New Music Alliance Radio Hour

Amazing local, original music from Western New England artists.

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 264th show our hosts are Mark Ramone and Mistress Miriam. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Laurel Joy
- Jeffrey John Band
- Anatolia
- Layaali Arabic Music Ensemble
- Corey Laitman
- Birdfeeder
- Endless Mike
- Ports Of Spain
- Tag Sale
- Belle Machine
- Horns of Ormus
- Dead By Wednesday

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday July 25th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday July 26th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday July 27th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 263rd show we have a playlist compiled by DJ Mark Sherry. Mark is joined by co-hosts Mark Ramone and Mistress Miriam. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Buzz Baby Jesus
- Thistle Jemison
- Farewood
- Gentle Hen
- Evan Lanoue
- Stefan Weiner
-Moon Hollow
- Jordan
- Steve Vozzolo
- Artie Shaw
- Billie Holiday

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday July 18th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday July 19th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday July 20th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

Amazing playlist!!!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 262nd show our hosts are Violet Hausthor, Mark Ramone, and Mistress Miriam. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Paul Rocha
- Grayson Ty
- The Colony Motel
- Lenny Boivin
- Gabe
- Lorne Entress
- Eggy
- Ladi Rock
- Eddie Japan
- Kristen Ford (ft. Ani DiFranco)
Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday July 11th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday July 12th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday July 13th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

Fabulous playlist this week.

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 261st show our hosts is Mark Sherry, who is joined by a Special Guest – Chip McCabe. Chip McCabe is the Director of Marketing for the Hartford Business Improvement District and Hartford.com. Prior to his work with the HBID and Hartford.com he spent 13 years with the Hartford Courant Media Group, including time as the Marketing Manager for the Hartford Advocate, WCCT TV, and CT.com, among others. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Ysanne
- Xavier Serrano
- Brian Jarvis Music
- Audio Jane
- Alisa Velasquez
- Simone Marie Music
- Asher Kai
- Haunting Titans
- The Midnight Anthem
- Pat Stone Music
- Johnny Mainstream

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday July 4th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday July 5th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday July 6th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!
Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 260th show we have a special "Spotlight" show that celebrates songs selected from the Essential Western New England Songbook. The Songbook is our juried anthology of 229 of the best songs ever written by Western New England artists. Our hosts, Mark Sherry, Mark Ramone, and Violet Hausthor, have each selected a few of their favorite songs from the Songbook. A killer lineup of 11 great songs! Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Wenz
- Stone Coyotes
- MGMT
- Wrath
- Kids
- Porter and the Neon Moons
- The Devil Makes Three
- Legion
- and Jean Millington
- June Millington
- Fat Combo
- The J. Geils Band

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday June 27th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday June 28th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday June 29th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details.

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!
https://www.youtube.com//playlists

You can also listen to all the 229 songs of the Essential Western New England Songbook by going to our website newmusicalliance.org.

Stellar playlist if I do say so myself. ;) Mark Ramone

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 258th show our hosts are Mistress Miriam and Mark Ramone. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Ginny Arnell
- Roger and the Travelers
- The Brass Ring (ft. Phil Bodner)
- Willie Ruff
- Noa Isabella (FKA Izy Coffey)
- Krista Goodrich
- Look Park
- Jen Hill Music (ft. June Millington)
- Mama Ain't Dead
- Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards
- New Johnny Five
- Paisley Jungle

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday June 13th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday June 14th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday June 15th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

What a fabulous set of pairings!

This week for our 257th show our hosts are Mistress Miriam, Mark Ramone, and Violet Hausthor. This is also our 26th Pairings Show where we match up a popular song most everyone has heard and pair it with a song from a Western New England artist that has a similar feel or vibe. We think that if you like the nationally or internationally known song, you’ll like the local one just as much if not more. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- boygenius
- Cloudbelly
- Bahamas
- Izzy Heltai
- R.E.M.
- Mystics Anonymous
- Niall Horan
- Seth Glier
- Queen Latifah
- Tenaya Taylor
- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
- Trashing Violet

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday June 6th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday June 7th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday June 8th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!
https://www.youtube.com//playlists
NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 256th show our host Mark Sherry and has put together a playlist filled with lots new tunes by local Western MA-based-artists as well as a sample from the Hartford, CT R&B & Hip Hop scene. Co-host Mark Ramone joins us with his usual wit and acumen. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Roger Salloom
- .rivers Still Rivers
- Arlene Wow!
- The Dave Bulley Band
- @_trigger_soul_ Trigger Soul
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- @marcus__rodriguez
- @ A Marquise
- @wren.alexa Wren Alexander
- Velasquez
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Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday May 30th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday May 31st on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday June 1st at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. ECatch this week’s radio hour this Thursday May 23rd from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday May 24th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday May 25th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details.

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

The New Music Alliance Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through W. Massachusetts & S. Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

It's broadcast (and streamed) in Massachusetts Thursdays 6-7 pm on WXOJ Northampton (valleyfreeradio.org), on WMNB North Adams, as well as on WCCH Holyoke; Saturdays 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield (wmcb.net); and at 5-6 pm on WTBR Pittsfield; and in CT Fridays 12 midnight on WWUH Hartford (wwuh.org), and Saturdays on WECS Willimantic 4-5pm, 10-11 pm on WAPJ Torrington (wapj.org), & 11-12 pm on WHUS Storrs. You can also visit our playlists at the New Music Alliance's YouTube channel anytime to catch any of our previous shows."

This is it! Thursday June 6th 7:00-9:15 pm. The Best Show Money CAN'T Buy! (Because it's FREE!) A super collection of W. New England artists! RJ McCarty! Brian Jarvis! Chris Goudreau! Helen Hummel! Kerrie Stelly! and Adam Herrick! @ Holyoke Media 1 Court Plaza Holyoke, MA-- Sponsored by Downtown Sounds

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.
This week for our 255th show our hosts are Mark Sherry and Violet Hausthor. We are joined by our special Guest DJ Don McCullough, from Brattleboro Vermont. Don, who's a Brattleboro area DJ and musician, has put together a playlist filled with new tunes by both Brattleboro area and Western MA-based-artists. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Hannah Mohan
- K.A.
- Mountain
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- Nate Goyette
- Match
- Jatoba
- Hummel
- O' the Clock
- Jayne
- Murray
Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday May 23rd from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday May 24th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday May 25th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!
Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!
https://www.youtube.com//playlists
NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

Fabulous show!!!!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 254th show our hosts are Mistress Miriam and Mark Ramone. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Bekka Dowland
- Mary Lambert
- Falafel Boy
- In the Nick of Time
- Mark Small & Walter Smith III
- Emily Victoria
- Dominick Frontier
- Elijah boivin
- Souleye
- Vianchi

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday May 16th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday May 17th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday May 18th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 253rd show our hosts are Mark Sherry and Mark Ramone. Mark Sherry has put together a really dynamite eclectic playlist. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Sonum Unum
- zikinawa Zikina
- Curtis Spargo
- Jake Kulak
- Portrait Party
- Grayson Hugh
- Eric Ducoff
- Blue Blue Coupe
- Dan Zukergood
- Saints and Liars
- Alexis Pastuhov

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday May 9th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday May 11th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday May 12th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

Whaaaatttt?!?!?

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 252nd show our hosts are Mistress Miriam & Mark Ramone. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Sophie Tucker
- Arlo Guthrie
- The CarLeans
- Briezyjane and the Hurricane
- The Moonrise Cartel
- Cloudbelly
- Izzy Heltai
- The Tines
- The Greys
- The Mighty Soul Drivers

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday April 18th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday April 19th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday April 20th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 251st show our hosts are Violet Hausthor and Mistress Miriam. Violet has put together a really dynamite eclectic playlist. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
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- Frank Viele
- Queen Moo
- .mov
- Lilly Golden
- 's Okay
- Feldons
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- Horses
- @1974
- Stylie

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday April 25th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday April 26th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday April 27th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

Another stellar show featuring some of the 2023 Inductees into the Essential Western New England Songbook.

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 250th show our hosts are Mark Sherry, Mark Ramone, and Special Guest Host Tracy Walton. We are joined by some of the 2023 inductees into the Essential Western New England Songbook. Our guests include Pete Nelson, Charles Langford Music, Mal Thursday, and Russell Brooks. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Charles Langford Music
- Pete Nelson
- The Alchemystics
- Avery Sharpe
- The Malarians
- Lord Russ
- NRBQ Headquarters
- Fancy Trash

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday April 18th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday April 19th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday April 20th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!
Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

Amazing, star-filled show!

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 249th show our hosts are Mark Sherry and Mark Ramone. We are joined by some of the 2023 inductees into the Essential Western New England Songbook. Our guests include Leala Cyr, Luke Hendon, Peter Lehndorff, Michael Dubuque, Naomi Sommers, and Matt Hebert. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Kimaya Diggs
- Luke Hendon
- Leala Cyr
- Peter Lehndorff's Music
- Love Crumbs
- SPOUSE
- Naomi Sommers
- Matt Hebert

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday April 11th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday April 12th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday April 13th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

The Packing House is a great venue and has featured many amazing artists. Here's just a few.

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 248th show our hosts are Violet Hausthor, Mark Ramone and Special Guest Tom Buccino. This is a special Spotlight Show on The Packing House in Willington, CT. This historic venue for performance and events is operated by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:

- Nicole Zuraitis Music
- Jacqui Naylor & Art Khu
- Twice Around
- Eric Lee
- Steve Katz
- Ramblin' Dan Stevens
- Chris Smither
- Sally Rogers & Claudia Schmidt
- Julia Autumn Ford
- Tracy Walton

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday April 4th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday April 5th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday April 6th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

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NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!