WCSHome   Register   Schedule   News   Camping/Facilities   What to Bring   Workshops   Directions   Merchants   Local Accommodations   Info/Policies   Volunteer   Food  Contact George Hertzel Keyboard wizard, singer/songwriter George Hertzel has had an incredible music career spanning over 25 years. His music and performances have always managed to be on the cutting edge of technology. Hertzel’s shows have many unique qualities including live video imaging during performances. He has impressed audiences everywhere as he plays his trademark keyboard/guitar. Over the years, he has toured occasionally with rock legend Todd Rundgren. George’s musical style combines elements of R&B, Funk, Classic Rock, Bluegrass and Jazz. This is contrasted with ancient and modern drum rhythms, influences and philosophies. In the 80’s Hertzel worked with friends Todd Alan, Jim Gress and “Bongo Bob” Smutak in a pioneering, high tech band “THE EFFECT”. This unique band incorporated drum computers, bass, keyboards, and guitar/guitar synthesizers in live performance. This was augmented with live video imaging effects. In Miami, Hertzel produced and played with many Rap and R&B artists as an “on staff” consultant and studio programmer/engineer. Hurricane Andrew changed his venue in August 1992. After returning to his hometown of Cleveland Ohio, George produced and hosted a live radio show called “The Soundboard”, on WHK. This show was devoted to the music industry including interviews with musicians, technicians, engineers, roadies, and live calls from listeners. George’s artistry is on hundreds of recordings and currently he is a professor of keyboard/synthesizer and voice at the Hocking College School of Music and Theater in Southeast Ohio