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Tom Griffith and Martha Trachtenberg LIVE@Deepwells May 18, 2015

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This live performance was recorded on May 6, 2015. Tom Griffith and Martha Trachtenberg are Huntington-based singer-songwriters who have not only chronicled the ups and downs of their 31 years together in their music, but also have achieved numerous individual musical successes. Tom is an award-winning singer, songwriter and recovering jingle writer whose jingles have been heard in ads for products such as Miller beer and M&Ms candy. His work has also appeared in several movies, and he has won two Clio awards. Tom’s album 40 Years Later was named the best Long Island CD of 2007 by Newsday. Martha was a founding member of the Buffalo Gals, the first all-woman bluegrass band. She’s appeared in the IBMA Songwriter Showcase three times, and her songs have been recorded by artists such as Toby Walker and Tony Trischka and Skyline. John Platt of WFUV has said that Martha “has a warm heart that infuses her songs with humanity and a supple voice that makes them ring true.” In addition to performing with Tom, Martha is a member of the acoustic female trio, The Folk Goddesses. For more on Tom and Martha, click here or here. Click on the arrow below to play a recording of this performance. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg.

Jesse Ruben LIVE@Deepwells Apr 20, 2015

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Recorded on April 1, 2015. Jesse has independently sold over 10,000 albums and had his music featured on TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Degrassi, and Teen Mom and toured with some amazing artists including Jewel, KT Tunstall, Matt Simons, Hanson, and Ryan Cabrera. His first self-released 2008 debut, “Aiming for Honesty”, consolidated his growing audience, whom the performer has cultivated with virtually nonstop touring and persistent online networking. The online community played a critical role in his debut album, funding the recordings through a project run by five of Ruben’s friends on Facebook. His latest work, “Thoughts I’ve Never Had Before”, was released last year as two EPs and contain the thoughtful “Carry On” and the anthemic “We Can”, a song that has been embraced by schools around the world & has inspired students to follow their dreams. For more on Jesse’s music, click here. Click on the arrow below to play a recording of this performance. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg.

Jeff LeBlanc LIVE@Deepwells Apr 12, 2015

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Recorded on April 1, 2015. Listening to Jeff LeBlanc’s new album My Own Way There is like driving with the top down. With Jeff at the wheel, he takes you on a winding road through a varied landscape of songs and stories. The opening track, This Moment rings like a mission statement for LeBlanc’s journey; the lyric “you’ve come too far to have to turn back now” depicts his unwavering perseverance on the path to achieving something to call his own. Jeff and his Jeep logged over 70,000 miles this past year, encompassing hundreds of theaters, clubs and college campuses, taking him from coast to coast. Along the way, he’s been called upon to support a diverse array of artists including Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Caillat, Goo Goo Dolls, Ingrid Michaelson, Brett Dennen, Matt Nathanson, Luke Bryan, Lifehouse, Chris Isaak, Parachute and many more. As a self-managed artist, his continuous grass-roots efforts has built him a dedicated following – a following longing for his third studio album. My Own Way There was released on July 30th, 2013 and debuted in the Top 10 of the ITunes Singer/Songwriter Chart. For more on Jeff’s music, go to www.jeffleblancmusic.com/music. Click on the arrow below to play the recording from this performance. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Billy and Gabi LIVE@Deepwells Apr 08, 2015

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Recorded on April 1, 2015. After a two month hiatus from nasty winter weather, Dave opens the show with Long Island duo, Billy and Gabi. Find out more at www.billyandgabi.com. Click on the button below to play this performance. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg.

Quarter Horse LIVE@Deepwells Jan 16, 2015

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Quarter Horse’s music can be described as Americana with elements of rock, folk, alternative, country, and jazz… all mixed together. They are known for three part vocal harmonies, tandem lead guitar and improvisation. They have been playing together in other bands for years but formed Quarter Horse in November 2013. The band was formed when they started writing new music and they have been going strong since. They released their first EP, River Flow on October 4th. In addition, they were featured on an acoustic compilation called Around The Town. To find out more about Quarter Horse, click here. Photos courtesy of Scott Goldstein and Howard Greenberg

Margaret Glaspy LIVE@Deepwells Jan 09, 2015

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Raised in Northern California, Margaret Glaspy has brought her indescribable voice to the east coast and New York City couldn’t be happier. A committed student to the music around her, her influences include Oumou Sangare, Feist, Jeff Buckley, and Nina Simone while she’s shared the stage with the likes of Rachael Yamagata, Ricky Skaggs, Tim O’Brien, Jon Scofield, among others. She’s got a sound and a writing style that is undeniable and well beyond her 25 years. For more on Margaret, go to www.mglaspy.com. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Buffalo Stack LIVE at Deepwells Nov 26, 2014

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A seasoned NYC session player, Andy Stack decided to leave the city he called home for over a decade in favor of the beauty of the Hudson Valley in June 2013. Within 6 months he had written a full album of original Roots/Rock/Americana music with his new band, Buffalo Stack, slated for release in August of 2014. Come hear the music created by the player that the NY Times described as “full of fragile melody and tensile strength”. For more, go to www.buffalostack.com. Photos courtesy of Howard Greenberg.

Micah LIVE@Deepwells Nov 19, 2014

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Micah’s music is a touch of folk mixed with some soul and topped off with a little bit of heartbreak. The last 4 years have brought him coast to coast and back again playing clubs, colleges, living rooms and everything in between. With his strong affinity for bacon and flannel, some have deemed him the Ron Swanson of singer-songwriters. Picture the soulful powerhouse vocals of John Legend behind a guitar with a laid back style like Ray LaMontagne. Micah is a new buzz artist not to be missed. For more, go to www.facebook.com/micahmusic. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Anthony James Morace LIVE@Deepwells Nov 14, 2014

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It was our final concert of 2014 as the mansion waited to get a holiday makeover for various seasonal events in December. The evening was electric with energy which is evident in the three recordings you’ll hear. After giving his thoughts, both good and bad, about the “Concert Window” trend, Dave got the music flowing with native Long Islander, Anthony James Morace. Give a listen and feel the electricity! Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg.

Brian Dunne LIVE@Deepwells Oct 23, 2014

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Raised in the small upstate New York town of Monroe, folk rock singer/songwriter Brian Dunne’s music has won the attention and praise of many. With his sharp lyrical prowess and country-influenced vocals, Brian has played in the U.S. folk scene far and wide. Citing influences such as Bob Dylan, The Band, and Bruce Springsteen, one can hear his roots winding through the sound and style of his songwriting and performing. After graduating from the Berklee College of Music in 2011, Brian moved to New York City where he currently resides, and has spent much of the last year supporting his newest release, The Brooklyn Bridge EP, which charted on the US iTunes singer/songwriter charts and received praise from artists such as John Mayer amongst many others. For more, go to www.briandunnemusic.net.

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