Me&Thee Interviewshttps://meandthee.org/interview-rss-feeds/Me&Thee InterviewsThu, 16 Apr 2026 12:31:17 -040060This week’s podcast with Kathy Sands BoehmerMarblehead Reporter arts editor Mary Reines talks music with the Me&Thee’s booking manager, Kathy Sands Boehmer.

]]>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:10:45 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/this-week-s-podcast-with-kathy-boehmer/https://meandthee.org/interviews/this-week-s-podcast-with-kathy-boehmer/And now, a few words from our founderJames Maroney introduces us to Anthony Silva, founder of the Me&Thee Coffeehouse and retired news anchor from WBZ NewsRadio 1030. Listen to what Anthony loves about Marblehead on You Gotta Love Marblehead!

]]>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:15:46 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/anthony-silva-on-the-meandthee/https://meandthee.org/interviews/anthony-silva-on-the-meandthee/Sharon GoldmanSharon Goldman has blossomed into one of the most unique voices in today’s singer-songwriter scene. Her gentle, yet powerful, presence brings the listener into her world and perhaps into a brand new world of their own. Music is such an exciting way to learn and appreciate different perspectives and Sharon’s music exposes us to a wide and wonderful world of bold and beautiful ideas.

Learn more about Sharon here. Here’s a video of Sharon singing the title song from her latest recording.

Sharon will be participating in “Steady On: Celebrating Lilith Fair at 20” along with Sloan Wainwright, Lara Herscovitch, and Amy Soucy on Septenber 8 at the me&thee coffeehouse in Marblehead, Mass.

]]>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:13:07 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/sharon-goldman/https://meandthee.org/interviews/sharon-goldman/Jeremy ToddJeremy Todd is a first-grader at the Glover School in Marblehead. He may only be seven years old but he’s had a long-standing love affair with the Beatles. His mother, Caroline Todd, recently interviewed Jeremy for us. Caroline teaches at the Veteran’s School in Marblehead.

Jeremy has attended many of the “All You Need is Love” shows at the me&thee coffeehouse in Marblehead and this will be his first appearance there. This year’s show takes place on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Some of the proceeds from this and other me&thee shows go to sending musicians into local schools for concerts and workshops.

]]>Sun, 14 May 2017 22:30:47 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/jeremy-todd/https://meandthee.org/interviews/jeremy-todd/What the Beatles Mean to Bird ManciniBird Mancini is a power duo/band which encompasses husband and wife Billy Carl Mancini and Ruby Bird. They have an innovative style and play riveting guitar, accordion, harmonica and melodica and blend their voices together as delicious as a fruit smoothie. This Boston-based group can be found in clubs all over town and can be heard singing their original songs as well as some great Beatles songs, often with their good friend, T Max.

To learn more about Bird Mancini, check out their website. Here’s a video of Bird Mancini singing George Harrison’s “Apple Scruffs” with T Max.

]]>Sun, 14 May 2017 22:14:39 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/what-the-beatles-mean-to-bird-mancini/https://meandthee.org/interviews/what-the-beatles-mean-to-bird-mancini/Irish MythenIrish Mythen is a force of nature as they say. Her stage show is more powerful than a tsunami or an earth­quake rock­ing the seismo­graph at 10. Her voice. Her wit. Her charm. Her songs. They all deliver. Discover and support her music.

To learn more about Irish Mythen, visit her website. Here’s a taste of Irish at a huge festival “down under.”

]]>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:37:02 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/irish-mythen/https://meandthee.org/interviews/irish-mythen/Brooks WilliamsBrooks Williams is one of the most consistently good musicians on the planet. If you’ve ever attended one of his shows, you’ll not only enjoy every song but you’ll learn a lot about the history of the blues. Brooks engages the audience with his charming and interesting stories about the blues legends and talks about how much of an influence they had on his guitar playing and his songwriting. Brooks grew up in Georgia but soon became a staple in the greater Boston folk/​blues scene; he’s gone on to tour the world and resides in Cambridge now … the other Cambridge … in England.

To learn more about Brooks, check out his website. Here’s a taste of Brooks playing his song “Darkness” at Blue Rock Studios in Texas.

]]>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:58:22 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/brooks-williams-2017/https://meandthee.org/interviews/brooks-williams-2017/Ian FosterIan Foster first came to my attention a couple of years ago at NERFA (North East Regional Folk Alliance). The buzz began early during the conference and soon everyone was talking about his great songs! He’s been constantly touring up and down the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic as well as his own native Canada. As you’ll find out below, Ian is not only a superb singer-songwriter but he’s a filmmaker and a producer. A very busy guy.

To find out more about Ian Foster, visit his website. Here’s a video of “Feels Like It Wants to Rain” from Ian’s new album, Sleeper Years.

]]>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:35:49 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/ian-foster/https://meandthee.org/interviews/ian-foster/Hayley ReardonHayley Reardon is already a seasoned pro in the music business; she’s been playing at an astounding number of clubs, coffeehouses and festivals since she was in junior high school. Hayley is now a college sophomore who is studying music at Belmont University in Nashville. This Marblehead, Massachusetts native writes from experience and from a fresh perspective and her maturation as an artist has blossomed exponentially each year. Hayley has proven time and time again that she is wise beyond her years; she wrote a song about bullying when she was a young teen and that song made a profound impact on teenagers all across the country where she would go and speak to school and club organizations about ways to prevent bullying. She’s since moved on to more young adult issues that deal with leaving home and finding community. It’s exciting to watch Hayley grow. Keep an eye on her for sure!

To learn more about Hayley, visit her website. Here’s a terrific video of Hayley playing.

]]>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:47:02 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/hayley-reardon-2017/https://meandthee.org/interviews/hayley-reardon-2017/Martyn JosephMartyn Joseph has been called a Welsh natural treasure by Mojo magazine but I’d go one step or many steps further and call him an International treasure. Martyn’s music has touched the hearts and souls of countless people all over the globe and his humanitarian work has helped them in very real concrete ways. Martyn and his team from his “Let Yourself Trust” foundation have contributed their time and energy to global charities and have combated injustice with love and compassion. His live shows are vibrant, emotional and inspirational. The Boston Globe refers to his performances as a “profound experience.” I totally agree.

To learn more about Martyn Joseph, visit his website. Here’s a video of “I Searched for You.”

]]>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:20:39 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/martyn-joseph/https://meandthee.org/interviews/martyn-joseph/Kirsten MaxwellThe first thing you notice about Kirsten Maxwell is her voice. Kirsten’s clear, crisp vocals evoke a great deal of warmth and have a way of making the listener believe she’s vulnerable and strong at the same time. She sings in an expressive manner much like Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. It’s nearly impossible not to make that comparison in fact. Kirsten’s thoughtful songs combined with her vocal prowess and guitar chops are sure to make her name become familiar to music fans all over.

To learn more about Kirsten Maxwell, visit her website. Here’s a video of Kirsten singing “Fading to Grey” which was written by Kirsten, Matt Nakoa and Neale Eckstein.

]]>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:31:18 -0400https://meandthee.org/interviews/kirsten-maxwell/https://meandthee.org/interviews/kirsten-maxwell/Ellis PaulEllis Paul is currently on tour celebrating 25 years of being a touring singer-songwriter. He’s played a lot of bars, coffeehouses, clubs, concert halls, and festivals. His music is as relevant as ever and his audiences cherish his songs and his honest delivery. Experiencing an Ellis Paul show is like having a conversation with a friend — catching up on where he’s been and learning about what’s been rattling around in his head and heart. His words and music are nothing less than eloquent.

To learn more about Ellis Paul, visit his website. Here’s a video of Ellis singing his song “Rose Tattoo.”

]]>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:20:02 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/ellis-paul-2017/https://meandthee.org/interviews/ellis-paul-2017/Alice HoweAlice Howe’s clear, vibrant voice is both brand new and old and familiar at the same time. It’s exhilarating to hear her music because it becomes instantly memorable in a strange but comfortable way. Try listening to a song or two of hers and you’ll be humming and singing them all day long. Alice’s sound is reminiscent of the late great Kate Wolf. The songs on her newest EP, You’ve Been Away So Long, are hauntingly beautiful and that voice — that voice is a treasure!

To learn more about Alice, visit her website. Here’s a video of Alice singing “Nothing But You.”

]]>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:34:06 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/alice-howe/https://meandthee.org/interviews/alice-howe/Liz LongleyI absolutely love what Liz Longley says below about her relationship with her fans. Liz is in it for the long run and so are her fans. She’s been able to connect and relate to those who love her music and the love keeps on growing. She’s not a flash in the pan or today’s “next great singer-songwriter.” She’s been recording music since her college days at Berklee and has been slowly acquiring experience and adding many more people with open hearts and ears to her posse. Since moving to Nashville, Liz has also been adding more music experience and connections and it’s a delight to see her continue to grow as an artist.

To learn more about Liz, visit her website. Here’s a video of Liz singing “Outta My Head.”

]]>Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:20:06 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/liz-longley/https://meandthee.org/interviews/liz-longley/Ryan FitzsimmonsRyan Fitzsimmons has been described as a ‘brutal force of nature” on acoustic guitar. His original songs are edgy, meaningful, and often breathtaking. His authentic lyrics and powerful playing combine to make audiences pay attention and want more time after time.

To learn more about Ryan Fitzsimmons, check out his website. Here’s a video of Ryan singing “Dear Eugene” from his album Cold Sky.

]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:35:44 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/ryan-fitzsimmons/https://meandthee.org/interviews/ryan-fitzsimmons/Greg KlymaGreg Klyma is one of the hardest working musicians I have ever met. Originally from Buffalo, New York, he’s been traveling the folk / acoustic music circuit across the country for many years. It’s only fairly recently that he settled on Boston as his home base and he has added so much to the quality of music in the area. Greg has had residencies at local clubs and his current one is on Sunday nights at Thunder Road in Somerville. In addition to being a singer-songwriter bar none, Greg is a natural and most captivating storyteller.

To learn more about Greg, visit his website. Here’s a cool video of Greg singing “New Clothes.”

]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:31:31 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/greg-klyma-2017/https://meandthee.org/interviews/greg-klyma-2017/Danielle MiragliaDanielle Miraglia immerses herself into the music she plays whether it’s her own funky original songs, old blues or folk standards, or rockin’ hits by Prince. At every turn, there’s energy and a zeal that’s hard to match. Danielle plays with passion; there’s no doubt about that. Her love of Dylan comes through loud and clear and his influences are impossible to ignore.

To learn more about Danielle, check out her website. Here’s a video of Danielle playing “Moment by Moment.”

]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:38:58 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/danielle-miraglia-2017/https://meandthee.org/interviews/danielle-miraglia-2017/Patrick ComanOklahoma-born Patrick Coman calls Boston home now. He’s not only playing solo gigs but has added a whole new dimension to the local music scene by putting together a collective of musicians for a road show type venture called “For the Sake of the Song.” The show is dedicated to the music that he and assorted musicians consider important artists in general and how that artist’s music influenced their own. He’s done shows dedicated to the music of Bob Dylan, Townes van Zandt, Linda Ronstadt, and Gram Parsons among others. Patrick’s music is an intriguing mix of blues, folk, rock and soul. Patrick is host of WUMB’s “Local Folk” show.

Check him out on his website. Here’s a video of “When the Bill Comes Due.”

]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:22:05 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/patrick-coman/https://meandthee.org/interviews/patrick-coman/Goodnight MoonshineGoodnight Moonshine is a very cool pairing of two very talented members of two very popular bands: Molly Venter of Red Molly and Eben Pariser of Roosevelt Dime. Their new self-titled CD is a potpourri of music stylings ranging from country to Americana to a pop/psychedelic mashup that is an instant classic. Well worth the listen. You’ll be hooked.

To learn more about Goodnight Moonshine, check out their website. Here’s a new video of Goodnight Moonshine’s song “Winston Salem.”

]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 21:01:04 -0500https://meandthee.org/interviews/goodnight-moonshine/https://meandthee.org/interviews/goodnight-moonshine/JakalsJakals is a dynamic duo comprised of vocalist Katie Solomon and guitarist Jack Lewis. They met during their college years at Wesleyan University and discovered that that they had a certain “something” that translated to a pure sound. Boston area music lovers are thrilled to have Jakals join this vibrant community of songwriters and musicians.

To learn more about Jakals visit their website. Watch this captivating video of their song “Homesick.”

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