Tag: americana
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Watch: Live at The Thirsty Soul 5-2-2019

There is an uneasy freedom when nobody else shows at an open mic. It will likely cause urges to play songs long since forgotten, or that you always wanted to play but never even tried. Such was the case on May 2. A couple of old originals with a pinch of The Wreck of the…
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Watch: Live at The Thirsty Soul

The shift in open mic hosting has opened up new possibilities as musicians from other neighborhoods drift from more crowded spots in Philly.
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Watch: Open Mic Live at The Thirsty Soul Philly

I perform a few familiar tunes with a new hostess, Liz Starry. I committed a cardinal sin of live musical performances by cracking open my new piezo pickup moments before I went live. It was awkward, but it worked. Featuring I’m Gone, Other Half, and Redneck Vacation. Spoiler: No cajon.
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Watch: Open Mic Night at The Thirsty Soul Philly 3-28-2019

Though the seats were empty this time, we all managed to have tons of musical fun. After performing Gardens and Cobblestones with pals Phil (piano) and Tyler (cajon), Phil pushed my Tom Petty button, and we shared moments with Free Fallin’ and Breakdown. Then I capped my performance off with an acceptable performance of Possum…
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Watch: Open Mic at The Thirsty Soul Philly

In this open mic, I debut the song Grass and Wine with piano accompaniment from Phil Romeo and (off camera) Tyler on the cajon. Also featured: Better Ending, Other Half, and Please Don’t Bury Me (written by John Prine). Nothing caught fire this time. Unless you count my soul.
