Pete's New Album

Guitarist/singer-songwriter/bandleader Pete Pidgeon is a friend of mine from Boston. He did some gigs with the Inner Orchestra, and I did some gigs with his band, Arcoda. He has a great new album out, Doubt Is For Losers, a sprawling stew of rock (orchestral/pop/hard/hippie/funk/etc.) And my friend Taka from the Hot Tamale Brass Band plays tuba on the album. I've probably listened to it twelve times in the last three days (yes, I've spent a lot of time in my car), and I like it more and more. Congratulations, Pete!

Current Commuting Album

Guitarist/singer/songwriter/bandleader Ryan Montbleau was one of my and Sarah's favorite acts to go see in Boston, plus our friend John Adams does his album art, and my friend Matt Gionarros plays bass for him. I used to like Ryan's solo shows better than with his band, but the band sounds amazing on his new album, Patience on Friday. Definitely his best yet- been listening to it for two weeks solid.