by sandyconnolly | Oct 12, 2016 | Branford, Original Music
I met Bob Crelin serendipitously at the James Velvet Memorial concert last summer (2015). James was a long-time friend of mine, so it caught my eye when a guy was walking around after the concert with VERY COOL POSTERS in his hand that were graphic renditions of James...
by sandyconnolly | Mar 23, 2015 | Branford, Gigs
I had already been to the Guilford Spelling Bee and to see The Green Stamps in Westbrook, but more friends awaited at Leitrim Pub in Branford: Jam Chowder! Jam Chowder is: Rick Comes – lead vocals, Tom Knapp – harp, sax, flute, washboard, shakey things,...
by sandyconnolly | Feb 15, 2015 | Branford, Flute, Harmonica, Interview, Portrait, Saxophone, Vocals
Tom must have played in every band on the Shoreline. Rick Comes calls him the Swiss Army Knife of the Blues. I am grateful to call him a friend and be able to work with him on occasion. Tom also came to this project early before it was really clear what I was trying...