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Ron Sexsmith and Avi Wisnia on stage at World Cafe Feb2023

20Feb2023Blog postgigs, melodica, Philadelphia, pics, Ron Sexsmith, video, World Cafe Live

Scenes From The Ron Sexsmith Show

Always bring a melodica.

You never know when you’ll be called back on stage for a duet. It was an honor and an absolute joy to open for Ron Sexsmith at World Cafe Live, and then to be invited to join him during his set, to play on one of my favorite songs from his latest album. Thank You Philly for coming out and making this such a special night.

Here’s a video of that moment and that song “When Our Love Was New,” complete with intro about snuggling with your tour manager.

Some more highlights from the concert…

11Jul2022Blog postawards, Hometown Heroes, Homey Awards, melodica, Radio

Hometown Heroes Music Nominations

This just in! I’ve been nominated for The Hometown Heroes “Homey” Music Awards, honoring the best local original music in the Delaware Valley.

This year, they have singled me out for 3 award nominations including Best Jazz Song “Just Another Daydream”, Best Pianist/Keyboardist, and Best Other Instrumentalist (melodica). Thanks to Hometown Heroes radio program for putting a spotlight on the local music scene! Winners announced in August.

17Jul2015Blog postbathroom, bossa nova, Brazil, Bruno Migliari, Daniel Harris Levine, Fender Rhodes, melodica, Philadelphia, pics, recording, Sky Blue Sky, studio

#SkyBlueSky Recording in Philadelphia

and now for the Philadelphia Phase of recording my new single,
Sky Blue Sky

Heeeeeeeere’s Danny!

Daniel Harris Levine – musician, illustrator, facial hair and buffalo chicken aficionado – has arrived to help me record some vocals for my new song in my kitchen in sweet ol’ Philadelphia.

We found the best place to record the melodica…

This is what The Kids would call: a Pop-Up Studio. Otherwise known as: My Living Room.

3am Snapshot: putting the finishing touches on Sky Blue Sky with Daniel Harris Levine and some Fender Rhodes electric piano in my kitchen. One of us is wide awake.

Sky Blue Sky has been recorded! Musical success.
And now to put all the tracks together, across land and sea, from Philadelphia to Rio de Janeiro. Sending it back over to producer Bruno Migliari.

Brazil, the ball is back in your court.

Daniel Harris Levine, thank you for your technical expertise and excellent ears, and converting my apartment into a recording studio. How much do you love Philadelphia?