The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts

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The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts is a Central Massachusetts based podcast that interviews musicians from all over the New England area. We deep dive into the musician's creative process and story of how they became a musician. Conducting the interview are a hilarious dynamic duo, Nikki Cross and Chris Guerra, who love getting their guests and audience to laugh while also asking questions related to the music industry. If you miss the golden age of "Behind the Music" type of shows, then this is the podcast for you! Make sure to catch the show on YouTube as well: YouTube.com/MusicalChairsMass You can also follow all of our podcast platforms by checking out our Linktree: Linktr.ee/MusicalChairsMass "Chairing is Caring!" The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts is proudly sponsored by Gateway Fiber! Bringing you a fairer, friendlier and faster fiber service to your home. Find out more here: https://www.gatewayfiber.com #paidpartner

  1. Oct 26

    MCM - Jake Dow

    🎶 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎶 Get ready for another hilarious, music-filled episode of The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts! 🎸🎙️ This week, we're pulling up a chair with the incredibly fun and talented Jake Dow! Jake is certainly no stranger to the music scene! After spending 4 years in Nashville, Tennessee, sharpening his skills, developing his sound, and soaking up everything Music City has to offer, Jake has made his way back home to Massachusetts! These days, he's trading Nashville nights for New England life, balancing his career in the plumbing trade with his passion for music. Between writing new songs, hitting the stage, and rehearsing with his band, Jake is keeping the music alive and kicking! 🎶🔥 And trust us when we say, this episode is an absolute RIOT! 😂 We had such a blast hanging out with Jake that our faces STILL hurt from laughing! Between the stories, the music, and the nonstop laughs, this is one conversation you definitely don't want to miss! 🎸 WANT TO CATCH JAKE LIVE? Give Jake a follow on Instagram to keep up with his music and find out where he'll be performing next! 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jake_dow_ 🎙️ DON'T MISS A BEAT! While you're at it, show your favorite musical chairs some love! Follow us across all our platforms, catch up on past episodes, and stay connected with everything we've got going on! 👉 https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass ⚡ POWERED BY GATEWAY FIBER! ⚡ A HUGE thank you to our paid sponsor, Gateway Fiber, for helping us keep the music playing! Bringing you high-speed fiber internet that's FAIRER, FRIENDLIER, and FASTER! 🚀 Find out how Gateway Fiber can keep YOU connected! 👉 https://www.gatewayfiber.com 🎶 So grab your favorite seat, turn up the volume, and get ready for some great music and even greater laughs! Because here at The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts, we're MAKING MONDAYS MUSICAL! 🎶🎙️ #mcm #makingmondaysmusical #chairingiscaring #musicpodcast

    MCM - Jake Dow

  2. Oct 12

    MCM - Hunter McKinnon

    🎶 A Rising Star Is Taking a Seat in the Musical Chair! 🎸 In today's episode of The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts, we're excited to welcome the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist Hunter McKinnon! Hailing from Amesbury, Massachusetts, Hunter is no stranger to the music scene. With a lifelong passion for music and experience rocking the stage as the lead guitarist for the Jonny Deups Band, this talented young musician is now stepping into the spotlight to carve out a sound all his own! As Hunter embarks on his solo musical journey, he's been busy performing live shows, honing his craft, and hitting the recording studio to work on an exciting new EP. Join your hosts, Chris and Nikki, as we pull up a chair with Hunter to explore his musical roots, hear about his experiences on stage, and discover what the future holds for this promising young artist. And, of course, we'll be treated to some fantastic live performances as Hunter puts his own spin on a few familiar favorites! 🎤 You won't want to miss this one! Follow Hunter McKinnon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_mckinnon And as always, make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms, as your support also helps out our musicians get the visibility we are working hard for all of our musical guests to receive. You can follow us here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did! 🎶 The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts — Chairing Is Caring! #mcm #makingmondaysmusical #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

    MCM - Hunter McKinnon

  3. Sep 28

    MCM - Kat Ivy

    This week on The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts, we’re excited to welcome New Hampshire singer-songwriter Kat Ivy, an artist whose music blends emotionally rich storytelling with elements of folk, indie, and cinematic pop. Known for her dynamic vocals, introspective lyrics, and atmospheric sound, Kat creates songs that explore deeply personal experiences while connecting with listeners through authenticity and powerful imagery. Join us as we get to know Kat Ivy, hear the stories behind her music, and talk about her journey as an independent New England artist. You can follow Kat here: https://kativymusic.com And make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms. Your support helps shine a spotlight on our local musicians here in New England. You can find all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass Lastly, this episode is brought to you by our paid sponsor, Gateway Fiber! Bringing you high speed fiber internet that is fairer, friendlier, and faster! Find out more here: https://www.gatewayfiber.com We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! #mcm #makingmondaysmusical #chairingiscaring #paidpartnership

    MCM - Kat Ivy

  4. Sep 7

    MCM - Sweet Euphoria

    In this next episode, we have our dear friends, Sandy and Topo, otherwise known as the talented duo "Sweet Euphoria" stop by the studio. Founded in 2017, Sweet Euphoria blends the sounds of a lively ukulele and an acoustic guitar along with sweet vocals that are pretty euphoric if you ask us! Both Sandy and Topo bring years of experience playing music and have been sharing the music that they have created together with the central Massachusetts area and beyond. You can follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/sweeteuphoria And while you're surfing the inter webs, make sure to make a pit stop over to our linktree where you can find, follow, like and subscribe to all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass As always, we appreciate your support and I hope you enjoy these two making some sweet euphoric music together ;) #mcm #makingmondaysmusical #chairingiscaring #musicpodcast

    MCM - Sweet Euphoria

  5. Aug 24

    MCM - Margaret Rabbitt

    In this week's episode, we have the fiery Margaret Rabbitt stop by the studio to share her punk inspired music and share her stories. Hailing from Massachusetts and making a name for herself in the college soccer, Margaret has focused on her passion for music, sharing songs on her popular TikTok account, to performing live shows, to sharing the stage with her band, Margaret has accomplished so much at a very early age and she has no plans of stopping anytime soon. You can follow Margaret on her IG here: https://www.instagram.com/margaretrabbittmusic/ And as always, make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms by checking out our link tree here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you're ready for Margaret! She's a firecracker! #mcm #makingmondaysmusical #chairingiscaring #musicpodcast

    MCM - Margaret Rabbitt

  6. Aug 21

    MCM - Tribute Episode - Tasteless Jack

    In honor of the tremendous loss our musical community has experienced recently, we here at MCM have decided to take a pause from our regularly scheduled content and instead pay tribute to our past guest and beloved friend, Jorge Ramirez aka Tasteless Jack. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and anyone else who had the honor of seeing him perform live or experience his music. We Love You Homie! Your friends, The MCM family

    MCM - Tribute Episode - Tasteless Jack

  7. Aug 3

    MCM - Ben Bullock

    In this episode, Ben Bullock stops by the studio to delivery some thought provoking music and some terrific stories. Ben Bullock is a singer-songwriter whose musical journey began in the vibrant Boston music scene before life eventually led him to Central Massachusetts. Along the way, he's continued to write and perform songs that blend thoughtful storytelling with influences from folk, Americana, and traditional music. Whether he's playing original songs like Gypsy Life, Word of God, and Be Here Instead or putting his own spin on timeless classics, Ben's performances reflect both his love of songwriting and his appreciation for music's ability to connect people. You can follow Ben here: https://benbullock.com And make sure that you hit that follow / like & subscribe button on all of our platforms. Remember, you're not just supporting our show but more importantly, you are supporting our local musicians and are helping us build a stronger music community. You can find all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you love Ben's music as much as we do! #chairingiscaring #makingmondaysmusical #musicpodcast

    MCM - Ben Bullock

  8. Jul 20

    MCM - Jukebox Jake Goldstein

    In this episode, we bring back our very good friend from the very first episode we officially recorded, Jukebox Jake! Jake is deeply committed to bringing people together through live music. He has become a familiar face throughout the New England music scene, earning a loyal following by combining authenticity, professionalism, and a genuine love for entertaining. Whether performing at festivals, community events, restaurants, or private venues, Jukebox Jake continues to prove that great music has the power to create lasting memories and meaningful connections. His enthusiasm for every performance and dedication to his craft make him a standout artist and an exciting ambassador for live local music. You can follow all of Jake's musical adventures here: https://linktr.ee/Thejukeboxjake35 And while you're at it, make sure that you hit that follow / like and subscribe button on all of our platforms by going here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you have as much fun watching this one as we did recording it! Our faces hurt from laughing so much. #makingmondaysmusical #chairingiscaring #musicpodcast

    MCM - Jukebox Jake Goldstein
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The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts is a Central Massachusetts based podcast that interviews musicians from all over the New England area. We deep dive into the musician's creative process and story of how they became a musician. Conducting the interview are a hilarious dynamic duo, Nikki Cross and Chris Guerra, who love getting their guests and audience to laugh while also asking questions related to the music industry. If you miss the golden age of "Behind the Music" type of shows, then this is the podcast for you! Make sure to catch the show on YouTube as well: YouTube.com/MusicalChairsMass You can also follow all of our podcast platforms by checking out our Linktree: Linktr.ee/MusicalChairsMass "Chairing is Caring!" The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts is proudly sponsored by Gateway Fiber! Bringing you a fairer, friendlier and faster fiber service to your home. Find out more here: https://www.gatewayfiber.com #paidpartner

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