The Tone Tailors Podcast

Hosted by lifetime entertainer, web designer, and marketing agency owner Levi McCurdy, the Tone Tailors Podcast dives into Lancaster’s music scene. Each week, Levi chats with musicians, artists, venue owners, and scene-makers, exploring music and the city’s vibrant culture. Plus, discover Tone Tailors’ in-store and online gear—guitars, pedals, strings, mics, accessories—your one-stop shop to keep the rock rolling in Lancaster, PA.

The Tone Tailors Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Tone Tailors, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #25

  Liam Galiano: Making a Living as a Full-Time Bassist in Lancaster, PA | Tone Tailors Podcast

  Aug 14, 20261h 3mS1

  He quit his actuary job, and now he's one of the busiest bass players in Central PA. On this episode of the Tone Tailors Podcast, we sit down with Liam Galiano : full-time session bassist, open mic host, and teacher, to talk about what it actually takes to make a living playing bass without ever leaving Lancaster. Liam breaks down how he strings together income between hired-gun gigs, wedding bands (Bachelor Boys, Jordan Kahn Music Co.), his Stevie Nicks tribute band Nixon Time, teaching lessons, and BMI performance royalties most musicians don't even know they're leaving on the table. We also get into his two original projects: the instrumental solo work he releases as Liam Galiano, and All Groove, a rotating collaborative project where every song has a different lineup. Plus his (very firm) take on AI in music, and the on-stage malfunction that almost ruined a run opening for Blackberry Smoke. In this episode: Why bass players are some of the most in-demand musicians locally How performance royalties (BMI) actually pay you Matching bass gear to the gig: wedding bass vs. tribute band vs. solo work The Lancaster, PA music scene right now Hosting open mics (find his full list below) Teaching guitar, bass & ukulele, and why guitar is the hardest to teach His philosophy on AI in music and songwriting Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Liam Galiano to the show0:56 From actuary to full-time bassist3:26 How performance royalties (BMI) actually work9:34 Matching bass gear to the gig16:31 Hosting open mics around Lancaster & Reading30:52 The pedal malfunction that almost ruined a Blackberry Smoke opening slot39:31 Inside his music: solo work & All Groove58:13 Where to find Liam & Tone Tailors shop info Find Liam Galiano: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liamgaliano/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liamgalianoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CLKpwCurhzxSWCIsCRDZQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liamgalianoAll Groove: https://allgroovemusic.com/liam-galianoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liamgalianoUpcoming shows: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db4nUBCFnvD/?img_index=1 Find us: Shop guitars, gear & more: https://shop.tonetailors.com️ Instrument repairs, upgrades & lessons available in-store Lancaster, PA

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  Episode #22

  Aubrey Nicole: The Voice Season 28 Finalist Talks Reba, Snoop Dog, Nashville & Her Single, One Lane

  Jul 17, 20261h 12mS1

  The Voice Season 28 finalist Aubrey Nicole joins the Tone Tailors Podcast! The Littlestown, PA native and Belmont University songwriting student takes us from singing in her small-town church choir to the finale stage of The Voice — landing on Team Reba, dueting with Reba McEntire on "Mary Did You Know," and finishing fourth in the nation. We talk about why Nashville is the country music capital, her wild string of coincidences (including a CMA line encounter that changed everything), the songwriting process behind "One Lane," her brand-new collab with fellow Voice contestant Makenzie Phipps, the Post Malone country crossover debate, social media strategy for artists, and her dream of a Grand Ole Opry debut.🎵 Stream Aubrey Nicole:"One Lane" – https://open.spotify.com/track/1eqOEExFHk76S4DrF8FJAe?si=9742a48028fe4515"Send Me A Sign" (NEW) – https://open.spotify.com/track/0MpWcmL6HETi3QIOxcpNXd?si=2869936d53af4642"Devil Ain't in Hell" (with Makenzie Phipps) – https://open.spotify.com/track/05OCvwrI7kgOz6Tf5UWgpW?si=4cf9aea91cc54644Catch Aubrey live:July 25 – Summer Boots Festival (opening for The Band Perry, Stell Lefty & more)Aug 1 – York State Fair, Froggy Free StageAug 2 – Car Show (National Anthem)Aug 7 – Carroll County FairFollow Aubrey Nicole:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubrey_nicole_official/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aubrey_nicole_officialShop guitars, gear & lessons: https://shop.tonetailors.com⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro1:01 – Singing since forever & the move to Nashville8:03 – Belmont University & switching to a songwriting major11:23 – Auditioning for The Voice20:20 – The blind audition, Team Reba & dueting with Reba McEntire29:16 – The finale, finishing fourth & life after The Voice34:27 – "Devil Ain't in Hell" with Makenzie Phipps & Central PA's music scene40:12 – "Wholesome country" & the Post Malone crossover debate52:30 – Goals: Grand Ole Opry, record deals & a CMA nomination1:02:04 – The social media blueprint for artists1:15:57 – Songwriting "One Lane," the jukebox story & upcoming shows

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  Episode #21

  Vinyl Rush | A Central PA Youth Rock Band w/ A 26 Date Summer Tour - Tone Tailors, Lancaster PA

  Jul 10, 20261 hourS1

  They started this band at 13 years old with no one taking them seriously — five years later, Vinyl Rush has a concept album about a soldier going to war, an award-show win, and a 20-date summer tour booked. On this episode of the Tone Tailors Podcast, drummer Nic, guitarist/vocalist Cody, and bassist/vocalist Dante sit down on the couch to talk their debut album Dead Luck, their hard line on AI in songwriting, the gear that gets them through a live set, and how three guys who met in middle school turned a band room hangout into a real touring act.We get into the story behind the band name, why they built an entire concept album instead of writing about "hanging out at the mall," their take on artists reinventing their sound, and what happens when money's no object on the Tone Tailors showroom floor.🎧 Listen to Dead Luck on all streaming platforms: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2p5DZA6cNQL63UwC4X18vl📸 Follow Vinyl Rush: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_rush_/🛒 Shop the gear talked about in this episode: https://shop.tonetailors.com📍 Catch Vinyl Rush live at Legends Live this Saturday night! #VinylRush #ToneTailors #GuitarShop #IndieRock

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  Episode #20

  Dave Costarella & Lloyd Schafer of Hand Up Partners, Helping the Homeless Through Work & Music

  Jun 11, 202658 minS1

  This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sit down with Dave Costarella and Loyd from Hand Up Partners to talk about one of the most unique community initiatives happening in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.==GET TICKETS TO THE JUNE 14th FUNDRAISER:Hand Up Partners Fundraiser ExtravaganzaPresented by Jimmy Juice & Tellus 360https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/hand-up-partners-fundraiser-extravaganza-2026-06-14-tellus360-lancaster-b2e064==Many people know Dave as the bandleader of DC & Co., a horn-powered rock and blues band that has been performing for more than 30 years. But for nearly a decade, Dave has also dedicated his life to helping Lancaster's homeless community through programs like My People On The Streets and Hand Up Partners.What started as a mission to provide support and build relationships with people experiencing homelessness has evolved into a program that empowers individuals through meaningful work, community involvement, and daily opportunities to earn income while helping beautify Lancaster's parks, neighborhoods, and public spaces.In this conversation, we discuss:• The origins of My People On The Streets• Why traditional approaches to homelessness often fall short• The creation of Hand Up Partners• How daily clean-up initiatives are changing lives• Restoring dignity, purpose, and self-worth• The challenges facing Lancaster's homeless population• Building stronger connections between housed and unhoused neighbors• Community partnerships and local support• The impact of music, storytelling, and advocacy• Dave's award-winning music video "Just Let Me Lay Down"Hand Up Partners has helped provide thousands of work opportunities while creating cleaner neighborhoods and stronger communities throughout Lancaster. More importantly, the organization focuses on seeing people as people first and helping them take meaningful steps toward long-term self-sufficiency.If you've ever wondered what effective community outreach looks like, this episode offers a powerful perspective from people doing the work every day.Learn more about Hand Up Partners:https://handuppartners.orgIf you enjoy conversations about music, community leaders, local business, and the people making a difference across Lancaster and Central Pennsylvania, be sure to subscribe and follow the podcast.#LancasterPA

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  Episode #19

  Alex Hart on Lancaster’s Music Scene, His Bands, Guitar Hero & More | Tone Tailors Podcast

  Jun 3, 20261h 8mS1

  <p>This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sit down with Lancaster musician Alex Hart to talk about the local music scene, songwriting, recording, touring, Guitar Hero, social media, and the reality of being a working musician in 2026.Alex is involved in several projects across Central Pennsylvania, including Still Flow, Samaritan Snare, AARDVAARK, and their solo work. Throughout the conversation, we talk about how they first picked up a guitar, the journey from learning riffs in middle school to performing throughout the region, and why staying involved in multiple bands keeps them creatively inspired.Follow & Listen Alex Hart's Music...

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