Category Archives: music
Foot-Stompin’, Loud-Hollerin’ Roots Extravaganza at Alternate Root TV
Alternate Root TV announced that roots musicians The Howlin’ Brothers will be the guest artist at an Extended Play session on Tuesday, September 30th at 7 pm. Their music offers a modern twist on old-timey music.
The Howlin’ Brothers Official Poster
What A Voyage With Eric Harland Voyager!
Eric Harland Voyager played to a sold-out crowd at Cambridge’s Regattabar earlier this week; this is a bit unusual for mid-week shows at this venue, and is a testament to the incredible musicianship of Eric and his quintet.
Eric Harland
I had not heard Eric’s music before this show and was very excited to be in the audience. Read the rest of this entry
North of Nashville Wowed
I love the name of the band North of Nashville that is based quite a bit north of Nashville in Portland, Maine. I also love the band!
North of Nashville
Last Friday night, we were treated to a wonderful show by this band at an Extended Play Session for Alternate Root TV.
North of Nashville
Alternate Root TV Presents A Son Of Nashville
Alternate Root TV announced that Americana/pop duo Wisewater will be the guest artist at an Extended Play session on Friday, September 26th at 7 pm. Even though Forrest O’Connor is not based in Nashville at this time, his roots are there.
Wisewater Official Poster
Initial Musings on the Freshgrass Festival
While it’s fresh in my mind, I want to tell you a little bit about the fourth annual Freshgrass Festival, held each September in North Adams, Massachusetts at Mass MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art). I have not had a chance to look at the 1,500 photos I took, so those will follow in my full review.
What a fantastic festival! Read the rest of this entry
Another Stringed Instrument Virtuoso Performs
A night after hearing some banjo mastery, I had the privilege of seeing guitar master Leo Kottke perform at The Wilbur Theatre.
Leo Kottke (photo credit: Brad Palm)
I am fairly sure this was the first time I have seen Leo perform, and it was worth waiting for! Read the rest of this entry
Dueling Banjos, Bela and Abby Style
Béla Fleck is one of my favorite performers; I have seen him many times in a number of iterations, including a show with the Sparrow Quartet, Abigail Washburn‘s band which included Béla.
This show at the Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy was Béla and Abby and their banjos, and it was a stunner! (Sorry, photography was not allowed; I am seeing them again in a few days, so I will probably upload some photos from that show here.) Read the rest of this entry
David Olney Rocked The 5 Spot
One of Nashville’s great session musicians, Sergio Webb, told me I should see David Olney perform if I ever got the chance. Not too long after that, I booked my trip to Nashville and was thrilled to see that David would be performing at The 5 Spot while I was there! Score!
David Olney
David’s name was not familiar to me but I listened to some recordings, and knew that I would take Sergio’s advice and see this show. Read the rest of this entry
An Evening of Excellent Songwriting
Two young singer-songwriters, Sam Morrow and Emily Hackett, graced the stage at Alternate Root TV for an Extended Play Session last night.
Sam Morrow
Emily Hackett
Although they shared Emily’s band as well as the stage for one song, Sam and Emily performed separate sets and gave separate interviews.
Outlaw Country Will Be In The House At Alternate Root TV
Just as I was jonesing for a fix of Nashville, Alternate Root TV announced that North of Nashville will be the guest artist at an Extended Play session on Friday, September 20th at 7 pm.
North of Nashville
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