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Acoustic Alternatives

John Bommarito

Acoustic performances and interviews with musicians from the Michigan music scene and beyond.

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Acoustic Alternatives with Noah Guthrie and John...

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2025/04/13

It's been a decade since I last visited with this gifted vocalist. He's certainly had some great experiences since we last spoke. His voice and songwriting have only gotten better. Let me introduce you to, if you don't already know him, Greer , South Carolina's Noah Guthrie.Including performances of:Root Down (written by Noah Guthrie, Joy Williams and Bobby Hamrick)Only Light I Need (written by Noah Guthrie, Adam Roth & Tim Bruns)Choose to Love You (written by Noah Guthrie)Follow Noah Guthrie:

01:09:45

Acoustic Alternatives with Kyle Joe and John Bommarito

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2025/03/23

Kyle Joe has previously visited the podcast under the name Kyle Rasche of Chain of LakesKyle has been through some life changes and a name change since the last visit to Grove Studios. Learn more about what he's been up to and hear some music from his new release Take It Easy including the premiere of the extra verses for his song "Michigan Man"All songs written by Kyle Joe (Rasche)"Take It Easy""Line of Work""Knots""Michigan Man"See/Hear our previous session together:

01:08:32

Acoustic Alternatives with Brian Vander Ark and John...

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2025/02/16

Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe made his second visit to Grove Studios on 2-16-25. A new Verve Pipe album is ready for release and a lot has happened in his life since we last visited in October of 2021. One of my favorite songwriters has done it again with another collection of songs that utilize words that paint vivid pictures. Join us for a chat and learn more about the man behind the songs and hear new music before it's released.All songs written by Brian Vander Ark and Channing Lee"Hollow

01:24:34

Acoustic Alternatives with David Howley and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/02/15

I really enjoyed this conversation and was really disappointed with myself for not double checking both of my audio recording sources. The first 4 minutes of audio you hear are being captured from the microphone on my laptop as opposed to the direct source I expected to use. The backup audio from the mixer in front of me....well, I failed to launch it at the beginning of the session, so it kicks in around the 4 minute mark. He said so many great things in the first 4 minutes that I am kicking

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Acoustic Alternatives with Mindy Smith and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/02/01

This singer songwriter originally from Long Island, NY first got attention with her cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene." Dolly herself appeared in the video and performed the song on television with her a few times. Her debut single "Come To Jesus" is a beauty of a song and a 10 on the John Bommarito 1-10 scale.Mindy stopped by Grove Studios in Ypsilanti on a night off to talk a bit about life and play a couple of songs from her great new album "Quiet Town"Songs performed include:"Jericho" (written by

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kanin Wren and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2024/10/09

Another emerging artist from the rich Michigan music scene is my guest on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives. 18 year old Kanin Wren has already captivated large audiences as a tribute artist. Now she's ready to start releasing more of her original music. It's good. It's really good. Meet Kanin Wren from Dewitt, MI on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives.Songs include:Hell or Minnesota (written by Aron Rosing)Could've Been (written by Kanin Wren)I Was There (cowritten by Lauren Veil and Kanin

01:15:38

Acoustic Alternatives with Steven Page and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2024/10/09

Steven Page is not just another great guest to me. He sings on one of my top 15 albums of all time, Gordon. He's a multiple Juno award winner and Grammy nominee with his former band Barenaked Ladies. As part of that group he's sold over 15 million albums and singles and is in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. There is so much more I could have talked about with this gifted singer and songwriter. So many awesome experiences he's had that I didn't have time to ask about (opening for The Who for

01:20:09

Acoustic Alternatives with Jen Cass of The Lucky Nows...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2024/05/26

Jen Cass grew up in the Metro Detroit area and now calls Flushing, MI home. After three successful solo albums, she started a new project with her husband Eric Janetsky called The Lucky Nows. Their excellent second album is due out in June of 2024. Jen talks about her life and plays three emotionally charged songs from the new album and one from their first.All songs written by Jen Cass (except where noted):Broken Homes and Hearts of GoldSyracuseThe Lesson (Jen Cass, Michael Robertson, Eric

01:17:00

Acoustic Alternatives with Dan Navarro and John...

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2024/05/10

It's been a long and varied journey for Dan Navarro. From co-writing one of the biggest hits of the 80s, to voice acting, to touring and releasing a plethora of material as part of Lowen and Navarro. If you only know his music, get ready to learn more about some of the other things he's been part of and is also known for. If you don't know him at all, get ready to hear what you've been missing.Songs written by Dan Navarro:"She Dreams In Music""Better Man""Circling the Drain" (co write with Deborah

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jo Serrapere (#2) and John...

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2024/03/30

Dearborn, MI's Jo Serrapere's first visit to the podcast happened as part of a live show at Trinity House in Livonia, MI in April of 2022. I encourage you to go back and listen to that one to learn more about this Michigan treasure.Jo is ambitiously releasing two albums at once this Spring and the second chat was based around celebrating that. Hear acoustic versions of some of the songs before they are released into the wild.All songs written by Jo Serrapere:"In the Arms of Angels""This American

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kyran Daniel and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2024/03/26

Here is the audio only visit with Australian born guitarist extraordinaire, Kyran Daniel. You may want to watch the video too in order to enjoy his guitar playing with your eyes. Tommy Emmanuel thought he was good enough to take him on tour when Kyran was just a teenager, so you know you are dealing with someone very talented, even if you haven't heard him before.Learn more about him and how to support him here: https://www.kyrandaniel.comAll songs written by Kyran Daniel"Pensieri""Sangria""Like

01:19:02

Acoustic Alternatives with Mike Vial and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2024/03/06

Mike Vial is an Ann Arbor based singer/songwriter, teacher, father, and husband who is doing a 20 year celebration of playing gigs, teaching books, and ranting rants at The Ark in Ann Abor on May 23, 2024, opening for a mutual favorite (and previous podcast guest), Ari Hest. Vial is prepping a new release due out soon and he plays a couple of new ones and a couple of old ones and we both have a strong reaction to his third performance. Don't miss it.Songs written by Mike VialFree To DreamI Just

01:05:34

Acoustic Alternatives with Peter Madcat Ruth and John...

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2024/02/20

Harmonica legend, Grammy winner, blues, folk, world music and rock musician not to mention all around beloved member of the Ann Arbor music scene, Peter Madcat Ruth joins me to celebrate 3/4 of a century of life and a life mostly spent playing music.His 75th birthday celebration takes place at The Ark in Ann Arbor on April 2, 2024.Songs includeJaw Harp Improvisation (Ruth)Pocket Full of Soul (Ruth)Phonograph Blues (Robert Johnson)Walk Right In (Gus Cannon)Visit his website:

01:33:07

Acoustic Alternatives with Will Kimbrough and John...

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2024/01/21

Will Kimbrough plays rock, stripped down folk, Americana, and Country. He is an in demand guitar player, producer and songwriter. Oh and an author working on a book of the stories of his life. You'll hear tales of his adventures and collaborations with Jimmy Buffet, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Todd Snider, and a young R.E.M.My relationship with his music started in 1989 with a self titled record by his band Will and the Bushmen (which I recommend if you are a fan of Crowded House, find it

01:01:48

Acoustic Alternatives with The Rebel Eves and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/11/25

Back in 2016 I discovered a young singer by the name of Katie Pederson. By 2018 I was pretty invested in singing her praises while she continued to put out great music on albums like The Landing and Limitless. On our last visit in a studio together on the Acoustic Alternatives podcast, you may have learned more about her. This time I was very happy to welcome her new project with her friends Jilian Linklater (who I had also first heard in 2016) and Grace Theisen. I got to see one of their first

01:22:19

Acoustic Alternatives with Adam Plomaritas and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/11/22

I've been waiting years to present this episode. It's been ten years in between releases for Yspilanti, MI's, Adam Plomaritas. As soon as I started doing this podcast I told him "I want to do something when that next release is ready"It's been worth the wait. The EP, Old Time Love, is A+ excellent. It's got a full band and horns, unlike these stripped down performances, but you can hear the voice and the songs in all their glory from Adam's basement studio.Songs include:"All I Need Is You""Love On

01:05:03

Acoustic Alternatives with Judy Banker and John...

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2023/10/18

Raised in Manitowoc, WI, but now calling Ann Arbor, MI home, Judy Banker is set to release her fourth record, Bonafide, on November the 4th. Filled with deeply personal lyrics and backed by a great band, this new release, produced by her son Ben, is her best yet in my opinion.Learn more about the four sides of Judy (singer/songwriter, photographer, psychologist and non-profit founder) in this conversation that also includes performances of three new songs:"Taciturn Heart""Bonafide""After It Ends"all

01:16:01

Acoustic Alternatives with Jeff and Ben Daniels and...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/09/27

Jeff Daniels has done many things on screens and stages in his career. One of the things he has done that hasn't gotten as much attention as his roles in The Newsroom, To Kill a Mockingbird or Dumb and Dumber is playing music on stages and studios. He's been putting out albums since 2004 and, on many occasions when I was a DJ at WHFR in Dearborn, I've played his music on my radio program. Take your negative preconceptions about an actor picking up and guitar and singing and put them away. He's

01:11:53

Acoustic Alternatives with Goldpine and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/09/16

Goldpine is a Nashville based duo who I first heard this year at a festival. It was a cold day in June, but they performed their hearts out.Once you hear Kassie's voice, you'll instantly hear what brings me in. It's hers, but it's familiar. The songs are strong and the stories are really good. She and Ben have been married 14 years and live a good part of the year in their home on wheels. Like all good bands, they have a back story that's important to understanding their present. You might even

01:08:15

Acoustic Alternatives with Ordinary Elephant and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/09/07

A extraordinary duo from the south comes north for the Acoustic Alternatives Podcast to preview songs from their forthcoming album and talk about their lives and career. Pete and Crystal Demore are Ordinary Elephant. Crowded around two condenser microphones at 9 p.m. at night is nothing new from this duo. It was a great experience for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. All songs written by Ordinary ElephantI Come FromRelic of the RainScars We KeepOnce Upon A TimeFind Ordinary Elephant HERE

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