May 7: Michael Johnathon at Acoustic LI
Banjo and all, we got a taste of Kentucky at the mansion, thanks to Michael Johnathon. Though he spent his early years on Long Island, Michael settled into Kentucky where he traveled up and down the hollers of the Appalachian mountains knocking on doors and learning the music of the mountain people. He experienced hundreds of front porch hootenannies throughout Appalachia where folks would pull out their banjos and fiddles, sit on their front porches with him and play the old songs that their grandparents taught them. And so, it was there that he created and to this day hosts the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, with a worldwide radio audience approaching a million listeners each week. Billboard Magazine headlined him as an “UnSung Hero.” He has been featured on CNN, TNN, CMT, AP, Headline News, NPR, Bravo and the BBC. For more, go to www.michaeljohnathon.com.
May 7 VIDEO: Michael Johnathon at Acoustic LI
Michael Johnathon performs LIVE at Acoustic Long Island, May 7, 2008. Video produced and directed by Rob Dircks.
May 7: A Taste of Kentucky at Acoustic LI
With our feature artist coming from Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains, Dave felt the need to give the audience a taste of Kentucky (ie: fun factoids). It certainly flavored the evening as we heard performances by Dave Dircks himself, singing his “Kentucky Blues”, Antonio DiMarco, Cory Balsamo, Cole Verderber and Martha Trachtenberg. Can you smell the Southern-fried Catfish?
Apr 30: Jesse Ruben at Acoustic Long Island
It was just Jesse and his guitar on the stage, but the mansion was filled with the incredible, toe-tapping sounds of this rising star from Boston. Within a year of graduating Berklee College of Music, Jesse had sold out venues across the Northeast including the Paradise Lounge, The Bitter End and World Cafe Live, and done a live performance for 1.5 million listeners on Chicago’s KISSFM. Jesse’s material reflects his powerful and innate ability to relate his own life to the lives of those around him, creating an unusually personal experience for his listeners. With the recent release of his first album, Jesse’s writing is innovative, honest, and ready to be heard. Find out more at www.jesseruben.com.
Apr 30 VIDEO: Jesse Ruben at Acoustic Long Island
Jesse Ruben performs LIVE at Acoustic Long Island, April 30, 2008.
Apr 30: A Light Night at Acoustic Long Island
Was it American Idol? A Yankees game? A national red alert? We weren’t sure what was going on, but there was an unusually thin crowd at the mansion. It hadn’t been like that since the early days when we were at the cafe. Oh well, we didn’t over-think it. It was still a stellar evening of music for those who showed up. You’ll be hearing from Dave Dircks, Phil Kennelty, Mike Maclain, Don Olsen, Richard Cashman, Hank Stone and Martha Trachtenberg.
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