Kala Farnham Talks New Music, Pouring Her Heart into ‘Ancient Vessel’
The Connecticut State Troubadour’s latest single — “Ancient Vessel” — is deeply personal yet deeply relatable to every woman.
Frank Viele Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Thank His Mom for ‘Trying to Raise a Man’
Frank Viele’s new single “Trying To Raise A Man” is devoted to the woman who knows him best: his mom Lynda.
Blues Guitarist Rafe Klein of the Name Droppers Talks Music, Dad Life, and Gigs in ’21
By Marisa Torrieri Bloom Connecticut-based blues rocker and guitar-wielding dad Rafe Klein first caught my attention when I watched a virtual livestream of his solo set in mid 2020. But it wasn’t just his cool guitar chops (he studied with the legendary Charlie Karp in his 30s) and singing that impressed me. He had a presence — an…
Richard Demko on Challenges, Changes and Keeping Connecticut’s Live Music Scene Thriving
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom If anyone my local music scene in Southern Connecticut is deserving of the ‘jack of all trades’ designation, it’s Richard Demko, longtime multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, promoter and more. He has an ear for talent and a knack for making things happen. He’s a dad, too, which is awesome. I had the…
