Category Archives: Local Music

Behind the Scenes with Kim Jennings and Dan Cloutier

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Site Admin

Dan Cloutier and Kim Jennings are the co-founders of the “I Support Local Music in Massachusetts” Facebook community, the We Support Local Music Blog, and Birch Beer Records. In this video, they talk about all this as well as supporting … Continue reading →

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Paul Rishell – Master of the Country Blues Guitar

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Site Admin

Craig Sonnenfeld, Guest Blogger It has been my privilege for the last few years to study guitar with Paul Rishell. Below is my brief description of Paul’s life and music career with Annie Raines after a recent conversation with Paul. … Continue reading →

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Pressure

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Site Admin

By Kim Jennings I have only been comfortable in my own skin as a songwriter for about three years.  That isn’t a terribly long time in the grand scheme of things. As a songwriter, though, I think about the process … Continue reading →

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Teenage Open Mike Newbie (What It’s Really Like)

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Site Admin

Ashley Jordan, Guest Blogger Do you remember your first experience at an open mic?   Was playing in front of a group of fellow musicians something that you eagerly anticipated…or something that you totally dreaded but somehow forced yourself to try?  … Continue reading →

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Hip-Hop’s Caped Crusader: Interview with Chris Faraone

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Site Admin

Jake Ostreicher, Guest Blogger Massachusetts hip-hop has been awesome, struggling, thriving, mimicking, and setting trends since I could first tune in. It’s a contradiction on many levels. In my own experience, it can be tough to get recognition unless you’re … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Play Nice with Others

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Site Admin

Trisha Knudsen, Guest Blogger My husband Phil and I have been married for nearly 28 years. All couples that have shared life for such a long time know that without a few essentials, this living together thing is HARD! Of … Continue reading →

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Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Site Admin

The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance holds an annual conference every fall. Beth Desombre shares her experiences attending workshops, networking, and performing at NERFA. Continue reading →

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The Importance of Sharing

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Site Admin

Local folksinger Tom Smith shares his insights about sharing creativity with others. Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Ellen Schmidt: Gifted Songwriter and Longtime Community Mentor and Activist

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Site Admin

Ellen Schmidt: songwriter, activist, open mike host, concert presenter, and compassionate supporter of many local musicians throughout eastern Massachusetts. Continue reading →

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Sticking To It: Interview with Chris Trapper

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Kim Jennings

More of an interview with Chris Trapper including his persistence in his music career, how he’s come through challenging times, and how his music continues to evolve. Chris shares more on the changes in his music career, his thoughts on the impact of technology on music, and his experience pushing for radio play. And how he’s stuck it out, and been rewarded every time. Continue reading →

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