The Cut Live Podcast

Jon Butcher Axis

From early dreams of becoming a singing cowboy to opening for the J. Geils Band and big arena shows, Jon Butcher has built an international audience--but it's the New England fans who turned out in force for the Jon Butcher Axis' historic final show that took place at The Cut.Jon Shares some memories just before going on stage with Axis--but promises it's not his last time performing.
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Nervous Eaters Q&A

Boston Filmmaker Vinnie Straggas recently screened his film here at The Cut about the the 1970s and 1980s Boston music scene, “Life on The Other Planet.” After the screening, Vinnie joined in a Q and A with musicians Brad Halen and Steve Cataldo of the Nervous Eaters, along with Willie Alexander, Fred Pineau and Thomas Hauck—All live on stage at The Cut.

The Samples

Sean Kelly tells us about going from high school drop out to playing at the White House. He talks about being controlled by a big label vs. the freedom of being an independent artist, his ten-minute songwriting technique, and The Samples touring as the headliners with the Dave Mathews Band as their opening act.  
MUSIC:
Feel UsShaking
Little Silver Ring
Could It Be Another Change

Life On the Other Planet--Preview episode

Life On the Other Planet is a film by director Vinnie Straggas about the Boston music club scene of the late 70s and 80s, and it's going to be screened on Sunday April 26th at The Cut in Gloucester, following a live performance by the Nervous Eaters, and then followed by a live Q&A with Straggas, Willie Alexander, members of the Nervous Eaters and others. In this preview episode, Vinnie talks about making the movie and what the music and the musicians mean to him, and this historic period in Boston. 
MUSIC:
At The Rat--Willie Alexander and the Boom Boom Band
When Things Go Wrong--Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
American Fun--The Stompers
Lonely Hearts--The Atlantics
Ocean in Motion--Jon Butcher

Ryan Montbleau

Ryan Montbleau is one of the most original singer/songwriters to come out of the North Shore, and his twenty-year career is a portrait in changing tastes, interests--and his voice. In this episode, Ryan talks about building a band, his songwriting process, and how nothing beats playing live.

Rustic Overtones

This episode spotlights one of the most creative musical minds in the music business--Dave Gutter is the founding frontman of Rustic Overtones. Since the Nineties these folks have been pushing the envelope of musical styles and some famous collaborators. We talk about getting started in Portland Maine, vocal chord injuries, flying high  with some music deals and embracing the DIY environment that is today's music industry.
MUSIC:
Girl Germs
Sector David Bowie
Gas On Skin

12-OC

Starting as a bluegrass band from Maine, 10-OC members Will and Reid Nichols learned guitar sitting around the campfire with their dad. In this episode they go on to tell about the lessons they learned from working and recording in Nashville, and how the band earned its name.
MUSIC:
Forever Bound
Peace of My Hometown
Hurtin on Whiskey

Danielle Miraglia

Danielle Miraglia is one prolific songwriter--she's been writing for most of her life. But she's also a fingerpicking, blues singing star, and she has been performing around Boston and her native North Shore long enough to have a big loyal following. In this episode she talks about her writing, why trying to duplicate a favorite performers style is not the point, and her favorite venues to play at. Besides, of course, The Cut...
MUSiC:
Turtle Blues
Monster
All My Heroes Are Ghosts

The Cold Stares

One of current rock's unheralded acts, The Cold Stares brought a high-powered performance to The Cut. We talked with Chris and Brian about starting out as a guitar and bass duo, their surprise win at a talent show, bringing Bryce on as their bass player, their blues roots, and their coming up around the world tour. Catch these guys live if you ever get the chance! 
MUSIC:
Election Blues
The Night Time
Nowhere to Go

Altan

The Irish band Altan has been bringing the music of Donegal to these shores for over 40 years, and the changing lineup of musicians always keep their shows fresh. We talked with founder, singer and fiddle player Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh about her growing up in a musical family. She speaks about Altan's mission to bring a fresh take on traditional Irish music to world audiences, and how some at the time tried to discourage the band from singing in Gaelic. And what is the Greek bouzouki doing being played in an Irish band?
MUSIC:
Altan "Liostáil mé le Sáirsint (song)"
The Yellow Tinker
Port Árainn Mhór/Port Kitty Rua Mooney (Jigs)
Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa (Song)