Kate McDonnell takes chances with her music. She becomes extraordinarily vulnerable and makes some incredible songs. Kate and I talk about her journey in music. She's playing the CD release show for "Trapeze" at Caffe Lena on September 20th.

September 20-22 at Mass MoCA, the FreshGrass Festival for 2024 with Molly Tuttle, Shakey Graves and The Devil Makes Three. Plus, Bela Fleck, Drive-By Truckers, and a bunch more. Enter to win tickets from WEXT.

The latest album from Blonde Redhead is "Sit Down for Dinner." Amedeo Pace of the band talks with me about their music, about the band, and about ...dinner. Blonde Redhead will be at the Meadowlark Festival on September 15th.

Another Ooky Spooky Musical Showcase Thursday, October 18 at the Cohoes Music Hall from 7:30-9:30pm.

Mary Gauthier is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her amazing "Drag Queens In Limousines" album. She's reissuing it on red vinyl, and she's coming to Caffe Lena on September 15th.

From music at Berklee, to living in upstate, the duo Honeysuckle make a lovely folk pop sound. Hear my recent chat with Holly McGarry about their latest two singles and more.

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Eric D. Johnson chats with Dave Michaels about new music and more.

Meta Dia of Meta & the Cornerstones and I chatted about his passion - peace, love and harmony. And a lot more! We also talked a little about the concert and movie experience, Reggae Sunset at Music Haven on August 30.

The Neil Young tribute band Gold Rush play Music on Mainstreet in Canajoharie August 27.