Category Archives: music

The Newport Folk Festival Announcements Keep On Coming

The Newport Folk Festival continues its lineup announcements and the week included another interesting-sounding collaboration!

Newport Folk Festival Logo

Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo

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Help The Extended Play Sessions Grow!

The Extended Play Sessions is raising funds for a new studio. Here’s an explanation of the mission; at the end of this article, there appears another link to the fundraising page. I would personally appreciate any donations my readers choose to make.

“The Extended Play Sessions exists primarily for one major purpose: to provide a format for musicians to collaborate with my team of video artists in documenting a live performance that delivers an authentic experience of creative connection to an ever-expanding community of music fans around the world.

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Excellent Storytelling Punctuated This Americana Show

My review of this wonderful Mike + Ruthy Band show appears on No Depression.

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Mike Merenda

Mike Merenda

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

Bass

Jacob Silver

Konrad Meissner

Konrad Meissner

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Mike Merenda

Mike Merenda

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Mike Merenda

Mike Merenda

Mike + Ruthy

Mike + Ruthy

The Mike + Ruthy Band

The Mike + Ruthy Band

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Mike, Bass

Mike, Jacob

Mike + Ruthy

Mike + Ruthy

Mike Merenda

Mike Merenda

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Ruthy Ungar

The Mike + Ruthy Band

The Mike + Ruthy Band

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy, Mike, Bass

Ruthy, Mike, Jacob

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Ruthy Ungar

Bass, Charlie

Jacob, Charlie

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

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Charlie Rose

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy, Mike, Bass

Ruthy, Mike, Jacob

Ruthy Ungar

Ruthy Ungar

Mike, Bass, Charlie

Mike, Jacob, Charlie

Konrad Meissner

Konrad Meissner

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

 

 

Writer-Songsinger Amelia White Brought It On

I was introduced to Amelia White and Sergio Webb almost a year ago when the East Nashvillians came to The Extended Play Sessions for the first time, so I knew that their return visit would be fabulous.

Sergio Webb and Amelia White

Sergio Webb and Amelia White

For this show, they brought the Blue Souvenirs with them which added immeasurably to the show.

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Newport Folk Festival Announces More Acts

The Newport Folk Festival continues its lineup announcements and the week included another interesting-sounding collaboration!

Newport Folk Festival Logo

Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo

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Jam With Dangermuffin At The Extended Play Sessions

The Extended Play Sessions American Roots Music Television announced that jam band Dangermuffin will be in the studio for a Session on Monday, June 15th at 7 pm. Sounds like a fun night, especially if you love jam bands!

Dangermuffin (Official Poster)

Dangermuffin (Official Poster)

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Singers And Songwriters At The Extended Play Sessions

The Extended Play Sessions American Roots Music Television announced a duo bill of Boston-based singer-songwriters Brian Carroll and Ian Fitzgerald, who will be in the studio for a Session on Thursday, June 11th at 7 pm. These are two musicians of immense creativity and talent who will perform separately as well as together.

Brian Carroll and Ian Fitzgerald (Official Poster)

Brian Carroll and Ian Fitzgerald (Official Poster)

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The Incomparable Vince Gill And Lyle Lovett Shine In A Rare Duo Show

I knew we would be treated to an intimate experience with Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett at the Capitol Center for the Arts when I saw the stage was set with two chairs, two mics, and a guitar rack. And, oh yes, a small table between the chairs. It was as if they were in their living room.

Lyle Lovett and Vince Gill

Lyle Lovett and Vince Gill

Lyle has toured as a duo, trio, and quartet with the likes of Guy Clark, John Hiatt, and Joe Ely, but I believe this is the first time he has toured with Vince in this format. They did only a small handful of dates (either three or four as I recall the tour schedule), and judging by the show I saw, it was a resounding success.

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A Trifecta Of Young Singer-Songwriters Serenaded At The Sinclair

Playing to a smaller audience than they deserved, Liz Longley, Heather Maloney, and Sarah Blacker treated us to a trio of sets that showcased the talent each of them possesses.

Liz Longley

Liz Longley

Heather Maloney

Heather Maloney

Sarah Blacker

Sarah Blacker

I was familiar with the music of all three young women prior to this show, and was excited to see how their styles worked off each other.

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An Epic Event At The Extended Play Sessions

The Extended Play Sessions American Roots Music Television announced the return of the Girls Guns and Glory, who will be in the studio for a Session on Monday, June 8th at 7 pm performing their fabulous Hank Williams tribute. I saw them on New Year’s Day for the first time and they are marvelous! Unfortunately, this show sold out in a couple of hours, but look for a return engagement.

Girls Guns & Glory (Official Poster)

Girls Guns & Glory (Official Poster)

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