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Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell

Local musician and professor, Dr. Dan Russell invites local songwriters to play their music and talk about the process of creating it.

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48:31

Episode 37: Desmond Burke

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2025/12/16

Desmond Burke, an Irish-American songwriter, performs eight songs and chats about Irish-American music, the Western Mass music scene of the 60s and 70s and songwriting with host, Dan Russell.

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41:55

Episode 36: Richard Dubuc

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2025/10/22

Richard Dubuc, retiree and songwriter, regular at the Luthiers Coop Wednesday Night Open Mic, performs seven songs and chats about music and songwriting with host, Dan Russell.

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46:50

Episode 35: Bobby D

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2025/08/22

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Bobby D, he shows off 7 of his folk/country original songs. Take a listen to Bobby's relaxing set and get to know him!

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39:59

Episode 34: Tia Leigh

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2025/08/19

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Tia Leigh, she's a pianist with a soothing R&B voice. Drop a like for Tia and share her talent with your friends! We're happy to have Dr. Dan back in action!

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73:38

Episode 33: Pat & Tex LaMountain

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2025/08/19

We are pleased to announce the first episode of Songwriters' Spotlight in 2025 featuring Pat & Tex LaMountain! Dr. Dan has taken a small pause but started back up running with this country duo! Keep on the lookout for more Songwriters' Spotlight episodes and drop a like for the first show back in action!

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36:29

Episode 32: Cameron Sutphin

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/11/27

This episode of Songwriters Spotlight features Cameron Sutphin, an acoustic guitar player and singer, held on 11/18/24.

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33:00

Episode 31: Vindo Bodona

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/10/15

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Vindo Bodona from Cape Verde held on 9/17/24.

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51:43

Episode 30: Chris Guidera

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/07/23

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Chris Guidera, he doesn't play but shreds on the acoustic guitar. Check out his skills and give him a like! Held on 6/11/24.

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40:51

Episode 29: Dan Russell and The Russellers

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/05/29

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features the very own Dan Russell and his band members, Maggie Haddad (side vocalist), Bruce King (acoustic guitar), and Tony Rousseau (bass guitar). As well as, special guest Scott Cadwallader, who conducts the interview segment, held on 5/6/24.

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28:25

Songwriters' Spotlight Highlights - Episode 3

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/05/03

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Peter Nelson, Ralph Carson, Matt Emmer and many more! Stay tuned for episode 4.

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28:56

Songwrtiers' Spotlight Highlights - Episode 2

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/04/23

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight highlights features Shawn Chartier, Peter Lehndorff, Katie Clarke and Larry Leblanc and many more! Keep your eyes out for episode 3 coming soon!

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27:42

Songwriters' Spotlight Highlights - Episode 1

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/03/15

This is the first of many episodes of Songwriters' Spotlight Highlight Reels. This episodes features Mike Orlen, Claire Dacey, Billy Moon, Marcia Hendrick and many more!

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41:09

Episode 28: Marvin Jackson

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/02/09

This episode features Marvin Jackson, a songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, he recently moved to Western Massachusetts. Marvin sings and plays the acoustic guitar.

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43:08

Episode 27: Adam Herrick

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2024/02/09

This episode features Adam Herrick, he is a singer and plays the acoustic guitar.

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46:08

Epsiode 26: Dawn and Jeff

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2023/12/20

This episode of SongWriter Spotlight hosts a blues duo, Dawn and Jeff. Dawn, a spoons, acoustic guitar player and singer. As well as, Jeff, a baritone guitar player and singer. Held on 12/8/23.

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42:08

Episode 25: Shawn Chartier

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2023/11/28

This episode features Shawn Chartier, an acoustic guitar player and singer held on 10/26/23.

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49:21

Episode 24: Rob Adams & Jared Fiske

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2023/11/13

This episode features Rob Adams and Jared Fiske, a father and son duo. Both are songwriters, singers and acoustic guitar players.

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53:01

Episode 23: Craig Cornett

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2023/09/08

This episode features Craig Cornett, a singer and acoustic guitar player held on 7/27/23.

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39:17

Episode 22: Chris Elliot and Lisa Austin

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2023/08/02

This episode of SongWriters Spotlight hosted Chris Elliot and Lisa Austin, Chris plays the acoustic guitar and sing while Lisa plays different types of drums and sings. This episode was held on 4/20/23.

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48:02

Episode 21: Glenn Pettit

Songwriters" Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell ·

2023/07/24

Songwriters Spotlight episode 21 features guitar player Glenn Pettit.

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