From the Road: Getting to Know Brianna Musco
Singer-songwriter Brianna Musco is a born and raised Jersey girl. Hailing just minutes from the New York border, Musco loves exploring new places and connecting to them through music.
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Hard Work, Honest Songwriting, and Opportunity: A Conversation with Katie Cole
Katie Cole has built an impressive career since coming to the United States from her native Australia; one which has taken her to iconic venues, legendary studios, and has connected her with her heroes. As a songwriter and touring musician, her success story is built on the tenets of hard work, a reverence for music, and a common reassurance whenever opportunities arise.
“You’ll work it out,” Cole recalls telling herself. “Say yes to the opportunity. Say yes to the right people, and you’ll work it out.”
Ralph’s Reviews: Tales — and New Music — from the Road
I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel to different places to hear and discover new music. I feel that even moreso in recent months, having been able to travel and have people from other areas discover me.
Lizanne Knott’s ‘Anthology’ a Highly Personal Account of Life’s Different Stages
Pennsylvania native Lizanne Knott is a lifelong songwriter with plenty of life experience from which to draw. She has married twice, raised four daughters, released four albums, and has gained a sizable following in the U.K. — and that, it would seem, is just the tip of the iceberg.
Lizanne’s newest release, “Anthology,” is a collection of remixed and remastered songs from throughout her career; songs that speak to different points and experiences in the singer-songwriter’s life. We caught up with Lizanne to learn more.
CD Baby Interview Details ‘Taking the Leap’ to Pursuing Music Full-Time
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The dream for so many local and independent musicians is to “take the leap”: that is to say, quit the day job and pursue music full-time.
Beyond the Valley: Behind the Scenes with Hey Monea
This week, I’m stepping outside the “comfort” of home and taking an in-depth look at Hey Monea, a pop/rock band from Canton, OH. I’ll do this from time-to-time because, quite simply, there is great music outside of the Lehigh Valley that deserves to be heard.
First Friday Highlighted in Fig Bethlehem’s Fall “Art Works” Section
One of our own is featured in Art Works, a section in the Fall 2018 edition of Fig Bethlehem highlighting creatives from the Bethlehem community.
Mike Geroni: On the Road to Big Things
The following interview is a contributed piece from Ronnie Stoeckel, local music supporter and frequent personality on The Balcony Show on WLVU: The Sound of The Underground.
Matt Wheeler: Playing at Musikfest ‘A Goal for Years’
Every year, in addition to Musikfest veterans, new artists come into the fold every year at the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival.
One of those, Matt Wheeler of Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart, hails from Lancaster. Matt has the opportunity he’s been waiting for, set to perform a solo set at Martin Guitar Lyrikplatz on the festival’s final day, Sunday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
We caught up briefly with Matt to get his thoughts on the gig.
Scott Marshall: ‘Helping Others… Helps Me Cope’
Scott Marshall is known regionally for his contributions to numerous charitable causes. That includes organizing musicians for this Saturday’s Wings & Strings American Caner Society benefit at Hellertown’s Dimmick Park.
A cancer survivor himself, Scott had plenty to say about why he supports the cause. Take a look below.