A Local Band, A Local Stage, and a Song You’ve May Have Already Heard

There’s something special about watching hometown talent rise right in front of you.

This week on the Loveland Weekly Podcast, I speak with Mikal Crist of Astrovan, a band with local roots and a story that stretches from Fairfield to North Carolina beaches… all the way to Los Angeles — and back home again.

What started as a favor to help promote an upcoming show at the Loveland Stage Company turned into a much bigger conversation. We talk about chasing music dreams across the country, stepping away from it all, and the unexpected moment that brought everything roaring back.

And if you’re a fan of FC Cincinnati, you may already have heard their music — whether you realized it or not.

Their original song, played after home victories, has become part of the match-day experience for thousands. The story behind how that happened? It’s pure Loveland grit, timing, and community connection.

Astrovan will headline an all-ages show at the Loveland Stage Company on April 11 — and it’s shaping up to be more than just a concert. It’s a celebration of hometown pride, family, and the kind of support that makes small towns powerful. Click here to get your tickets.

If you love stories about second chances, creative risks, and building something meaningful right where you live — this one’s for you.

Oh, and the Opening act that evening...

Mid Life Reverie is a married duo, Heather and Jen, who formed the band in 2022 to pursue their shared passion for music. With their signature blended harmonies and heartfelt, relatable lyrics, they write and perform indie-folk-rock songs inspired by life’s everyday moments.

Listen to the full episode now and hear how it all came together.