Kimberley Locke was on Season 2 of “American Idol” when the show was at it’s peak! Though the whole season everyone felt the friendship between Kimberley, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. It was a season where voting was intense and you could keep voting as many times as you could get through on the phone... Continue Reading →
The Brummies Make Analog Recording Cutting Edge Again
You have probably have heard the duet “Drive Away” featuring Kacey Musgraves. Bet you have also sung along to The Band Perry’s “Done”. And, do you watch “Nashville”? Then, you’ve heard “Be My Girl”. However, do you recognize the names John Davidson and Jacob Bryant? Well…pay attention, they have written all of those songs, and... Continue Reading →
Bond Villain’s “Blackguard” Conjures Up The Epic Feel Of A Movie
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Orchestral Music & Pop Become One At J.C. Santalis’ Raw Recording Studio
Whatever happened to musical artists that paint a picture and evoke drama and heart palpitations when you listen? Well…I found a few at Raw Recording in Patterson, NY. (http://www.rawrecording.com/) Thankfully, Producer/Engineer, Jean-Christophe Santalis (J.C.), Raw Recording’s owner brought together the young and talented Bond Villain (aka Robert Roche) and former “American Idol,” Kimberley Locke. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Juliet Simms: On Her New Single, “Take Me,” Writing Music Is Close To Magic
Have you heard the new single, called “Take Me,” or have you seen the music video on VEVO? It’s Juliet Simms, Season 2 runner-up on “The Voice.” This is Juliet’s first new music since her 2016 EP titled “From the Grave”. Rarely, do I agree with the winners of music reality shows, but I had such high... Continue Reading →
Stevie Van Zandt: Bringing Music To Schools “Through The Side Door” With New Album & Tour
When I hear Andy Gibb’s I Just Want To Be Your Everything, it brings me back to the summer of 1977. I spent almost every day at the beach, and the rest of the time listening to the radio or watching television for news about the Serial Killer Son of Sam. Of course, that was... Continue Reading →
Lee Ritenour Says He Wants To Support Upcoming Musicians With “Six String Theory” Music Competition
What can you get for $35 these days? Maybe dinner. Two and a half movie tickets? Lattes? If you aspire to play guitar, piano, bass or drums, I have a better investment for you. Or rather Grammy Award Winning guitarist Lee Ritenour does. With only a $35 registration fee, Lee Ritenour’s Six String Theory Competition... Continue Reading →
With Support From Eddie Van Halen, Jennifer Hope’s Music Offers Growth While Keeping Her Artistic Vision
Is there room for originality in a music industry that spits out one hit wonders more than ever? Alternative artist, Jennifer Hope, says despite some obstacles, there is a lot of opportunity. Case in point. Hope has released tracks on her own label, Mystic Dreams Music as well as on Cleopatra Records. Her most recent... Continue Reading →