Songwriters' Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell

Pianist Stacey Charpentier performs her deep and emotive songs and discusses her songwriting.

Paul Kaplan performs his songs and discusses songwriting with host, Dan Russell. 

In this episode of Songwriter' Spotlight John Ziv performs a set of his humorous songs that will take you by surprise.

Desmond Burke, an Irish-American songwriter, performs eight songs and chats about Irish-American music, the Western Mass music scene of the 60s and 70s and songwriting with host, Dan Russell.

Richard Dubuc, retiree and songwriter, regular at the Luthiers Coop Wednesday Night Open Mic, performs seven songs and chats about music and songwriting with host, Dan Russell.

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Bobby D, he shows off 7 of his folk/country original songs. Take a listen to Bobby's relaxing set and get to know him!

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Tia Leigh, she's a pianist with  a soothing R&B voice. Drop a like for Tia and share her talent with your friends! We're happy to have Dr. Dan back in action!

We are pleased to announce the first episode of Songwriters' Spotlight in 2025 featuring Pat & Tex LaMountain! Dr. Dan has taken a small pause but started back up running with this country duo! Keep on the lookout for more Songwriters' Spotlight episodes and drop a like for the first show back in action!

This episode of Songwriters Spotlight features Cameron Sutphin, an acoustic guitar player and singer, held on 11/18/24. 

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Vindo Bodona from Cape Verde held on 9/17/24.

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Chris Guidera, he doesn't play but shreds on the acoustic guitar. Check out his skills and give him a like! Held on 6/11/24.

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features the very own Dan Russell and his band members, Maggie Haddad (side vocalist), Bruce King (acoustic guitar), and Tony Rousseau (bass guitar). As well as, special guest Scott Cadwallader, who conducts the interview segment, held on 5/6/24.

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Peter Nelson, Ralph Carson, Matt Emmer and many more! Stay tuned for episode 4.

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight highlights features Shawn Chartier, Peter Lehndorff, Katie Clarke and Larry Leblanc and many more! Keep your eyes out for episode 3 coming soon!

This is the first of many episodes of Songwriters' Spotlight Highlight Reels. This episodes features Mike Orlen, Claire Dacey, Billy Moon, Marcia Hendrick and many more!

This episode features Marvin Jackson, a songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, he recently moved to Western Massachusetts. Marvin sings and plays the acoustic guitar.   

This episode features Adam Herrick, he is a singer and plays the acoustic guitar. 

This episode of SongWriter Spotlight hosts a blues duo, Dawn and Jeff. Dawn, a spoons, acoustic guitar player and singer. As well as, Jeff, a baritone guitar player and singer. Held on 12/8/23.

This episode features Shawn Chartier, an acoustic guitar player and singer held on 10/26/23.

This episode features Rob Adams and Jared Fiske, a father and son duo. Both are songwriters, singers and acoustic guitar players. 

This episode features Craig Cornett, a singer and acoustic guitar player held on 7/27/23. 

This episode of SongWriters Spotlight hosted Chris Elliot and Lisa Austin, Chris plays the acoustic guitar and sing while Lisa plays different types of drums and sings. This episode was held on 4/20/23. 

Songwriters Spotlight episode 21 features guitar player Glenn Pettit. 

This episode of SongWriters Spotlight features Dylan Patrick Ward, an acoustic guitar player and singer. 

This episode of SongWriters Spotlight features Aimee Van Dyne and Jim Caron. 

This episode features Ralph Carson, an acoustic guitar player and singer. 

This episode of SongWriters Spotlight features Charlie Diamond, a harmonica player, singer and acoustic guitarist. 

This episode of SongWriters Spotlight features Matt Emmer, an acoustic guitarist and singer. 

This episode of SongWriters Spotlight features Katie Clarke and Larry Leblanc.

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight with Dr. Dan Russell features Billy Moon. 

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Marcia Hendrick.

This episode of Songwriters' Spotlight features Michael Orlen.

On this episode of Songwriters' Spotlight, singer/songwriter Bruce King plays some of his favorite compositions by local musicians and sits down with host, Dan Russell to talk about music, inspiration & creativity.

On this episode of Songwriters' Spotlight, host Dr. Dan Russell welcomes local singer/songwriter Mark Nomad to the program. Mark plays some of his personal favorite compositions and then sits down with Dan to talk about his writing process, what inspires him and more.

On this episode of Dan Russell's Songwriters' Spotlight, Dan welcomes local singer songwriter Bob Chabot, who plays songs from his extensive catalog and then sits down with Dan to talk about life, art, writing and inspiration.

On this episode of Songwriters' Spotlight, Dr. Dan welcomes singer/songwriter, Lou Lamothe to the program. Lou shares some performances and music videos and then chats with Dr. Dan over Zoom about style, technique and his personal tips for producing music videos.

For episode 7, Betsy-Dawn Williams plays us some of her best loved original numbers and then sits down with Dr. Dan to talk about words, music and the life of a singer/songwriter.

Local singer/songwriter Abaigeal Russell performs some original compositions for us and sits down over the web with Dr. Dan Russell to chat about style, substance and inspiration.

Local Songwriter Peter Lehndorff plays several original compositions and chats it up with host Dr. Dan Russell on the subjects of songwriting and beyond.

In Episode 4 of Songwriters' Spotlight, Dr. Dan welcomes local songster, Peter N. Nelson on the program to play a few original compositions and tell some of the stories behind them.

In the first episode of Songwriters' Studio, host Dr. Dan Russell welcomes local songster, Scott Cadwallader on the program to play us a few songs and tell the stories behind them.