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I share the stage with three great local singer-songwriters of all styles, with each of us playing a bite-sized set. In April of 2018, we adapted the concept to create a Songwriter Deathmatch Internet radio show on Staten Island’s Maker Park Radio. I’ve pursued the singer-songwriter thing, been half of a musical comedy duo with my brother, studied traditional Irish music, and finally come back to singing and songwriting again. If you come out to the show or listen to our radio show, please say hi. For more about yours truly, you can check out this episode of the podcast Pals with Bill Wadman. 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