Ep. 9: Bryan Roberts

A reflection on one of the greatest nights of summer 2025, special thanks to The Troubadours, Cables and Lines, Yankee Devils, and Tom Borman for music.  Special thanks to Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams for audio wizardry.  Leave a comment on instagram at @north_shore_music if you recognize your friends in the middle of the show! 

Adam Caress joined me for a sweeping conversation about his journey in music, his role in the music scene at Gordon, and his experience with The Troubadours while at Gordon and after graduation. The Troubadours have a reunion show scheduled at The Cut in Gloucester on July 20th at 7 pm! Cables and Lines will be opening the show. https://thecutlive.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=157  

A far-reaching and profound conversation with Tom Borman  A very special thanks to Hazel Luman for the use of her music! Additional special thanks to Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams for sound magic, as well as the members of Adullam, Yankee Devils, and other bands whose music is features in this episode.  Also mentioned: Kenny Lewis Aaron Thomas Butt Josh Caress Andrew Luman Erin Luman, Artist @matthewsounds (Instagram) (sorry if I missed any)

A wonderful conversation with our friend Todd Richard from Scarlet Haven (and many, many other things) Find him at therocket.name Special thanks to Scarlet Haven and others for music A very special thanks to Mr. Oliver Richard for masterful archiving, and Mr. Simon Richard for general awesomeness.  Audio magic by Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams  

A collage of memories about one of the most musically-important rooms on campus. Special thanks Jon Macadam, Chris Madin, Sara Johnson Steffey, Shana Carroll, Jen McKenzie, Sarah Petryk, and Thomas Borman, and a very special thanks to Adam Caress for sharing their memories of Gillies Lounge in the 1990s. Audio Magic by Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams

A thoughtful conversation about art and creativity with our favorite Astorian, Nate Gowtham Find him on IG at @strangelyenoughjams  Find us on IG at @north_shore_music  

Featuring Ken Bishop and Bryan Roberts All music written and recorded by Bryan Roberts Audio magic from Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams

A wonderful conversation with our friends Erin and Andy Luman about their life in music and art Written by Ken Bishop @north_shore_music Mastering and sound design by Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams Special thanks to Erin @erinlumanartist and Andy Luman

Written by Ken Bishop Sound design and mastering by Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams Thanks to Erin Luman @erinlumanartist for creative review

Written by Ken Bishop Sound design and mastering by Nate Gowtham @strangelyenoughjams Special thanks to Tom Borman, Bobby Bishop, Zack Wells, Mark Pietrafitta, Todd Richard, Bryan Roberts, and Matt Hornbeck.