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Nutmeg Original Music Podcast

Nutmeg Original Music Podcast

Nutmeg Original Music Series 10 episodes Nov 6, 2026

The Nutmeg Original Music Series is a showcase and platform for songwriters in and around Connecticut's music community. Each episode of the podcast features upcoming performers discussing their influences, their songwriting process, and a specific song they will perform at a Nutmeg event. The conversation is followed by their preferred expression of that song. More information is available on Instagram at @nutmegoriginalmusicseries.

Episodes

Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #10: Lee-Ann Lovelace
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #10: Lee-Ann Lovelace Nov 6, 2026 29:55 Lee-Ann Lovelace joins us this week to talk about the democratic dynamics of a writing session with a band, the different approaches to performing as part of a group and as a solo artist and how her song "Drink it Down" was born out of needing a last minute idea to bring to a writing session. Lee-Ann will be joining us for a featured performance at The Little Pub Westport on Tuesday Nove
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast # 9: George Mallas
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast # 9: George Mallas Oct 21, 2026 25:50 This week Erik and Bill welcome songwriter George Mallas to Nutmeg HQ to talk about his song "Go and Behold", discovering the magic of the co-write, happy people writing sad songs and his own podcast - Acoustic Northeast. George will be joining us as a featured act at the Nutmeg Original Music Series on Tuesday October 27th. 
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #8: Michael Onischuk
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #8: Michael Onischuk Oct 6, 2026 18:43 If you have been to a Nutmeg live event you have seen Michael Onischuk hard at work, helping to develop the visual tone and style of the series through his work as photographer of record. This week Michael joins Erik and Bill to talk about what drew him to live performance photography, the evolution of his personal visual style and the satisfaction he feels when artists choose his photos to repres
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #7: Michael Sanford Day
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #7: Michael Sanford Day Sep 15, 2026 27:40 Michael Sanford Day joins us this week to talk about his new album Reason to Stay, the importance of family and community support and how fatherhood and a battle with his health informed the writing of his song "Love Somebody Else (Cece's Song)".  You can see Michael in person when he joins us at The Little Pub Westport on Tuesday September 22nd along with Alice Brightsky for a nigh
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #6: Scott Smith
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #6: Scott Smith Sep 2, 2026 23:44 Scott Smith of The North County Band joins Erik and Bill to talk about his song "Looking Out For Him" and how it helped him and his kids connect to their past. Scott is a Board Member and the Co-Executive Director of The Granite Church in Redding and also talks about the upcoming Planet Granite Music and Dance Fesitval taking place the weekend of September 19th & 20th. 
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #5: Lara Herscovitch
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #5: Lara Herscovitch Aug 21, 2026 27:08 On Episode 005 of the Nutmeg Original Music Podcast, Erik & Bill welcome former Connecticut State Troubadour Lara Herscovitch to the show to talk about the hopeful intention of her song “Angels”, how her career and travels informed her songwriting and the discovery and acceptance of her superpower. Find out more about Lara at laraherscovitch.com
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #4: Erik Moses
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #4: Erik Moses Aug 18, 2026 29:35 Episode 004 of the Nutmeg Original Music Podcast features Series co-founder Erik Moses speaking with Nutmeg partner Bill Dempsey about his song Confessional. Confessional pierces the silence surrounding the abuse he suffered as a teenager at the hands of clergy and stands as an unreserved reclamation of his story. You can find Erik performing as MOSES at Nutmeg events and other locations in Connec
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #3: Bill Dempsey
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #3: Bill Dempsey Aug 10, 2026 26:15 On Episode 003 of the Nutmeg Original Music Podcast, Erik talks with Nutmeg co-founder Bill Dempsey about his song The Coward's Wife, writing from an unfamiliar point of view and how in-studio collaboration can help a song find its voice. You can see Bill performing all over Connecticut and at every Nutmeg branded event as well. 
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #2: Melissa Capezio
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #2: Melissa Capezio Jul 27, 2026 14:27 Episode 002 of the Nutmeg Original Music Podcast features our friend Melissa Capezio. Melissa will be a featured performer at our anniversary show, and is a regular champion and fixture of both the Nutmeg and CT music scene. Look for her performances locally and recorded output online!
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #1: Holley McCreary
Nutmeg Original Music Podcast #1: Holley McCreary Jul 22, 2026 22:54 Welcome to the inaugural episode of the NUTMEG ORIGINAL MUSIC PODCAST. Today we feature Holley McCreary; Holley is an award-winning independent singer and songwriter, with a diverse catalog covering country, rock, blues, folk, soul, and jazz. Her music balances powerful, soulful southern roots with modern elements. She frequently plays live shows throughout Connecticut and the New York metropolita

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