Sunday, April 26, 2020

Acoustic Alternatives April 26, 2020

The first week of the video version of Acoustic Alternatives is now on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx8NBomfmLsXRbHW3PHM0U0ZFblhcW-uT&fbclid=IwAR1sKke_2QVwr1Yx5pYqB-q5DrSB_DFZXG329KfRPXOkJvz8UT3jPwb6Qko


Artist-Song Title
KYLEE PHILLIPS-OUT THERE SOMEWHERE (LIVE AT MUSIC TOWN DETROIT)
SETH GLIER-TIL FURTHER NOTICE
CHRIS DUPONT-RETRIEVE (FEAT. OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN AKA OLIVIA DEAR)
LOGAN LEDGER-(I'M GONNA GET OVER THIS SOME DAY (BASEMENT SESSIONS)
RHTYHM CORPS-SOLIDARITY (ACOUSTIC)
CAITYLN SMITH-LONELY TOGETHER
JOSEPH-FIGHTER (ACOUSTIC)
RUSTON KELLY-BRAVE
BRIAN VANDER ARK-COLORFUL (LIVE AT THE CITY WINERY)
PAULA COLE-JOLENE (LIVE)
TONY LUCCA-BLOWIN' UP A STORM
AMY PETTY-THE DREAMS THAT ARE WAITING FOR US (ACOUSTIC)
JONATHA BROOKE-BECAUSE I TOLD YOU SO (LIVE)
ERICK BAKER-COMFORT YOU (LIVE)
LIZ LONGLEY-TORTURE
MARC SCIBILIA-HOW BAD WE NEED EACH OTHER (LIVE ACOUSTIC)
JUDITH OWEN-SOMEBODY'S CHILD
CAITYLN SMITH-DAMN YOU FOR BREAKING MY HEART (LIVE IN STUDIO)
MAY ERLEWINE-THAT'S MY HOME (ACOUSTIC)
KIANA JUNE WEBER-A GIRL AND HER VIOLIN
BLUE RODEO-LOST TOGETHER
BRUCE COCKBURN-IF A TREE FALLS
GREAT BIG SEA-ORDINARY DAY
AMY PETTY-VIRTUAL EARTH DAY CONCERT

Next show May 3rd:  Radical Revisions

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Sunday Brunch April 19th, 2020


Thank you for your support of the Sunday Brunch (or The Acoustic Brunch as it was once known). The plan is to be back on the air July 26th.

Out of the Ann Arbor area? Listen Sundays from 10 AM - noon  at http://annarbors107one.com/
Or in Grand Rapids from 9 AM - 11 AM at http://www.thisisqmusic.com/

Sunday Brunch April 19th,  2020

Sunday Mornings 10 am-noon with John Bommarito
The show opens every week with a song called "Five Points" which you can find here: http://jasondennie.com/?page_id=42 It is performed by local guitar/mandolin virtuoso Jason Dennie. 

Artist-Song Title
CHRIS TRAPPER-FEEL LIKE STAYING HOME
DONOVAN WOODS-ON THE NIGHTS YOU STAY HOME
SHAWN CROMWELL-STAY HOME
NATHANIEL RATELIFF-TIME STANDS (STUDIO A2 02-01-20)
DEVON GILFILLIAN-GET OUT AND GET IT (STUDIO A2 10-25-19)
MATT MAESON-HALLUCINOGENICS (STUDIO A2 10-06-18)
INGRID MICHAELSON-BLOOD BROTHERS (STUDIO A2 02-16-12)
LIZ LONGLEY-TORTURE (STUDIO A2 06-21-19)
BRANDI CARLILE-THE EYE (STUDIO A2 01-30-15)
VANCE JOY-SATURDAY SUN (STUDIO A2 05-23-18)
KALEO-WAY DOWN WE GO (STUDIO A2 3--1-16)
THE BOTH (AIMEE MANN AND TED LEO)-MILWAUKEE (STUDIO A2 05-07-14)
WILDER WOODS-SOMEDAY SOON (STUDIO A2 04-29-19)
ED SHEERAN-LEGO HOUSE (STUDIO A2 04-20-12)
THE LUMINEERS-FLOWERS IN YOUR HAIR (STUDIO A2 02-19-12)
LOS LONELY BOYS-FLY AWAY (STUDIO A2 6-29-11)
AMY PETTY-MOSES (STUDIO A2 01-24-18)
SCARS ON 45-CRAZY FOR YOU (STUDIO A2)
COLIN HAY-I JUST DON'T THINK I'LL EVER GET OVER YOU (STUDIO A2 -4-27-09)
EDDIE VEDDER-GOODYBYE
PATTY GRIFFIN-GOODYBYE

Next show July 26th: If you are a fan of the show, I may do some sort of online show via my personal Facebook page or blog.  It won't be called The Sunday Brunch, but I will keep the spirit of the music alive.
Questions?
Johnmbommarito@gmail.com


Sunday, April 12, 2020

Sunday Brunch April 12th, 2020


Today's show was all about supporting the Michigan music scene and those who came from it.  An important note is below the play list.

Out of the Ann Arbor area? Listen Sundays from 10 AM - noon  at http://annarbors107one.com/
Or in Grand Rapids from 9 AM - 11 AM at http://www.thisisqmusic.com/

Sunday Brunch April 12th,  2020

Sunday Mornings 10 am-noon with John Bommarito
The show opens every week with a song called "Five Points" which you can find here: http://jasondennie.com/?page_id=42 It is performed by local guitar/mandolin virtuoso Jason Dennie. 

Artist-Song Title
KATIE PEDERSON-THE LANDING (ACOUSTIC)
SAM CORBIN-KEEP PUSHING ON (LIVE AT THE LEON LOFT)
RYAN RACINE-SAFE AT HOME (LIVE AT THE LEON LOFT)
ABIGAIL STAUFFER-LOVE SONG OF EARTH AND SKY (LIVE AT THE LEON LOFT WITH JAMIE REGISTER)
CHRIS DUPONT-HOUSE (LIVE AT THE LEON LOFT)
KYLEE PHILLIPS-OUT THERE SOMEWHERE (LIVE AT MUSIC TOWN DETROIT)
AMY PETTY-JULY (LIVE AT THE LEON LOFT)
ADAM PLOMARITAS-LEAVE THE LIGHT ONE (LIVE AT THE LEON LOFT)
TOM BUTWIN-JOSEPHINE (ACOUSTIC)
OLIVIA DEAR (AKA OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN)-HALF WAY (STUDIO A2)
ALISON ALBRECHT-HURRICANE (STUDIO A2)
LILLY MACPHEE-COLD (STUDIO A2)
JAKE LEMOND-ILLUSION (STUDIO A2)
COLD TONE HARVEST-OUT ON THE WATER (STUDIO A2)
TREY SIMON-LET'S STAY HOME (ACOUSTIC)
BRAD PHILLIPS-WHEN ALLY THROWS A FIT/WILSON THE WARRIOR (STUDIO A2)
ROCHELLE CLARK-RIVER JORDAN
SWEET WATER WARBLERS-WHEN THE SUMMERTIME COMES (STUDIO A2)
JEN SYGIT-SMELL THE FLOWERS (STUDIO A2)
DREW NELSON-LOVELY DAY
LAITH AL-SAADI-HOW LONG BLUES (STUDIO A2)
THUNDERWUDE-RUNAWAY HORSE (LIVE)
THE TIMBRE OF CEDAR-SUNNY SIDE UP (STUDIO A2)
ERIN ZINDLE & THE RAGBIRDS-CURIOUS (STUDIO A2)
MISTY LYN & THE BIG BEAUTIFUL-SOUTH AT NOON
DAVE BOUTETTE-THE CRAZY EIGHT (STUDIO A2)

Next week's show April 19th: If you are a fan of the show, you do not want to miss next week.  I'll include songs and interview excerpts from some interviews I've done over the last 14 years. including Ed Sheeran, Vance Joy, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo (as The Both), Nathaniel Rateliff, Matt Maeson and more.

Suggestions:  email:  john@annarbors107one.com

These are some of my favorite people who make music for a living. A living that has been interrupted by a global pandemic. It's affecting us all in some way and many will not be able to afford to help these music makers get by during this difficult time.  However, if you can bridge the gap for these fine folks by buying a CD, digital download, t-shirt or watching an online concert, I personally would appreciate it on their behalf. No doubt these people who dedicate themselves to entertaining us and have spent years honing their craft, their songs and their talent would also appreciate it.

Here is some information that will help you help them
KATIE PEDERSON

From Katie:
"I am currently not planning any streaming shows. My new song, Quiet Waters, is out, so if you can direct people to my website, katiepedersonmusic.com, they will be able to find it there. I'll also be releasing the next song, Recover, on May 1."

*SAM CORBIN

No online shows currently scheduled.

*RYAN RACINE

Ryan is planning a Livestream on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30
This will be through Facebook Live on my music page.


*ABIGAIL STAUFFER

Abigail will be playing Tuesday, 4/14 at 11:45am
Live from Sing Me Home Festival on Facebook 


*CHRIS DUPONT

Chris says: " You can support me by booking a guitar lesson online (contact through Facebook) or buying my music on Bandcamp.  I just released two brand new songs from quarantine."

KYLEE PHILLIPS

No online shows currently scheduled, but a new single was just released called "Out There Somewhere"


*AMY PETTY

Something potentially in the works in collaboration with a theater in Sagniaw regarding an on line show.

*ADAM PLOMARITAS

Adam is releasing a new video on Monday. A medley of "Lean On Me/Time After Time," dedicated to the Zunigas and Cherneys.

Friday April 17 at 9pm EST. On Faecebook Live

*TOM BUTWIN

Live streams Sunday’s at 7:30p on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube

*OLIVIA DEAR (AKA OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN)

Olivia's new single "Better" is now available on all platforms.

ALISON ALBRECHT

Nothing currently planned other than finishing the semester.

*LILLY MACPHEE

Lilly has nothing planned at the moment regarding on line shows.

JAKE LEMOND

Jake recently did an online show and may do another soon.

*COLD TONE HARVEST

Nothing on line planned for the band (due to social distancing), but Andrew might do something soon.

*TREY SIMON

New single due April 17th. Keep an eye out for it.

BRAD PHILLIPS

No Live shows planned at the moment

*ROCHELLE CLARK

Thursday April 16, 8 PM with Jason Dennie 
https://www.facebook.com/rochelle.clark.37

SWEET WATER WARBLERS

Rachael Davis of SWW says " Sunday April 19th at 2pm EDT I’ll be broadcasting a kids concert from the Hoxeyville Facebook page!! https://www.facebook.com/hoxeyville/"

Lindsay Lou of SWW does frequent live streaming on Instragram:  https://www.instagram.com/lindsayloumusic/

May Erlewine is super busy being a mom at the moment.

*JEN SYGIT

Jen Says
"Sunday morning April 26th I will be live streaming a brunch concert (sponsored by C3 in Grand Haven) at 10:30am from my FB account.  I have another virtual concert coming together as part of a series being hosted by Riverfolk (the former festival out of Manchester, MI)."  That one takes place at 7:30 PM on Thursday May 21st.. "

*DREW NELSON

Drew will be doing an on line concert on April 24th, keep an eye on this site for info:

*LAITH AL-SAADI
From Laith: "I’m trying to go live every Friday at 8pm on FB as long as time and conditions allow it. It can be accessed on my FB music page:


*THUNDERWUDE

Want to take guitar or mandolin lessons from a local master? Thunderwude's Jason Dennie is teaching on line. More info at http://www.jasondennie.com/

*THE TIMBRE OF CEDAR-

Two online shows recently happened, but nothing planned for the immediate future.

ERIN ZINDLE & THE RAGBIRDS

Something planned soon, but not ready to announce.

*MISTY LYN & THE BIG BEAUTIFUL
or her excellent photography

A live show on April 16th via Facebook:


And her bandcamp:

*DAVE BOUTETTE
Dave and his wife Kristi have been doing regular s Breakfast Club Broadcast's from his Facebook page:

There are so many more I wish I had time to highlight. Hopefully in the near future.


Monday, April 6, 2020

Rochelle Clark - "In Time" EP



It's been a long time coming, this solo EP from the female half of The Potter's Field.  I've been a fan of Rochelle's voice since the first time I heard it. It's a strong voice, it's big, it's memorable, it's confident.  She can take on a May Erlewine song and own it.  That's not easy to do, but Rochelle does that right off the bat on this EP on a wonderful take of "The River Jordan"

She also does a lovely rendition of a song by her Potter's Field partner, John Natiw called "In Time."  But Rochelle is not a covers artist.  She writes really strong songs too.  "Wish Me Well" and "In Between" are songs I hope to hear her sing at every live show from this point forward because they WILL stand the test of time.  And if she's feeling daring she can include "Jericho" in that set too.  However, that "mighty shout" she sings about in the latter half of the song (which would probably blow out the ordinary singer's voice) might have to be saved for end of the show.
She's anything but ordinary. This is an extraordinary debut.


Find it here:
https://www.rochellepclark.com/

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Sunday Brunch April 5th, 2020

The Radical Revisions edition of the show.  Thanks for all the feedback about the show I received from people enjoying it.  That means a lot to me.

Get a preview of the locally produced Tom Petty tribute album highlighted on today's show here
Pre-order it here:

Out of the Ann Arbor area? Listen Sundays from 10 AM - noon  at http://annarbors107one.com/
Or in Grand Rapids from 9 AM - 11 AM at http://www.thisisqmusic.com/

Sunday Brunch April 5th,  2020

Sunday Mornings 10 am-noon with John Bommarito
The show opens every week with a song called "Five Points" which you can find here: http://jasondennie.com/?page_id=42 It is performed by local guitar/mandolin virtuoso Jason Dennie. 

Artist-Song Title-Originally By-
VITAMIN STRING QUARTET-GRACE-JEFF BUCKLEY
K.D. LANG-HALLELUJAH-LEONARD COHEN
SLEEPING AT LAST-AMAZING GRACE-TRADITIONAL
BOY AND BEAR-WICKED GAME-CHRIS ISAAK
ERIC LUMIERE-LIGHT ON-MAGGIE ROGERS
MATT NATHANSON-HYSTERIA-DEF LEPPARD
THE LUCKY NOWS-WALLS-TOM PETTY
JENNIFER NAEGELE-AMERICAN GIRL-TOM PETTY
MARCUS MUMFORD-YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE-RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN
JACOB MOON-PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE) (LIVE)-U2
JACOB MOON-THE WAY IT IS (LIVE)-BRUCE HORSNBY
MIKE MASSE-LIMELIGHT-RUSH
LISSIE-DREAMS-FLEETWOOD MAC
ESCAPING PAVEMENT-DON'T FADE ON ME-TOM PETTY
ELENOWEN-EVEN THE LOSERS-TOM PETTY
EVA CASSIDY-TRUE COLORS-CYNDI LAUPER
GREG LASWELL-INTO THE MYSTIC-VAN MORRISON
GREG LASWELL-DON'T GIVE UP (FEAT. MOLLY JENSON)-PETER GABRIEL
RIN TARSY-HEAVEN WHEN WE'RE HOME-THE WAILIN' JENNYS
JAMIE CULLUM-BURY A FRIEND-BILLIE EILISH
JAMIE CULLUM-(LOOKING FOR) THE HEART OF SATURDAY NIGHT-TOM WAITS
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE-TODAY'S TEARDROPS-ROY ORBISON (WRITTEN BY GENE PITNEY & AARON SHROEDER)
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE-THESE DAYS-JACKSON BROWNE
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE-KILLERMONT STREET-AZTEC CAMERA
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE-TRAINS AND BOATS AND PLANES-BURT BACHARACH / HAL DAVID
KATE PETERSON-AIN'T NO SUNSHINE (STUDIO A2)-BILL WITHERS

Next week's show April 12th: Some of the best from the Michigan scene who are currently out of work due to the pandemic.

Suggestions:  email:  john@annarbors107one.com