Founded in 1995, Zeppelin Productions strives to present only the best singer-songwriters (and nice people), in an intimate setting, to the Music Fans of Columbus. was founded in 1995 by Alec Wightman, a Columbus, Ohio corporate attorney with a passion for music. As Alec, who also happens to be a member of the Board of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, puts it, “I rent a hall, hire a sound man, brin
g in the artistes, sell tickets off an e-mail list, try not to lose too much money and have more fun than any human being should be allowed to have.”
Alec got talked into doing his first show by Tom Russell, who he has consistently introduced as “the finest singer-songwriter working in America.” Since that debut in March, 1995, Zeppelin Productions has brought artistes to Columbus which satisfy two criteria—great music (which means Alec loves it) and nice people. Most of the artistes have made it to the Zeppelin stage as a result of referrals from those who have been there before, and many have described it as “the best gig in the industry.”
But, the real secret to Zeppelin’s success is the Music Fans—an e-mail list of close to 1,000 folks, many of whom have supported these shows from the beginning. It’s an eclectic group, from doctors and lawyers to music lovers who haven’t left the late ‘60s. Please e-mail Alec at [email protected] to get on the list. And, if you haven’t been to a Zeppelin show, join us—the best kept musical secret in Columbus.
