• #601: The Eric Doney Band featuring Vicki Doney and the One Flight Up Horns. Some of the Poconos' finest jazz musicians get together to perform an energetic set of rock, blues and soul. This group is an annual feature of the Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts, and because of the busy schedules of the musicians involved, rare gets a chance to perform outside of the Festival. This was one of those rare performances, with superb musicianship and high-energy music. (Recorded June 14, 2004)
  Personnel:
  Eric Doney: piano, vocals, musical director
  Vicki Doney: vocals
  Marko Marcinko: drums
  Tony Marino: electric bass
  Tom Hamilton: tenor sax
  Jim Buckley: baritone sax
  Ken Brader III: trumpet
  Rick Chamberlain: trombone
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• #602: Samite with David Cullen. One of the most acclaimed World Music artists on the scene, Ugandan-born Samite has been attracting audiences in the US since the late 1980s. Playing modified kalimba (thumb piano), percussion and flute, Samite plays music that incorporates African folk sounds as well as spanning cultures. Now that he is based in nearby Upstate New York, we are pleased that Samite is part of the rich regional music scene. He is joined by another nationally acclaimed artist, guitarist David Cullen for several pieces, in this fascinating and instantly appealing performance. (Recorded May 10, 2004)
  Personnel:
  Samite Mulondo: kalimba, percussion, flute
  David Cullen: acoustic guitar
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• #603: The Gerry and Adam Niewood Quintet. Saxophonist Gerry Niewood is known to millions for his work as a member of Chuck Mangione's popular group, as well as for his performances with artists like Paul Simon. Niewood's son Adam is carrying on the family's musical tradition and is an outstanding saxophonist in his own right. The first time the father and son ever recorded together was for the Homegrown Music radio series in 2001. They have since been performing together fairly regularly, and this concert features the duo in fine form. They are joined by a swinging all-star quintet, including Grammy-winning drummer Bill Goodwin of the Phil Woods group. (Recorded October 21, 2003) Personnel:
  Gerry Niewood: tenor, soprano sax
  Adam Niewood: tenor sax
  Craig Kastelnik: organ
  Joe Battaglia: guitar
  Bill Goodwin: drums
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• #604: We're About 9 and The Kennedys. We're About Nine is a delightful young eclectic folk trio who are wonderful example of how the younger generation is indeed carrying on doing articulate folk music with outstanding vocal harminies, while putting their own stamp on the music with almost all new original material. Their CD was featured on the Mixed Bag Weekly Album Review, and this performance proves the band is as fine in live performance as their CD. Pete and Maura Kennedy are on of the more popular acts on the folk festival and coffeehouse scene nationally. The husband-wife duo also create original music that carries on the folk and folk-rock tradition with catchy songs, great vocal harmonies and impressive acoustic guitar work. (Both sets recorded January 13, 2004) Personnel:
  We're About Nine:
  Brian Gundersdorf: guitar, vocals
  Katie Graybeal: bass, vocals
  Pat Klink: guitar, vocals
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  The Kennedys:
  Pete Kennedy: guitar, vocals
  Maura Kennedy: guitar, vocals
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• #605: Bill Mays. With a long and distinguished career as one of the most in-demand jazz pianists, Mays now makes his home in nearby Pike County, PA. Mays has the distinction of being one of the few musicians to have performed with both Frank Sinatra and Frank Zappa. He makes a memorable solo performance that runs from jazzed-up Bach to original compositions. (Recorded March 23, 2004) Personnel:
  Bill Mays: piano
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• #606: Jack Hardy. On of the most respected folk singer-songwriters, Hardy has a lengthy career as both an artist and as founder of Fast Folk Musical Magazine, and as leader of a regular singer-songwriter circle whose graduates include Suzanne Vega, Lyle Lovett, John Gorka and many others. A long-time friend of Homegrown Music since the early 1980s, Hardy returns to the series and performs a collection of entirely brand-new as-yet-unrecorded songs. Recorded November 11, 2003)
  Following Jack Hardy's performance, an encore featuring Heidi Muller will be featured, with songs from her January 2003 performance not included in program #504. Personnel:
  Jack Hardy: guitar and vocal

  Heidi Muller: guitar, autoharp, vocals
  

#607: Dave's True Story. This nationally-acclaimed group founded by Dave Kantor and Kelly Flint defies ready categorization. Their music is jazzy and often very witty lyrically, with Ms. Flint serving as the perfect chanteuse but they have been finding receptive audiences on the folk music scene. With several CDs under their belt, their Homegrown Music performance shows the group's critical acclaim is well-earned. (Recorded April 12, 2004)
Personnel:
Dave Cantor: guitar
Kelly Flint: vocals
Jeff Eyrich: bass
Rich Zukor: drums
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• #608: The Dharma Bums / The Brilliant Mistakes. Two distinctive rock band are featured in this program. The Dharma Bums are the creation of Scranton-area guitarist and composer Neil Nicastro. He put together an interesting group with different lead vocalists on practially every piece. The music's influences include jazz-rock fusion and funk. (Recorded November 11, 2003)
  The Brilliant Mistakes are a band whose original music is steeped in the traditions of the Bealtes, with upbeat melodies and appealing vocal harmonies. They have releases two nationally acclaimed CDs. (Recorded September 23, 2003)
  Personnel:
  The Dharma Bums:
  Neil Nicastro: guitar, composer
  Tyrone King: keyboards
  "Iggy": bass
  Matt Smallcomb: drums
  Vocalists: Rodney Godinez, Tyone King, Charles Havira, Aaron Bruch, Aaron Brown, Krysten Montgomery

  The Brilliant Mistakes:
  Alan Walker: piano, vocal
  Erik Philbrook: bass, vocals
  Phil Masseri: drums
  John Putnam: guitar
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• #609: John Coates. For over 40 years, John Coates has come to define the Pocono Jazz scene. His brilliant performances at the Deer Heed Inn have influenced generations of jazz musicians, including Keith Jarrett. Coates is largely responsible for attracting so many jazz musicians to the region. His piano artistry remains remarkable, as can be heard in this performance that ranges from jazz standards to a haunting, almost rhaposdic version of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Recorded October 21, 2003
  Personnel:
  John Coates: piano
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• #610: Swearingen-Beedle. The Lehigh-Valley-based acoustic folk duo of A.J. Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle are another group to carry on the great tradition of 1960s-influenced folk singer-songwriters. The specialize in the tight two-part vocal harmonies in the Simon and Garfunkel tradition, with outstanding original compositions by both. (Recorded April 12, 2004) Personnel:
  A.J. Swearingen: guitar, vocals
  Jonathan Beedle: vocals, guitar
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• #611: Marko Marcinko Quartet. Drummer, composer and arranger Marko Marcinko has been ubiquitous on Homegrown Music, as a member both the innovative jazz group of Davis Liebman and as a member of the rock band Bent Blue. His career also included a stint with Maynard Ferguson's band, and collaborations with scores of world-class jazz musicians. For a change, he leads his own group, putting in a fine performance of straight ahead jazz with some outstanding Poconos musicians. (Recorded March 23, 2004)
  Personnel:
  Marko Marcinko: drums
  Tom Hamilton: sax
  Bill Washer: guitar
  Paul Rostock: bass
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• #612: Van Wagner. Danville, PA -based Van Wagner is one of the region's finest folk-style singer-songwriter. His topics range from serious social commentary to history to just plain fun. A personable performer, at a fairly young age, he already has a facinating background with stints as a coal miner in one of the last remaining deep mines in NE PA, and a logger in Idaho, as he worked toward his master's degree. He is now teaching high-school. His experiences and observations form the backbone of his literate, astute original songs. Recorded February 7, 2004>
  Personnel:
  Van Wagner: guitar, harmonica, vocals
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• #613: The Frank and Joe Show. Jazz guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola and percussionist Joe Ascione have been long-time musical co-horts, playing together in a wide variety of settings from old-time swing to organ combos. This distinctive group with two guitars, bass and three percussionsts hints at a kind of electrified Django Reinhardt "Gypsy jazz" style while drawing on music ranging from Mozart to old songs from Western movies, with some Doobie Brothers and Latin jazz thrown in for good measure. The level of musicianship is truly remarkable, as is the eclecticism and downright good fun that the group projects in this memorable performance. (Recorded June 14, 2004) Personnel:
  Frank Vignola: lead guitar
  Joe Ascione: lead percussion
  Ken Smith: rhythm guitar
  Gary Mazzaroppi: bass
  Chuck Ferrugia: percussion
  Rich Zukor: percussion
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• #501: Railroad Earth. An outstanding bluegrass/rock/jam band with a national reputation beased in NE PA and Western New Jersey, and featuring members of From Good Homes, Blue Sparks and Kings in Disguise. (Recorded 11/12/2002)
  Personnel:
  Todd Sheaffer: guitar, vocals
  John Skehan: mandolin, vocals
  Andy Goessling: flute, banjo, guitar, etc.
  Tim Carbone: violin, vocals
  Carey Harman: drums
  Dave Von Dollen: bass
  

• #502: B.D. Lenz Band. Western NJ jazz -rock fusion guitarist, and mathematics teacher, B.D. Lenz heads a tight band that performs upbeat original music highlighting their superb musicianship. (Recorded 8/12/2003)
  Personnel:
  B.D. Lenz: guitar
  Chandler Weber: sax
  James Rosocha: bass
  Tom Cottone: drums
  Joe Meckler: percussion
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• #503: Bob Malone. A classically-trained pianist and witty songwriter, New Jersey native Malone incorporates his love for New Orleans-style boogie and blues piano into his energetic set. (Recorded 2/18/2003)
  Personnel:
  Bob Malone: piano and vocal

• #504: Heidi Muller and Dave Isaacs. Two fine, and rather different singer-songwriters are featured in this program taken from two different live Homegrown Music concerts. Heidi Muller is a New Jersey-based folk artist who specializes in the mountain dulcimer (Recorded 1/14/2003). Dave Isaacs is the founder of the acclaimed roots-rock band Jackalope Junction. He is heard in a solo performance featuring his articulate songs and apealing vocals. (Recorded 11/12/2002)
  Personnel:
  Heidi Muller: dulcimer, guitar, vocals

  Dave Isaacs: guitar and vocals

• #505: Townhall. A great young Philadelphia jam-funk-alernative band whose music is quite wide-ranging but rhythmically infectious. The vesatile band members frequently change instruments. (Recorded 3/25/2003) Personnel:
  George Stanford: various instruments, vocals
  Mark Smidt: various instruments, vocals
  Tim Sonnenfeld: various instruments, vocals
  Nate Stiles: various instruments, vocals
  Kevin Pride: drums and percussion

• #506: Relative Sight. Delightful acoustic music two trained classical musicians performing on instruments such as cello and English horn. Their CD More Than One Life was featured on the Mixed Bag Weekly Album Review series on WVIA-FM. (Recorded 8/12/2003) Personnel:
  Janet Taggert: cello, piano, vocals
  Heidi Palalay: English horn, guitar and vocals
  

• #507: Hickory Project. One of the region's finest bluegrass, Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania-based Hickory project have played before audiences as far away as Australia. They also produce their own annual bluegrass festival near Wellsboro, PA. (Recorded 7/22/2003)
  Personnel:
  Anthony Hannigan: mandolin, vocals Sue Cunningham: fiddle and vocals
  Dan Shipe: guitar, vocals
  David Cavage: banjo, vocals
  Steve Belcher: bass
  

• #508: Paul Mark & the Van Dorens and Greg Burgess. It's a great hour of blues, electric and acoustic. Paul Mark & the Van Dorens have been winning audiences for the brand of high-energy blues marked by great guitar work and an abundance of original music. (Recorded 1/14/2003) Pianist and vocalist Greg Burgess has absorbed the blues, boogie and stride piano styles of the masters and serve up an appealing blend of original songs and old classics. (Recorded 8/27/2002)
  Personnel:
  Paul Mark & the Van Dorens:
  Paul Mark: guitar, vocals
  James Strain: bass
  Rafael Reyes: drums

  Greg Burgess: piano, vocals
  

• #509: Mantra and Drewes-Haddad-Friesen-Tronzo. It's an hour of great instrumental music with Mantra, a fine but short-lived trio of classical guitarists which unfortunately dissolved shortly after this performance. Original compositions are featured. (Recorded 10/22/2002). Organized more or less specifically for this concert, the virtuosic quartet of Drewes, Haddad, Friesen and Tronzo includes percussionist Jamey Haddad, formerly of the David Liebman Group, and a regular member of Paul Simon's band, and cellist Eugene Friesen known for his many years with the Paul Winter Consort. (Recorded 5/13/2003)
  Personnel:
  Mantra
  Rembert Meszler, Jeff DePrimo, Peter Sizlo: guitars

  The Quartet:
  Jamey Haddad: percussion
  Billy Drewes: reeds, keyboards, percussion
  Eugene Friesen: cello
  Dave Tronzo: guitars

• #510: Sim Redmond Band and Charles Havira. From Upstate New York, the Sim Redmond Band serve up an appealing mix of reggae and world music. (Recorded 10/22/2002) Singer-songwriter Charles Havira is known for his work with the popular regional band Freight Train (included on the Homegrown Music Sampler CD). Havira is featured in an solo set. (Recorded 2/12/2002)
  Personnel:
  Sim Redmond Band:
  Sim Redmond: guitar, vocals
  Uniit Carruyo: vocals, percussion
  Asa Redmond: drums
  Jordan Aceto: guitar
  Dan Merwyn: bass

  Charles Havira: guitar and vocals

• #511: Joe Charles and Joe Rathbone. Two up-and-coming singer-songwriters are featured in this program. Joe Charles often collaborates with members of the Badlees, who helped prodice his CD. (Recorded 6/10/2003) Joe Rathbone, though a resident of Atlanta, has family in NE PA, and often returns to the area. Known for his appealing, often rock-oriented songs, he puts in a nice collection of his original songs in a solo setting. (Recorded 7/22/2003)
  Personnel:
  Joe Charles: guitar, vocals
  
  with Bret Alexander: guitar
  Ron Simasek: drums

  Joe Rathbone: guitar, vocals

• #512: The Badlees. Probably Northeastern Pennsylvania's best-known band, in their 15 years together, the group has enjoyed national popularity. They have been regular guests on Homegrown Music since 1989. In this performance they serve up new material as well as old favorites. (Recorded 6/10/2003)
  Personnel:
  Pete Palladino: vocals, harmonica
  Bret Alexander: guitar, vocals
  Jeff Feltenberger: guitar, vocals
  Paul Smith: bass, vocals
  Ron Simasek: drums

• #513: Debbie Davies. One of the great women singers and guitar-slingers of the blues, Ms. Davies spent some years playing guitar in the late Albert Collins' band. She put in a great performance with her hot band and special guest Greg Burgess. (Recorded 8/27/2002)
  Personnel:
  Debbie Davies: guitar, vocal
  Alan J. Hager: bass
  Dan Castagno: drums
  with Greg Burgess: piano
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• #401: Homegrown Music 25th Anniversary Concert Homegrown Music began as a weekly radio series on WVIA in 1976. In the fall of 2001, a number of artists who have been appearing on the series for 25 years got together for a musical celebration of Homegrown Music. Guests included George Wesley, Tim McGurl, Cat & the Fiddle, Leo Schott and Don Shappelle. (Recorded 12/10/2001)
• #402: Second Left (recorded 5/15/2001)
• #403: Steve Brosky (recorded 5/21/2001) and Pete Palladino (recorded 3/27/2001)
• #404: Bent Blue (recorded 3/19/2002) and Porter (recorded 2/12/2002)
• #405: Doug Smith's Dixieland All-Stars (recorded 4/17/2001)
• #406: The Cellarbirds (recorded 6/26/2001) and Jabberpony (recorded 5/21/2002)
• #407: David Cullen (recorded 5/15/2001) and The WIlkins & Allen Quartet (recorded 4/17/2001)
• #408: The Alice Project (recorded 1/22/2002)
• #409: Erik Balkey (recorded 3/19/2002) and the Fish Altieri Duo (recorded 1/22/2002)
• #410: Cropduster Artists, including Amanda Thorpe, Bob Perry Band and Stephanie Seymour & Birdy (recorded 11/16/2000)
• #411: John Train (recorded 6/25/2002) and Gladshot (recorded 6/25/2002)
• #412: New Gathering of Singer-Songwriters with Bret Alexander, Lee Feldman, Too Human and Don Shappelle (recorded 2/13/2001)
• #413: Ron Sunshine with the George Gee Big Band. (recorded 7/30/2002)

Series 3
• #301: The Bobby Syvarth Combo. Appealing folky-jazzy acoustic music from the Poconos. (Recorded 6/20/2000) Personnel:
  Bobby Syvarth: guitar, vocals
  Dan Myers: sax
  Carey Harmon: drums, vocals
  Mark Covell: bass
  Michael Fossa: piano
  

• #302: Vyktoria Pratt Keating/Joy Eden Harrison. Two oustanding and distinctive singer-songwriters. Ms. Keating (recorded 7/18/2000) toured with and opened for Jethro Tull, while Ms. Harrison (recorded 6/20/2000) brings a uniquely jazzy approach to her songs. Personnel:
  
  Vyktoria Pratt Keating: guitar, vocals

  Joy Eden Harrison: guitar,vocals
  with: Mark Covell: bass; Michael Fossa: piano on "Yellow"

• #303: Dick Fawcett. Not a person, but a popular, but short-lived band from the Scranton area. This much-requested 1998 live performance features superb musicianship by a blue-chip gathering of regional players. (Recorded 9/1/1998) Personnel:
  LeRoy Pelicci: piano, vocals
  Neil Nicastro: guitar
  Nick Driscoll: sax
  Mark Covell: bass
  Pat Marcinko: drums
  

• #304: Johnny DeFrancesco Power Trio. Philadelphia blues guitar virtuoso, and brother of jazz organ great Joey DeFrancesco, Johnny DeFrancesco and his trio serve up high-energy blues. (Recorded 5/9/2000) Personnel:
  Johnny DeFrancesco: guitar, vocals
  Paul Klinefelter: bass
  Glenn Farricone: drums

• #305: Michael Jerling/Tim Farrell. Called a songwriter's songwriter, Upstate New Yorker Jerling is known for his witty but perceptive songs, and appealingly warm performing style. He is joined by bassist Tony Markellis. (Recorded 3/28/2000) Philadelphian Tim Farrell is nationally known as an acoustic folk and New Age style guitar stylist. He performs original instrumentals, and sings humorous songs. (Recorded 9/1/1998) Personnel:
  Michael Jerling: acoustic guitar, vocals
  Tony Markellis: bass

  Tim Farrell: guitar, vocals

• #306: Lisa Moscatiello. A remarkable singer with an eclectic stytlistic range, Ms. Moscatiello performs music ranging from jazzy to Celtic. She is joined by renowned Celtic harpist Sue Richards and cellist Fred Lieder. (Recorded 9/29/2000). Also a humorous story and song from Scranton native, actress and sonstress Mary Ellen Bernard (Recorded 7/18/2000) Personnel:
  Lisa Moscatiello: guitar, vocals
  Sue Richards: Celtic harp
  Fred Lieder: cello

  Mary Ellen Bernard: vocals
  Paul Guzzone: guitar

• #307: Teddy Young and the Aces. After making his Homegrown Music debut as teenage blues guitar prodigy, Young has matured into an experienced artist, having toured with some of the blues greats. He performs a set with his own quartet, playing blues from red-hot to laid-back. (Recorded 3/27/2001) Personnel:
  Teddy Young: guitars, vocals
  Rob Fenstermaker: bass
  Bill Gardner: drums
  Eric Dutko: guitar

• #308: The David Liebman Group. World-renowned jazz saxophonist Liebman has recorded close to 80 albums, written 10 books and performed and taught around the world. The Stroudsburg, PA resident returns to his home area for this wide-ranging concert with his Grammy-nominated group. (Recorded 2/1/2000) Personnel:
  David Liebman: sax, woodwinds, percussion
  Vic Juris: guitar
  Tony Marino: bass
  Jamey Haddad: drums

• #309: Rick Sirota. Long a musical staple from the Lehigh Valley, Sirota is usually heard as a "sideman" usually playing bass. But he is an outstanding singer-songwriter, and is spotlighted in a fine solo performance of his articulate songs. (Recorded 10/12/1999). Also, two songs from the fine Poconos acoustic duo of Kate Jordan & C.J. McKenna. (Recorded 9/25/2001) Personnel:
  Rick Sirota: guitar and vocal

  Kate & CJ:
  Kate Jordan: guitar, vocal
  C.J. McKenna: guitar, vocal, harmonica
  

• #310: Reese Brothers Blues Summit. Tom and Kirk Reese, from Central PA, have brought a number of their fascinating musical projects to Homegrown Music, from Celtic to jazz. This set features flutist Tom and pianist Kirk leading a bluesy-jazzy quintet giving a twist to some "standard" tunes. (Recorded 1/18/2000) Also appearing in this program is the veteran eclectic band Kings in Disguise (Recorded 3/28/2000) Personnel:
  Tom Reese: flute
  Kirk Reese: piano
  Tony Marino: bass
  Glenn Farricone: drums

  Kings in Disguise:
  Tim Carbone: vocals, violin
  Buck Dilley: guitar, keyboards
  Andy Goessling: sax, woodwinds, acoustic guitar
  Jim Gilheaney: bass
  David Moore: drums

• #311: Greg Howard/Kati Mac. Greg Howard is one of the world's leading players of the Chapman Stick, a unique ten-stringed instrument played with both hands on its fretboard. A veritable orchestra of sounds can be created, and Howard puts in a virtuosic performance. (Recorded 6/26/2001) Kati Mac is one of those performers who is often heard anonymously in a supporting role, as backing vocalist to Meat Loaf and Sting, and as a songwriter (one of her songs created for a TV daytime drama was nominated for an Emmy). She is heard in a set of her original songs, joined by a distinctive lineup of cello and "world" percussion. (Recorded 1/19/1999) Personnel:
  Greg Howard: Chapman Stick
  with Mark Tomeo: steel guitar on Beatles medley

  Kati Mac: guitar, vocals
  Kevin Hupp: percussion, vocals
  Martha Colby: cello

• #312: David Maxwell/Gunnar Madsen. David Maxwell is one of today's most acclaimed blues pianists. He has toured with Bonnie Raitt, along with blues stars from the late Freddie King to Otis Rush. He puts in an amazing solo piano performance incorporating blues, Gospel, boogie woogie that will leave you wondering how so much sound can come from one piano. (Recorded 1/18/2000) Gunnar Madsen is one of the founding members of the unique acapella group The Bobs, though in this performance Madsen accompanies himself on piano and guitar, serving up the witty, quirky and downright fascinating songs in the style that marked his work with The Bobs. (Recorded 3/30/1999) Personnel:
  David Maxwell: piano

  Gunnar Madsen: guitar, piano, vocals
  

• #313: Big Daddy Dex and the Groove. Hot blues and R&B from a popular Northeast PA band, with special guests. (Recorded 8/29/2000) Personnel:
  Dan "Dex" Armbruster: guitar, vocals
  Chuck Musto: keyboards
  Greg Biscontini: bass
  Marko Marcinko: drums, horn arrangments
  with: Dewey Vanquez: guitar
  Doctor Montzingo: backing vocals, percussion
  Tom Hamilton: tenor sax
  Nick Driscoll: alto sax
  Jim Buckley: baritone sax
  Jonathan Searfoss: trumpet
  Gary Rixner: trombone
  Jamie Novak: percussion
  

Series 2
• #201: Mere Mortals. A great, long-running Northeastern Pennsylvania rock band, known for their sophisticated, literate original material. Three of the group's members went on to form Bent Blue (see program 404). (Recorded 5/18/1999) Personnel:
  Ed Appnel: vocals
  Pat Flynn: guitar
  Mark Keisinger: bass
  Marko Marcinko: drums
  

• #202: The Great Swamp Blues Band. This Poconos-area organ combo, led my kayboard man Mak Hamza lives up to its name, with infectious blues, jazz and funk. (Recorded 9/28/1999) Personnel:
  Mark Hamza: organ
  Shorty Parham: drums
  Tom Hamilton: sax
  Gary Rixner: trombone
  

• #203: Lorne Clarke. Canadian-born, Northeastern-Pennsylvania-based singer songwriter released a fine eponymous CD in 1999. He performed music from that CD with some of the studio musicians who appeared on the CD. (Recorded 11/16/1999) Personnel:
  Lorne Clarke: acoustic guitar, vocals
  Tony Marino: acoustic bass
  Bob Williams: acoustic guitar
  George Wesley: electric guitar
  David Eisenhower: drums
  Nick Driscoll: sax
  

• #204: Fourth House. An outstanding, sophisticated jazzy group with the distinctive vocals of Megan Johnson. (Recorded 7/13/1999) Personnel:
  Megan Johnson: vocals, percussion
  Kyle Esposito: bass, vocals
  Kevin Ryan: guitar
  Nick Lloyd: keyboards, vocals
  Chris Lyons: drums
  

• #205: Unity Group. World influenced jazz rock fusion from the Binghamton, NY area, with special guest Marko Marcinko on keyboards. (Recorded 1/19/1999). Also an piece from the Craig Thatcher Band, with blues from the Allentown area (recorded 3/25/1997). Unity Group Personnel:
  Robert Weinberger: sax, woodwinds, percussion
  Harris Thor: guitar
  Joseph Perkins: bass
  Jim Rosati: drums
  Joe Burton: percussion
  with Marko Marcinko: keyboards

  Craig Thatcher Band personnel:
  Craig Thatcher: guitar, vocal
  Karl Frick: organ
  Wayde Leonard: bass
  Todd Scheid: drums
  

• #206: Hexbelt. Alternative rock, often with a funky beat and witty lyrics, from the Lancaster, PA area. (Recorded 6/15/1999) Personnel:
  Dann Ottenmiller: guitar, lead vocals
  Mike Couch: lead guitar, backing vocals
  Nathan Erbe: bass
  Brendan McGowan: drums
  

• #207: Eric Hansen. A fine acoustic singer-songwriter, with a theatrical background and a rich, warm vocal style. (Recorded 7/13/1999) Eric Hansen: guitar and vocal

• #208: Dead Left. Alternative rock from an international group from New York state whose members show some of their jazz-rock background. (Recorded 10/12/1999) Personnel:
  Aaron Stroessner: guitar, lead vocals
  Zeke Zima: lead guitar
  Bob Roe: bass and backing vocals
  Brian Delaney: drums
  

• #209: Bottom and Howard Parker. This show features two diverse sets. Bottom supplies funky, jazzy original music from the Northeastern PA (Recorded 2/16/1999). Howard Parker and His Hot Take-Out Band features appealing, sometimes witty songs, with distinctive instrumentation. (Recorded 9/28/1999) Bottom Personnel:
  Rodney Godinez: drums, vocals
  Jonathan Godines: bass
  Matt Thompson: guitar
  Nick Driscoll: keyboards, sax
  Jamie Novak: percussion
  Howard Parker Personnel:
  Howard Parker: guitar, vocals
  Mark Hamza: accordion
  Milt Janeuse: percussion

• #210: Janet Lawson. Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist in a performance recorded at a special Homegrown Music Concert at the Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA. (Recorded 4/23/1999) Personnel:
  Janet Lawson: vocals
  Steve Rudolph: piano
  Paul Rostock: bass
  Glenn Davis: drums
  

• #211: Tom Flannery. Prolific Northeastern Pennsylvania singer-songwriter in a nice collection of his articulate songs. (Recorded 11/16/1999) Personnel:
  Tom Flannery: guitar and vocal
  John Ginty: piano
  

• #212: Margo Hennebach. A fine singer-songwriter with a beautiful voice whose influences run from folk to Celtic, joined by her husband on guitar. (Recorded 5/18/1999) Personnel:
  Margo Hennebach: guitar, piano, vocals
  Mark Saunders: guitar
  

• #213: Bob Dorough. A jazz legend with a 50-year career, composer of many jazz standards like "Devil May Care," the only jazz vocalist ever to be invited to appear on a Miles Davis album, the creative force behind "Schoolhouse Rock" on TV, and a great swinging pianist, Bob Dorough is one of the major jazz figures to call the Poconos region home. He appears in a great collection of mostly original songs, marked by his one-of-a-kind witty, hip style. (Recorded 2/17/1998) Personnel:
  Bob Dorough: piano, vocal
  Doug Smith: bass
  

• #101: Frank Grace and the Detonators. First rate blues from a guitarist and vocalist now based in the Midwest. (Recorded 3/31/1998)

• #102: Edison with the Weather. Sophisticated, jazzy original music from a quartet who later scaled back to a trio under the name Goodbye Girl Friday. (Recorded 7/15/1997)

• #103: The Inheritance and Too Human. Two fine songwriting duos. The Inheritance is known for their folk and roots-rock influence. (Recorded 5/19/1998) and Too Human, a pair of spouses who have written songs for pop artists like Pat Benetar, performing on their own. (Recorded 1/20/1998)

• #104: Paul Mark and the Van Dorens. Hot electric blues from an energetic power trio plus one. (Recorded 8/27/1996)

• #105: Neal Casal. Acclaimed singer-songwriter in two different settings, solo (recorded 3/25/1997) and with a band (recorded 4/14/1998).

• #106: Merrie Amsterburg and Earth to Bob. Two exceptionally fine sets with featuring outstanding original songwriting. Merrie Amsterburg thoughful original music is combined with her distinctine instrumentation. (Recorded 9/15/1997). Earth to Bob, from the Harrisburg area, were a great roots rock band known for their intelligent music and fine vocal harmonies. (Recorded 6/17/1997)

• #107: A Gathering of Singer-Songwriters with Lorne Clarke, Tom Flannery, Kate & CJ, and George Wesley. In 1995 Producer George Graham brought together four diverse singer-songwriters (one a duo act) to exchange songs and discuss their art. Though they met for the first time at this broadcast, they have since become great friends and collaborators. This show features their returning for a joint concert. (Recorded 4/15/1997)

• #108: Solo performances by three guitarists: Bluesman Ed Trusky (recorded 8/27/1996), folksinger Jay Smar (recorded 6/17/1997), and New Acoustic style guitarist and songwriter John Doan (recorded 5/6/1997)

• #109: Ron Sunshine & Full Swing. Great irresistable swing and jive from one of the best contemporary bands making the music. (Recorded 5/22/1997)

• #110: Burning Bus and Jason Timoll. Two acts from south central Pennsylvania. Burning Bus from the Lascaster area brings a distintive world-music influenced blend to their rock style. (Recorded 9/16/1997) Jason Timoll, from the Harrisburg area, is a thoughtful but energetic singer-songwriter. (Recorded 3/31/1998)

• #111: Jeff Tarayla and Blue Muse. Two acts from New Jersey. Jeff Tarayla is a distinctive singer-songwriter who takes on a range of subjects in his songs. (Recorded 7/15/1997) Blue Muse, featuring Cathey Baier and Ernie Fortunato, started out as a jazzy duo, but have been getting more electric with time, without losing their appeal. (Recorded 1/20/1998)

• #112: Stained Grass Window. Great bluegrass from the Williamsport, PA, area. (Recorded 7/7/1998)

• #113: The Badlees. One of several performances this long-running, nationally known NE Pennsylvania band put in on Homegrown Music. This one was around the time of thier Up There Down Here CD. (Recorded 5/19/1998)

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