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RogerStreet Friedman

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Singer-Songwriter, Activist. "He writes with the wisdom of someone who’s seen his share of living, and…was savvy enough to take notes along the way”.

Sea Cliff, NY
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
"In The Summertime" just released on Youtube. ☀️ Check out the video & if you like it - leave a comment on Youtube (that helps it reach more people) Thanks to my friend Kee Koo for doing such an amazing job on this animated piece! Watch here -
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RogerStreet Friedman
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@lavern_spicer Trump is a f’n joke - Biden may be old but at least he’s a decent human being and he’s doing a great job.
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1 year
My daughter Allie and I got to sing last night at for a benefit for our local school's 5th grade class. We had a blast and she absolutely killed it during her solo set!! Very proud dad moment right here folks!! #dadsanddaughters #singtogether #community #lovewins
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
While in @GreatSmokyNPS park we hiked to this waterfall! And while it's not summer yet, it sure felt like it that day. So here's a little snippet of In "The Summertime" to go along with the video and 30 seconds or so of chill! Peace. RSF.
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RogerStreet Friedman
27 days
@DougWahl1 as much as I deplore what he said - He’s got a right to say it.
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
RIP Jeff Beck - a true legend 😢
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1 year
When the weeping cherry blooms it's a sure sign that spring is really here... or at least right around the corner. Here's to renewal and rebirth... and peace, RSF
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
I'm honored to have gotten to contribute a track(Alone and Forsaken) to this awesome Hank Williams tribute album which is out TODAY on Paradiddle Records. Check it out here: Thanks y'all! RSF
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RogerStreet Friedman
7 months
I’m happy to bring you an acoustic version of my song The Ghosts of Sugarland. The buried history of convict leasing in general, and Sugar Land, TX in particular, must remain hidden no longer! Listen everywhere now. #theghostsofsugarland #sugarlandtx #newsong #americana
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
I've been hibernating but the record's doing well! Dig! Check out the shop on my website and order Merch here!!
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Hello Twitter! It’s been a minute! We were away in the @GreatSmokyNPS Mountains on spring break with friends when this mama bear and her cubs paid us a visit! #thebears #happyspring
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Hank Williams Uncovered drops May 12th on @ParadiddleRcrds ! Proud to have contributed a rendition of 'Alone and Forsaken' with the amazing @LarryCampbell_ producing and playing multiple instruments and the incredible Justin Guip on drums! Pre-order here:
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
@DonnaResist @RepMTG Thank you. She worships a false prophet.
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RogerStreet Friedman
4 months
One of my favorite songs off my last album Love Hope Trust. 💛 You can watch the full video to "Mother and Son" on Youtube (link in comments) #folk #folkmusic #americana #motherandson
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RogerStreet Friedman
4 months
It's never too late to go for your biggest dreams. I can't wait to share the journey of my fifth studio album with you. 💛 #dreams #musician #album
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RogerStreet Friedman
4 months
Working towards more shows this year💛 #americana #liveshow #newmusic
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RogerStreet Friedman
5 months
Here's a snippet of a new song Rollin' In Again. Let me know what you think 🍃
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
A Monday morning lament. We had such a blast playing the Cutting Room a couple (well 9 actually!) years back. Here's a song off of The Waiting Sky for all us working stiffs! #LifeisHard @CuttingRoomNYC
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 months
Gravity Always Wins A dark song with a positive message... live life to the fullest, cause we don't really know when it's gonna all be over! -- Countdown 10/58 #americana #music #songwriter #gravity
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RogerStreet Friedman
6 months
I'm starting a new series where I share what I believe to be the meaning behind some of my past releases. Time To Fly is a special track to me & a reminder before a new year that it's never too late. 💛 #timetofly #music #folkmusic #newmusic
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
#tbt I've been playing guitar for my friend for a LONG time!! This was my first guitar. It was a Goya. Love these old black and whites...
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
My daughter Allie sang background vocals on a few of the songs on the album! She absolutely killed it and blew all of us away…including Larry Campbell seen here working with her on a tune called, “I Want Her To Know!"
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2 months
The track that named the album “The Waiting Sky” Here’s a performance live on @RadioWoodstock . - Song tracker 4/58 #americana #musician #thewaitingsky #newmusic #folk #woodstock #radio #radioperformance
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RogerStreet Friedman
5 months
I posted a video Tuesday talking about my song “Rise” and the message behind it and then I remembered this video I have performing the song a couple of years ago with my daughter. Such a special moment. #father #fatherdaughter #family #musician #discover #folkmusic #americana
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 months
We lost my wonderfully funny and loving brother-in-law Tony to colon cancer in 2012 while I was in the middle of recording “The Waiting Sky”. “Too Soon” was written for him. We miss him dearly still. Song tracker 6/58 #americana #music #songwriter #loss
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RogerStreet Friedman
8 months
Early days (circa 2008?) w/ the amazing @thatgracemclean . I always told her she was gonna be a star... and it turned out to be true! She went on to star on Broadway in Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812! (I'm no genius, she is simply undeniably great!)
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A song written the day after my mom passed away.... This is “Broken Hearted” live from The Cutting Room, January-2014 — Countdown 12/58 #americana #songwriter #folk #folkmusic #americanamusic #songwriting #grief #lossofparent #lossofmom
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RogerStreet Friedman
7 months
Wow - this is unbelievable. Thank you to everyone who has supported my music. 💛 #SpotifyWrapped2023 #SpotifyWrapped @Spotify
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RogerStreet Friedman
8 months
One cold winter night my very cute, very sleepy, young son asked me who I loved more, him or his big sister. The answer to that question is in the last verse of the song.  Check it out and let me know what you think!
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RogerStreet Friedman
8 months
I’m so thankful to have found my music after so many years... and thankful to have music as an outlet, and as a way to express my deepest truths.
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
A little inspiration that it's never too late. Making music, performing live, and releasing records has brought me so much happiness... and we ALL deserve to be happy!! #advice #musician #nevertoolate
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RogerStreet Friedman
3 months
Kicking it off with "Time To Fly" -- Release tracker 1/58 #timetofly #americana #songwriter
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
The amazing Justin Guip is putting the final touches on the mixes for the new album! These tracks sound great, can’t wait for you to hear them! This is a snippet from “In The Summertime” about taking some time from all the craziness around us to stop and smell the pines!”
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RogerStreet Friedman
4 months
I’ve been spending a lot of long days in The Playroom with Justin. I really can’t wait to share these new songs with you. More sneak previews to come ♥️ #newmusic #americana #folk #folkmusic
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RogerStreet Friedman
11 months
Independence for all.
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 months
We're continuing counting down all of my past releases in the lead up to the release of the first single off my new album! We are still working through the songs from 2014’s “The Waiting Sky”. You Are Not Alone"  was written about being in the hospital with my father on the
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Not a Martin sanctioned guitar stand! But it’ll do in a pinch!   #necessityisthemotherofinvention #1972MartinD18
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RogerStreet Friedman
7 months
Hey New York area peeps! Last call for a great show tomorrow night at @rockwoodmusichall featuring me, @lucyisabel_music and @thepinkertonraid Here's my video pitch! Rockwood Music Hall, Allen Street in NYC, Sunday 11/19 at 8:00pm! Tix are 15.00 at the door! Hope to see you
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Wishing you peace and love on this winter solstice... “This is the night when you can trust that any direction you go, you will be walking toward the dawn.” —Jan Richardson
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 months
“Your Voice” was written after the breakup of my first marriage.  I had a very close relationship with my older brother Larry, and still do. At that time however, he had 2 young children and was totally consumed by his role as a dad.  He didn’t have much time for me to cry on his
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RogerStreet Friedman
11 months
Geeking out over @flammangguitars .
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RogerStreet Friedman
8 months
Being a folk musician - my goal is to write songs about things a lot of people don't know about. Is there a true story that you don't think got a lot of media attention? Comment below - I'd love to pick one to write a song about.
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RogerStreet Friedman
11 months
My song Rise came out 3 years ago today. It's about rising above our petty differences and coming together as people with an eye toward the common good. A message we need even more today... Listen here - #rise #Anniversary #rogerstreetfriedman
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Sending big love to my brother from another mother, and the best drummer I know (he's so good he even makes a pleather bar stool sound great), Jim Toscano, who is recovering from some major surgery. Here's hoping that the recovery is speedy and smooth, love you brother!
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RogerStreet Friedman
8 months
We filmed all of the LOVE HOPE TRUST recording sessions and cut together in-studio videos for each track on the album. I've been releasing a new, in-studio video each Wednesday for the past few weeks and will eventually release all 12 tracks from the album. This weeks feature
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Here’s a small clip of my song “Come What May!” Loved making the video for this song. Give it a listen over on my Spotify!
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Recording some last minute grand piano on this nice Yamaha…record #4 is almost in the bag!
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
@RepMTG Because the lying con artists over at FOX defamed Dominion while knowing that what they were saying was not true.
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RogerStreet Friedman
9 months
My video for the new, acoustic version of In The Summertime is out now! This song is a reminder to slow down and enjoy all the beauty around us. Watch the full video here:
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Have you listened to my album Rise on Spotify? Click this link to stream it now!
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RogerStreet Friedman
10 months
Proud dad moment with my daughter from our show in Sea Cliff. She knocked it out of the park! I'm excited to be back on stage for some more shows this next month. More shows will be added soon! -- 8/20 - Pine Barrens Jam @ 2:00pm 9/1 - One Broadway Collaborative @ 7:00pm 9/7
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RogerStreet Friedman
9 months
I grew up with a very typical dad who went to work in the morning and came home at night - so I hardly saw my dad for the first ten years of my life. Of course I loved him and knew that he loved me, but I had a very special relationship with my mom. She was always there when I
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Brand new video for my new single "Love Hope Trust" can now be found here. Really thrilled with how this track and video came out and I hope you enjoy and share! Thanks to @ProvokeFilms and all the musicians who poured their hearts into this one!
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RogerStreet Friedman
5 months
I hope you all had a beautiful holiday with your family. My song Mother and Son feels like a very fitting after-holiday song. The joy of watching my kids with their mom also reminds me how much I miss my mom. Listen to the full song here -
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Looking through some video and found this clip from an acoustic livestream that I did during the lock down.... The song is called "Lessons" check out for more videos! #ThrowbackThursday #lessons #RISE #pandemic #LiveStream
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
@ThisIsKyleR If you read the constitution you’d know that the bible shouldn’t be taught in school.
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
One of my favorite songs from my album Rise! Give “Carry Me” a listen on my Spotify.
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RogerStreet Friedman
9 months
Walls Close In is a song about the sometimes overwhelming feelings of pressure in our day to day lives... and trying so hard to fake it. Feelings many of us are all too familiar with these days. Watch the full video:
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
A couple stills from the new music video for "In The Summertime" directed by Kee Koo. Kee did such a wonderful job animating this story! I am so happy with the final result. It really brought the story of the song to life! Watch the full video here -
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Mastering Day! Scott Hull from @Masterdisk is putting the final seasoning and spice on these awesome mixes by Justin Guip! Can’t wait to share this great new music with you all! Have a great day! RSF #newmusic #singersongwriter #lovehopetrust #ComingSoon
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RogerStreet Friedman
9 months
Some cute dad, daughter & music moments. She was a great roadie on our tour of southern California in 2017 and she's blossomed into a beautiful and talented singer in her own right!
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RogerStreet Friedman
5 months
I’m so honored that my song “Ghosts of Sugarland” is being shown to students of Fort Bend ISD in Sugar Land, TX where the remains of the Sugar Land 95 were discovered! #ghostsofaugarland #sugarlandtx #thesugarland95
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RogerStreet Friedman
9 months
Folk music & sunsets.
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
I was kinda cute!
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
"Be love your light and trust your guide" Robert Browning
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RogerStreet Friedman
9 months
When I'm not making music I love to ride my bike! Come ride with me!
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
@Mike_Pence Biden accomplished more in two years than you and the criminal accomplished in 4. Talk about failing…
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RogerStreet Friedman
6 months
Tonight at FolkUs NYC in Williamsburg with my fabulous acoustic quartet! #folkus
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Working out the arrangement to In The Summertime with Matthew Schneider and Jim Toscano, rhythm section extraordinaire! The album is almost in the bag… can’t wait to share it with you!
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 month
@EricTrump You’re full of it. And FYI - crime is not at all at an all time high. But why would I expect honesty from a Trump? Bunch of lying troglodytes.
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Just saw that my last album “Rise” has been picked up by a number of great Spotify playlists and has been streamed over 200,000 times in the last 28 days! #traction #americanamusic #rootsmusic #singersongwriter Listen here:
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
We had a wonderful time at the @sandisfieldart in Sandisfield, MA last Saturday night. It’s a beautiful venue in a bucolic setting! My nieces @ariandmiamusic opened the show and absolutely killed it! Pictures by Peter Baiamonte
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Happy New Year! My friend Kai sent this poem as a New Years greeting and I had to share... Whether you love God or love a human being, If you love enough, you will come into the presence of Love itself. RUMI Wishing you a year, and a life, filled with love... Roger
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RogerStreet Friedman
4 months
I’m grateful for my friendship with Chassidy. I have learned so much from her about Texas history and convict leasing in Sugar Land. I’m amazed at all the work she’s done developing the school curriculum around the discovery of the Sugar Land 95, and also her work towards the
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Little bit of my song "Big Truth." If you like it check it out on Spotify! Listen here:
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RogerStreet Friedman
5 months
A lot of new songs have been emerging lately. I was thinking maybe I should start sharing some previews... #newmusic #newfolkmusic
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RogerStreet Friedman
10 months
Summer isn't over yet....new video coming soon.
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
@Voss4Congress Considering how much he’s gotten done with a slim majority in the house and senate(pre-midterms), the fact that he’s restored normalcy to the white house and doesn’t send dog whistles to white supremacists and xenophobes I’d say 50. Rating him just on job performance I’d say 7
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1 year
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2 months
@Chicago1Ray moron much?
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
I miss my own dad every day but especially on Father's Day. He was a smart, caring and talented man. He graduated college at 18 and went on to receive his masters in fine art from City College. He then went off to fight the Nazi's in WWII where he received the Bronze Star for
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from our home to yours! Have a wonderful holiday! Love, R
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RogerStreet Friedman
8 months
Someone asked me my top 4 artists I'd want to open for.... @JoeHenryMusic @thewoodbrothers @jacksonbrowne @Shawn_Colvin
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
Little clip of me and my band playing my song "Lessons!" If you're new to my music, give it a listen on Spotify:
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1 month
Time Of A Life was written up at a place called @pinelakemanor in Greenville, NY, in the Catskill Mountains.  It’s one of those resorts where multiple generations of families go to vacation.  I was watching a grandmother with her grandson looking out over the lake, while watching
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RogerStreet Friedman
9 months
A side by side of the old days & what my studio looks like now. It was about 30 years in the making and is now the studio of my dreams! I would call this a studio glow up. #tbt
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RogerStreet Friedman
3 months
The next song on The Countdown is “The Miracle Is You” off The Waiting Sky. Inspired by how Peg and I were transformed by the conception of our daughter, this song is my own personal “Amazing Grace”. The Miracle is You is about the transformative power of parental love. We were
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RogerStreet Friedman
10 months
Spotify is finally starting to understand me and they put together a great mix of music on my very own Spotify radio station! Please follow and listen to it using the link in my bio. @SpotifyUSA #Spotify
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RogerStreet Friedman
1 year
Adios Mexico! Nos veremos…❤️❤️❤️
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
a very pensive me, tracking acoustic guitar on “Walls Close In” - I’m in the booth and perhaps feeling a bit claustrophobic! #newmusic #tracking #americana
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RogerStreet Friedman
2 years
SINGLE RELEASE DAY! "Love Hope Trust" is out now and I made an hour long Spotify playlist to celebrate! All songs of love, hope and coming together that should make ya feel good! Tune in and give that "FOLLOW" button a push while your at it!
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