September 29, 2025 | 3:55 PM

WITF Music: Cody Tyler

The black dirt country music of Pennsylvania.

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Joe has been interested in audio and music since he was a kid. What started as a fascination with his parents’ vinyl records and cassette tapes turned into a love of both performing and recording. He grew up in Elizabethtown, Pa. and moved to Pittsburgh in 1999 where he majored in Photography at the University of Pittsburgh.

In 2004, he attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Tempe, AZ. He returned to Pittsburgh to work at a recording studio.

In 2008, Joe arrived at WITF, where his skills have found a good home as an on-air host, audio engineer and producer of WITF Music. In 2016, Joe earned a National Edward R. Murrow award for Best Use of Sound.

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Cody Tyler

Reading, PA’s Cody Tyler is joined by guitarist Raif Groves to talk about the influence of history and place in his music, such as the pride Cody takes in Pennsylvania-made products like Woolrich flannels and Zippo lighters. Hear personal stories about his musical journey, including Cody’s first concert with The Allman Brothers and his traumatic van transmission failure on the way to a Chris Stapleton VIP performance. Discover details about his upcoming album ‘Tuscarora’, recorded in a rustic cabin studio, and get a glimpse into recording with session musicians. Additionally, we hit on some fun rapid-fire questions about favorite smartphone apps, local pizza shops, and more.