Coming Up On Music on the Couch

Monday, December 5, 2011 10pm Eastern; 9pm Central; 8pm Mountain; 7pm Pacific    We will take your calls and questions for both guests at 1.347.633.9400 The live interactive chat room opens 20 minutes before show time. Follow this link HERE and click on the Chat Now icon or scroll down the page to see the chat room. Come hang with the fans and musicians who visit each week. And remember, if you can not listen to the live stream, you can always check the archives at Music On The Couch or, even easier, subscribe via iTunes and have the show downloaded automatically each week, FREE! Come Sit On The Couch With Musicians You Should Know THIS WEEK: A Triple Header! Sugar Ray Norcia, Nicole Hart and Anni Piper Sit On The Couch   Sugar Ray Norcia Harmonica player, lyricist, and singerSugar Ray Norcia has been leading his bands around New England since the late 1970s. This fact is evident on his recordings, as his  singing is deep and heartfelt, and his harmonica playing is that of a seasoned blues club veteran. His new album Evening is just fantastic and I am happy for him to come sit and talk about his incredible journey. Anni Piper Finally, Anni Piper and I will reconnect after the technical difficulties the last time she was to appear. From Australia, Anni is a talented songwriter, singer and bass guitarist. Her new album Chasin Tail, is a collection of hot blues. Nicole Hart Then Nicole Hart takes her seat on The Couch. Coming to national attention in 2008, Nicole Hart had an impressive beginning: she was the featured female performer ofJacksonville Beach, Florida's “Springing the Blues” and the featured female headline act of Laconia and New Hampshire's Big Three Motorcycle Week Her new album Treasureis jam packed with tasty music and her powerful, yet sultry vocals.

Coming Up On Music On The Couch

Monday, November 14, 2011 10pm Eastern; 9pm Central; 8pm Mountain; 7pm Pacific    We will take your calls and questions for both guests at 1.347.633.9400 The live interactive chat room opens 20 minutes before show time. Follow this link HERE and click on the Chat Now icon. Come hang with the fans and musicians who visit each week. Come Sit On The Couch With Musicians You Should Know THIS WEEK: Suzanne & Gerald from F&G Band and Anni Piper Sit On The Couch   Suzanne Forschino & Sly Geralds from F&G Band The tandem of Suzanne Foschino andSly Geralds are the creators of the F&G Band featuring Edlene Hart. They put the band together and write all the music for this band that captures your musical ear with a combination of blues, funk, soul and R&B. Sly plays bass for the band and Suzanne's husband, Tom is the drummer. As far as Ms. Hart, she is two-time Winner of Harlem’s famous Apollo Talent Contest and has toured the world, performed for Cardinal O'Connor, Tony Bennett, Isaac Hayes and more. Their album Grease Up Yo' Strutt' is receiving airplay around the globe. It is a collection of soulful tunes and great music and Suzanne & Sly will join me to discuss how the project came together and their songwriting philosophy. Anni Piper Then Annie Piper takes her turn on The Couch all the way from Australia. Anni became a devoted musician when she was given her first bass at age 14. She quickly discovered an affinity with the instrument. After two Australian releases, she has her second US release, Chasin' Tail, a collection of hot blues music. Her honors have included nominations as a top five finalist in the 2010 Musicoz Awards in the Blues/Roots category, and a finalist in the 2009 APRA Professional Development Awards. Anni was also a finalist for ‘Best Female Vocal’ at the 2008 Australian Blues Music (Chain) Awards and received a nomination for the ‘Rudy Brandsma’ award at the 2007 Australian National Songwriting Contest. I get to speak with Anni about her journey and we all get to listen to her most excellent album.