The Cold River Radio Show – Oct 8th
CONWAY NH – This Cold River Radio Show Headlines Old Eleven playing traditional and original bluegrass music featuring some of the state of Maine’s best and most venerable musicians. Comprised of veterans of the Portland bluegrass music scene, ( Lincoln Meyers, Keith Hillyard, Taylor Smith, Chris Dombrowski, and Ted DeMille) Old Eleven covers lots of ground from Bill Monroe to Billy Strings along with many contemporary original songs penned by guitarist Ted DeMille. Crisp instrumentals, heart-felt two- and three-part harmonies, and compelling arrangements characterize Old Eleven’s ensemble. It’s Maine Bluegrass worth listening to.
Singer/Songwriter Mehuman, Mehuman means, “The Faithful One”. Artist, activist, advocate, adventurer and true to her ancient name, Mehuman’s songs invite the listener into her fearless transparency. Mehuman’s signature sound, “folk hop for hip folk” is Affrilachia – Americana, is rooted in the traditional rhythms of Gospel, Jazz, and Blues. With keening spirit-filled melodies enveloping folky lyricism Mehuman sings from her soul with a sacred conviction that lovingly ministers to troubled and despairing hearts with one tested truth, “There is always Hope.” In times when the world needs a more grace, and a lot more love, both are found in rare abundance in Mehuman’s life and music.
Author Sarah Stewart Taylor is the author of the Sweeney St. George series and the Maggie D’arcy series. The first Maggie D’arcy mystery, The Mountains Wild, was on numerous Best of the Year lists and was a Library Journal Pick of the Month. The fourth Maggie D’arcy mystery, A Stolen Child, recently came out in June, 2023. Sarah grew up on Long Island, and was educated at Middlebury College in Vermont and Trinity College, Dublin, where she studied Irish Literature. She has worked as a journalist and writing teacher and now lives with her family on a farm in Vermont where they raise sheep and grow blueberries. Sarah spends as much time in Ireland as she can.
Local Spotlight Kenny Truhn is a Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist/Audio Engineer from Long Island, NY. Kenny has been making his own records independently since 2011 and is a one stop shop for all things music. Exploring his LinkTree and YouTube channels you can find everything from rock/hip hop/metal/R&B/pop music with videos and albums on every streaming platform there is. Now residing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Kenny has been popping up throughout the Seacoast sharing his music with new audiences and producing new artists as well. Follow the sound and explore the many sides of Kenny Truhn Music.
Host Jonathan Sarty and His Fabulous Cold River Radio Band: David Mattacks on Drums (Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention), Todd Baker on Double Bass, Mike Sakash on Soprano Sax, and Joseph (Sonny) Barbato on Piano. Guest Guitarist Jarrod Taylor!
