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George Mallas and Dave Goldenberg
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Discover the musicians, music and venues behind America's vibrant Northeast singer-songwriter scene. Interviews and live performances every episode!

Episodes

  1. Episode 3 – George Potts

    11 FEB

    Episode 3 – George Potts

    Singer-songwriter George Potts, a two-time winner at the New England Songwriting Competition, has been entertaining audiences since the early '70s in Chicago, as a founding member of the folk/jazz ensemble Redwood Landing. For the past two decades he's been part of the northwestern Connecticut acoustic quartet The Joint Chiefs. His instrumental skills are equaled by his songwriting savvy, which will take you from laughter to tears and back. His 20220 album "Ends & Odds" fracked into the top 20 on the FAI folk charts. His latest single, "Red Shoes," was released in early 2026.

    31 min
  2. Episode 4 –Judy Kass

    4 FEB

    Episode 4 –Judy Kass

    New York based singer-songwriter Judy Kass quickly draws her audience in with soulful vocals, no-nonsense lyrical storytelling and genre-bending exploration of guitar and piano. Her original music blends generous amounts of folk, jazz and blues with songs that cover the full gamut of mood and experience. Judy’s latest solo album release, New Skin, is an eclectic mix of songs that speak to various aspects of navigating life during unprecedented times --from reframing involuntary detours and moving through painful changes to poignant observations on the state of our fragmented world. The album features co-writes with renowned artists Sloan Wainwright, Glen Roethel, Dan Berggren, Jon Shain and Kellie Lin Knot, was co-produced by celebrated folk musicians Mark Dann and Pat Wictor.  It debuted at #4 on the Folk Alliance Top Albums Chart for July 2025.

    32 min
  3. Episode 2 – Michele Gedney

    28 JAN

    Episode 2 – Michele Gedney

    Michele Gedney spent 23 years as one half of the award-winning duo Open Book with her late husband, Rick Gedney, known for their honest and contemplative lyrics, melody invention, and weaving vocal and guitar harmonies. The duo released five albums which received critical acclaim and national radio play.  Sadly, Rick passed away in early 2023 and Michele made the decision to complete and release the album that they had finished recording, helping her in navigating her loss and to begin creating a new life as a solo artist. The duo had released four albums which received national airplay and critical acclaim. Their fifth and final album, Leaning In, made the Folk Alliance International radio chart for January and April of 2024.  Michele is a co-founder and teacher at Dar Williams “Writing a Song That Matters” retreat, entering its 14th year.  Michele’s songs have received numerous awards and her song “Go” has been released by Cry Cry Cry (Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shindell) on their 2020 album, Live at the Freight. Michele is writing and performing new material as well as selections from her catalog with Open Book.  She has been writing and arranging vocals and guitars for other musician’s recording projects, and has been enjoying some successful co-writing opportunities. She is currently in the studio working on a solo album.

    33 min
  4. Episode 1 – Brian Larney

    15 JAN

    Episode 1 – Brian Larney

    For our premiere episode we have Connecticut singer-songwriter Brian Larney, whose sixth album, Scrambler, is now available. Brian is a three-time New England Songwriter Awards nominee, and his songs have powered movies and TV shows, too. His songs are pop-inflected, with irresistible hooks that will worm their way into your ears.

    32 min
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Discover the musicians, music and venues behind America's vibrant Northeast singer-songwriter scene. Interviews and live performances every episode!

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  • Creator
    George Mallas and Dave Goldenberg
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Acoustic Northeast
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