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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 The Young Fables and John...

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2023/09/04

The Young Fables are a duo from Nashville recommended to me by their manger. Their manager happens to be the husband of one of my favorite artists (Liz Longley), so thank you Patryk Larney! He sent me their catalog for review and I felt like I had been missing out for years. All three records are super strong efforts. When Patryk gave me a sneak peak at a film about the writing of one of the songs included in our session, "Daddy's Girl", I knew I had to talk to them.The audio for the songs needed

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Acoustic Alternatives with Iona Fyfe and John Bommarito

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2023/08/16

My first podcast guest from "across the pond" is the 25 year old Scottish singer Iona Fyfe. Drawing from the Celtic identity of her homeland, her beautiful voice helps paint imagery in your mind's eye of far off lands. She's quite an accomplished, intelligent and talented performer who is absolutely delightful to talk to.In 2021, she became the first singer to win the coveted title of Musician of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. It was an absolute pleasure to spend an hour chatting

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Acoustic Alternatives with Annie Bacon and John...

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2023/08/09

Annie Bacon is a current resident of Ann Arbor, MI, but she's lived on both side of the country before landing there. With 3 albums, 3 EPs and a single released since 2009, Annie is ready to take big leaps forward with two new albums and a book in the works as well as a musical that she cowrote with Kyle Rasche that could make its debut on stages next year if she's lucky.Hear her new single, a track from one of the forthcoming albums and two from her most recent album in this podcast recorded at

57:35

Acoustic Alternatives with Joanna Sterling and John...

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2023/07/22

Michigan's Joanna (Ransdell) Sterling is in her third incarnation as a performer. Previously using her surname as well as fronting a band called Joanna and the Jaywalkers, Sterling has arrived with her strongest work to date. A new album called Queen of Wands.Working with Ypsilanti, MI's Chris DuPont on the recording and production side, this release is a collection of open and honest songs that are sure to grow her audience and reach. During the interview, you can hear how far away one of her

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Acoustic Alternatives with Frances Luke Accord and...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/06/22

This episode of Acoustic Alternatives features the "distance band" Frances Luke Accord. Though when they formed they both lived in Indiana, the currently live in different states. The harmonies are as beautiful as a Simon and Garfunkel record and the songwriting of Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers matches that beauty.Learn more about this duo and hear songs from their latest album Safe In Sound.All songs written by:Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers"Thank You, Derrick Watson""This Morning/All The

01:46:36

Acoustic Alternatives with Drew De Four and John...

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2023/06/17

Based in Ypsilanti, MI Drew De Four has been putting out original music since 2006 and playing in clubs and piano bars for a long time too. Recently Drew decided to pursue a new adventure and try his hand at producing a movie...about a group of piano bar singers. Shot in a vacant former piano bar in Pontiac, MI the film brings to life what it's like to work in a piano bar while following the stories of several characters at the bar. Unlike at most piano bars, this one features songs entirely from

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Acoustic Alternatives with Leah Marlene and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/05/25

"Eclectic indie singer/songwriter/producer Leah Marlene has been making music since she was big enough to hold a guitar. Taking third place on last year’s season of American Idol gave her career a boost, but she’s been working intently on her music, singing and songwriting for as long as she can remember. "Get to know Leah and hear a couple of as-of-yet unreleased songs during this visit to Acoustic Alternatives.All songs written by Leah Marlene"Flowers""Tomorrow""Flashes"More about

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Acoustic Alternatives with Adam Labeaux and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/05/17

A fixture in the Michigan music scene, Adam Labeaux has been making music for over three decades. After living in Midland, MI and San Francisco, CA (to name a couple), Adam is based these days in Ann Arbor, MI and has called on other members of the Michigan music scene to help out on his fourth solo album, "Brave Face." The new album is due out June 3rd and in its fully produced form is equal parts ‘the sounds of today’ and ‘the classic sounds of the 70’s & 80’s pop.' You can get a preview of

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Acoustic Alternatives with Mike Ward Psychosongs and...

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2023/04/25

Mike Ward is the Detroit based singer songwriter who differentiates himself from the other musically inclined Mike Ward's of the world by modifying his hockey nickname "psycho ward" into Mike Ward Psychosongs.Since retiring from the advertising world, he has concentrated heavily on his love of singing and songwriting. With four albums, a single and and EP in five short years, this Detroit Music Award nominee has established himself firmly in the Michigan music scene and he's coming for the rest of

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Acoustic Alternatives with Sam Robbins and John...

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2023/04/08

Sam Robbins grew up in New Hampshire, but, like many aspiring musicians, calls Nashville home these days. Influenced by the likes of James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Neil Young, Sam writes thought provoking lyrics with very skilled guitar playing. Not bad for a former drummer.You can learn more about Sam including his brief experiences with The Voice and American Idol by listening to this chat. The song that first caught my attention when I saw him in concert the first time is the one he plays

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Acoustic Alternatives with Misty Lyn and John Bommarito

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2023/03/28

Misty Lyn Bergeron has been a staple of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti music scene since she released her first album, For the Dead, in 2009. She has since gone on to become an in demand photographer and even done a women-centric podcast. We discuss all of those things and more including the new album, Narrows, in this discussion. She even performs an as of yet unreleased song.All songs by Misty Lyn Bergeron"Hard To Hear""Grief is a Chorus""Smaller"https://www.mistylyn.com/Recorded at Grove Studios,

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jackie Pappas and John...

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2023/03/10

Another mighty fine up and coming artist based in Michigan is my guest on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives. Jackie Pappas grew up on 28 acres and played in the woods of Ortonville, MI and her tunes reflect her outdoorsy personality. There's a lovely voice to accompany her charm. I see this as the beginning of a wonderful journey for a talented artist who is gigging pretty regularly.All songs written by Jackie PappasThe Extraordinary Flight of the DandelionTaste The StarsLetoThe Fall of the

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Acoustic Alternatives with Stephen Kellogg and John...

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2023/03/10

My relationship with Stephen Kellogg's music goes back to 2005 and my first commercial radio job at a station in Ann Arbor that, at the time, was the most supportive station in the country of his band Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. He's released record after record of high quality songwriting with great, passionate singing. You can learn a lot about Stephen though his lyrics, or his book, or his Tedx Talk, or even the feature documentary about him, "Last Man Standing." My hope was to help you

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Acoustic Alternatives with Steve Taylor and John...

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2023/03/07

Steve Taylor from Lake Orion, MI is an accomplished singer songwriter who is currently up for a batch of Detroit Music Awards in the Americana and Country categories (though I debate with him about the country tag in the discussion). Dawson's Creek comes up as does his admiration for a previous guest on the program, Glen Phillips.This Berklee School of Music and Wayne State University grad is out there playing songs throughout Metro Detroit and beyond regularly and has been for a long time. He

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Acoustic Alternatives with Annie Capps and John...

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2023/03/01

Annie Capps has long been part of a duo with her talented husband Rod, but for her latest album, it needed to be all about the women in her life.Learn more about her newest project, How Can I Say?, and a bit of background on this internationally known singer songwriter from Chelsea, MI.Songs include:How Can I SayDirty Little SecretOnly SometimesWritten by Annie Capps.https://www.anniecapps.com/Recorded at Grove Studios in Ypsilanti, MIhttps://grovestudios.space/Care to be a sponsor of the program

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jess Merritt and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/02/07

Recorded on location at Jess's home in Ann Arbor on the piano she learned to play on as a child, this session will sound a bit different than the others because of how it was recorded (see the video if you want to understand). I must note, it only sounds as good as it does because of the incredible Chris DuPont (do yourself a favor and listen the other two podcasts I did with him) because he took the raw files, which didn't sound very good at all, and dressed them up and made them pretty.Jess is an

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Acoustic Alternatives with Chris DuPont and Kylee...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2023/02/01

Two of my favorite people, singers and musicians combine for one session featuring two songs by both artists. Return visitors to the podcast, Chris DuPont and Kylee Phillips recorded in the home of Chris DuPont to talk about the collaborations and show sharing they've been doing lately.Songs by Chris DuPont: Setting Fires Fragile Thingswritten by Chris DuPontSongs by Kylee Phillips Somedays FloatWritten by Kylee Phillips

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Acoustic Alternatives with Julianne Ankley and John...

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2023/01/28

Julianne Ankley is a gem of the Michigan music scene who is more than ready for national attention. From the Port Huron area, Julianne is making some of the best modern country music these ears have heard. Myself not being a fan of modern country music, that says a lot! The voice, the songs, the stories, the charm. It's all there.All songs written by Julianne AnkleyThere's Still TimeThe Gospel TruthWhyMy Heart Always Years For YouRecorded at Grove Studios (https://grovestudios.space/)Julianne's

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Acoustic Alternatives with The Return of Rachael...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2022/12/31

Rachael Davis returns to Michigan from Nashville for her second visit with John Bommarito. This time she only brought her banjo.The focus of this conversation is her participation in the event at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Jan 27th, 2023. Banjofest (https://theark.org/event/friday-night-folk-banjofest-230127/)!Songs includeSweetwater SeaAngeline the BakerThe WindFeatherbedhttps://www.rachaeldavis.com/Recorded at Grove Studios in Ypsilanti, MI 12/30/22https://grovestudios.space/

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Acoustic Alternatives with Heywood Banks and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2022/12/11

Heywood Banks - Musician - Poet - Comedian - Cult Icon - just as it says on his web site. A performing musician (under his birth name Stuart Mitchell) since the 70's. A comedian since the 80's and a cult icon since he added a toaster to his act, Heywood has been making us laugh with good, clean comedy songs for a long time.A staple on the syndicated Bob & Tom radio show and a regular on morning shows (especially in the Metro Detroit area), it is my pleasure to welcome Heywood to the Grove

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