The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts

In this week's episode, we take a look back at Erin Ash Sullivan, an independent New England–based singer-songwriter known for her introspective, lyrically driven folk and acoustic music. Her work emphasizes storytelling, emotional nuance, and connections to place, and she has built a regional following through performances, songwriting recognition, and media mentions (including features like a mention in (The Boston Globe). She is an actively performing artist who engages audiences through live shows and original compositions, and her most recent accolade is winning the 2025 Al Johnson Songwriter Contest at the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival, highlighting her continued recognition in the contemporary folk/songwriter scene.You can follow Erin's musical journey here:https://erinashsullivan.comAnd make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms by checking out our LInktree here:https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmassWe hope you have a very musical Monday! Enjoy!#mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

In this week's episode, we have a talented rising musician who's music infuses country soul, folk story telling and rock and reigns from the Central Massachusetts area, David Keith. David has been developing his solo career by crafting emotionally charged original music while also performing in his 4 piece band; David Keith and The Coalition. Make sure to tune in and find out more about David's musical journey, a new album that he is working on and more! You can follow David here: https://www.instagram.com/davidkeithmusic/ Also, please make sure to follow us on all of our platforms by hitting that subscribe / follow / like button. By following us, you help support the show and our musicians that we feature. You can find all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you all have a musical Monday! Enjoy! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

In this week's episode, our friend Red Elliott, a Nashua NH native and inspiring hip hop artist drops by the studio and gives us some incredible freestyle performances while also performing some of his latest songs, both recently released and soon to be released on his first ever album. Red Elliott is no stranger to music. He's been the merch dealer for Over the Bridge and has gotten to meet a bunch of musicians. Along the way, he has made a name for himself with his quick witted lyrics and his bass thumping beats. Make sure to check out his latest single, Ace of Spades, which you can find here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zn4WbDZYpL5UGrzYyX5rd?si=duRXYWSBRUmRRZaqRI51SA Also, make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms by going here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you enjoy the show and show some love for Red Elliott! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

We're finally back from our break and what better way to get things rolling with some good old country music! In this episode, we have the very talented, Chris Gendron, stop by the studio and share some of his music, including some sneak peaks at up coming song releases and telling us a little bit about himself and his musical journey. Boy did we have a great time getting to know Chris! You can follow Chris and find his music here: https://linktr.ee/ChrisGendronMusic Also, go hit that follow / like / subscribe button on all of our platforms so you can show your support for our local music scene by going here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass Keep on making music New England! We hope you enjoy the show! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #charingiscaring

We have another Encore Episode this week where we revisit our interview with a VERY talented singer / songwriter, Ian Galipeau.Ian is based out of Keene, NH and is a full time musician who performs live events all over New England. His storytelling style of music combined with his musical theory knowledge help him to get his audience fully invested in the journey his music brings them.You can catch his episode here:https://youtu.be/SuD7u1aIanM?si=Q8OnlzzuGDuIxyXeYou can also follow all of Ian's latest events / music news here:www.iangalipeaumusic.comAlso, make sure you are following us for all of your latest on the local musical scene and more by hitting that subscribe / follow button by going here:https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmassWe hope you become big fans of Ian like have become!#mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

In this week's episode drop, we have another encore episode featuring @TastelessJackMusic.Tasteless Jack has been a dear friend of the show and we have watched him perform live at numerous open mics, album release parties and events. He continues to work on and perform his original music including some new material. You can find Tasteless Jack performing all over the Worcester County is Massachusetts at popular restaurants and venues.You can follow Tasteless Jack here:https://tastelessjack.comAnd as always, make sure you're following us on all of our platforms and hit that subscribe / follow button. You can find all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmassWe hope you all have a wonderful musical Monday! Enjoy!#mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

In this week's episode drop, we take a look back at our musical guest, Seth Newton from season 1 and only our 14th episode from when we started our podcast.Seth was our first musician who we didn't know personally who reached out to us to be on our show. We felt like we had finally made it as a music podcast now that we had booked our very first musical guest who found us from seeing our show online.Not only did we get to meet Seth on this episode for the first time, but Seth would become a dear, life long friend of both Chris and Nikki. We would go on to see Seth accomplish his dreams of performing abroad in Europe, which he has now done twice and is planning a third European tour!You can find all of Seth's platforms and latest music here:https://linktr.ee/sethnewtonmusicMake sure that you are subscribed and following us on all of our platforms here:https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmassAs always, we hope you enjoy this encore episode and remember to be kind to each other!#mcm #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

In this week's episode, we feature a Boston based singer / songwriter, John Gerard. John's story is one with lots of turns and twists, but at the center of it all, music was there. Listen and learn how John made a crucial decision to pursue his musical career. Once you hear his music, you know that he made the right decision. You can follow John here: https://johngerard.com And we want to thank you all of our recent subscribers! Without you, we wouldn't be able to keep this show going. If you're not already following us on all of our platforms, find them here and hit that subscribe / follow button: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you enjoy this cross country trip of an episode with our friend John! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #charingiscaring #musicpodcast

In this week's episode, Kendra stops by to share her recent musical journey, some out of this world experiences, including one that involves a viral moment of Kendra covering a song with the original artist joining in with her, her skills with a ukulele and for a studio first, a performance on a theremin. You can follow Kendra's musical adventures here: https://www.facebook.com/kendrafreeflow And make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms by checking out our linktree here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed having Kendra in the studio with us! #mcm #charingiscaring #musicpodcast

In this week's episode, we're proud to host the Maladaptive band, a rock duo based out of western Massachusetts featuring two long time friends, John Griffin and Aaron Noble. Inspired by bands such as Fleet Foxes, Radiohead, Father John Misty and Nirvana, The Maladaptive excels in writing angsty and sarcastic rock music, incorporating elements of grunge, folk, and indie-pop. You can follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/themaladaptive And also check out their music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Aovuv0dDnsKtSknZliDl1?si=787UdJarSceFBEHZhDLOYA And as always, make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms by going here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #charingiscaring

In this week's episode, we get to sit down with the very talented, Eric Troy. Eric has one of those stand out voices paired up with excellent song writing and guitar work that all makes for a full musical country experience. Hailing from the western part of Massachusetts, Eric has made a name for himself through live performances, gigs and has recently released a self titled album. You can find Eric's new album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3nxpxmpEXoA1Kpkz432kF0?si=SHFyjNgzSyiSm-kjSSJCeA And make sure you are following us on all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed it! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #charingiscaring

Hello fellow music fans! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and while we don't have a new episode to post this week, we'll gladly share our leftovers with you ;)In this encore episode, we take a look back to our first season with the very talented Jared Moore.Jared Moore is a local Worcester musical artist, performing all over central Massachusetts and beyond. Jared's music career has already become an impressive resume of collaborations, solo projects and other ventures that have all shown off how tremendously talented this young man is.At his core, Jared has a big sense of humor with an even bigger heart, especially for the local music scene.Make sure to catch all of Jared's musical adventures here:https://linktr.ee/jaredmooremusic_homeAnd as always, make sure you are following us on all of our socials which you can find here:https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmassWe'll be back to posting new episodes next week so make sure you tune in!#mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #chairingiscaring #musicpodcast #newenglandmusic

In this week's episode, we have the very talented, seasoned musician, Dan Cloutier stop by our studio. Dan has sold out rooms throughout New England, including the legendary Club Passim in Cambridge. His music has been in rotation on many radio stations, and he's had the pleasure of being the opening act for the likes of John Hiatt, Richie Havens, Ellis Paul, and more. Not only did we enjoy Dan's music, but his stories and just him as a person! You can follow all of Dan's music and adventures here: https://www.dancloutier.com And as always, make sure you're following us on all of our platforms for exclusive content here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass Thank you for supporting our local musical community! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

In this week's episode, we have the super talented young man, Justin Federico stop by the studio and wow us with his powerful lyrics and catchy tunes. With over 20 years of musicianship under his belt, Justin brings a seasoned authenticity to every song he sings. His sound is built on heartfelt lyrics, soulful melodies, and a voice that cuts through like a backroad anthem on a summer night. Whether he's playing an intimate acoustic set or commanding a packed venue, he connects with fans through music that feels lived-in, real, and unapologetically country. You can follow all of Justin's music and content here: https://justinfederico.com And while you're at it, also make sure to check out all of our content here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! You'll love his music!#mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #charingiscaring

In this week's episode, we have the very talented singer and songwriter, Jacqueline Burns.Jacqueline has been making a name for herself here in the Northern Worcester County area performing amazing covers with her unique take alongside with writing very meaningful songs taken from her personal life experiences which adds a layer of emotion to her music. Make sure you are following Jacqueline so you can attend one of her live performances and also so that you can find out when her new album comes out by going here: https://www.facebook.com/jacquelineburnsmusic And as always, make sure that you're following our show on all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass Thank you guys for listening! #makingmondaysmusicalagain #charingiscaring #mcm #musicpodcast