I’ve had the pleasure and honor of chatting with Maine’s own Dave Mallett over the years and the singer-songwriter-guitarist never fails at giving great interviews that are as honest and down-home as his music. So when I learned that he was coming to Somerset Abbey on the 26th of this month, I reached out to […]
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Livingston Taylor still going strong, talks career, upcoming Gardiner concert
Getting back in touch with artists after a long period of time is always fun and usually very rewarding, and such is the case with today’s performer, Livingston Taylor, whom I’ve chatted with several times over the years. As the fourth child in a musical family (which includes James, Kate, Hugh and Alex Taylor) he […]
Lonestar lead guitarist talks about band’s history, concert in Waterville
Frequent readers of these columns are probably well aware that I’m a huge fan of close vocal harmonies. It matters not what genre has them — folk, pop, classical, jazz, rock, metal, bluegrass or country — I love them all! And there’s a group in that last category that has some of the best in […]
Trevor Lewington of Enter The Haggis talks about new album, upcoming Waterville show
I’ve been a fan of the following band for decades now so when I found out that Enter The Haggis was returning to Maine for a show at the Waterville Opera House, I just had to chat with them again. The Toronto-based sextet is made up of newcomer Rose Baldino (fiddle, vocals), Bruce McCarthy (drums, […]
Mike Devol talks about Greensky Bluegrass quintet, return to Maine
As most of you know by now, I really like discovering new-to-me acts and such is the case with this week’s band from Kalamazoo, Michigan: Greensky Bluegrass. This quintet of talented musicians (Anders Beck on dobro, Michael Arlen Bont on banjo, Dave Bruzza on guitar, Paul Hoffman on mandolin and Mike Devol on upright bass) […]
Matt Bilodeau talks about upcoming Somerset Abbey concert
Matt & the Barnburners to return to Madison venue Jan. 15.
Singer-songwriter Amy Helm talks about her latest album
EDITOR’S NOTE: The concerts mentioned in this column have been postponed due to the rise in numbers of those with the coronavirus, and will be rescheduled for a later date. Please go to snowpond.org or stonemountainartscenter.com for complete details. As I’ve frequently stated, I love chatting with folks for the first time and my recent interview […]
Singer, songwriter Brian Fallon heading to Portland for show
Rocker also has new solo Christmas album ‘Night Devine’ as well.
Rachel Eckroth talks about upcoming Portland concert, her latest album ‘The Garden’
A musical chameleon is coming to Maine for a special show at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 in Sun Tiki Studios at 375 Forest Ave. in Portland ([email protected]). Rachel Eckroth is a pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader, and sideman with 20 albums (as a leader or co-leader) under her belt, the latest […]
Heather Pierson talks about her love for ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
As this, the most wonderful time of the year, rolls around once more I find myself gravitating to one of my favorite genres: Christmas music … and one of the most heartwarming pieces of seasonal bliss for me is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I vividly remember sitting in the living room with my parents and […]