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Local Folk Singer-Songwriter Performed A Lovely Set

Kris Delmhorst is fairly well-known in the local (Massachusetts) music scene, but I had not seen her perform until last week at the Extended Play Sessions at Alternate Root TV.

Kris Delmhorst

Kris Delmhorst

Kris’ style is described as folk and American roots, which I believe is accurate.  Read the rest of this entry

Lowell Summer Music Series 25th Anniversary Season Starts Tonight!

I’m very excited that the Lowell Summer Music Series is starting tonight, and the weather forecast is awesome!

Lowell Summer Music Series

Lowell Summer Music Series

This weekend’s shows are Ziggy Marley, Delta Rae, and Amos Lee!

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A Little Bit Of Nashville Rocked This Session

One of the aspects of the Extended Play Sessions at The Alternate Root TV that I am most enjoying is the introduction of new artists to me. Amelia White and Sergio Webb are two such artists.

Amelia White and Sergio Webb

Amelia White and Sergio Webb

I am starting to learn about the Nashville – and more particularly East Nashville – music scene because that is one of the places where a lot of amazing new music is being made. Read the rest of this entry

Mary Gauthier Proved The Power Of Song

In a word, wow! On the day her newest album ‘Trouble & Love’ was released, Mary Gauthier performed at the Extended Play Sessions of Alternate Root TV.

Mary Gauthier

Mary Gauthier

Mary is a Nashville-based writer (her description) whose songs have helped her work through painful experiences.

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We Had The British Invasion; Here’s The Swedish Invasion!

I have been a fan of First Aid Kit, a duo composed of Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg, from the time I first heard them over two years ago.

First Aid Kit (Johanna in foreground)

First Aid Kit (Johanna in front, Klara in back)

As soon as their headlining show at The Paradise Rock Club was announced, I knew I would be in the audience.  Read the rest of this entry

Modern Indie-Folk Invaded Our Hearts

Besides Daniel is yet another band to which The Extended Play Sessions, a project of Alternate Root magazine, has introduced me.

Besides Daniel

Besides Daniel

Last weekend this group of young men from Atlanta graced the stage at the Sessions for a fabulous set of emotional music. Read the rest of this entry

Country Twang Rocked The House

Ten years ago if you had asked me what kind of music I disliked, I would have answered, “country.” Now, I can’t seem to get enough high-quality country music (for me, the genre includes alt-country, country rock, country blues).

Moot Davis & The Good Americans

Moot Davis & The Good Americans

Moot Davis & the Good Americans gave us a fabulous set at The Extended Play Sessions at Alternate Root TV last weekend.  Read the rest of this entry

Singer-Songwriter Event This Weekend At Extended Play Sessions

On Saturday, June 14th, you can be part of the audience at Alternate Root TV for an Extended Play Session in Norwood, Massachusetts with Kris Delmhorst and Amelia White with Sergio Webb.

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I am a bit familiar with Kris’ music and not familiar with Amelia or Sergio, but I love being introduced to music that’s new to me; I’m excited to hear their music and fall in love with it.

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An Excellent Roots Rock Party Kickstarted The Weekend

The Bottle Rockets, a roots rock band currently based in St. Louis, is yet another band that did not get onto my radar during the past twenty or so years.

Bottle Rockets

Bottle Rockets

They have toured through New England over the past year but I did not have the opportunity to see them until their show this weekend at Johnny D’s. A friend whose opinions I value had an extra ticket so I jumped on it. Read the rest of this entry

CD Release Party This Week At Extended Play Sessions

On Tuesday, June 10th, you can be part of the audience at Alternate Root TV for an Extended Play Session in Norwood, Massachusetts with Mary Gauthier.

alternateroot

I am not terribly familiar with Mary’s music, but I love what I’ve heard so I’m excited to see her for what promises to be an exciting event! Imagine the energy that a combination of a CD release date show, an intimate venue, and a recording for a television show will bring.

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