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Acoustic Alternatives

by John Bommarito

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Acoustic Alternatives with Katie Greene and John Bommarito

September 28, 2026 · 57 min

Katie Greene, formerly known as Katie Pederson, impressed me the first time I saw her play an outdoor open mic at the Ann Arbor Art Fair many years ago. I knew I was seeing a special talent and I am so happy that success is finding its way…
Acoustic Alternatives with Kelsey. and John Bommarito

August 16, 2026 · 58 min

Kelsey. is the new moniker for an Ann Arbor based singer who has changed her style (and persona) since the release of her debut recordings as Ceolsige in 2022. Love Hard is an ambitious new 16 track release that explores the many sides of…
Acoustic Alternatives with Ani Mari and John Bommarito

July 7, 2026 · 55 min

Another talent from the vast Michigan music scene made their way to Grove Studios for Acoustic Alternatives. Ani Mari is originally from Marquette (and, as we learn, may return to live there some day), but migrated to Ann Arbor to go to…
Acoustic Alternatives with Julianne Ankley and John Bommarito at Sound Space Detroit

July 3, 2026 · 39 min

The gifted artist Julianne Ankley joins me for a second visit on the podcast, this time with the generous help of Ryan Anderson from Sound Space Detroit for which I am very grateful for. Julianne is really hitting a creative stride in her…
Acoustic Alternatives with John Richard Paul and John Bommarito

May 30, 2026 · 57 min

The main reason for the podcast is music discovery for you, my listener. When I hear someone I think needs a larger audience I make it a point to get them on the podcast and to your ears. It took about 3 years from the first time I heard…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Sammie Hershock and John Bommarito

May 20, 2026 · 57 min

Marshall, MI's Sammie Hershock is off to good start in her young recording career. Already an award winner and already lucky enough to work with some of Michigan's finest fellow musicians, Sammie is putting out her second full length…
Acoustic Alternatives with Cabaret Boreale and John Bommarito

May 3, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Come on a journey with me to another era and another place. Cabaret Boreale aren't from these times, though the band's members, Katie Lynne, Don Reinholm, Phil LaDouceur and Andrew Brown certainly are. Katie, Don and Phil formed this…
Acoustic Alternatives with Dave & Kristi and John Bommarito (2026)

April 28, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Dave Boutette and Kristi Lynn Davis, now known as Dave & Kristi, make a return visit to the podcast WITHOUT MASKS more than 5 1/2 years since their last visit. Songs from their newest album The Chickadees performed this time. Songs written…
Acoustic Alternatives with John Gorka and John Bommarito

April 17, 2026 · 56 min

He released his first album back in 1987, was signed to Windham Hill family of labels for a handful of releases, but has put out the bulk of his recordings on the great label Red House Records. People who have been guests on his releases…
Acoustic Alternatives with Ryan Racine and John Bommarito

April 14, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Northville, MI's Ryan Racine has 30 years of playing in bands behind him and all the skills to get the attention of fans of Alt Country/Americana ahead of him. When I hear his new record, Valhalla Afternoon, and think about how I felt…
Acoustic Alternatives with Lauren Blackford and John Bommarito

March 29, 2026 · 53 min

Milan, MI's Lauren Blackford came to my attention as an opening act for my friend and recent guest on the podcast, Rochelle Clark at her show at The Ark. I brought Lauren on stage that night, embarrassingly briefly saying her name wrong in…
Acoustic Alternatives with Kate Peterson and John Bommarito

March 11, 2026 · 60 min

I first encountered Kate Peterson as half of the duo Nervous But Excited. With the band's unknown status (hiatus? vacation? definitely not broken up) I took the opportunity to visit with Kate about her upcoming Michigan performances and…