Acoustic Alternatives with The Return of Jill Jack with John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives

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3 years ago 54:20

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Jill Jack has won 50 Detroit Music Awards since starting her music career 30 years ago. On the eve of her 60th birthday, she has planned a special celebration of her career in music at The Ark in Ann Arbor (January 14th, 2023).

Since our last visit nearly two years ago, Jill has faced a serious health issue. We talk about that and other things that Jill has planned. You'll also hear music including the song that got me choked up thinking that my friend might not have survived her health scare.

All songs written by Jill Jack. (https://www.jilljack.com/)

Recorded at Grove Studios, Ypsilanti, MI (https://grovestudios.space/)

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#John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives with The Return of Jill Jack with John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives

published 3 years ago

MP3•Episode home

All songs written by Jill Jack. (https://www.jilljack.com/)

Recorded at Grove Studios, Ypsilanti, MI (https://grovestudios.space/)

Nowhere Bound

The Love Hotel

Breathe

Live Like There's No Tomorrow

87 episodes

#John Bommarito

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Acoustic Alternatives with Abigail Stauffer and John Bommarito 56:22

6 weeks ago56:22

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15 years after her debut EP, Ann Arbor, MI area musician Abigail Stauffer has finally released her 4th full length record. Delayed by a pandemic and the distance her collaborator Dave Haughey (aka Dave the Cellist), the newest release doesn't fit neatly into a musical category, but rather is an extension of the genre bending folk on her previous releases. Abigail opens up in this conversation about her past and present for Acoustic Alternatives. Songs written by Abigail Stauffer, except where noted: Alone To Dream Pulling Teeth (co-written with Dave Haughey) Wanderer (co-written with Dave Haughey) Blanket More about Abigail: http://abigailstauffer.com/ Support Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Grove Studios is the best! https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Hayley Reardon and John Bommarito 1:03:19

8 weeks ago1:03:19

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Boston area singer/songwriter/storyteller/delightful human Hayley Reardon joined me for a conversation in Grove Studios on April 23, 2025. She's been on my radar for over a decade, but this was our first chance to meet and talk. Songs written by Hayley Reardon: Enough Is Everything Good News Bone Dance The Little Sadness More info on Hayley: https://www.hayleyreardon.com/ More info on Acoustic Alternatives: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives More info on Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Fox & Bones and John Bommarito 1:00:40

8 weeks ago1:00:40

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Portland, OR based duo Fox & Bones joined me and gave me a peek into their world. They also played a couple new songs (including one, as of the time of publishing this, unreleased). Meet Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives. Songs written by Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort "Ain't Giving Up Tonight" "Strange and Wonderous Place" "Long Time Honey" "The Borderline" More about Fox & Bones: https://foxandbones.com/ More about all things Acoustic Alternatives, including how to support me on Patreon https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Eternal love and gratitude to Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Noah Guthrie and John Bommarito 53:34

9 weeks ago53:34

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It's been a decade since I last visited with this gifted vocalist. He's certainly had some great experiences since we last spoke. His voice and songwriting have only gotten better. Let me introduce you to, if you don't already know him, Greer , South Carolina's Noah Guthrie. Including performances of: Root Down (written by Noah Guthrie, Joy Williams and Bobby Hamrick) Only Light I Need (written by Noah Guthrie, Adam Roth & Tim Bruns) Choose to Love You (written by Noah Guthrie) Follow Noah Guthrie: https://www.noahguthrie.com/ Join my Patreon page and/or hear other Acoustic Alternatives related things: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Nothing happens without Grove Studios: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kyle Joe and John Bommarito 1:09:45

12 weeks ago1:09:45

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Kyle Joe has previously visited the podcast under the name Kyle Rasche of Chain of Lakes Kyle has been through some life changes and a name change since the last visit to Grove Studios. Learn more about what he's been up to and hear some music from his new release Take It Easy including the premiere of the extra verses for his song "Michigan Man" All songs written by Kyle Joe (Rasche) "Take It Easy" "Line of Work" "Knots" "Michigan Man" See/Hear our previous session together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4PzKjV3X0Y Explore Kyle's website: https://kylejoemusic.com/ Learn more about Acoustic Alternatives and how to support what I am doing: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives None of this happens without the support of Grove Studios https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Brian Vander Ark and John Bommarito (2025 Visit) 1:08:32

17 weeks ago1:08:32

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Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe made his second visit to Grove Studios on 2-16-25. A new Verve Pipe album is ready for release and a lot has happened in his life since we last visited in October of 2021. One of my favorite songwriters has done it again with another collection of songs that utilize words that paint vivid pictures. Join us for a chat and learn more about the man behind the songs and hear new music before it's released. All songs written by Brian Vander Ark and Channing Lee "Hollow Bones" "Easy Way Out" "Dust" Find out more about Brian and/or The Verve Pipe at his websites: https://www.thevervepipe.com/ https://www.brianvanderark.com/ Learn more about all things Acoustic Alternatives here: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives And huuuuuge thanks to Grove Studios. Booking information here: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with David Howley and John Bommarito 1:24:34

17 weeks ago1:24:34

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I really enjoyed this conversation and was really disappointed with myself for not double checking both of my audio recording sources. The first 4 minutes of audio you hear are being captured from the microphone on my laptop as opposed to the direct source I expected to use. The backup audio from the mixer in front of me....well, I failed to launch it at the beginning of the session, so it kicks in around the 4 minute mark. He said so many great things in the first 4 minutes that I am kicking myself. But I think this conversation with the award winning musician and vocalist, known for his work with We Banjo 3, is worth putting up with crappy audio for 4 minutes. Songs you'll hear: Feel It (Written By David Howley) Chapter 1 (Written By David Howley) Haven (Written By David Howley, Martin Howley, Fergal Scahill, Enda Scahill, Kiana June Weber) Mary & The Soldier (Traditional) Find more information about David Howley HERE More about Acoustic Alternatives HERE More about the fabulous Grove Studios HERE…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Mindy Smith and John Bommarito 46:43

19 weeks ago46:43

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This singer songwriter originally from Long Island, NY first got attention with her cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene." Dolly herself appeared in the video and performed the song on television with her a few times. Her debut single "Come To Jesus" is a beauty of a song and a 10 on the John Bommarito 1-10 scale. Mindy stopped by Grove Studios in Ypsilanti on a night off to talk a bit about life and play a couple of songs from her great new album "Quiet Town" Songs performed include: "Jericho" (written by Mindy Smith and Matraca Berg) "Come To Jesus" (written by Mindy Smith) "I'd Rather Be A Bridge" (written by Mindy Smith and Kevin Scott Rhoads) Learn more about Mindy here: https://mindysmithmusic.com/ Learn more about Acoustic Alternatives and how you can support my efforts here: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Huge thanks to Rick and the team at Grove Studios. Find out about the home of the podcast recordings here: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kanin Wren and John Bommarito 54:57

36 weeks ago54:57

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Another emerging artist from the rich Michigan music scene is my guest on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives. 18 year old Kanin Wren has already captivated large audiences as a tribute artist. Now she's ready to start releasing more of her original music. It's good. It's really good. Meet Kanin Wren from Dewitt, MI on this episode of Acoustic Alternatives. Songs include: Hell or Minnesota (written by Aron Rosing) Could've Been (written by Kanin Wren) I Was There (cowritten by Lauren Veil and Kanin Wren) Cry Baby (written by Kanin Wren) Learn more about Kanin Wren . Subscribe to all things Acoustic Alternatives (and find the Liz Longley session I mention herein). Book Grove Studios and stop bugging your neighbors with your noise!…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Steven Page and John Bommarito 1:15:38

36 weeks ago1:15:38

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Steven Page is not just another great guest to me. He sings on one of my top 15 albums of all time, Gordon. He's a multiple Juno award winner and Grammy nominee with his former band Barenaked Ladies. As part of that group he's sold over 15 million albums and singles and is in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. There is so much more I could have talked about with this gifted singer and songwriter. So many awesome experiences he's had that I didn't have time to ask about (opening for The Who for example), but I think if you are already a fan, you'll still learn a thing or two you didn't know. If you aren't already a fan, welcome to the club. All songs written by Steven Page: What a Good Boy (co written by Ed Robertson) A New Shore (co written with Craig Northery) The Golden Age of Doubling Down Over Joy (co written with Stephen Duffy) More about at this link Steven Page More about all things Acoustic Alternatives related HERE And it doesn't happen without Grove Studios .…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jen Cass of The Lucky Nows and John Bommarito 1:20:09

1 year ago1:20:09

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Jen Cass grew up in the Metro Detroit area and now calls Flushing, MI home. After three successful solo albums, she started a new project with her husband Eric Janetsky called The Lucky Nows. Their excellent second album is due out in June of 2024. Jen talks about her life and plays three emotionally charged songs from the new album and one from their first. All songs written by Jen Cass (except where noted): Broken Homes and Hearts of Gold Syracuse The Lesson (Jen Cass, Michael Robertson, Eric Janetsky, Jack Redmond Barnes) Girl With No Name Find out more about The Lucky Nows: https://theluckynows.com/home Get information about all things Acoustic Alternatives related including how to support me on Patreon so I can do better videos: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives It doesn't happen without the support of the team at Grove Studios. Musicians or DJs, this is a place you can practice and make as much noise as you need: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Dan Navarro and John Bommarito 1:17:00

1 year ago1:17:00

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It's been a long and varied journey for Dan Navarro. From co-writing one of the biggest hits of the 80s, to voice acting, to touring and releasing a plethora of material as part of Lowen and Navarro. If you only know his music, get ready to learn more about some of the other things he's been part of and is also known for. If you don't know him at all, get ready to hear what you've been missing. Songs written by Dan Navarro: "She Dreams In Music" "Better Man" "Circling the Drain" (co write with Deborah Holland)" "All Is Quiet" More about Dan Navarro: https://dannavarro.com/ More about Acoustic Alternatives and how you can support it: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Find Grove Studios, the home of the podcast, at: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jo Serrapere (#2) and John Bommarito 51:27

1 year ago51:27

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Dearborn, MI's Jo Serrapere's first visit to the podcast happened as part of a live show at Trinity House in Livonia, MI in April of 2022. I encourage you to go back and listen to that one to learn more about this Michigan treasure. Jo is ambitiously releasing two albums at once this Spring and the second chat was based around celebrating that. Hear acoustic versions of some of the songs before they are released into the wild. All songs written by Jo Serrapere: "In the Arms of Angels" "This American Dream" "Life and All" Find out more about Jo on her website: https://joserrapere.com/ Find out more about what I am doing and how to support it via Patreon: https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives Grove Studios makes it all possible. Rent their space to practice in: https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kyran Daniel and John Bommarito 34:01

1 year ago34:01

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Here is the audio only visit with Australian born guitarist extraordinaire, Kyran Daniel. You may want to watch the video too in order to enjoy his guitar playing with your eyes. Tommy Emmanuel thought he was good enough to take him on tour when Kyran was just a teenager, so you know you are dealing with someone very talented, even if you haven't heard him before. Learn more about him and how to support him here: https://www.kyrandaniel.com All songs written by Kyran Daniel "Pensieri" "Sangria" "Like the Night Itself" Interested in supporting me on Patreon and finding out about the other things I am doing? https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives None of this happens without Grove Studios. Need a place to practice and be loud? https://grovestudios.space/…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Mike Vial and John Bommarito 1:19:02

1 year ago1:19:02