 2024
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with playwright, director and producer Casey Ross, who is Artistic Director and co-founder of Catalyst Repertory Theatre and Chris Saunders, director, actor...

Ari Shapiro and Alan Cumming

January 25, 2024
Tom goes "On the Aisle" with singer-actor-dancer-writer Alan Cumming, best known for "Cabaret," and "The Good Wife" and Shapiro radio journalist-singer for his gigs with Pink Martini and for NPR’s All...