Acoustic Alternatives

Bob Mervak is a Detroit area musician who has been both a sideman and a front man in his musical adventures. He has many stories to tell that include people like David Foster, Sara Bareilles, Dax Sheppard, Kristen Bell and George Clooney to name a few. That, and he plays and writes great original music. Recorded in his home studio in Southfield, MI. https://www.instagram.com/bobmervak/?hl=en

There were problems with the audio because the SD card I recorded it to failed, so what you are hearing is the "cleaned up" audio from my iPhone. It's not ideal. If this is your first of my podcasts, don't judge it on this or Rebecca's talent. I strongly encourage you to check both of us out independently of this episode. The conversation and performances were too good not to share. Enjoy. https:/...

Singer Songwriter Ari Hest is my guest on the Acoustic Alternatives podcast. Audio and video for this special session recorded at Grove Studios in Ypsilanti debuts at 7:00 PM tonight. Ari is a grammy nominated singer/songwriter who began his career as an independent artist in 2001. He built a loyal following touring the college circuit extensively between 2000 and 2003, after which he released two...

Guitarist Willy Porter ( https://willyporter.com/ ) is joined in the Grove Studios by Dave Adler ( https://www.daveadler.com/ ) and Carmen Nickerson ( http://carmennickerson.com/ ) for a session with John Bommarito. Willy plays songs from his forthcoming, as of yet, untitled album, chats about his lengthy career and highlights his band during the discussion.

Musical duo The Rough & Tumble sing songs, share stories and laugh with John Bommarito on Acoustic Alternatives

The duo King Margo stop by Acoustic Alternatives to play songs from their forthcoming album. Special guest Hollier joins in the fun.

Jesse Terry joins John Bommarito for a chat at Grove Studios in Ypsilanti, MI and talks about his career. Jesse also plays four original songs from throughout his career.

Recent graduate from the Interlochen Arts Academy and all-around talented musician Aspen Jacobsen plays new songs from her forthcoming album and chats about some of her young life experiences.

West Michigan based singer/songwriter Kyle Rasche stopped by Acoustic Alternatives to chat about his new record Catch and play a couple of award winning songs.

Griffin House stopped at Grove Studios in Ypsilanti to discuss his career and "Stories For A Rainy Day." His newest album has a song that I am named dropped in. Of course my laptop decided this was the episode to have issues. You will hear replacement audio (courtesy of my iPhone) about 15 times where audio was missing from my recording. Time to get a new laptop!

I'm very excited that Jonatha Brooke was able to join me on Acoustic Alternatives. Her first album came out in 1991 as part of the duo, The Story. Since then she has put out many excellent releases including one that found her collaborating with Woody Guthrie by creating songs from unused lyrics from his archives. All songs written by Jonatha Brooke. https://jonathabrooke.com/

Recorded at Trinity House in Livonia in front of a live audience as part of a benefit for the non-commercial radio station, WHFR.FM. John chats with Jo Serrapere from Dearborn, MI about her life and career. Jo performs: Wash You Clean, Stardust and Bromide, Loneliness, Life and All with special guests.

Boston based singer songwriter and all around great guy Chris Trapper is my guest on Acoustic Alternatives . This episode of Acoustic Alternatives from Grove Studios is brought to you by Zingerman's Greyline, A great space you can trust: https://www.zingermansgreyline.com/ All songs written by Chris Trapper Sponsorship information available by visiting wwww.johnbommarito.com

My guest this time is Nashville based singer songwriter Steve Everett. Steve plays tracks from his excellent album Little WIns and chats about his life. Brought to you by Zingerman's Greyline https://www.zingermansgreyline.com/

Recorded in part via Zoom and in part on their CD release tour, this session with The Accidentals is a long time coming.

Former Ann Arbor now Nashville based singer songwriter Katie Pederson talks and sings for you and John Bommarito

He's got a more impressive resume than just being the lead singer of The Verve Pipe. One of my favorite songwriters is my guest on this Acoustic Alternatives episode.

Uber talented and socially conscious singer songwriter Seth Glier joined me for an episode of Acoustic Altenratives.

The first full band since the podcast started. Distinctly non-acoustic, but a favorite from the Ann Arbor/Ypsi music scene.

Well loved Singer Songwriter Kim Richey stops by Grove Studios to chat about her life and career and play 4 songs.

Singer Songwriter Mark Jewett from Plymouth MI and his drummer/producer friend Billy Harrington join me for a chat about his forthcoming album, The Lucky One.

Rachael Davis, the former Michigan, now Nashville resident with an incredible voice joins John Bommarito for a chat and performance.

Rin Tarsy from the Grand Rapids, MI music scene is the guest chatting and performing for John Bommarito

One of the best singer songwriters out there, Nashville's Liz Longley is the guest for Acoustic Alternatives with John Bommarito

Detroit based singer Syd Burnham chats with and performs for John Bommarito