The Musical Chairs of Massachusetts

MCM - Paracress

In this final episode of season 2, we have our good friends from Worcester, MA based band "Paracress". Paracress is a unique alternative rock band, with frontman Jared Moore, Josh Vong and Cam Barrett. They incorporate both retro visuals and a mysterious mascot named Perry with a powerful sound that gets your head banging and body moving. Sit down with us as we peel back the layers and hear the story of how Paracress began as a solo studio project and now has developed into a full blown experience. You can follow Paracress here: https://www.facebook.com/paracressma [https://www.facebook.com/paracressma] Also, make sure you hit that subscribe / follow / like button, especially as we gear up for season 3 by checking out our linktree here: ttps://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass [https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass] We hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed hanging out with our friends! #mcm #chairingiscaring #musicpodcast

MCM - Josh Pearson

In this week's episode, ⁨@joshuapearson80⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC9JMMbQZIHVwHagHqYZjj9Q], a blind musician, audio producer and a nationally recognized disability advocate. Hailing from the backroads of western Massachusetts, Josh has spent the last 20 years developing his music which steeped in classic country, blues, rockabilly, and Americana, and performs live shows all over the country. You can follow Josh here: https://www.facebook.com/joshuapearson80 [https://www.facebook.com/joshuapearson80] And make sure to give us a follow / like and a subscribe by going here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass [https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass] We hope Josh's story inspires you as much as it inspired us! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

ENCORE - MCM - MAX STRUTHERS

In this week's encore episode, we revisit our talented guest Max Struthers. Max Struthers is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and guitarist known for blending modern songwriting with a strong 1970s soft rock influence. Originally from San Diego and family ties to the Massachusetts area, he grew up listening to bands like the Eagles and was inspired by the Southern California sound of the 1970s. He moved to Nashville at 19 to pursue music full-time and has built a following through acoustic covers, original songs, and nostalgic performances that aim to bring classic soft rock back into the spotlight. You can follow Max's music journey here: https://linktr.ee/maxstruthersmusic [https://linktr.ee/maxstruthersmusic] And as always, make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms. By hitting that like, subscribe and follow button, not only does it go a long way to support our show and platform, but it also provides a larger spot light for our local musicians. You can find all of our platforms here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass [https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass] Thank you for your support and we hope you all have a musical Monday! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

MCM - Jonny Deups

In this week's episode, we had the very talented Jonny Deups stop by the studio. A Merrimac, Massachusetts native, Jonny began his performing musical journey early at the age of 14. Since then, he has become a terrific solo artist who has played at a variety of locations, including the Worcester Palladium, and brings an upbeat vibe to the places he performs with his original music. You can follow Jonny here: https://www.instagram.com/jonnydeups [https://www.instagram.com/jonnydeups] And while you're at it, make sure that you hit that follow / like / subscribe button on all of our platforms to catch the latest from the local New England music scene by checking out our linktree: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass [https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass] We hope you enjoy getting to know Jonny as much as we did and get ready to become a fan! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring

ENCORE - MCM - ERIN ASH SULLIVAN

In this week's episode, we take a look back at Erin Ash Sullivan, an independent New England–based singer-songwriter known for her introspective, lyrically driven folk and acoustic music. Her work emphasizes storytelling, emotional nuance, and connections to place, and she has built a regional following through performances, songwriting recognition, and media mentions (including features like a mention in (The Boston Globe). She is an actively performing artist who engages audiences through live shows and original compositions, and her most recent accolade is winning the 2025 Al Johnson Songwriter Contest at the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival, highlighting her continued recognition in the contemporary folk/songwriter scene. You can follow Erin's musical journey here: https://erinashsullivan.com [https://erinashsullivan.com] And make sure that you are following us on all of our platforms by checking out our LInktree here: https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass [https://linktr.ee/musicalchairsmass] We hope you have a very musical Monday! Enjoy! #mcm #makingmondaysmusicalagain #musicpodcast #chairingiscaring