Experience the electrifying energy of Leadfoot Granny's rock performance. Inspired by retro bands, the group delivers a show like no other with hit songs and amazing stage presence. 

From the group's website:

Frontwoman Hope Smith commands and captivates the audience with her dynamic howls and cries that illustrate immense soul and emotion. She is a valkyrie on stage and in the few short years since she started singing rock, she is surely cementing herself as one with great potential and draw.

Lead guitarist Luke Ermie is the six-stringed wizard of the group who relentlessly pursues the frontiers of new sonic texture and feel for the group. He consistently provides unmatched swagger and improvisational capability that creates excitement and captivates listeners.

Drummer Odin Woodbury is nothing short of a young virtuoso on percussion with what many describe as an "animalistic" approach to the kit. He generates an undeniably powerful force around the group with his mighty grooves comparable to the greats of old. 

Bassist Owen Krupp is an extremely versatile and unique musician. The multi-instrumentalist and bassist of the group has an unbelievably fresh take on rhythm and groove that provides a strong ground for them to stand on while driving the music forward. His love of all things music and curiosity perfectly round out the band on and off stage. 

Jake & the Venom's Jake Pilewski describes his music’s purpose and what it means to him and the listeners like this:

"I write and produce my music the way a film is made. Craft a story and/or emotional theme, define the overall message, and blend elements of timelessness with specific characteristics that make it mine all while hopefully providing an entertainment value to it since it truly is entertainment, be it on the surface or on a deeper level.

I often find myself writing songs that serve as an easy listen while also providing deeper philosophical traits for those who wish to dig deeper. It’s been therapeutic for me to a degree that I still believe is being explored and will continue to grow in ways that coincide with both inevitability and chance.

For my listeners, the two bits of feedback I hear most are: 1) this song feels like something I’ve known while completely new, and 2) emotional roller coaster… which is always my attention when it comes to grouping songs on any collection or album." 

Local Sound. Shared Stories.

Sessions is a contemporary music series celebrating the creativity and diversity of Northwest Ohio’s music scene.

Each episode spotlights a local artist or band performing five original songs in the intimate upstairs Club Room at Danny’s in Rossford, paired with a candid interview exploring their influences, stories, and creative process. Produced by WGTE Public Media, Sessions blends high-quality live performance with compelling storytelling, creating meaningful connections between artists and audiences.

Inspired by the spirit of NPR’s Tiny Desk and PBS’s Austin City Limits, Sessions is designed for multi-platform engagement. Performances will be shared as short-form digital content on YouTube and on the free WGTE App – part of our commitment to extending the reach of local music across the region.

Produced in conjunction with the Toledo Symphony School of Music, Future Classics shines the spotlight on young performers. Presented here as a monthly web series, Future Classics features students in both conversation and performance. You can also hear it on FM 91 beginning March 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Watch an exclusive preview on YouTube now!

"The Four Hundred & Nineteen powered by WGTE," is Toledo’s new daily one-hour video streaming talk show dedicated to amplifying authentic local voices and fostering meaningful community dialogue. Hosted by Gretchen DeBacker, Matt Killam and Kevin Mullan, the program features local changemakers and everyday residents driving meaningful change in northwest Ohio. The show streams weekdays from 7-8 a.m. on WGTE’s YouTube channel, airs on FM 91 from 3-4 p.m. and broadcasts on WGTE Connects, Channel 30.4, from 6-7 p.m.