Tom of The Midnight Wrens flies through a seven-year band history

It was in 2017 when the original six members of The Midnight Wrens came together, and since that time, they’ve made some amazing music in the New England area. In this episode, band songwriter/guitarist Tom Powley joins us to talk about how the Wrens came together and their journey over the years.

Tom goes into their new EP, “The Songbird Collection,” a five-track EP that touches on different aspects with each song, and shares some of the stories behind the music. We also look at the band’s upcoming show on July 25 at The Word Barn and the release of a band-inspired IPA with Exeter Brewing Co.

Big thanks go to Sarah Blacker, who made the introductions that led to this interview.

Opening the episode is an excerpt from “Come Home” and closing things out is the full track “Mona Lisa,” both of which you can find on “The Songbird Collection.”

June 23, 2016: Little War Twins/Aeronaut Brewery/Justin Cohn

Little War Twins [L] with Max

The band Little War Twins is up first with a sick live set. If you've ever seen this duo perform, you won't want to miss this. After, Gaetana and James talk with Max about their national tour that they've been on since April and lay out their plans for new music.

Ronn Friedlander and Ben Holmes of Aeronaut Brewing Company will join us tonight to talk about the two-year anniversary of this amazing showcase of quality beer, food, and artists. Since opening, this company has set the bar in quality beer and excellent shows. Plus, they give back with fundraiser shows and educational programs. What do they have in store for year 3? Listen and find out.

Singer-songwriter Justin Cohn has a brand new EP out, "All Aglow," and he shares a couple songs live on the show. The stories behind these songs are deeply personal, dealing with the loves and losses in his life. Justin gigs constantly, and has become a known talent in the New Hampshire area.

May 19, 2016: EBASS/Cape Ann Brewing/Confused by Love

Hailey Magee, founder of the Emerging Boston Area Singer Songwriters group is back to talk about how best to engage with an audience as part of our monthly EBASS segment This is a pretty insightful discussion that touches on how to really connect with fans both in person and online.
Plus, singer-songwriter Nate Taylor is coming with her, and he's got a new album coming out, "Harboring Hope." We also talk about a promise he made to himself in 2013 to make music his career.

Ben Lauranzano of Cape Ann Brewing shares a few beers with the Citywide crew and tells us about how the business got its start and the many
flavors that they offer. We talk about what makes a really good beer, the seasonal flavors, and how New England has made a name for itself in
the beer industry.

Filmmaker Crosby Tatum, producer Opal Thompson and actor Keith Mascoll are on for the award-winning romantic comedy, Confused by Love. The movie was recently accepted into the Roxbury International Film Festival in June. When a couple is facing foreclosure on their home, an offer to
save them brings some secrets to light.