Queen City Music Podcast

Queen City Music Podcast

Matthew Ablan

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Nov 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

A podcast dedicated to the local music scene in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show host speaks with local musicians, music venues, shop owners and artisans in around the Charlotte metro region.

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Recent Episodes

E99 - Stan Cocheo, host of Musical Conversations

Jun 01, 2026 2h 43m

If you've been listening to the QCMP over the years you know I like to speak with people from across the musical spectrum. This month is no different as my guest is Stan Cocheo, host of the internet…

E98 - Mike Prescott, guitarist

May 01, 2026 2h 38m

This month on episode 98 of the QCMP I'm talking with guitarist Mike Prescott. You may know Mike best for his amazing guitar playing with The Hawthornes - a genre bending group whose music is hard to…

E97 - Payton Rose Velligan, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist

Apr 01, 2026 3h 56m

This month on episode 97 of the Queen City Music Podcast I'm sitting down with singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Payton Rose Velligan for what is the longest episode of the QCMP to date.…

E96 - Edward Crowther, guitarist

Mar 01, 2026 2h 15m

This month on episode 96 of the Queen City Music Podcast. This month I'm speaking with guitarist Edward Crowther who is quickly making a name for himself on the Charlotte scene. He's a musician…

E95 - Kristi Ormand, singer/songwriter

Feb 01, 2026 1h 24m

2026 is off to a great start and on this episode 95 of the QCMP I'm pleased to be speaking with my friend singer/songwriter Kristi Ormand. Kristi has released several new singles recently and fronts…

E94 - Coconut Groove Band, cover band

Jan 01, 2026 1h 20m

To kick off 2026 and this episode 94 of the QCMP I'm speaking with members of Charlotte's most notable cover group - Coconut Groove Band. The group formed in the late 90's and have developed a broad…

E93 - The Spongetones, power pop band

Dec 01, 2025 1h 42m

This month on episode 93 of the QCMP I'm speaking with local music legends The Spongetones! The group formed in 1979 from a desire to play the music of the Beatles and other artists of the 1960s they…

E92 - Rick Thurmond, Confluence

Nov 01, 2025 1h

This month on episode 92 of the QCMP I'm speaking with Rick Thurmond from Confluence. If you are not familiar with Confluence, it is the must-attend annual gathering for music professionals, artists,…

E91 - Sean Michael Smith, composer

Oct 01, 2025 2h 7m

This month on episode 91 of the QCMP I'm speaking with self-trained composer Sean Michael Smith. Sean has an interesting background as a metal musician, with a foot in the classical realm. His first…

E90 - Local Music Business Roundtable, w/ Pam Taylor, Ephraim Sommers and Nicholas Rhodes

Sep 01, 2025 2h 28m

This month on episode 90 the QCMP has its first rountable! We're talking the business of music as a local musician. Host Matthew Ablan is joined by Ephraim Scott Sommers, Pam Taylor and Nicholas…

E89 - Philip Funderburk, cover artist

Aug 01, 2025 2h 5m

This month on episode 89 cover artist Philip Funderburk who can be found tickling the ivories as a soloist and dualing pianist. Philip digs into his background as a pianist, what brought him to…

E88 - Big Greg, rap artist

Jul 02, 2025 1h 44m

This month on episode 88 rap artist Big Greg also known as PLK "The Punch Line Kid"stops by to talk. Big Greg can best be described as "genre less" and has been cited as one of the most diverse…

E87 - Desmond McDonald, bassist

Jun 02, 2025 1h 29m

This month on episode 87 of the QCMP I'm speaking with bassist Desmond McDonald who recently finished a tour with blues/rock guitarist Eric Gales. Dez fills us in on his music background, what…

E86 - Tara Taylor, vocalist

May 11, 2025 1h 57m

This month on episode 86 of the QCMP vocalist and good friend Tara Taylor stops by to discuss her musical history, plugging into the Charlotte music scene and the various groups she performs with. …

E85 - Matt Stratford, cover artist

Apr 01, 2025 2h 38m

This month on episode 85 of the QCMP local cover artist Matt Stratford stops by to discuss his musical background, the local Charlotte scene, live sound and lots more!…

E84 - Nathan Harris, touring/session guitarist

Mar 01, 2025 2h 22m

This month on episode 84 of the QCMP I'm speaking with Nathan Harris. Nathan is multi-talented and is a touring and session guitarist as well as a singer/songwriter. His recent release is the EP…

E83 - Joe May, Independent Artist

Feb 01, 2025 1h 44m

This month on episode 83 of the QCMP I'm pleased to be speaking with independent artist Joe May. You may remember Joe from episode 40 of the QCMP when he was on with several band members from his…

E82 - Greazy Keyz

Jan 01, 2025 1h 38m

Happy New Year and I hope 2025 is off to a great start for you. This month on episode 82 of the QCMP Greazy Keyz is back and this time in the studio! The last time he was featured on the podcast was…

E81 - Troy Conn, guitarist

Dec 01, 2024 1h 51m

This month on Episode 81 of the Queen City Music Podcast Matthew speaks with guitarist Troy Conn. The two talk about Troy's musical history, performing, working with like minded musicians, teaching…

E80 - Flame Tides

Nov 01, 2024 2h 1m

This month on Episode 80 of the Queen City Music Podcast Matthew speaks with Flame Tides. A melodic heavy groove duo featuring Hayley Moran and Rocketman McNeely. The duo discuss how they came…

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