Recording ’Fredericktowne Christmas’

Michael Betteridge fell in love with radio as a kid listening to late night AM radio (hidden under the covers).  Music and guitars quickly joined his love of radio.  Join me as he brings us on his journey from under the covers to his current position as general manager of WTHU AM-1450 in Thurmont MD.

Songwriter Brenden Bosmans is a prolific writer who records in his home studio, writing and recording a complete song in one day.  He also loves Martin Guitars and tells us why.

Parents' Choice Award-Winning Artist Jon Lewis of Mr. Jon & Friends talks about his transition into performing kids music.

Cape Cod native Bob Thatcher explains how his song 'Cape Cod Christmastime' was born.

Players have definite opinions on whether Martin Guitars are better than Taylor Guitars, and vice versa.  Here is my take on the subject.

Piedmont Blues finger-style guitarist Bill Sovitsky tells us when and how he started playing guitar, and why he chose Piedmont-style blues.

Heath J Hardin aka 'Olds Sleeper' and 'Jellyspine Jenkins' writes and records his songs on a Zoom H2 portable recorder.  He's the king of low-fi production.  His active 'I wonder what that would sound like' mind has conjured up 29+ album projects of mostly original compositions.  Join me for a fun conversation.

Acoustic musician and guitar collector Max Honn lost his battle with pancreatic cancer several days ago.  He was a wonderful man.  I'm a better person for having known him.  Here is my conversation with Max from several years ago.

Retired educator Guy Hofer grew up in Chicago listening to his father play fiddle for the Kenosha Cornhuskers.  His musical life began playing a ukulele with three broken strings.  A Gibson hollow body electric gave way to an Italian acoustic 6-string.  His retirement gift to himself was a Martin.  Guy talks about music, teaching French and Spanish, and throws in a good story about the Oscar Mayer jingle.

I discuss the different stages of recording 'Fredericktowne Christmas'... warts and all.  ;-)