I spoke with MJ Rappaport about Mass Audubon, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, and their mission. We also talked about the Folk Festival as a benefit and showcase from the annual Festival. Give the interview a listen below: I spoke with Anthony D’Amato from Fantastic Cat about the band’s beginnings, songwriting processes, their incredible merch, and more.…Read more Arcadia Folk Festival 8/29. Festival is SOLD OUT! We’ve got three interviews on NineVoltHeart! Sanctuary Manager MJ Rappaport, Anthony D’Amato and The Hilltown Ham Hocks.
Sam Grisman is on a serious hot streak! His festival sets this summer have been “must see” events. His collaboration with so many major musicians include Peter Rowan, Larry Campbell, Sierra Hull; that’s just Newport Folk Festival. This past weekend, Sam was on everyone’s set including Lindsay Lou, Noam Pikelny, Stuart Duncan as well as…Read more Sam Grisman joins Nine Volt Heart to preview his Sam Grisman Project show at the Shea Theater on 10/2.
Lindsay Lou is on a serious roll! She just finished hosting an all women river expedition, she’ll be featured at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s convention in Chattanooga, also Lindsay will be appearing at the Grand Ole Oprey@100 celebration. Lindsay Lou is also releasing a brand new collection of songs written by women and performed…Read more Lindsay Lou releases “Bluegrass Women” at Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots. 8/14 Manchester VT. A Nine Volt Heart preview.
Liz Longley has found her own path. After going the traditional path of hard work leading to a major label signing while headlining her own tour; something went awry. Her label personnel changed and she was dropped. While the decision must’ve sidetracked her momentarily, the result has been creative control and independence. All those years…Read more Liz Longley, Nashville singer-songwriter, sings about “New Life”and She Appears TONIGHT 6/12 at The Iron Horse.
Peter Mulvey is a local treasure. He writes honest songs over decades; now approaching twenty albums. He’s written an illustrated childrens book, given TedX talks and performed thousands of times. What began with a busking approach in Boston subways has blossomed to a career full of amazing collaborations and artistic success. Peter stopped in-studio to…Read more Peter Mulvey hosts Child Advocacy Center Benefit at The Iron Horse on 6/2. A Nine Volt Heart preview.
Todd Albright plays TONIGHT at The Parlor Room in Northampton. Todd plays pre-war acoustic blues on his 12 string guitar. This Detroit guitarist is old-school in every way. Recording with one mic in mono with folks like Charlie Parr, Todd brings the music of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell and Mississippi John Hurt to…Read more Todd Albright brings his 12 String Blues to the Parlor Room. 5/22 TONIGHT
Ari & Mia Friedman are both Moms. The new release celebrates that status with eight songs about love and parenting. We begin the segment with a song from their previous album, “Sew The City”, called “Come On Home”. The sisters chat about their upbringing and the music they were exposed to as children. In fact,…Read more Ari & Mia celebrate “Learning Your Name”; Parent-themed release on Mother’s Day. Parlor Room show on 5/9.
Charles and George Clements joined me on Nine Volt Heart to talk about their musical careers and their upcoming shows including a stop at The Parlor Room on 4/19. We begin with one of four songs from their debut release “Dandelion Breeze” called “Out of the Blues”. Our chat with these identical twins begins with…Read more The Clements Brothers bring “Dandelion Breeze” to the Parlor Room 4/19.
Sean Trischka and Stash Wyslouch will appear locally at the Parlor Room on Saturday 4/11 as their alter-egos “Mattie & Debbie”. I had the pleasure of chatting with these two creative guys about their collaboration and all the other projects they are part of. The segment begins with a old bluegrass standard “I’m Just Here…Read more Mattie & Debbie bring “Satan’s Junction” to the Parlor Room 4/11.
Natalya Zoe Weinstein and John Cloyd Miller use their middle names for the band who will be arriving at The Parlor Room on 3/13. Together, this couple have looked back into their grandfather’s musical heritage to craft their latest album, Songs of our Grandfathers”. It is an intriguing mix of Natalya’s fathers Jazz and her…Read more Acoustic duo, Zoe & Cloyd, celebrate Ancestors roots while performing new original songs. Parlor Room show on 3/13.
