Arkansas-born singer and songwriter JD Clayton talks about playing for his grandparents at a Starbucks while in college and why he chooses quality over quantity when it comes to tour food.
Monday Morning Video – Abraham, Martin, and John
Originally recorded by Dion in 1968, this song has taken on a life of its own. Here are some classic performances, courtesy of Ray Charles, Emmylou Harris, and Dion.
Erik Huey on Velvet Elvis Paintings and Roadie Work
Erik Huey of the Surreal McCoys talks about touring in the “Family Truckster”, his happy place (Cowboy Technical Studios), and the mishap that happened at his band’s first gig.
Monday Morning Video – Darling West and Lissie
American singer-songwriter Lissie teams up with Norwegian duo Darling West for this stellar performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”.
Kevn Kinney on Tour Van Maintenance and Why He Used to Love Band Rehearsals
Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin talks about opening for the Black Crowes and the Violent Femmes and an old day job working as a carpenter.
Tuesday Morning Video – We’re Back!
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming… Thanks for everyone’s patience while our hosting provider sorted through their problems. This seemed like an appropriate song to kick off our return. Happy New Year to all – bring on 2023 and loads of great new music! Oh, and scroll down for a bonus video – the […]
Monday Morning Video – Aloud
Los Angeles by way of Boston duo Aloud launch the countdown to their new album with a Beatles style rooftop acoustic performance of new single “The Comeback Kid”, the first single. As a bonus, I’ve included the full-on – and rockin’ – studio version of the song. The Comeback Kid by Aloud
Benedicte Braenden on Teaching Yoga and a Band Named “Negative Creep”
Norwegian singer-songwriter Benedicte Braenden talks about who she doesn’t allow in her rehearsal space and explains how she keeps grounded.
Monday Morning Americana – Session Americana “Roadrunner”
I’ve had several conversations recently about the greatness that is the Boston music scene. So what better way to celebrate it than sharing a cover of a Boston music classic performed by one of Boston’s current finest. Here’s Session Americana’s “big band” take on Jonathan Richman’s “Roadrunner”.
Adeem the Artist on the Ghost of Janis Joplin and Why Songwriting is a Strange Kind of Magic
Adeem the Artist talks about why music beats painting houses and developing the songwriting craft by reading books and watching movies.