Bill tells Fran about: 

Providence Rhode Island in the mid 60s. the fun way he picked up guitar Taj Mahal's early influence on him as a musician Mississippi John Hurt as a fingerstyle hero Meeting and getting the nod from Thom Bresh at the Commodore in Nashville Americana Community Music Association  Hope by Song - helping people with trauma turn pain into songs How singing songs over and over can shape your character Silver linings in 2020 - The Long and Short of It, his americana string band. Going back to basics on his next project

billmetts.bandcamp.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSDs6xFfAq-lw4qm1L2FJg

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Robert tells Fran about: 

• NYC/Ohio/FL
• First published cut
• Knocking on doors and gigging in NY
• Connecting with Americana Community Music Association
• Island Hopper Songwriter's Festival
• Silver linings in 2020
• Working on new records and participating in the growing Americana Community Music Association.

https://RobertBidney.com​​

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Ray tells Fran about: Growing up in the Bronx and WestChester NY "Music Row" in NYC His first guitar for "$10" Learning guitar and his first Donovan song via Mel Bay books. Meeting Roy Schneider  Keeping guitars at hand Meeting Shannon Larkin of Godsmack Joining the Apocalypse Blues Band Working on new records and participating in the growing Americana Community Music Association.

Ray's website is https://steelonwood.com

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Charlotte and Rachel tell Fran:  How they met Their love of bluegrass music Open jam session/rehearsals lead to a band Rehearsal leads to a gig Gig leads to more gigs Epidemic leads to a driveway tour of the neighborhood!

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John Hall tells Fran about: 

Elmyra NY Writing hits like "Still the One" and "Dance with Me" Meeting Joni Mitchell in an awkward way Redemption at a Halloween Party Touring as opening act for Jackson Browne Running for Congress and voting on the ACA His book, "Still the One: A Rock'n'Roll Journey to Congress and Back" New videos and projects and more!

http://johnhallmusic.com "Home" video: https://youtu.be/aAcM99xWFnM

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Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield tell Fran about:

Meeting online on GreenSingles.com ! Digital art and Roy's syndicated cartoon strip. The rough 80s for Roy Upcoming solo and duo projects Adapting to the future of touring Americana Community Music Association (ACMA) in Ft. Myers FL. 

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Singer-songwriter Grace Morrison shares her early days as a backup singer and the transition to a touring singer-songwriter. Based in Cape Cod, Grace has opened for rock and folk heavy-weights, and is releasing a new record soon. Enjoy!

https://www.gracemorrison.com/

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Avi tells Fran about playing in New York vs Philadelphia, sharing songs and helping local songwriters in the Philly Songwriters Circle. Also, touring with his holocaust surviving grandfather, helping him share his songs and stories.

https://aviwisnia.com

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