Tall Tall Trees
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Mike Savino, the brainchild and founder of , is my guest on The High Note to chat about his most recent album "" which was released Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 via . We talk about his journey in music from being a metalhead to a deadhead to being classically trained in acoustic bass to creating his own instrument, the Banjotron 5000. In addition to the songwriting process on his most recent album with Josiah Wolf, also get into his musical influences and the album he recorded earlier this year with JD Pinkus, "Ponder Machine." Read my review of his most recent release on . See Tall Tall Trees...
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Emily Faye
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Singing songs, surfing and sailing the seas of Web 3; is there anything can't do? I met the multi-talented British-based singer-songwriter at VeeCon 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she captivated a packed crowd with her song "" at Lucas Oil Stadium with Gala Music. During our conversation, we dive into her journey in web3, her inspiration, how her fiance inspired "Playstation," her love of country music and surfing, and her ongoing series "." Follow Emily Faye on all social media platforms at , where she shares updates about her music and announcements about her upcoming live shows and...
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Valerie Ann
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Valerie Ann is a Utah-based songwriter with a magical touch for creating children's music that appeals not only to the young ones but also to the adults who care for them and those in between. I met Valerie Ann at VeeCon this past year in Indianapolis, Indiana and thankfully, we re-connected just this past month. She's a talented songwriter and pioneer in the children's music industry, taking strides in the NFT music platform, . In this episode, we discuss her songwriting process, how she manages to craft tunes that resonate with children and adults, her journey into the NFT music world, and...
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Keller Williams and Steve Poltz
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and are both accomplished singer-songwriters individually who together have performed a "Shut the Folk Up and Listen" series across America. They join me for a conversation about their careers, folk music and their run of shows. You can see them Friday, March 3 at in Alexandria, Virginia, Saturday, March 4 at and Sunday, March 5 at . They will each perform a set of music and then perform together. Keller Williams will return Friday, March 17 at in Asbury Park, New Jersey. You can also join them for for a song school May 2-4 and a folk festival May 5-6, 2023 in Joshua Tree,...
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Crys Matthews
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stopped me in my tracks the first time I saw her perform. Join me in a conversation with one of my favorite singer-songwriters about her songwriting process, her journey in music and how growing up as the daughter of a preacher influences her on stage. She is based in Washington D.C. and is currently on tour including stops Thursday, Feb. 9 at in Albany, NY, Saturday, Feb. 11 at , New Jersey and she will be returning Sunday, March 26 at in New York City. Her most recent album "Changemakers" is available everywhere including and you can subscribe to her . You can follow her on social...
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Mohsen Amini
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is probably the best concertina player you have ever heard. I met him as co-founder of the multi-award-winning Celtic trio Talisk, based out of his hometown of Glasgow, Scotland. Amini talks about his adventures since we last spoke last at the including his tour with Talisk and Ímar, jamming with his friends, getting ready for the band's performance at in Glasgow and the 2023 Talisk world tour which includes stops in Philadelphia and New York City. See Talisk Sunday, Feb. 19 at the in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and Monday, Feb. 20 at in New York City and see all the band's tour dates . Follow...
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Perry Thompson
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Perry Thompson is the president of the Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society based in Atlantic City, New Jersey whose mission is to preserve and promote Black music culture through education and experiences. He has held lectures in person at Stockton University featuring Reggie Reg from Cash Crew and singer and pianist Nina Simone as well as online seminars covering the legacies of Prince, Jimi Hendrix and Snoop Dogg. Follow the Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society , , and . The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society is a nonprofit organization that accepts donations via check or money order...
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BRAN NU
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is a rapper and artist based in South Jersey. He has been rhyming since he was in high school and is currently touring throughout the east coast. During a brief break in his touring schedule, we chat about his influences, his music career, his most recent tour and the projects he is currently most excited about. You can see him on the featuring CL Smooth beginning Nov. 3, 2022. His mixtape "Total B.S." is available on and you can listen to his projects on . You can see all his projects via his and follow him on and . Subscribe to The High Note podcast...
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Mike McKenna Jr.
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is a helluva singer-songwriter from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. He carries on the Canadiana folk music tradition in his songs his homespun lyrics with historical references and a warm voice. We talked Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at the 60th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival where he was a performer throughout the weekend. His latest album is "." He is showcasing Saturday, Nov. 5 at at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, Cape Breton, Thursday, Nov. 10 at in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saturday, Nov. 12 at the in Cape Breton, Novia Scotia. Follow him on social media @mikemckennajr....
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ADG7
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South Korean shamanic folk-pop band quickly became one of my favorite acts of the 60th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival - so much so that I, along with many, many others, saw the nine-piece band Saturday night and again Sunday morning. See all the show notes, links and photos . Follow @HighNoteBlog anywhere you go on social media including , , and . The intro and outro music was written, composed and recorded by Paul “Dawg” Dixon. Photos by Justyna Smith.
info_outlineHop in the car with me and my mum as we talk about Bob Dylan following his show Saturday, Nov. 17 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
Neither one of us are Dylanologists but we talk about his musical legacy and his various performances in New Jersey and Philadelphia including this most recent one - which we both agree was the best.
Don't think twice - read my Dylan in Atlantic City review.
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