Something Different w/ Mark E. Ramone

08/05/2025

Can’t wait!!!

05/02/2025

Very sad news.

REST IN PEACE: Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter behind the 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl," died early Thursday in Minneapolis. What we know: bit.ly/4jyC5UN

02/13/2025

Wow! Massive, star-studded event.

You Don't want to Miss this! Add it to your calendar now! April 27. Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sounds of some of the best music in Western New England- and, for that matter, anywhere! De La Luz Soundstage (formerly Gateway City Arts) 114 Race St., Holyoke MA

01/22/2025

You heard her in our studio long before she joined us on the New Music Alliance Radio Hour and before she became the Connecticut State Troubadour. Check out this amazing playlist brought to us by our special guest, Kala Farnham.

This week for our 290th show our hosts are Mark Sherry and Mark Ramone. The are joined this week by a Special Guest, Connecticut State Troubadour, Kala Farnham. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:

- Lara Herscovitch
- Kala Farnham
- Phil Henry
- Pete Nelson
- Oakes and Smith
- Sam Robbins and Halley Neal
- Curtis Brand
- Tyler Fauxbel
- Bill Ludwig
- Carole King

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you! https://www.newmusicalliance.org.
Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday January 23rd from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday January 24th on WWUH Hartford (https://tunein.com/embed/player/s23877). Also on Saturday January 25th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org/live/). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

01/16/2025

Fabulous show!!!

This week for our 289th show our hosts are Mark Ramone and Mistress Miriam. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:

- Lo Fine
- The Fawns
- Toto
- 1974
- Adam Dunetz
- Michelle Chamuel
- Kyle Dion
- D. Woods
- Big Bad Bullocks
- Spinal Tap

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you! https://www.newmusicalliance.org.
Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday January 16th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday January 17th on WWUH Hartford (https://tunein.com/embed/player/s23877). Also on Saturday January 18th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org/live/). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

12/18/2024

Kinda like my annual Jesus show, but only featuring original music from Western New England artists. ;)

This week for our 285th show our hosts are Mark Ramone and Mistress Miriam. This is a special show featuring original, winter holiday songs from Western New England artists. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:

- The LeeVees
- The Blaney Brothers
- Robert C Fullerton - singer/songwriter
- Audioasis Music (feat. Matt Pacheco)
- 5 Moments
- Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer
- John John Brown
- Christopher Elliott
- Levi Schmidt feat. Kim Jennings & Dan Cloutier
- The Clapis Cousins
- Brandee Simone

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you! https://www.newmusicalliance.org.

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday December 19th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday December 20th on WWUH Hartford (https://tunein.com/embed/player/s23877). Also on Saturday December 21st at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org/live/). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!

11/10/2024

Calling All Songwriters / Musicians!!! Anyone interested in commissioning a 30 second song for a YouTube intro theme? 🎤🎧🎼🎹🥁🎬

09/06/2024

This is going to be amazing!!!

TOMORROW I’ll be live on WECS Radio 90.1 FM at 3 pm with Mark Ramone

We will be playing my new album “LOVE BOMB” and catching up where we left off 😄 Something Different w/ Mark E. Ramone

08/21/2024

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That must have been a crazy episode...

06/12/2024

Check out the playlist this week!!!! Broadcast on many stations including WECS right after my show this Saturday. Tune in at 3:00, this week's special guest is Sam Carlson and The Tines

The NMA Radio Hour is a weekly show presented by the New Music Alliance. It features original music of performers and bands from the Western New England area. And that’s music from New Haven Connecticut and thereabouts all the way through Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. It includes recent releases & songs/bands from the past.

This week for our 258th show our hosts are Mistress Miriam and Mark Ramone. Here’s a taste of who you’ll hear:
- Ginny Arnell
- Roger and the Travelers
- The Brass Ring (ft. Phil Bodner)
- Willie Ruff
- Noa Isabella (FKA Izy Coffey)
- Krista Goodrich
- Look Park
- Jen Hill Music (ft. June Millington)
- Mama Ain't Dead
- Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards
- New Johnny Five
- Paisley Jungle

Catch this week’s radio hour this Thursday June 13th from 6-7PM on WXOJ Northampton (streaming on www.valleyfreeradio.org), WMNB North Adams, or WCCH Holyoke; or at 7-8 pm on WTBR Pittsfield. Or catch it at midnight Friday June 14th on WWUH Hartford (www.wwuh.org). Also on Saturday June 15th at 4-5 pm on WMCB Greenfield or WECS Willimantic (www.wecsfm.com; 90.1 FM) or at 10 pm on WAPJ Torrington or 11 pm on WHUS Storrs (www.whus.org). See each station's website for their streaming details. Enjoy!!

Can’t make it to a radio near you or stream the show this week? Find the show on our YouTube channel starting next week!

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

NMA’s mission is to help up-and coming Western New England musicians advance their careers and bring national attention to this region as a music destination. We do this through our radio show, musician-focused workshops, live shows (including the Valley Music Showcase and regional tours), with more to come. Please help us continue our mission by visiting our website and becoming an NMA member or business sponsor. Thank you!