Acoustic Alternatives

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Acoustic Alternatives

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

  1. 9 OCT

    Acoustic Alternatives with Kanin Wren and John Bommarito

    Another emerging artist from the rich Michigan music scene is my guest on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives. 18 year old Kanin Wren has already captivated large audiences as a tribute artist. Now she's ready to start releasing more of her original music. It's good. It's really good. Meet Kanin Wren from Dewitt, MI on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives. Songs include: Hell or Minnesota (written by Aron Rosing) Could've Been (written by Kanin Wren) I Was There (cowritten by Lauren Veil and Kanin Wren) Cry Baby (written by Kanin Wren) Learn more about Kanin Wren. Subscribe to all things Acoustic Alternatives (and find the Liz Longley session I mention herein). Book Grove Studios and stop bugging your neighbors with your noise!

    55 min

  2. 9 OCT

    Acoustic Alternatives with Steven Page and John Bommarito

    Steven Page is not just another great guest to me. He sings on one of my top 15 albums of all time, Gordon. He's a multiple Juno award winner and Grammy nominee with his former band Barenaked Ladies. As part of that group he's sold over 15 million albums and singles and is in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. There is so much more I could have talked about with this gifted singer and songwriter. So many awesome experiences he's had that I didn't have time to ask about (opening for The Who for example), but I think if you are already a fan, you'll still learn a thing or two you didn't know. If you aren't already a fan, welcome to the club. All songs written by Steven Page: What a Good Boy (co written by Ed Robertson) A New Shore (co written with Craig Northery) The Golden Age of Doubling Down Over Joy (co written with Stephen Duffy) More about at this link Steven Page More about all things Acoustic Alternatives related HERE And it doesn't happen without Grove Studios.

    1h 16m

  3. 26 MAY

    Acoustic Alternatives with Jen Cass of The Lucky Nows and John Bommarito

    Jen Cass grew up in the Metro Detroit area and now calls Flushing, MI home. After three successful solo albums, she started a new project with her husband Eric Janetsky called The Lucky Nows. Their excellent second album is due out in June of 2024. Jen talks about her life and plays three emotionally charged songs from the new album and one from their first. All songs written by Jen Cass (except where noted): Broken Homes and Hearts of Gold Syracuse The Lesson (Jen Cass, Michael Robertson, Eric Janetsky, Jack Redmond Barnes) Girl With No Name Find out more about The Lucky Nows: https://theluckynows.com/home Get information about all things Acoustic Alternatives related including how to support me on Patreon so I can do better videos: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives It doesn't happen without the support of the team at Grove Studios. Musicians or DJs, this is a place you can practice and make as much noise as you need: https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 20m

  4. 10 MAY

    Acoustic Alternatives with Dan Navarro and John Bommarito

    It's been a long and varied journey for Dan Navarro. From co-writing one of the biggest hits of the 80s, to voice acting, to touring and releasing a plethora of material as part of Lowen and Navarro. If you only know his music, get ready to learn more about some of the other things he's been part of and is also known for. If you don't know him at all, get ready to hear what you've been missing. Songs written by Dan Navarro: "She Dreams In Music" "Better Man" "Circling the Drain" (co write with Deborah Holland)" "All Is Quiet" More about Dan Navarro: https://dannavarro.com/ More about Acoustic Alternatives and how you can support it: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Find Grove Studios, the home of the podcast, at: https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 17m

  5. 30 MAR

    Acoustic Alternatives with Jo Serrapere (#2) and John Bommarito

    Dearborn, MI's Jo Serrapere's first visit to the podcast happened as part of a live show at Trinity House in Livonia, MI in April of 2022. I encourage you to go back and listen to that one to learn more about this Michigan treasure. Jo is ambitiously releasing two albums at once this Spring and the second chat was based around celebrating that. Hear acoustic versions of some of the songs before they are released into the wild. All songs written by Jo Serrapere: "In the Arms of Angels" "This American Dream" "Life and All" Find out more about Jo on her website: https://joserrapere.com/ Find out more about what I am doing and how to support it via Patreon: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Grove Studios makes it all possible. Rent their space to practice in: https://grovestudios.space/

    51 min

  6. 26 MAR

    Acoustic Alternatives with Kyran Daniel and John Bommarito

    Here is the audio only visit with Australian born guitarist extraordinaire, Kyran Daniel. You may want to watch the video too in order to enjoy his guitar playing with your eyes. Tommy Emmanuel thought he was good enough to take him on tour when Kyran was just a teenager, so you know you are dealing with someone very talented, even if you haven't heard him before. Learn more about him and how to support him here: https://www.kyrandaniel.com All songs written by Kyran Daniel "Pensieri"  "Sangria" "Like the Night Itself" Interested in supporting me on Patreon and finding out about the other things I am doing? https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives None of this happens without Grove Studios. Need a place to practice and be loud? https://grovestudios.space/

    34 min

  7. 6 MAR

    Acoustic Alternatives with Mike Vial and John Bommarito

    Mike Vial is an Ann Arbor based singer/songwriter, teacher, father, and husband who is doing a 20 year celebration of playing gigs, teaching books, and ranting rants at The Ark in Ann Abor on May 23, 2024, opening for a mutual favorite (and previous podcast guest), Ari Hest. Vial is prepping a new release due out soon and he plays a couple of new ones and a couple of old ones and we both have a strong reaction to his third performance. Don't miss it. Songs written by Mike Vial Free To Dream I Just Want To Be Your Last Two Angels (June 22, 1996 - Ann Arbor) Burning Bright Find out more about Mike: http://mikevial.com/?fbclid=IwAR1hjEpVSE2VKEUCPl54ucYGM2c2IoLCAQTsY4VKkSkGCLiAHKrZbd_dCX0 Find out more about Acoustic Alternatives and how to support it: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Find out more about Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 19m

  8. 20 FEB

    Acoustic Alternatives with Peter Madcat Ruth and John Bommarito

    Harmonica legend, Grammy winner, blues, folk, world music and rock musician not to mention all around beloved member of the Ann Arbor music scene, Peter Madcat Ruth joins me to celebrate 3/4 of a century of life and a life mostly spent playing music. His 75th birthday celebration takes place at The Ark in Ann Arbor on April 2, 2024. Songs include Jaw Harp Improvisation (Ruth) Pocket Full of Soul (Ruth) Phonograph Blues (Robert Johnson) Walk Right In (Gus Cannon) Visit his website: https://www.petermadcatruth.com/ to learn even more about him. Visit my website https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives to find out how to support me and my other related activities. Visit Grove Studios website to book space for your band, podcast, etc. https://grovestudios.space/

    1h 6m
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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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 John Bommarito
  • Show Website
    Acoustic Alternatives

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