Workshop & 2×4 Showcase: The Importance of College and Community Radio

Cleveland Rocks: PPF’s Professional Development Workshops are held on the third Monday of the month. Each workshop will focus on a different music-related topic, followed by a 2×4 Songwriter Showcase featuring 4 different artists, 2 songs each. The Importance of College and Community Radio Mon, October 20, 2025 • 6pm Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Rd) Free Event! RSVP here Panelists: Alison Bomgardner (XCSB), Liam Main (XCSB), Jasen Sokol (WJCU), Rachel Hunt (WRUW) With the recent elimination of CSU’s college radio station WCSB, October’s workshop will feature a panel discussion with staff from local radio stations to discuss the importance of college and community radio. Stay for The 2×4 Songwriter Showcase immediately following the workshop. 2×4 Artists include: Nicole Otero Jessica Jonczyk Moon Cactus Josee McGee This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. 2×4 Songwriter Showcase Artist Bios: Nicole Otero Nicole Otero is a singer/songwriter based in Cleveland, Ohio with heavy folk influences. From Nick Drake to Joni Mitchell, Nicole channels an energy through her finger-picking and introspective lyrics sorely missing from the local scene. https://nicoleoterosings.bandcamp.com/album/home-recordings Jessica Jonczyk Jessica Jonczyk is a cellist and singer-songwriter from Akron, performing either as a soloist, in a duet or with her full band project, “Rustic Skies.” With a background in orchestral composition and music theory, she aims to take musical traditions of the past and approach them with a modern outlook. Moon Cactus Cleveland-based multi-instrumentalist producer Moon Cactus fuses jazz, pop, indie rock, and hip-hop into unique tracks with unforgettable melodies. Seamlessly transitioning from trumpet to guitar to vocals during live performances, Moon Cactus shows are one of a kind. Exploring themes of love, purpose, and mental health, Moon Cactus strives to inspire others to pursue what they love with purpose and resilience. https://www.instagram.com/mooncactusmusic/ Josee McGee Josee McGee is a singer-songwriter from NE Ohio with a style that blends jazz, 2000s pop, soul, and ‘70s folk. Known for her clever harmonies and honest lyrics, her original music and covers explore themes of connection, self-acceptance, and personal growth. With an emphasis on variety in her setlists, her voice and love for the craft makes for easy-listening and a lasting impression. https://www.joseemcgeemusic.com/