The Sunday Sessions Project's podcast

Tonight we are grateful to have Adam and Peter join us to share their folk sound from Under The Oak. Tune in with us and chat. As always we are always looking for new submissions so please feel free to drop us a line if you have an original band. If you would like to know a bit more about the band check out the writeup below. Thanks!

This week The Sunday Sessions Project welcomes mandolin playing extraordinaire Adam Monaco of “Under the Oak” to the show along with fellow Oak member Peter Oswald on cello.

Adam writes deeply personal folk flavored music the can speak directly to the listener and imparts a sense of profound connection. His band,” Under the Oak”, which also includes Peter Oswald, Chris Peace and Maggie Pope, combines the members strong musicianship, harmonies and writing to create special, passionate songs.

Adam started his musical odyssey as a kid playing the saxophone but as a teen decided that he needed to write his own music and for that he needed a guitar.

After graduating from school and taking a desk job he quickly realized that he had to quit that job and make a life for himself with music. He has supported the Philadelphia music community with a number of time-consuming projects one of which helped musicians afford studio time.

During this time he took up the mandolin and worked hard at honing his craft and sharpening his songwriting. Both have paid off with beautifully crafted songs that will be the centerpiece of his first solo effort. He “likes to push positivity and awareness” and “always tries to create some hope even during hardship”.

https://linktr.ee/AdamMonaco

Adam loves to be part of a musical community and that includes connecting and supporting other musicians. He is currently using this prolonged pandemic absence to dig deep into his own songwriting although he is also missing his work as a solo performer. Adam has enjoyed success playing house concerts where he can share an intimate show with his audience.

Check out Adam and his work with “Under the Oak”

https://www.facebook.com/undertheoakband/

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Tonight we are grateful to have Adam and Peter join us to share their folk sound from Under The Oak. Tune in with us and chat. As always we are always looking for new submissions so please feel free to drop us a line if you have an original band. If you would like to know a bit more about the band check out the writeup below. Thanks!

This week The Sunday Sessions Project welcomes mandolin playing extraordinaire Adam Monaco of “Under the Oak” to the show along with fellow Oak member Peter Oswald on cello.

Adam writes deeply personal folk flavored music the can speak directly to the listener and imparts a sense of profound connection. His band,” Under the Oak”, which also includes Peter Oswald, Chris Peace and Maggie Pope, combines the members strong musicianship, harmonies and writing to create special, passionate songs.

Adam started his musical odyssey as a kid playing the saxophone but as a teen decided that he needed to write his own music and for that he needed a guitar.

After graduating from school and taking a desk job he quickly realized that he had to quit that job and make a life for himself with music. He has supported the Philadelphia music community with a number of time-consuming projects one of which helped musicians afford studio time.

During this time he took up the mandolin and worked hard at honing his craft and sharpening his songwriting. Both have paid off with beautifully crafted songs that will be the centerpiece of his first solo effort. He “likes to push positivity and awareness” and “always tries to create some hope even during hardship”.

https://linktr.ee/AdamMonaco

Adam loves to be part of a musical community and that includes connecting and supporting other musicians. He is currently using this prolonged pandemic absence to dig deep into his own songwriting although he is also missing his work as a solo performer. Adam has enjoyed success playing house concerts where he can share an intimate show with his audience.

Check out Adam and his work with “Under the Oak”

https://www.facebook.com/undertheoakband/

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This we we rock with Andorra! The guys bring their indie rock style to you for another new episode. Watch with us tonight! Tune in for new music every episode. If you have an original band drop us a line, we're always looking for submissions. For more on the band check out the write-up below.

The Philadelphia Indie music scene is thick with talent and The Sunday Sessions Project is thrilled to welcome Andorra, a band that has been an integral part of that scene for ten years.

Andorra started, as so many bands do, with a childhood collaboration between Kevin McCall and Jordan Petrellis. The band has had many different players over the years but these two continue to be the backbone of the band. Michael Trycieckj joined the band after having known Kevin forever and Dante DiLoreto rounded out the lineup after meeting Kevin while they both attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Kevin McCall - guitar, vocals

Jordan Petrellis - drums

Michael Trycieckyj - bass, keys, vocals, harmonica, viola & theremin

Dante DiLoreto - guitar, vocals

Andorra's music is straight up Rock 'n Roll with a touch of their early 90's progressive influences. Kevin and Michael are the primary songwriters. On their new album, Family Tree, you get a lot of truly personal and private stories mixed with a great rock sound that is uniquely Andorra’s. Even when addressing tragedy, the guys don't mix it with maudlin riffs but rather keep it rocking. The title song "Family Tree" is about a true-life miscarriage that left Kevin with one less brother and an acknowledged hole in his family. He credits his father with his forthrightness. Kevin says that the record is "definitely hard rock with some blues rock added to the mix" and even a little Neil Young style storytelling.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YEMUX24uNhHFhRTQcExJj...

They are currently adapting their music and working style to the new realities of a Covid world. They want to play out so they are hoping to put together an acoustic set that could work with the todays live music scene. They also have a separate EP project that has a boogie blues rock sound. They are putting together a documentary film that will chronicle their many lineups and years of music.

Check out their set this Sunday and give a listen, https://youtu.be/PaLN9uto9Pw

They are thrilled with the reception their music received at radio 104.5 annual anniversary show where they have opened for Florence and the Machine and The Killers.

https://www.facebook.com/andorramusic

This we we rock with Andorra! The guys bring their indie rock style to you for another new episode. Watch with us tonight! Tune in for new music every episode. If you have an original band drop us a line, we're always looking for submissions. For more on the band check out the write-up below.

The Philadelphia Indie music scene is thick with talent and The Sunday Sessions Project is thrilled to welcome Andorra, a band that has been an integral part of that scene for ten years.

Andorra started, as so many bands do, with a childhood collaboration between Kevin McCall and Jordan Petrellis. The band has had many different players over the years but these two continue to be the backbone of the band. Michael Trycieckj joined the band after having known Kevin forever and Dante DiLoreto rounded out the lineup after meeting Kevin while they both attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Kevin McCall - guitar, vocals

Jordan Petrellis - drums

Michael Trycieckyj - bass, keys, vocals, harmonica, viola & theremin

Dante DiLoreto - guitar, vocals

Andorra's music is straight up Rock 'n Roll with a touch of their early 90's progressive influences. Kevin and Michael are the primary songwriters. On their new album, Family Tree, you get a lot of truly personal and private stories mixed with a great rock sound that is uniquely Andorra’s. Even when addressing tragedy, the guys don't mix it with maudlin riffs but rather keep it rocking. The title song "Family Tree" is about a true-life miscarriage that left Kevin with one less brother and an acknowledged hole in his family. He credits his father with his forthrightness. Kevin says that the record is "definitely hard rock with some blues rock added to the mix" and even a little Neil Young style storytelling.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YEMUX24uNhHFhRTQcExJj...

They are currently adapting their music and working style to the new realities of a Covid world. They want to play out so they are hoping to put together an acoustic set that could work with the todays live music scene. They also have a separate EP project that has a boogie blues rock sound. They are putting together a documentary film that will chronicle their many lineups and years of music.

Check out their set this Sunday and give a listen, https://youtu.be/PaLN9uto9Pw

They are thrilled with the reception their music received at radio 104.5 annual anniversary show where they have opened for Florence and the Machine and The Killers.

https://www.facebook.com/andorramusic

This week we have Candy Ass

! This animated punk group brings their fun style and music to you tonight. As always if you have an original band drop us a line. Please like, subscribe and share! For more about the guys give a look to our write-up below.

The Sunday Sessions Project welcomes the brand-new indie band Candy Ass to the show. The provocatively named band @thecandyasses

hails from the Philadelphia music scene and is hoping that their new music will get them noticed. They have varied musical backgrounds that are sorta kinda pop-power-punk. Bass player Shane Hobensack describes their music as “angsty nervous energy indie-punk”. The band started as drummer Matt Boncek and Shane writing together and then quickly expanded to include lead vocalist Kevin Bradley and guitarist Mike Vermeil.

The band has been writing new material in a very timely way. Since they all have the ability to record at home they have been sharing tracks and writing without being in the same space. Someone sends out a bit of a demo and the other band members jam on it and share it.

Kevin Bradley (Lead Vocals / Guitar)

Shane Hobensack (Bass / Backup Vocals)

Matt Boncek (Drums / Backup Vocals)

Mike Vermeil (Guitar / Backup Vocals)

They are hoping to get in front of a live audience soon and share their growing catalog.

Give them a listen.

This week we have Candy Ass

! This animated punk group brings their fun style and music to you tonight. As always if you have an original band drop us a line. Please like, subscribe and share! For more about the guys give a look to our write-up below.

The Sunday Sessions Project welcomes the brand-new indie band Candy Ass to the show. The provocatively named band @thecandyasses

hails from the Philadelphia music scene and is hoping that their new music will get them noticed. They have varied musical backgrounds that are sorta kinda pop-power-punk. Bass player Shane Hobensack describes their music as “angsty nervous energy indie-punk”. The band started as drummer Matt Boncek and Shane writing together and then quickly expanded to include lead vocalist Kevin Bradley and guitarist Mike Vermeil.

The band has been writing new material in a very timely way. Since they all have the ability to record at home they have been sharing tracks and writing without being in the same space. Someone sends out a bit of a demo and the other band members jam on it and share it.

Kevin Bradley (Lead Vocals / Guitar)

Shane Hobensack (Bass / Backup Vocals)

Matt Boncek (Drums / Backup Vocals)

Mike Vermeil (Guitar / Backup Vocals)

They are hoping to get in front of a live audience soon and share their growing catalog.

Give them a listen.

Tonight we are greatful to bring you The Underwater Robots! The guys put on a great show sharing their alternitive rock style with us. This 6 member group will get you grooving. Look for their new album this October. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. As always if you have an original band drop us a submission. Read on for a full discription.

The Sunday Sessions Project welcomes Underwater Robots with their sing-a-long-dance-a-long rock to the show this week.

This local outfit blends all the right elements of cool riffs, strong vocals and great songwriting to deliver straight up Rock and Roll.

http://facebook.com/uwrobotsphilly

The band started with Tim and Erik playing acoustic covers at house parties and shows that just didn’t fulfill the guys musically. They realized that they needed to play originals and build a bigger band that would appeal to a bigger audience. Although they say there is “nothing scholarly about us” it is clear that they write great tongue in cheek lyrics and can deliver a big rock sound that could be lovingly dubbed “Dad Rock”. The kind of music that a Tom Petty fan would appreciate.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/45EOb1vdtDbgPw9kw8jLjp?si=0tzpHZPtS16MBvA8PoTI5w

UWR’s first album “Like Frank Sinatra”, recorded at Headroom Philadelphia, pushed the band to reach a wider audience with songs that appeal to alternative, progressive and indie music fans. They like to build many of their songs organically while in the same room noodling together.

Keeping the music flowing, UWR is getting ready to release a new album this fall called “Aaardvark” (Yes, they know that aardvark is normally spelled with two not three a’s- obviously there is nothing normal about these guys). They are keeping their musical mission alive by creating music that they love and hope their influences would listen to as well. They have been getting recognition on Spotify discovery lists and hope that the new album can create more buzz.

Tim Oberholtzer - Lead Vocals

Eric "EB" Birkelbach - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

John Sepcie - Electric Guitar/Vocals

Bob Gleason - DrumsTaj Aya - Keys/Vocals

Joe Mulroy - Bass

Tonight we are greatful to bring you The Underwater Robots! The guys put on a great show sharing their alternitive rock style with us. This 6 member group will get you grooving. Look for their new album this October. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. As always if you have an original band drop us a submission. Read on for a full discription.

The Sunday Sessions Project welcomes Underwater Robots with their sing-a-long-dance-a-long rock to the show this week.

This local outfit blends all the right elements of cool riffs, strong vocals and great songwriting to deliver straight up Rock and Roll.

http://facebook.com/uwrobotsphilly

The band started with Tim and Erik playing acoustic covers at house parties and shows that just didn’t fulfill the guys musically. They realized that they needed to play originals and build a bigger band that would appeal to a bigger audience. Although they say there is “nothing scholarly about us” it is clear that they write great tongue in cheek lyrics and can deliver a big rock sound that could be lovingly dubbed “Dad Rock”. The kind of music that a Tom Petty fan would appreciate.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/45EOb1vdtDbgPw9kw8jLjp?si=0tzpHZPtS16MBvA8PoTI5w

UWR’s first album “Like Frank Sinatra”, recorded at Headroom Philadelphia, pushed the band to reach a wider audience with songs that appeal to alternative, progressive and indie music fans. They like to build many of their songs organically while in the same room noodling together.

Keeping the music flowing, UWR is getting ready to release a new album this fall called “Aaardvark” (Yes, they know that aardvark is normally spelled with two not three a’s- obviously there is nothing normal about these guys). They are keeping their musical mission alive by creating music that they love and hope their influences would listen to as well. They have been getting recognition on Spotify discovery lists and hope that the new album can create more buzz.

Tim Oberholtzer - Lead Vocals

Eric "EB" Birkelbach - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

John Sepcie - Electric Guitar/Vocals

Bob Gleason - DrumsTaj Aya - Keys/Vocals

Joe Mulroy - Bass

Tonight we are greatful to bring you Paul Saint John and the Nighthawks! The guys joined us to bring their rocking folk for everyone to dance to. Watch with us and enjoy.

Their music is driven by Paul’s strong lyrics and vocals and the Nighthawks fantastic rhythm section.

Paul started out playing music as a teenager in his native Scotland where he had some early success with American influenced folk-rock music. He later quit the music scene and decided to vacation in San Francisco. This random vacation choice, made while drinking with his cousin, led him to meet his future wife, Philadelphian Bridget, at a happy hour. After living many years in the area and raising a family Paul decided to return to music. This decision had a few stops and starts over the years, during one of his musical periods he opened for British legend Al Stewart at the packed Colonial Theater in Phoenixville PA. He is now roaring back with a new band and new a sense of purpose. Although his return to the guitar was meant solely to amuse himself he soon found that he had to write songs and that they needed to be played.

Paul began jamming with his friend bassist Bryan Quigley which soon led to forming a wonderful band that includes Brian Turner on drums and Chris Palmer on guitar and mandolin. This lineup is perfect for delivering Paul’s upbeat dynamic style of rock. Although Paul was writing songs as a solo artist many of them were clearly meant to be played with a band for a bigger more aggressive sound. They released an EP- Whistles and Bells in May and are working on new material. You can listen to the band and their “Everyman Songs” at www.paulsaintjohnmusic.com. Or check them out on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pg/paulsaintjohnmusic

Paul’s songs are extremely catchy, the kind of music that after a few listens you can sing along to even after a couple of pints.

@ PBR Productions

Tonight we are greatful to bring you Paul Saint John and the Nighthawks! The guys joined us to bring their rocking folk for everyone to dance to. Watch with us and enjoy.

Their music is driven by Paul’s strong lyrics and vocals and the Nighthawks fantastic rhythm section.

Paul started out playing music as a teenager in his native Scotland where he had some early success with American influenced folk-rock music. He later quit the music scene and decided to vacation in San Francisco. This random vacation choice, made while drinking with his cousin, led him to meet his future wife, Philadelphian Bridget, at a happy hour. After living many years in the area and raising a family Paul decided to return to music. This decision had a few stops and starts over the years, during one of his musical periods he opened for British legend Al Stewart at the packed Colonial Theater in Phoenixville PA. He is now roaring back with a new band and new a sense of purpose. Although his return to the guitar was meant solely to amuse himself he soon found that he had to write songs and that they needed to be played.

Paul began jamming with his friend bassist Bryan Quigley which soon led to forming a wonderful band that includes Brian Turner on drums and Chris Palmer on guitar and mandolin. This lineup is perfect for delivering Paul’s upbeat dynamic style of rock. Although Paul was writing songs as a solo artist many of them were clearly meant to be played with a band for a bigger more aggressive sound. They released an EP- Whistles and Bells in May and are working on new material. You can listen to the band and their “Everyman Songs” at www.paulsaintjohnmusic.com. Or check them out on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pg/paulsaintjohnmusic

Paul’s songs are extremely catchy, the kind of music that after a few listens you can sing along to even after a couple of pints.

@ PBR Productions