On the Come Up with Libby and Riley
Toledo’s Current Sound with Tanner Wertz
Local musician Tanner Wertz has chased his love of music since the 5th grade. After educating himself on classic artists and learning guitar, Wertz played in marching bands, pit bands for musicals, and eventually formed his own band, The Currents. Wertz stays busy in the Toledo music scene, also, by freelance writing about local artists and bands - giving him the unique vantage point on the topic by being a participant and observer. Wertz discusses his band’s upcoming album, his take on the “growing pains” of our local music, and plays “Hit or Miss” with popular artists.
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Meet Your Host Riley Runnells
Riley Runnells is the editor of the Toledo City Paper, Mature Living Magazine and Findlay Living Magazine at Adams Street Media Company. She also spearheads the company's podcast and video efforts and is the co-TikTok manager. Riley has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ohio University and obtained a dual minor in Entertainment Journalism and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. A born and raised Toledoan, Riley is excited to uplift her fellow community members through this project.
Meet Your Host Libby Cassidy
Libby Cassidy is the current Sales Coordinator and co-TikTok Manager at Adams Street Media Company, home of the Toledo City Paper. Since graduating from Bowling Green State University with a sociology and marketing degree in 2021, Libby has enjoyed becoming more involved in the Toledo community and is excited to use this platform to engage with her peers and learn more about their Toledo experiences.
Thank You
Voices Around Us® is supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated by the City of Toledo and the Lucas County Commissioners and administered by The Arts Commission.
