Acoustic Alternatives

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

  1. 20 HR AGO

    Acoustic Alternatives with Rochelle Clark & Jason Dennie and John Bommarito

    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 could sing John Bommarito is a big jerk" and it would sound good. I have that audio. It does sound good and it doesn't even hurt when she sings it. Jason's guitar playing, which is what drew me to him in the first place, has him atop my list of best acoustic guitar players in the area (and he may be the best mandolin player in my music scene as well). Enjoy this conversation with two people I am proud to call friends. If you want to hear the interviews that I've done with both in the past, subscribe to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/c/AcousticAlternativeswithJohnBommarito Songs: Blue (written by Rochelle P Clark) If I Could Make You My Own (written by Dori Freeman) Simply Perfect Day (written by Jason Dennie) Honey Hangover (written by Jason Dennie) More about all things Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Find Rochelle on the web: https://www.rochellepclark.com/ Find Jason on the web: https://www.jasondennie.com/ Book a session at Grove Studios for your musical needs: https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 21m

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Acoustic Alternatives with Tony Lucca and John Bommarito

    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 that I can get access to someone with this much talent and history? It's a long one and I actually left a few questions out when we were recording due to time restraints. Enjoy this conversation with Tony Lucca. Songs written by Tony Lucca: In My Life Today True Story Back in '87 Top and the Bottom Find Tony on the web at: https://www.tonylucca.com/ See or listen to other Acoustic Alternatives sessions: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Book Grove Studios for your next musical needs: https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 19m

  3. 6 FEB

    Acoustic Alternatives with Jackamo (2026) and John Bommarito

    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: Her Paper Cranes Lucy Find Jackamo on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuHGoWUoJ-il9SzRg4SOA Find out more about Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Eternal thanks to my host, Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space/

    53 min

  4. 28/11/2025

    Acoustic Alternatives with Keynote Sisters and John Bommarito

    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 through via the heartfelt lyrics. Songs, written by Keynote Sisters, include: Done and Damned Phoenix Tears Waitin' On You It's All Talk More about Keynote Sisters at: https://keynotesisters.com/ More about Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Grove Studios makes it all possible: https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 9m

  5. 17/11/2025

    Acoustic Alternatives with Billy King and John Bommarito

    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 written by Billy King Makes Me Wonder Truth Lies Chill Snow in NOLA. More about Billy King: https://billykingdom.com/ More about Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Book your session at Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space

    49 min

  6. 01/11/2025

    Acoustic Alternatives with Olivia Van Goor, Reuben Stump and John Bommarito

    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 masterfully interpreting the classics AND writing new ones. Olivia Van Goor is a gifted artist and vocalist and I love making new fans out of anyone willing to listen. It is my belief that she will be a breakout national jazz artist at some point, not just one who performs regionally. She has the "IT" factor. Joined by her friend and talented bassist Reuben Stump, Olivia chats about her 4th release "Waiting For Santa." If you aren't in the mood for Holiday music, please at least listen to the conversation and skip the songs until you are ready, but among the 4 songs performed only one is a cover and it's not one you hear over and over and over. Please enjoy this session with Olivia and Reuben and please check her out live sometime. You won't be disappointed. Songs written by Olivia Van Goor except where noted: Santa, Did You Get My Letter? Holiday Traditions (OVG and Reuben Stump) Hermey's Blues (OVG and Mike Harrison) There's Always Tomorrow (Johnny Marks) Do yourself a favor and check out Olivia on line at: https://www.oliviavangoor.com/ Want to learn more and support Acoustic Alternatives? https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives None of it, I mean NONE of it happens without the support of Grove Studios:https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 12m

  7. 26/10/2025

    Acoustic Alternatives with Jen Sygit and John Bommarito

    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 Cowgirl Cadillac Smell The Flowers Marshall Street One In A Million More about Jen Sygit: http://www.jensygit.com/ More about Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives More about Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 15m

  8. 26/10/2025

    Acoustic Alternatives with David Wilcox and John Bommarito

    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 as he has just put out his best album in many years, The Way I Tell The Story. Hear some of the story in this visit as well as two songs not on any record yet. Bonus! The old Acoustic Alternatives WHFR show intro and the classic ann arbor's 107one show ID. Songs written by David Wilcox: "I'm From Nowhere" "Miss Liberty" "The Way I Tell The Story" "The Beautiful" More about David: https://www.davidwilcox.com/ More about Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives More about Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space/

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

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  • Creator
    John Bommarito
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 John Bommarito
  • Show Website
    Acoustic Alternatives