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How Jackson Pines’ Joe Machovechi became obsessed with New Jersey folk music

VideosBy Frank & Falls July 26, 2024

When a radio station friend of Joe Machovechi discovered an archive of Pine Barrens area folk music, his band Jackson Pines began exploring and recording old folk music to further the exposure of the music.

Joe and James Black from Jackson Pines join Roots Music Rambler to tell us all about the roots of folk music in Central New Jersey.

Frank and Falls also talk about getting thrown out of a bar and recommend some great music for you.

The full episode is live at rootsmusicrambler.com wherever you get your podcasts!

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Joe Machovechi from Jackson Pines has music in his blood

VideosBy Frank & Falls July 23, 2024

On the latest episode of Roots Music Ramber, Joe Machovechi from Jackson Pines explains that music runs in his blood. His father was a musician and middle school band director, but he never forced his son to take up music.

Hear the full episode at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jackson Pines Explain the Punk-to-Folk Evolution of their Band

VideosBy Frank & Falls July 22, 2024

The latest episode of Roots Music Rambler is live! Frank and Falls talk to Joe and James from New Jersey-based folk rock band Jackson Pines. Both started their musical careers as more rock or even punk artists, but found footing as a folk act hanging out in Washington Square Park in New York City. They even performed and sang with legendary folk artist Pete Seeger in their evolution. In this clip, Joe and James explain how James came to be with the band and how folk made its way into their approach.

Frank and Falls also talk about being thrown out of a bar and offer up their regular Pickin’ the Grinnin’ segment which recommends new music for you.

The full episode is live at rootsmusicrambler.com wherever you get your podcasts!

The trend of former punk artists becoming folk singers isn’t unusual

VideosBy Frank & Falls July 20, 2024

On Friday’s new episode of Roots Music Rambler, the duo behind Jackson Pines – Joe Machovechi and James Black – join the show to talk about their New Jersey-based folk rock band, new music and more. One area the two talked about was the trend for punk musicians to evolve into folk acts, which Joe says is normal.

Falls also explains a story of being thrown out of a bar, which is worth the listen as well.

Hear more when the episode drops Friday at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Our very own Falls was once thrown out of a bar in New York City

VideosBy Frank & Falls July 18, 2024

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler comes your way Friday. Our guests this week are Joe and James from Jackson Pines, an up-and-coming folk-rock band from the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey. We got a master’s degree in the history of folk music there from these guys and had a great discussion about the genre, their music and more.

Also on the episode, Falls went full-on Ron White and told his own story of being “thrown from a bar in New York City.” Hear that in this segment, then listen to the full episode!

It drops Friday at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe today and don’t miss an episode.