Acoustic Alternatives with Mike Vial and John Bommarito

Acoustic Alternatives with Dan Navarro and John Bommarito

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/

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

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/

Acoustic Alternatives with Kyran Daniel and John Bommarito

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/

Acoustic Alternatives with Mike Vial and John Bommarito

Mike Vial is an Ann Arbor based singer/songwriter, teacher, father, and husband who is doing a 20 year celebration of playing gigs, teaching books, and ranting rants at The Ark in Ann Abor on May 23, 2024, opening for a mutual favorite (and previous podcast guest), Ari Hest.

Vial is prepping a new release due out soon and he plays a couple of new ones and a couple of old ones and we both have a strong reaction to his third performance. Don't miss it.

Songs written by Mike Vial

Free To Dream

I Just Want To Be Your Last

Two Angels (June 22, 1996 - Ann Arbor)

Burning Bright

Find out more about Mike:

http://mikevial.com/?fbclid=IwAR1hjEpVSE2VKEUCPl54ucYGM2c2IoLCAQTsY4VKkSkGCLiAHKrZbd_dCX0

Find out more about Acoustic Alternatives and how to support it:

https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives

Find out more about Grove Studios:

https://grovestudios.space/

Acoustic Alternatives with Peter Madcat Ruth and John Bommarito

Harmonica legend, Grammy winner, blues, folk, world music and rock musician not to mention all around beloved member of the Ann Arbor music scene, Peter Madcat Ruth joins me to celebrate 3/4 of a century of life and a life mostly spent playing music.

His 75th birthday celebration takes place at The Ark in Ann Arbor on April 2, 2024.

Songs include

Jaw Harp Improvisation (Ruth)

Pocket Full of Soul (Ruth)

Phonograph Blues (Robert Johnson)

Walk Right In (Gus Cannon)

Visit his website: https://www.petermadcatruth.com/ to learn even more about him.

Visit my website https://johnmbommarito.wixsite.com/johnbommarito/acoustic-alternatives to find out how to support me and my other related activities.

Visit Grove Studios website to book space for your band, podcast, etc. https://grovestudios.space/