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Malcolm Holcombe Delivers A Special Show!
There are a number of reasons why Malcolm Holcombe‘s performance at the Extended Play Session for Alternate Root TV was so special, not the least of which is that it was a milestone birthday celebration for me!
Malcolm Holcombe
I was not familiar with Malcolm prior to this show but went in with an open mind and heart.
Malcolm
Singer-Songwriter Session At Alternate Root TV
Alternate Root TV announced that singer-songwriter, and founding member of The Silos, Walter Salas-Humara will be the guest artist at an Extended Play session on Thursday, October 9th at 7 pm.
Walter Salas-Humara (Official Poster)
The Howlin’ Brothers Deliver Foot-Stomping Good Music!
I was prepared to enjoy The Howlin’ Brothers at the Extended Play Sessions at Alternate Root TV, but I had no idea just how much! In fact, I enjoyed them so much I saw them a few days later at Atwood’s Tavern!
The Howlin’ Brothers
The announcement for the show promised a foot-stompin’, loud hollerin’ show, and the Brothers delivered just that (with emphasis on the foot stomping).
Alternate Root TV Presents A Blues/Folk Legend!
Alternate Root TV announced that blues/folk legend Malcolm Holcombe will be the guest artist at an Extended Play session on Wednesday, October 8th at 7 pm.
Malcolm Holcombe (Official Poster)
“Not quite country, somewhere beyond folk, Holcombe’s music is a kind of blues in motion, mapping backwoods corners of the heart” wrote David Fricke in Rolling Stone Magazine.
Wisewater Entertained and Enchanted
I expected the Wisewater show to be a good one at an Extended Play Session for Alternate Root TV; one of the members, Forrest O’Connor, is the son of fiddler extraordinaire Mark O’Connor. This review will not focus on that, other than to say Forrest’s apple lands right under his father’s tree yet he is a completely different musician.
Wisewater
Wisewater bills itself as country pop; while that is accurate, I bristle at the term ‘pop’ so I won’t use it here. Read the rest of this entry
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
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
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
suze reviews the blues 