As a life-long Toledoan and professional musician, who better to host and produce the Toledo-based music show Rise Up than Eric Oblander. For over two decades, Eric has toured North America and Europe as a musician and singer with bands such as Five Horse Johnson and Clutch. Also having a passion for video production, Eric completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications Technology from Bowling Green State University.
As a dedicated family man, a working musician, and Emmy-nominated producer/editor with BCAN, Eric loves taking on new challenges in developing, producing and creating new shows such as 419 By Design and Rise Up Live.