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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

The Howlin’ Brothers Official Poster

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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

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

North of Nashville

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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

Wisewater Official Poster

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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

Sam Morrow

Emily Hackett

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.

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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

North of Nashville

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Singer-Songwriter Event at Alternate Root TV

Sam Morrow and Emily Hackett will be the guest artists at an Extended Play session at Alternate Root TV on Saturday, September 13th at 7 pm.

Sam Morrow and Emily Hackett

Sam Morrow and Emily Hackett

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Stellar Three-Part Harmonies from Red Molly

Last week, I attended another wonderful taping of an Extended Play Session at Alternate Root TV. This night, Red Molly gave us an intimate look into their music and process.

Red Molly

Red Molly

I knew of Red Molly but had never heard them, and was excited to hear their brand of American roots music.

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A Very Special Extended Play Session

How often does a songwriter actually write a song, or at least the underlayment of a song, in front of an audience? That happened at Chris Smither‘s appearance at an Extended Play Session at Alternate Root TV a few weeks ago!

Chris Smither

Chris Smither

I will not divulge too much – after all, I want you to watch the show when it airs and be surprised – but when asked about his songwriting process, Chris not only described but also demonstrated his process. We were an incredibly lucky audience! Read the rest of this entry

Three-Part Harmonies at Alternate Root TV

Red Molly will be the guest artist at an Extended Play session at Alternate Root TV on Thursday, September 4th at 7pm!

Red Molly

Red Molly

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Great Blues Coming Up At Alternate Root TV

A night of wonderful blues is coming up on Friday, August 22nd at the Extended Play Sessions at Alternate Root TV.

Sugar Ray & The Bluetones

Sugar Ray and The Bluetones

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