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The Balcony Show

By Ann Thatcher

Join us each week as we travel the globe in search of the best that Indie music has to offer and beyond. The Balcony show is non-genre specific so you can be sure to experience something new every week. Tune in for some fun as we answer the hashtag for the week and a lot more! Send your music to thebalcony@outlook.com
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The Balcony ShowMay 11, 2019

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The Balcony Show Mat D

The Balcony Show Mat D

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are proud to feature music and interview with incredibly talented Reverbnation selectee Mat D! Bo Sommer is talking LAUNCH Music Conference on this week’s Indie Radar, our dude of all things awesome has the song “Man I’ve Become” by Tom Cary and Donna Gallucci is covering the brand new release “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” by Fahad and Kelly! Tune in for a fantastic show! Other music from Springbrooke and Big Bone Daddy!

#catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #matdhardluckamericana #wellbelisteningwillyou

Apr 04, 202201:01:35
Country Jam
Mar 17, 202245:26
Whole Dam Mess

Whole Dam Mess

In this episode of The Balcony Show,The Balcony Show Don Miggs from the super-talented featured band Whole Damn Mess will be joining us to talk about their music and upcoming tour with Candlebox! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #wholedammess #wellbelisteningwillyou 

Mar 17, 202247:15
Touch The Buffalo

Touch The Buffalo

In this episode of The Balcony Show, Touch The Buffalo is one of our very first ReverbNation selectees from our latest campaign and we couldn’t be more excited to bring you their fantastic music! Madcat has the song “Run Run Run” from @mexicandogsofficial on this week’s MADTRAX, Donna Gallucci is sharing the newest single “Up On Your Love” from The Southern Gothic, and Bo Sommer has another great tip on Indie Radar! Featuring other music from Connor Bracken & The Mother Leeds Band, The Hawkeyes, and SpringBrooke.

#catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #touchthebuffalo #wellbelisteningwillyou

Feb 27, 202201:03:02
Tess Posner
Feb 16, 202251:00
2021 Look Back

2021 Look Back

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are looking back on 2021 by picking some of our favorite artists. Tune in as Bo, Donna, the Madcat and I choose some of our favorite artists from 2021! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #indieartists

Featuring music from: Eden James, Al Jardine, Bruno Lewis, Jessica Lynn, Kind Hearted Thieves, PERK, Josh Gallagher, Once Around, Pistol Witch, Harbour


Jan 26, 202201:06:52
Reverbnation ReCap

Reverbnation ReCap

In this episode of The Balcony Show we Recap this year's ReverbNation campaign selectee's! Want to be on our show? You can enter here: https://www.reverbnation.com/submission/details... Featuring music from Peter Donegan, Of Sea and Stone, The Hawkeyes, The Honest Heart Collective, The Christopher Brothers, The Eiffels, Once Around, Nikol, and Spider Rockets #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #ReverbNationOpportunities #wellbelistiningwillyou

Jan 10, 202250:43
Moses

Moses

With over nine million streams on Spotify and a song in the movie Tomb Raiders this week’s band is someone to watch! we are proud to bring you music and an interview from rising stars MOSES all the way from the UK!  Our dude of all things awesome Madcat has the brand new single “The First Time” from Idle Dream, Bo Sommer has some interesting stats for you this week on Indie Radar, and Donna Gallucci has the song “Broken Snow” from The Impersonators off their brand new EP “Life of Grant” All this and more as we turn up the fun with this week’s #thatchtag #badsanta! Featuring music from Best Not Broken and The Christopher Brothers!

#catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #MOSES #wellbelistiningwillyou

Song credit: “Mirror Magic” by MOSES

Dec 27, 202157:43
Of Sea And Stone

Of Sea And Stone

In this episode of The Balcony Show we bring you  our Reverbnation selectees Of Sea and Stone! Mesmerizing vocals and brilliant harmonies make this Americana duo’s star rising fast. Our dude of all this awesome has the song “Late Autumn Rain” from Henderson & Hemmerling, Bo Sommer has another great tip in Indie Radar, and Donna Gallucci is bringing you the newest song “Poison Thorn” from past guests Lost Hollow! All this and #uselessfacts that you might not want to know. Other music from The Rightly So and PERK!

Dec 12, 202157:01
The Christopher Brothers
Dec 12, 202101:00:49
Streetwise

Streetwise

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we bring you music and an interview with Streetwise! Find out the true meaning of music stew! Our dude of all things awesome Madcat has the new single “Contact” by SOMEFINN on this week’s Madtrax, Donna Gallucci is bringing you the newest single “Mine” from StillCraft and Bo Sommer has another great tip on Indie Radar. Other music from Tyler Boone and The Hawkeyes! Join us for a jam-packed show of fantastic music! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #streetwisenyc #wellbelisteningwillyou

Nov 03, 202153:41
Once Around Show

Once Around Show

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are proud to bring you ReverbNation selectees Once Around! Join us as being music and an interview from this super talented young band! Bo Sommer is joined again by the multi-talented, author/producer/CEO Larry Dvoskin for part two in our two-part series on NFT’s! And Donna Gallucci has the brand new single “Tear Me Down” from SILK9! All this and a whole lot more! Other music from Another Day Dawns and Heart Of Jordan #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #oncearound #reverbnationcampaign #wellbelisteningwillyou

Oct 17, 202101:00:05
Larry Dvoskin on NFT's

Larry Dvoskin on NFT's

Best selling Author, producer, musician, and all-around cool dude Larry Dvoskin has returned to The Balcony Show! In this two-part series aired originally aired in two shows, Larry Dvoskin gives you some great tips and information on navigating the new frontier of NFT's. 

Oct 17, 202119:07
Province Of Thieves

Province Of Thieves

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we bring you our first ReverbNation selectee from our current campaign Americana/Folk super sextet Province of Thieves! Larry Dvoskin is back to talk NFT’s in Part 1 of our two-part series on Indie Radar with Bo Sommer! And our dude of all things awesome Madcat has the brand new track “The Way We Fall” from Kind Hearted Thieves! Join us for a really great show! And don’t forget the #uselessfacts! All this week on The Balcony Show!

#catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #provinceofthieves #LarryDvoskin #wellbelisteningwillyou

Oct 10, 202101:00:52
Chesney Claire Show

Chesney Claire Show

Check out this episode for a jam packed show full of incredible talent! Join us as we feature music and an interview with Chesney Claire! The incredible Grammy award winner Skip Martin stops by to talk about his new song collaboration for charity “People Get Ready” on our very special Madtrax with our dude of all things awesome the Madcat! And Donna Gallucci has the brand new single “Live Your Life” by The New Realm! Other music from Kerry Goodhind and Taylor Tote

#catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #skipmartin #chesneyclaire #wellbelisteningwillyou

Oct 04, 202158:32
Better Man Records

Better Man Records

In this episode of The Balcony Show, the guys from Better Man Records LLC are kicking up some country! Tune in as we feature music and an interview with  Preston Ary Band, Luke Christenson, Bryan Andrews, and Joey Wray!

Bo Sommer has another great tip on Indie Radar and we are giving you some really bad pickup lines at the start of the show! We are bringing the fun and more! Other music from Acoustic Kitty Project #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #bettermanrecords #wellbelisteningwillyou

Sep 29, 202101:01:22
Jessica Lynn Show

Jessica Lynn Show

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are super excited to bring you music and an interview with the extremely talented Jessica Lynn! Jessica joins us to share her music talk about her upcoming EP “Not Your Woman (Reimagined)” Bo Sommer is in with another Indie Radar and Madcat has the brand new single “Them Cans” from Josh Gallagher! And don’t forget the hashtag #coldsucker other music from Austin Hopkins Adam Warner and Kendal Conrad

Sep 13, 202101:00:50
Eden James

Eden James

In this episode of  The Balcony Show, we are super excited to bring you music and an interview with the multi award winning Eden James! Eden’s Star is rising and we are super stoked for you to hear his music! Bo Sommer is on with another Indie Radar and Truman Falls song “Something About Love” is what’s up in this week’s Madtrax with your dude of all things awesome. Other music from Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band and Roi and the Secret People! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #edenjames #wellbelisteningwillyou

Sep 07, 202101:01:57
Tyler Boone

Tyler Boone

In this episode of The Balcony Show, super talent Tyler Boone stops by to talk Boone's Bourbon and music! Featured in Rolling Stones, American Songwriter, and BillBoard Tyler Boone's star is rising fast! Bo Sommer has some awesome tips this week on Indie Radar and Donna Gallucci has the brand new song "Ramona" from Don't Panic! Tune in for a really great show! Other music from The Hawkeyes and  The Parachute Brigade #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #tylerboonemusic #boonesbourbon #wellbelisteningwillyou

Aug 24, 202101:01:23
Mike Skill Show
Aug 19, 202158:11
Transcendence

Transcendence

 In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are excited to feature music and an interview from the high-energy rock band Transcendence! Our dude of all things awesome Madcat is talking with Chris Frycki and bringing you the brand new song "Undead" from 1 Supernova, and Bo Sommer has another fantastic tip to keep on your Indie Radar, Donna Gallucci is bringing you up to date with news in our Spotlight and the new song "Everything Beautiful" from MESSER! You don't want to miss this show! Other music from Marquis of Vaudeville and Modern Mimes! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #Transcendence #1Supernova #notoe 

Aug 11, 202101:01:50
Jimmy Leahey Show

Jimmy Leahey Show

In this episode of The Balcony show, we have an amazing show as the super talented guitarist best known for The Dennis DeYoung Band Jimmy Leahey joins us on The Balcony Show! Join us as we talk to Jimmy and take a musical spin through some of his greatest music! Did he let the cat out of the bag? Tune in to find out! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #jimmyleahey #wellbelisteningwillyou

Aug 02, 202101:03:31
Brian Ray Show

Brian Ray Show

 In this episode of The Balcony Show, we bring you music and an interview with the incomparable Brian Ray! Best know for being Paul McCartney's guitarist. Brian joins us to talk about his own music, his journey to the Paul McCartney band, his work with Etta James, and his love of guitars. Other music from Chelsea Lyn Meyer. #catchingrisingstars#thebalconyshowrocks#brianray#wellbelisteningwillyou

Jul 25, 202101:01:05
The Balcony Show Rock On!

The Balcony Show Rock On!

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we bring you some really cool rock from some of our favorite rock bands! Our dude of all things awesome Madcat Capone has the brand new single "Enemy Within" from Jeff Carlson Band, Bo Sommer has another great tip right here on Indie Radar and we are giving you some not-so-great summer pickup lines that might land you in jail! Tune in for some fantastic music from Another Day Dawns As Strange As Angels Life Of Agony Modern Mimes SILK9 Soraia Spider Rockets The Beautiful Distortion The Dead Daisies  #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #rockbands #summerpickuplines

Jul 11, 202149:36
Nothing But A Nightmare

Nothing But A Nightmare

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are featuring music and an interview from Philly alt/rock group Nothing But A Nightmare. They are our first selection from our current ReverbNation campaign. Our dude of all things awesome The Madcat has the brand new single "Only U" from Jade Moss and Liza Grossman of Kaboom Collective joins Bo Sommer on Indie Radar! Tune in for some really great music and information.  And don't forget the fun! #uselessfacts #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #nothingbutanightmare

Jul 04, 202101:02:41
Colm O'Mahony & The Hot Touches

Colm O'Mahony & The Hot Touches

In  this episode of The Balcony Show, we are featuring interview and music from Colm O'Mahony & The Hot Touches all the way from Ireland! Brandon Bing stops by to chat with our dude if all things awesome The Madcat about his new single “Dyin Breed”, and Bo Sommer is talking “being social” on Social Media in this week’s Indie Radar. Tune in for another great show with other music from The Southern Gothic, Austin Hopkins, and The Hawkeyes! This week’s thatch tag? #whalemorsel

Jun 27, 202154:25
Larry Dvoskin Show

Larry Dvoskin Show

In this episode of The Balcony Show, Amazon’s best-selling author, singer/songwriter, producer, multifaceted, multitalented Larry Dvoskin! Larry has just finished a brand new single from none other than Al Jardine from The Beach Boys and it is kick ass!  We also have music from Roi and the Secret People, The Million Reasons, and Best Not Broken This is a can’t miss show! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #LarryDvoskin #TheBeachBoys #AlJardineof 

Jun 22, 202101:02:07
Bruno Lewis Show

Bruno Lewis Show

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we bring you music and an interview from singer/songwriter Bruno Lewis! Our dude of all things awesome Madcat has a brand new single “Bittersweet Dreams”  from Kai Undrell, Bo Sommer has another important tip to keep on your “Indie Radar”, and Emily Noel is in our “Spotlight” this week with Donna Gallucci. We are also featuring music from PERK, Neil and Adam, and Ben Tyler. Don’t miss the music and the fun! #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #brunolewis

Jun 20, 202101:02:40
Iris Grey

Iris Grey

 In this episode of The Balcony Show, we bring you music and an interview from TikTok phoneme Iris Grey! It is mental health awareness this month and Iris’s latest single is a testament to the struggle. Tune in as she talks about the song and her own personal struggle. Our dude of all things awesome “Madcat” chats with Madison Deaver about her debut single “That’s What She Said”, Bo Sommer has another great tip to keep on your Indie Radar, and Donna Gallucci has a Madison Mueller’s new single “Sweet Bitterness”! We are also featuring music from Destiny Malibu, Maya Lavelle, and Shimmer Johnson. This week’s thatchtag? #suckerpunch

Jun 04, 202151:58
Iglu & The Hartly
May 23, 202153:32
Brian Quinn

Brian Quinn

  In this episode of The Balcony Show, we feature the amazing lead guitarist from Candlebox Brian Quinn! Brian shares his journey from independent music to CandleBox.  Also in this show, we have great music from Roi and the Secret People, Avon Park Band, and Christian Porter! #uselessfacts #catchingrisingstars #thebalconyshowrocks #brianquinn









May 17, 202101:03:15
Strawman & The Jackdaws

Strawman & The Jackdaws

In this episode of The Balcony Show. Strawman & The Jackdaws are our featured artists all the way from Ireland! Tune in for their fantastic Alt/rock music and interview! In our Spotlight this week, Jeroen Allen is with Donna Gallucci and his song “I Won't Give Up” and Bo Sommer has some more great info on the biz in this week’s “Indie Radar”. Come join the fun! Featuring other music from The SteelDrivers, The Parachute Brigade, and Lost Hollow!


May 11, 202151:24
Learning To Dive

Learning To Dive

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are featuring music and an interview with cool rockers Learning To Dive. Our dude of all things awesome Madcat has a great new song from Cannon Beach “Left To Lose” and Chelsea Lyn Meyer is in this week’s “Spotlight” to talk about her new song and video “Miss Me Too” Bo Sommer has some really great info on this week’s “Indie Radar”! Come join the fun and listen to some fantastic music! #guncircumcision 

With other music from Harbour, The Keystones, and Les Pantalons.

May 03, 202101:00:51
The Southern Gothic

The Southern Gothic

 On this episode of The Balcony Show, as we are kicking up some fantastic Country music! The Southern Gothic is our featured artist this week and they are on the show to share their music and talk about their newest album “Burnin Moonlight” Our dude of all things awesome Madcat has a brand new “Madtrax” from The Cumberland River Project “Girl With A Guitar Case” and Bo Sommer is bringing you some must-have info to keep on your “Indie Radar”! And if that isn’t enough we have three brand new singles from some of our favorite guests with music from: Adam Warner, Dustin Chapman, and Josh Gallagher!

Apr 26, 202159:26
Kind Hearted Thieves

Kind Hearted Thieves

Kind Hearted Thieves is on our show to talk with The Madcat about his music and brand new video! Bo Sommer has another great tip for your Indie Radar and we are bringing you some more #uselessfacts. Other music from Union Duke, Springbrooke, The Parachute Brigade, and Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill band.

Apr 19, 202152:36
Constantine Maroulis

Constantine Maroulis

 We are very excited to share music and an interview from the super talented Tony-nominated Constantine Maroulis! Constantine is on the show to talk about his latest EP "Until I'm Wanted" and bring us up to date on all the great things he has coming up!  Cil is joining Donna Gallucci in our Spotlight with her debut single "Sweet Summer", Reluctant Zero is on deck with their song "Hurt No More" brought to you by our dude of all things awesome the Madcat, and Bo Sommer has another fantastic tip for you on this week's Indie Radar. Tune in for this jam packed show and join the fun!

Apr 13, 202101:00:48
Modern Mimes

Modern Mimes

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are featuring music and an interview with the incredible Modern Mimes!  Madcat is on deck with another great Madtrax from Human History "Moonchild". Bo Sommer is sharing some great industry tips on "Indie Radar" and we have more great music from Life Of Agony, As Strange As Angels, and Sin7. Tune in for another great show!

Apr 05, 202150:23
Perk

Perk

 We are very excited to feature Perk as our guest and their fantastic music! Writing songs for artists like Celine Dion, Bella Thorne, and Clay Aitkins they have now released their first album! Donna Gallucci debuts on our show with a short interview with Kerry Goodhind Music and her new single “A Crying Game”, and Bo Sommer has some great info on this week’s “Indie Radar”. Come join the fun!

Mar 29, 202158:48
Dee Snider

Dee Snider

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are super proud and excited to host the multi-talented phenomenal rockstar Dee Snider! Dee is on our show to talk about his newest role in the star-studded musical "Rock Me Amadeus" coming in 2021!

Mar 21, 202156:50
Eddie and The Getaway

Eddie and The Getaway

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are featuring music and an interview from Alt/Country artists Eddie and The Getaway. Lou Plaia the Co-Founder of ReverbNation joins Bo Sommer in a very special 'Indie Radar", Kevin Burke joins Emily Noel with his debut single "Big Sunglasses" and our dude of all things awesome Madcat has a brand new cut from Austin Hopkins "Country Girl Dream" And this week's Thatchtag? #oneliners

Mar 14, 202101:00:08
Boneyard

Boneyard

In this episode, we feature Canadian rockers Boneyard on our show and their brand new Album "Oathbreaker"! Our dude of all things awesome Madcat is bringing you the brand new single "Shaking Cages" from Silent Theory, Bo Sommer has another great tip for your "Indie Radar" and we are bringing you some more Useless Facts! All this and music to tear up the town with! Check it out all this week on The Balcony Show!

Mar 08, 202159:38
Bright-Eyed & Blind

Bright-Eyed & Blind

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are tearing it up with music and an interview with Jalena from Bright-Eyed & Blind! Our dude of all things awesome Madcat has a brand new track "Growing Pains" from Greye and Bo Sommer has another great tip on this week's "Indie Radar". We are breaking the waves with some amazing rock tunage and a whole lot of fun! This week's thatchtag? #coldpants

Feb 28, 202151:28
Avon Park

Avon Park


In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are featuring an interview and music from Avon Park Band! Your dude of all things awesome Madcat has another great new single this week from Arrows To Fire, Bo Sommer has some really great advice on this week's "Indie Radar", and Donna Gallucci joins us to talk about her new segment "Beyond The Balcony"! This is a can't miss show!

Feb 21, 202155:02
American Greed

American Greed

In this episode of The Balcony Show, join us as we rock your world with American Greed! Michael Mesey former drummer for Head East band and Chuck Berry join us to share music and talk about American Greed! Madcat Capone has the brand new single "Turn" from Drama Scream on this coming week's MADTRAX and Bo Sommer has a great opportunity on Indie Radar. All this and a whole lot of fun!

Feb 15, 202153:30
What's Poppin Show

What's Poppin Show

This week on The Balcony Show we are bringing you some of our favorite Pop songs! Neil and Adam is in our Spotlight with Emily Noel

with their brand new single "Bright Light"! Tune for some really great music and some fun! Thatchtag? #specialdelivery

Feb 05, 202153:10
Taylor Tote
Jan 26, 202148:45
Wizards Of Winter Show

Wizards Of Winter Show

We are honored to have Scott and Sharon Kelly from The Wizards of Winter featured on our show! Join us for an enchanting evening of holiday music! Our dude of all things awesome Madcat has a brand new song from More Than Words “Christmas Time For Everyone” on this week’s MADTRAX and Bo Sommer is here with another great industry tip! This, and a whole lot more!

Dec 27, 202058:27
Sister Lucille Show
Dec 15, 202052:50
Peter Donegan Show

Peter Donegan Show

Join us for another fantastic show as we feature the award-winning Peter Donegan as our final selection from our ReverbNation Campaign 3!  Peter is the son of the late great "Skiffle King" Lonnie. The dude of all things awesome Madcat Capone has a brand new debut single from Ryleigh Madison "Stranger" on this week's MADTRAX and Bo Sommer has an important update to keep on your Indie Radar! Tune in for another fantastic show!

Dec 13, 202059:35
Kristian Montgomery & The WinterKill Band

Kristian Montgomery & The WinterKill Band

In this episode of The Balcony Show, we are featuring music and an interview with country rocker Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill band! Madcat Capone has a brand new cut from Lenny Keys Music on "MADTRAX", Don't Panic is in our "Spotlight" with Emily Noel, and Bo Sommer is talking websites on "Indie Radar". Tune in for this jam-packed show of awesomeness! This week's thatchtag? #nobleaward

Dec 07, 202054:27