For the past few years, Wayans has released a few specials and he’s coming up to New Hampshire to exhibit this craft at one of the most historic venues in the state. It’s happening on June 27 at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, and it starts at 8 p.m.
The music of Ireland has had a major effect on the music within the United States in various capacities. Go from bluegrass to punk rock and you’re bound to hear the Celtic tones and arrangements having some sort of influences.
Springfield, Ohio, native and current Connecticut based singer-songwriter Griffin House has had an unconventional path to his profession. At one point in his life, he was a promising golfer getting college scholarships, but the arduous training and competition drained him. Looking for a different way to fuel his passions, he decided to pursue music and over 20 years later, he’s writing, recording and performing stellar songs.
Ben Sollee from Louisville does a lot of things with his time. He’s a bicyclist, he’s a composer and he’s an incredible musician. Sollee has been a central part of the folk and bluegrass scene for nearly 25 years and he’s always pushing the boundaries of both styles while creating fresh and original sounds.
Folks who grew up in the ‘90s know about Save Ferris due to their hit rendition of Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” and their on-screen appearance in the teen flick “10 Things I Hate About You.”
We had a chance to talk with Amos ahead of the show about the making of the album, how the name of his record label honors his roots in Philadelphia, performing in old venues and writing music that comes from his heart.