Episode #22 – Randie O’Neil Find The Song Writer’s Gig on iTunes and Stitcher Randie O’Neil was born in Allentown, PA and the city of her youth was captured in the Billy Joel song, “Allentown”. That was a time of transition in that proud city and the strength required to adapt to significant change has infused Randie’s musical journey. 8th Grade, a…

Find The Song Writer’s Gig on iTunes and Stitcher James Lee Baker was born in Amarillo, Texas with music in his veins. His mother played guitar, his father played drums, his grandmother wrote Gospel music and his grandfather was a concert pianist. James took the inspiration from his family and began working to play music and create his own musical …

Episode #20 – Jeiris Cook Find The Song Writer’s Gig on iTunes and Stitcher When George booked Jeiris Cook to be on The Song Writer’s Gig he said “This guy is something special” and he was so right! Jeiris spent the first 13 years of his life in Atlanta before his family moved to Maplewood, New Jersey and has been a Jersey guy ever since. Music, es…

Episode #19 - WinterLong Dave and Gift Venezio perform as WinterLong and have a well-earned reputation for appealing melodies accompanied by wonderful harmonies. Music has played a part in their lives from a young age. Gift remembers her childhood in the Philippines as having music “everywhere”. In the 1970’s Dave was introduced to a wide range of …

Episode #18 – Jo Jo Russell On this episode, George and I sit down with a songwriter who has an energy and spirit that is both unique and infectious – Jo Jo Russell! It is rare to meet a musician who has supported themselves for their entire life by playing music but that is exactly what Jo Jo has and is still doing. I think it is safe to say that …

This episode has Kevin Kinsella joining us as we sit down and talk finding open mics on vacation, songwriting inspirations and very memorable directions to a gig.

Our guest today, AJ Croix, has traveled the Country Rock path across the country and beyond including celebrating his 21st birthday in Puerto Rico while on tour there. An early band, Babies in Black, opened for the likes of Blue Oyster Cult and Cheap Trick. AJ later met John Berenzy whom he credits as being a mentor and sparking a love of reading w…

Folks, We had a technological gremlin insert itself (echo) into the episode that we posted last night, featuring Don Kincaid. We wish that these darn computers would get their act together and respond perfectly to their tasks much like we humans however such is life. So here is Don Kincaid 2.0 minus any distractions. Thank you, Bernie…

Don Kincaid has led an fascinating life! Alberta, Texas, New Jersey and other places he has hung his hat provide the rich texture for his songs. In 1989 - 90 he replied to an ad in Aquarian Age that led to being a VJ. He tells of participating in the famed Song Circle in Lukenbach, TX. Wayon wrote about it and Willie played at it and this little pi…

Mike Herz joins us for the baker’s dozen episode of The Songwriter’s Gig. Mike is a fixture in the songwriting community both locally in NJ and throughout the festival circuit having received the following recognition: 2016 – Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Emerging Artist 2017 – Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, Showcase Finalist Mike’s unique lyrical pas…

Gordon Thomas Ward is truly a multi-faceted spirit who shows up in the artistic world as a singer songwriter, musician (with the coolest dulcimer ever!), the author of several books, a lecturer and more. Today Gordon shares some old favorites as well as some songs that will be included on his upcoming CD. Enjoy our visit with Gordon Ward!…

The Song Writer's Gig - Episode #11 Features Rich Andruska. Rich is a long time songwriter who has experienced a number of musical incarnations thru his life. Check out Rich's website: www.richandruska.com and Clouds & Thorns for his musical creations.

Jack Tannehill has been performing for decades yet each time you see him his stage manner has all of the enthusiasm of someone just discovering the joy of the stage! Jack's songs are stories that any listener can relate to as he covers familiar slices of life in his own unique and very creative way. Jack was sidelined for most of 2017 with arm issu…

Don Elliker joins George and Bernie on Episode #8. Don's musical journey began playing drums as a wee lad in a Scottish Pipe Band, continued to the MTV years where his band won a big contest and finally brought him to western NJ where you can find him playing as a solo, as part of the trio "Hair of the Dog" or playing behind just about everyone on …

George and I spend a fantastic hour talking with the amazing Beth Sherby! Beth shares her story, a couple of songs and a look into her songwriting process.

PD Brody has a story that everyone should hear and music that I believe everyone will soon be hearing!