Joe Simes has done those of us in the seacoast area who love to listen to and play folk music a great service by providing the ideal venue. The audience he attracts is a performer’s dream- attentive, knowledgeable, supportive (and, apparently and thankfully, forgiving!). Ken Perlman has taken the clawhammer banjo style to amazing and… Continue reading Perlman & Prendergast at Elysium Folk Club
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At the Shaskeen in Manchester NH with Roger Burridge
There was a T-shirt seen at a number of Irish music sessions around New England this summer, with “What would Roger Do?” inscribed under a silhouette of Roger Burridge in his trademark sunglasses. He’s a legend, and for good reason: this English fiddle player who moved to the US some years ago has played with… Continue reading At the Shaskeen in Manchester NH with Roger Burridge
Nashville travelogue: Wanya, Petrojvic Blasting Co. and more!
Sometimes the producer’s job is really easy (don’t tell my client!). Producing a vocal session in Nashville last week with Wanya Morris of Boyz To Men was just such a moment. A consummate pro, Wanya’s been recording for a couple of decades now and basically self-produces. He knew what he wanted, knew when he had… Continue reading Nashville travelogue: Wanya, Petrojvic Blasting Co. and more!