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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 Kate Peterson and John...

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2026/03/11

I first encountered Kate Peterson as half of the duo Nervous But Excited. With the band's unknown status (hiatus? vacation? definitely not broken up) I took the opportunity to visit with Kate about her upcoming Michigan performances and chat about her life and get her to sing a couple of songs. I don't think she was too nervous, but perhaps a little excited.For reference, Nervous But Excited recordings included guest appearances from Theo Katzman, Frontier Ruckus, Chris Bathgate, Mike Lynch, Erin

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Acoustic Alternatives with Joshua Davis and John...

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2026/03/01

Welcome to podcast episode #100.I've never met anyone who has met Joshua Davis that has had anything bad so say about him.He's had a pretty special career since releasing his first record with the band Steppin' In It 25 years ago. A beloved member of the Michigan music community and a one time Top 3 contestant on The Voice, Josh has shifted to playing out less and making his living closer to his home in the Traverse City area. I've tried to catch him on a few of his recent visits to Southeast

01:20:42

Acoustic Alternatives with Rochelle Clark & Jason...

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2026/02/19

Ypsilanti, MI residents Rochelle Clark and Jason Dennie didn't have to go far to get to Grove Studios (7 minutes apparently), but their music will take you on journey somewhere south of there. Both have been making music for quite a long time.They originally met when Rochelle was taking guitar lessons from Jason at Herb David Guitar Studio. Eventually they found each other to be not just musical partners, but partners in life. Rochelle's voice is one that I once said to her in a radio session "you

01:19:12

Acoustic Alternatives with Tony Lucca and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2026/02/17

This one was a long time in the making. I'd been checking in with Tony Lucca on the occasions he would come back to his home state of Michigan for a show to see if he was available to join me for a chat. Two previous in studio sessions in Ann Arbor in 2010 and 2016 established a mutual respect for one another.When I first heard his music in 2010 on an album called Rendezvous with the Angels I had no idea what an interesting backstory he had. To paraphrase something I say in our conversation, how is

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jackamo (2026) and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2026/02/06

Detroit/Hamtramck, Michigan's Jackamo has been drawing comparisons to some of the best indie folk groups around since they began their journey many years ago.Sisters Alison and Tessa Weircioch handle the vocals and the talented Jimmy Showers does the guitar work. Together it is a rich, harmonious adventure in sound. Their first record is coming out soon and we talk about it, their lives and their upcoming shows on the latest Acoustic Alternatives.Songs, written by Jackamo:HerPaper CranesLucy Find

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Acoustic Alternatives with Keynote Sisters and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/11/28

Phoebe and Jacyln are talented sisters originally from Lake Orion, MI who've been making music together for over a decade. Their peers in the local music scene, including Jill Jack, have been helping to lift them up as they've continued to find their path and hone their craft over the years. Their third release, Temporary By Design, comes nine years after their debut covers record, Come What May, and shows the growth the duo have made since their debut. Put it on and feel what they've been

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Acoustic Alternatives with Billy King and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/11/17

Brooklyn based – Brooklyn MI that is – singer songwriter, contributor to the feeding of hungry people who prioritize organic produce, multi-instrumentalist, and all around good guy, Billy King joins me at Grove Studios for a chat about his new record, Chill.Learn a bit about the difference between the family farm he works on and the similarly named produce seller in the area, the Hollerfest Music Festival that takes place on the family farm, hear an as of yet unreleased song and more.All songs

01:11:31

Acoustic Alternatives with Olivia Van Goor, Reuben...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/11/01

I've been working at one of the premiere jazz stations in the country since the summer of 2022. In the spring of 2024 I was given a twice a week two hour radio program called The Song Break to program. I brought my existing knowledge of The Great American Songbook and the classic vocalists who are best known for interpreting it to the table. The other side of the equation is the modern day songbook. This required some research into newer singers. Along the way I found one in my own state who was

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jen Sygit and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/10/26

Can you dig it? I got to visit with Jen Sygit. A large reason I do this podcast is to shine the spotlight on artists I think deserve more attention than they are getting. All three of Jen's most recent releases were in my top 5 albums of the year they were released. She's had some wonderful opportunities in her 20+ years as a performing musician. We chat about those and mention that she's got her first headlining gig at The Ark in November.All songs written by Jen Sygit:Grandma Went to Heaven In A

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Acoustic Alternatives with David Wilcox and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/10/26

David's first album, The Nightshift Watchman, came out independently in 1987. In 1989 he made his major label debut on A&M Records with How Did You Find Me Here, which included modern folk classics that he still plays in his sets 35+ years later ("Eye of the Hurricane" & "Rusty Old American Dream").Ask a handful of younger modern folk singers and no doubt some of them will cite David's playing and/or writing as an influence on what they are doing.It was a pleasure to chat with David again

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kora Feder and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/10/09

Kora Feder is a well traveled singer songwriter with music in her blood now calling Detroit home. It was a chance meeting that brought me to her music and one song in particular that destroyed my heart in the way only songs can do. There are a few other interview with Kora out there and some of them really good and in-depth. I think I only scratched the surface. I was also distracted by issues I was having with the sound quality and a week's worth of headaches. I encourage you to explore her

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Acoustic Alternatives with Joe Goodkin and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/09/11

Chicago area songwriter Joe Goodkin has, at the time of this posting, 14 records to his credit - some solo, some with his band Paper Arrows. Two of his projects are ambitious retellings of Homer's The Odyssey and The Illiad and he has toured these records in every state in the US and abroad as well.Get to know Joe and hear an as of yet unreleased song in this performance and conversation with a modern bard.Songs written by Joe Goodkin:Somebody Loved (The Invocation)What Kind of Love (Patroclus to

01:09:41

Acoustic Alternatives with Myron Elkins and John...

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2025/08/05

Myron Elkins is from the small town Otsego, MI(About 17 miles north west of Kalamazoo). His friends from school probably didn't see him as the guy who would one day play shows with Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Marcus King and Kaleo, and have his second release produced by one of the most in demand producers in the Americana genre, Dave Cobb, but he did just that. With unique voice and a love of music from another time, Myron Elkins isn't like any other artist I've met who was born since the 2000's

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Acoustic Alternatives with May Erlewine and Packy...

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2025/07/12

One of most prolific, gifted, kind hearted, and gentle people you'll ever meet - oh and she has an angelic voice, May Erlewine joined me at Grove Studios to talk about her career and newest album 'What It Takes.' I've been wanting to put her in the spotlight pretty much since I started doing the podcast back in 2020. I feel like there is more we could have done to show the uninitiated the wonderful world of May, but I hope this glimpse gives you the spark to explore more.Songs written by May

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Acoustic Alternatives with Abigail Stauffer and John...

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2025/05/05

15 years after her debut EP, Ann Arbor, MI area musician Abigail Stauffer has finally released her 4th full length record. Delayed by a pandemic and the distance her collaborator Dave Haughey (aka Dave the Cellist), the newest release doesn't fit neatly into a musical category, but rather is an extension of the genre bending folk on her previous releases. Abigail opens up in this conversation about her past and present for Acoustic Alternatives.Songs written by Abigail Stauffer, except where

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Acoustic Alternatives with Hayley Reardon and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/04/24

Boston area singer/songwriter/storyteller/delightful human Hayley Reardon joined me for a conversation in Grove Studios on April 23, 2025. She's been on my radar for over a decade, but this was our first chance to meet and talk.Songs written by Hayley Reardon:Enough Is EverythingGood NewsBone DanceThe Little SadnessMore info on Hayley: https://www.hayleyreardon.com/More info on Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternativesMore info on Grove Studios:

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Acoustic Alternatives with Fox & Bones and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

2025/04/20

Portland, OR based duo Fox & Bones joined me and gave me a peek into their world. They also played a couple new songs (including one, as of the time of publishing this, unreleased).Meet Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives.Songs written by Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort"Ain't Giving Up Tonight""Strange and Wonderous Place""Long Time Honey""The Borderline"More about Fox & Bones: https://foxandbones.com/More about all things Acoustic Alternatives, including

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Acoustic Alternatives with Noah Guthrie and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

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:

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kyle Joe and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives ·

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:

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Acoustic Alternatives with Brian Vander Ark and John...

Acoustic Alternatives ·

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

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