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The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts

Chris Guerra Broadcasting

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts is a Central Massachusetts based podcast that interviews musicians from all over the New England area. We deep dive into the musician"s creative process and story of how they became a musician.Conducting the interview are a hilarious dynamic duo, Nikki Cross and Chris Guerra, who love getting their guests and audience to laugh while also asking questions related to the music industry.If you miss the golden age of "Behind the Music" type of shows, then this is the

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MCM - Hazel Bloom

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/04/22

Hazel Bloom is one of those ultra hard working artists who seem to have an endless supply of creativity and it shows through his music that he produces which comes from personal moments of his life. We sit down with this Worcester native and really dive into the nitty gritty of his music creation process and other areas of his musical experiences. Make sure you check out Hazel's website for his latest content: https://www.hazelbloomofficial.com And as always, make sure you hit that like/follow and

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MCM - Kevin Kvein

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/04/15

On this week's episode, Kevin Kvein stops by to talk about how music has made an impact on his life and performs some original songs that speak to his life experiences and come from the heart. Join us as we deep dive into Kevin's creative process, enjoy some thought provoking tunes and get to know this creative gentleman. You can find out more about Kevin's musical performances by checking out his FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/kevinkvein And as always make sure you are following us on all

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MCM - Jacob Kordas

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/04/07

First off, we cannot BEGIN to explain what it took to get this episode to see the light of day! Thankfully Jacob was a great sport and offered to come back to the studio when the first original recording was lost. This is just an example of Jacob's determination to get things right and one of those things he's gotten write is his music! Jacob hails from the Western Massachusetts scene and his music and vocals are well crafted and deliver a heck of a performance! You can follow Jacob and see what

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MCM - The Can Collectors

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/03/31

The Can Collectors are a fun local band to the Northern Worcester County area of Massachusetts who incorporated an island vibe into their band by including unique instruments like a steel drum and kazoos. They are made up of a mix of veteran musicians and fairly new musicians like Tim who took up drumming. We have an absolute pleasure of getting to know this lovely group with a "Can" do attitude! You can find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063718982171 And as

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86:04

MCM - Taylor Hughes

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/03/24

Boy can Nikki find em! In today's episode, we had the honor of having this young, talented man, Taylor Hughes, stop by our studio. Wait until you hear his music! Taylor has an iconic voice paired with his country rock vibe, which is a perfect match! Not only do we get to hear Taylor's music, but also his inspirational story of sobriety. If you're looking for some good old country rock, Taylor is your guy! You can find more of Taylor's music by going here: https://linktr.ee/taylor52hughes And as

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MCM - Ryan Calkins

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/03/17

In today's episode, Ryan Calkins stops by the studio. Ryan is a folk & Americana songwriter hailing from the central Massachusetts area. Ryan writes music often described as vulnerable, thoughtful, sentimental and pensive. Though he is not shy away from a light hearted tune now and then. Make sure to give Ryan a follow to find more of his music by checking out his Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/iamryancalkins And as always, make sure that you are subscribed and are following all of

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MCM - Amanda Meli

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/03/10

On today's episode, we celebrated Nikki's birthday by having Amanda Meli stop by with a special guest ;-) Amanda is an incredible musician and vocalist! Hailing from the Hardwick, MA area, Amanda has done it all, from hosting open mics, to organizing large music festivals and commanding the stage, everywhere she performs! Amanda vocal range is something to witness and hear for yourself! So make sure you check out this episode, and while you're at it, you can find out more about Amanda's musical

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MCM - Tiny Pets

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/03/03

Hey guys, miss us? Well we're back and what better way to start your Monday with some Tiny Pets! We sit down with these dynamic duo and find out how they came up with their band name, about their musical journeys and more. Tiny Pets hails from the central Massachusetts area and they play 90's alternative hits and more! Make sure to check out their website here to learn more: www.tinypetsmusic.com And as always, make sure to follow/like and subscribe to all of our platforms to get the latest and

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MCM - Over the Bridge

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/02/03

In this episode, we have Michael and Austin from Over the Bridge, a Reggae-Rock infused good time jam band with strong hip-hop influences raised by that dirty water on the North Shore of Massachusetts, stop by at the studio for a chat. We get to find out how they started the band, the meaning behind the band name and all of their adventures with touring. Nikki also gets to perform with the band's popular song, Moses!You don't want to miss this episode and if you want to find out more about Over the

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MCM - Old Tom

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/01/27

In today's episode, Old Tom himself stops by the studio where we have some in-depth conversations about the process of creating music and listening to some amazing live performances. We get to hear some incredible stories of Tom's musical journey, find out more about what makes the man tick and explore the educational side of music. You can find more about Old Tom and his band, here: https://www.oldtommusic.com And as always, make sure you are following us on all of our platforms by checking out our

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MCM - Frederick & Chamberlain

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/01/20

Have you ever heard that siblings just do everything better together? Well when it comes to singing and making us laugh, these dynamic duo certainly do it better together! Mike and Michelle are a delight, not only to hangout with, but to listen perform their music. They bring a unique spin to their covers and also are fantastic song writers. Be prepared to laugh! You can find F&C's music here: https://linktr.ee/fcband And as always, make sure that you're following us on all of our platforms

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MCM - Ian Galipeau

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/01/13

In this special episode, we have Keene native, and a very well known musician, Ian Galilean. Ian is a super talented songwriter and musician with a dedicated passion for everything music. In this interview, we take a look at the man behind the music and find out what his musical influences and passions are while also listening to some clever and beautifully written songs. Ian has a knack of invoking raw emotion with his songwriting and in this episode, Chris and Nikki get to experience it in person

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MCM - Raff Theruler

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2025/01/06

In today's episode, we're honored to have such an impactful and well known hiphop musician, Raff Theruler. Raff Theruler is a talented hiphop artist with roots planted in the Worcester area. Raff has an impressive musical career established with having collaborated with other major hiphop artists like Terminology and Curtis Young. Raff is not only a well established musician, but he has worked hard to make a significant impact in the local hiphop scene by organizing events and shows which in turn

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MCM - Young NDay

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2024/12/31

In this episode, we sit down with the "Young" gentleman, Young NDay who is from the Athol area. Nikki was unable to be a part of this interview, but we were able to have a guest host fill in for her, Raff the Ruler! Young NDay is an inspiring and talented rap artist with a positive, upbeat personality, full of love for the music he produces. Young NDay's passion for music is shown in his songs and music videos. When not spending time in the studio recording new tracks, he's out performing his music

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MCM - Jordan Holmes

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2024/12/10

In this episode, we have our very first loop musician stop by our studio, Jordan Holmes. Jordan is a native to the Massachusetts area and frequents the local establishments giving an unique experience to the audience, providing his own beats and loops while belting out some powerful vocals. Jordan is multitalented when it comes to both instruments and technology, which he uses to his advantage to produce a one of a kind performance. You can follow Jordan here: https://linktr.ee/jordanholmesmusic And

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MCM - Brian Chaffee

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2024/11/25

Not only is Brian an incredible musician, he is also an incredible person! He has been performing 100-150 dates a year, appearing at bars, clubs, colleges, and festivals for over 20 years. Both as a solo performer and as a front man for various original projects has released handfuls of recordings through out the years. He has shared a stage with: The Allman Brothers, North Mississippi Allstars, Gretchen Wilson, Primus, Puya, System of a Down, Ryan Montbleau, Zach Deputy, StrangeFolk, Max Creek,

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MCM - Tasteless Jack

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2024/11/18

Make no mistake about Tasteless Jack! His taste in music is far from tasteless! Hailing from the rugged yet lovable city of Worcester, MA, Tasteless Jack is an acoustic performer with a universal passion for music. His songs range in a variety of styles, from soft fingerpicking in the vein of Iron & Wine, and the strong, passionate wails of Pearl Jam, to the intricate strumming patterns of Dave Matthews, his music composition isn’t beholden to any specific genre. Hence the name, "Tasteless

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MCM - Max Struthers

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2024/11/11

This ultra talented young man, originating from the West Coast, who has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in order to launch his career of becoming a world touring artists stops by the MCM studio to talk about some of his musical influences, his already incredible experiences as a full time musical artist and share some of his original songs along with some great covers by the Eagles and America. Max Struthers is a musical force to be witnessed and we're so honored to have him featured in this

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MCM - Plunge Pool

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2024/11/04

Here at MCM, we're all about firsts, and in this episode, we have been fortunate enough to feature our first Rock / Metalcore band, which includes vocals from a returning guest, Corey Knapp. Plunge Pool is definitely a band that you don't want to miss! Their lyrics and music are a force to be reckoned with and sound great both in studio and in person! With the help of our guest host, Franco O'Malley, who filled in for Chris while he got to enjoy watching Metallica, we find out how the band formed,

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MCM - Dom Pauli

The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts ·

2024/10/28

Just in time for Halloween, we have THE Ghost in the flesh at our studio performing some of his biggest hits!Dom Pauli, aka the Ghost with the most, is a alternative, hip hop artist out of the Clinton area, performing out in venues throughout the New England area and recording new music, whether it be in the studio our on video out at live performances.Sit with us as we deep dive into Dom's history as a musician and see how his musical influences helped shaped his musical career.You can catch Dom's

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