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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
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
I knew of Red Molly but had never heard them, and was excited to hear their brand of American roots music.
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
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
Another Interesting Extended Play Session Announced
The dog days of Summer may be upon us but they’re not slowing down at Alternate Root TV Studio!
Rick Dill Poster
They are welcoming a new friend, New Jersey based singer, songwriter, and storyteller Rick Dill to film an Extended Play Session at Alternate Root TV on Saturday, August 16th at 7PM.
Alternate Root TV Hosts Chris Smither
Chris Smither will be the guest artist at an Extended Play session at Alternate Root TV on Monday, August 11th at 7pm!
‘In Spite of the Devil’ Spuyten Duyvil Soared
Spuyten Duyvil is a section of Bronx County, New York; it is also the name of a New York-based American roots band that roared into an Extended Play session at Alternate Root TV recently.
Spuyten Duyvil
I was excited to see this band because their music seemed to be right up my favorite alley. I felt the energy that emanates from one of their publicity photos, and their live show supported that feeling.
A Night of Great Heavy Blues
I had not attended an Extended Play Session at Alternate Root TV in what felt like a very long time (in reality it was only a month), and was excited to be seeing Trampled Under Foot on Monday night.
Trampled Under Foot
Another band with which I was familiar in name only, Kansas City-based TUF (as they are known) has won blues awards going back about twelve years so I am not sure how my radar missed them. Unfortunately, the band announced recently that they are not going to perform together after the end of this year but will each pursue separate careers. Darn!
TUF
Alternative Roots Music at Extended Play Session on Thursday, July 24
There is another Extended Play session at Alternate Root TV on Thursday, July 24th. Spuyten Duyvil, an alternative roots band from New York, will be gracing the stage in Norwood.
Spuyten Duyvil
The band has this to say: “Hailing from the Hudson Valley, Spuyten Duyvil’s (pronounced “SPITE-en DIE-vil”) soaring vocals, traditional jug-band energy, slide guitar and Chicago-style blues harp propel the listener on a barn-burning romp through the last 100 years of American Roots music. “They are the hottest new band in folk music … and one of the best”, says legendary WXPN Folk DJ, Gene Shay. According to WFMT-Chicago’s Rich Warren, listening to this joyous band for the first time is like “throwing a cherry bomb into a lake”. It wakes you up.”
The Alternate Root is pleased to host a special night of filming featuring Spuyten Duyvil on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Doors are at 6PM and you can be included (for a $25 donation) by contacting us via e-mail through studioconcertseries@gmail.com.
Located just 25 minutes from downtown Boston and free parking! How can you go wrong with that???
Heavy Blues at an Extended Play Session
Sorry for the late notice – there’s an Extended Play Session at Alternate Root TV tonight!
Trampled Under Foot saw changes in their all-sibling lineup as a trio in 2014. When brother Kris announced he was leaving the band, Danielle and Nick solicited long-time friend and fellow KC musician Jan Faircloth to join them on drums. Jan brought with him years of experience as a musician in the Kansas City blues scene and provided a fresh take on the band’s trademark sound. The addition of Jan inspired Trampled Under Foot to make other changes in their line up and the group added keyboardist Mike “Shinetop” Sedovic as an official member, turning the trio in to a 4-piece powerhouse blues band and adding a new dimension to their already stellar live performance that Trampled Under Foot will be bringing to The Alternate Root.
The Alternate Root is pleased to host a special night of filming featuring Trampled Under Foot on Monday, July 21, 2014. Doors are at 6PM and you can be included by contacting us via e-mail through studioconcertseries@gmail.com.
Located just 25 minutes from downtown Boston and free parking! How can you go wrong with that???
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