The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts

In this week's episode, while our host Chris is away, Nikki and our dear friend of the show, Amanda Meli, manage to find another Chris. Unlike our Chris, this Chris can sing! Chris Shelby, a Shrewsbury, MA native, would have you fooled into thinking he was a Nashville home grown musician. Pair up that powerful, edgy vocals with his ability to write up some emotional fueled lyrics and a command of...

We're back at it again kids! and in today's episode, we have a very special guest host joining us for this episode, the one and only Jason Cook! And that's not the only very special guests we have in studio. We have the Very-Kate & Ashley, a sister dynamic duo whose musical talents is a family trait. They take a unique twist on covering some terrific pop-culture hits, while energizing the crow...

We're back after our summer break and what better way to get things rolling again with a super talented musician out of Connecticut, Charlie Diamond. Sit back as we get to know the man behind the music and some terrific stories about cross country adventures, how he found the inspiration to write his songs and more. You can find Charlie on his website here: https://www.charliediamondmusic.net And...

In our 50th episode since launching this podcast, we bring in a favorite local band "The Phukovs" along with special guest host, Seth Newton. Made up by former members of a well known band "2nd Class Citizens" along with some other talent, we're treated to a quirky band who loves horsing around and putting on a fantastic show. Sit down as we get better acquainted with these 4 gentlemen. Y ou can f...

In this week's episode, we have Mike Jetti, the frontman of OTB, returning to the studio to talk about his solo musical project, which helps him fill in the gaps when he's not touring OTB. We deep dive into Mike's passion for music, his creative process and some fun stories about his journey, both as a solo musician and the lead vocalist of a regional touring / reggie-rock band from Gloucester Mas...

What a talented young lady that we're honored to have in our studio this week! Shaely O'Dou Music may be young and new to performing in our local music scene, but don't let that fool you, she has an incredible voice, is great with the guitar and has such a wonderful personality and sense of humor! You can catch her episode here: https://youtu.be/3zZSQTASwr0 Make sure to follow Shaely on her musica...

In this week's episode, we sit down with Sean Daley Music , a 20 year veteran musician haling from the Ashburnham MA area. Sit back as we find out more about musically talented man, who balances work life as a teacher and makes room to perfect his musical craft. We even got a "Weird Al" Yankovic cover! You can watch his episode here: https://youtu.be/QK8LJQY8yns You can follow Sean here: https://w...

In this week's episode, we have our good friend, Seth Newton filling in for our host, Chris, who along with Nikki, get to know this week's guest, Smooth Wrld, who is an animated Boston suburban rap artist, who knows how to captivate a crowd creatively and charismatically. Smooth Wrld's fun incorporation of creative samples along with his ability to think outside of the norm helps him create some m...

In today's episode, Temple Mountain stops by the studio to share some stories of his musical journey along with some incredible music! Temple Mountain, originally from the Long Island, NY area, now performs at gigs throughout the New England area. As Temple Mountain balances his music career with his studies in psychology, his songwriting has taken on a new depth. Now studying to become a licensed...

In today's episode, Erin Ash Sullivan stops by our studio to share her incredible music and stories of how music has influenced her life. Erin is a talented song writer and folk artist, who has most recently won the 2023 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival's "Most Wanted" award. Her music is the type of music that you want playing on the radio of a Volkswagen bus while traversing the country-side. Her rela...

What a lovely and super talented artist Ryann is! We were shocked to learn that she has only been focusing on her musical abilities just in the last 6 years! Her talents will have you believing that she's been a professional musician all her life! I n this episode, we sit down with Ryann, get to know her story while also going on a musical journey where her songs reflect impactful moments througho...

Hazel Bloom is one of those ultra hard working artists who seem to have an endless supply of creativity and it shows through his music that he produces which comes from personal moments of his life. We sit down with this Worcester native and really dive into the nitty gritty of his music creation process and other areas of his musical experiences. Make sure you check out Hazel's website for his la...

On this week's episode, Kevin Kvein stops by to talk about how music has made an impact on his life and performs some original songs that speak to his life experiences and come from the heart. Join us as we deep dive into Kevin's creative process, enjoy some thought provoking tunes and get to know this creative gentleman. You can find out more about Kevin's musical performances by checking out his...

First off, we cannot BEGIN to explain what it took to get this episode to see the light of day! Thankfully Jacob was a great sport and offered to come back to the studio when the first original recording was lost. This is just an example of Jacob's determination to get things right and one of those things he's gotten write is his music! Jacob hails from the Western Massachusetts scene and his musi...

The Can Collectors are a fun local band to the Northern Worcester County area of Massachusetts who incorporated an island vibe into their band by including unique instruments like a steel drum and kazoos. They are made up of a mix of veteran musicians and fairly new musicians like Tim who took up drumming. We have an absolute pleasure of getting to know this lovely group with a "Can" do attitude!...

Boy can Nikki find em! In today's episode, we had the honor of having this young, talented man, Taylor Hughes, stop by our studio. Wait until you hear his music! Taylor has an iconic voice paired with his country rock vibe, which is a perfect match! Not only do we get to hear Taylor's music, but also his inspirational story of sobriety. If you're looking for some good old country rock, Taylor is y...

In today's episode, Ryan Calkins stops by the studio. Ryan is a folk & Americana songwriter hailing from the central Massachusetts area. Ryan writes music often described as vulnerable, thoughtful, sentimental and pensive. Though he is not shy away from a light hearted tune now and then. Make sure to give Ryan a follow to find more of his music by checking out his Instagram account: https://ww...

On today's episode, we celebrated Nikki's birthday by having Amanda Meli stop by with a special guest ;-) Amanda is an incredible musician and vocalist! Hailing from the Hardwick, MA area, Amanda has done it all, from hosting open mics, to organizing large music festivals and commanding the stage, everywhere she performs! Amanda vocal range is something to witness and hear for yourself! So make su...

Hey guys, miss us? Well we're back and what better way to start your Monday with some Tiny Pets! We sit down with these dynamic duo and find out how they came up with their band name, about their musical journeys and more. Tiny Pets hails from the central Massachusetts area and they play 90's alternative hits and more! Make sure to check out their website here to learn more: www.tinypetsmusic.com...

In this episode, we have Michael and Austin from Over the Bridge, a Reggae-Rock infused good time jam band with strong hip-hop influences raised by that dirty water on the North Shore of Massachusetts, stop by at the studio for a chat. We get to find out how they started the band, the meaning behind the band name and all of their adventures with touring. Nikki also gets to perform with the band's...

In today's episode, Old Tom himself stops by the studio where we have some in-depth conversations about the process of creating music and listening to some amazing live performances. We get to hear some incredible stories of Tom's musical journey, find out more about what makes the man tick and explore the educational side of music. You can find more about Old Tom and his band, here: https://www.o...

Have you ever heard that siblings just do everything better together? Well when it comes to singing and making us laugh, these dynamic duo certainly do it better together! Mike and Michelle are a delight, not only to hangout with, but to listen perform their music. They bring a unique spin to their covers and also are fantastic song writers. Be prepared to laugh! You can find F&C's music here:...

In this special episode, we have Keene native, and a very well known musician, Ian Galilean. Ian is a super talented songwriter and musician with a dedicated passion for everything music. In this interview, we take a look at the man behind the music and find out what his musical influences and passions are while also listening to some clever and beautifully written songs. Ian has a knack of invoki...

In today's episode, we're honored to have such an impactful and well known hiphop musician, Raff Theruler. Raff Theruler is a talented hiphop artist with roots planted in the Worcester area. Raff has an impressive musical career established with having collaborated with other major hiphop artists like Terminology and Curtis Young. Raff is not only a well established musician, but he has worked har...

In this episode, we sit down with the "Young" gentleman, Young NDay who is from the Athol area. Nikki was unable to be a part of this interview, but we were able to have a guest host fill in for her, Raff the Ruler! Young NDay is an inspiring and talented rap artist with a positive, upbeat personality, full of love for the music he produces. Young NDay's passion for music is shown in his songs and...