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You can keep the holidays a live with 2012 EP “All The Wonders Of This Holiday” is a 5 song collection that is nothing short of sensational! Patty Mattson can write songs, and with the expert production and mixing team headed by Grammy Winner Rob Chiarelli of ffinalmix.com, it’s just, honestly, magical. Don’t miss this!
No stranger to recording, Mattson, a gifted songwriter, invited us to share her undeniably well written and performed debut release “The Road” Late Oct 2011. Completed again with the expert production and mixing of Rob Chiarelli, Mattson takes us on a moving personal journey from the powerfully rockin, soulful and sexy, to the pristine and still manages to deliver amazing surprises along the way. This record keeps you interested in listening with well written, moving original songs and impressive vocals. “The Road” is a sure add to your music collection.
And, when Mattson’s impressive range is stunningly aligned to commercials, say, for BMW, Showtime, the Discovery Channel, or the many hilarious parody songs she does for Clear Channel and Premiere Radio Network, (including the late Howard Stern Show), she is the magnificent essential which makes each performance fly. Her wondrous imitation of Celine Dion’s Theme from Titanic with its hilariously re-written lyrics is nothing short of inspiring! You can see video’s she’s done to some of them at YouTube/pattymattson.
Visit Patty at http://pattymattson.com/
quality country EP that I still sell to this day. Some of the best musicians in Nashville played on it, and it has opened many doors for me in the music industry. I took a big leap of faith recording that record, and I am still trying to figure out how to market it…and how to get more people to hear it.
I’m terribly deep and sensitive… One thing is for certain: when you get a Jenna Epkey record you’re going to get a smorgasbord of emotion! haha 
the 2012 Blooming-Tunes Songwriter Competition. Pretty catchy song with a heavy title, tell us about the song and the video. What went into writing the song and how has it translated to video? 
Listening to the sounds of singer-songwriter Markeisha Ensley is like indulging in a rich, flourless chocolate cake while drinking a well-aged, red wine. She combines piano- playing flair with smooth soul, her mellifluous voice soaring over unforgettable melodies. Originally from Aurora, Colorado, she is the winner of the 2011 Abe Olman Scholarship Award for Excellence in Songwriting from the Songwriters Hall of Fame/Songwriters Guild of America, with previous recipients including John Legend. A cross between Alicia Keys and Anita Baker, Markeisha strikes an uplifting groove and graces the stage with a powerful, undeniable presence.
was a composer and a pianist, and my mother is a concertmaster and music teacher. When I was six I entered The Special Musical Schoolfor Gifted Children, affiliated with the Conservatory, that was a border school in Kharkov (Ukraine), and five days a week I was living there, because that was the nearest special music school. Then when I finished it ahead of time, cum laude, I entered the Conservatory in two departments – violin and piano. And then, after my studying there for two years, I moved to Moscow and entered the Russian Academy of Music as a singer and songwriter. And I graduated from there cum laude too:) So, now I’m in Moscow. And actually, when they ask me about my nationality and etc – I always answer: “no matter where I am from and where I am know – I consider myself a person without age and nationality, and I’m just a human creature of this world and a citizen of the Earth planet:)
MB: Well, actually, apart from my musical education, that was starting when I was four – I began studying music, playing the violin and piano in a music school in my home town before the special music school – I’ve been participated in many contests and festivals, starting from the age of 7. By this age – of seven – I began writing music and, with my first two songs, I won my first composer award in the “Young Composers Contest” in Kiev (that is the capital of Ukraine). Then I’ve had a lot of different awards as a singer and songwriter, and also as a composer of instrumental music. And also I have a lot of performances as an artist-violinist of a chamber and symphony orchestra. And at the age of 16 – when I was a student of the Conservatory – I had my first jazz quartet and sang jazz in club with them. And then, when I came to Moscow I organized my acoustic jazz quartet. Its name was ‘Soft-M”. We played jazz in Moscow jazz clubs, and I performed as a vocalist, violinist, arranger and art director simultaneously. But the last few years I’m focused on my own original music, and I’m working in the studio, writing a lot and recording my albums. I have some performances in Moscow clubs and some events – I play the piano and sing my jazz-folk songs in English, Russian and Ukrainian languages, and I even have a song in Hebrew. And this April I had two concerts in Buenos-Aires with my both programs – from my first album “Apple-Moon” and with my jazz-folk program that I’m singing and playing the piano. But still great part of my time now I devote to my working in the studio. And now I’m recording my new album – my second album in English.
on iPad..:) And this song became the “key-song” and also brought the tittle for the album: because of I love Apple, I love apples, and I love moon – so, the name has come: “Apple-Moon”!
very much to get it as soon as my new album is ready. So, I will have two recorded albums in my hands – that are my original music and lyrics. And that will be my completed concert program. And more over, there is two hundred songs in my composer baggage, and by this moment thirty songs from them are in English. So, I’m also planning to record not only the second, but also the third album in this year, at least.
voice. Idina Menzel was one of the top women I loved. The control she has over her voice is amazing. I also the power that comes from Whitney Houston. I love “I Have Nothing” and I remember belting out that song in my bedroom when no one was home. Some more of my favorites are Mariah Carey, Christina Aguleira, Carrie Underwood, Beyonce and Bruno Mars.
sounding good. If you put your all into the song you’re singing you don’t have to worry about the notes. You have to have feeling, and Beyonce is someone who does that all the time. I’d like people to think that I do that as well.
Pop/rocker and award winning Gibson artist, Jerad Finck claims the #1 independent song in the country with
his latest release “Runaway” continuing the climb the charts and hold steady at #1. “Runaway” quickly rose in the Hot 100 almost immediately on the AC charts. The hot new artist is garnering rave reviews and is currently launching a U.S. tour will perform live with his band at an exclusive VIP Press event on Sunday, August 28 th in New York.
Long noted as a road warrior, Jerad has traveled more than 100,000 miles to date and to 46 states to bring his original music to his fans. He has been featured in over 50 newspapers and magazines and has appeared on numerous morning shows including NBC, FOX, ABC and CBS. His original music continues to be featured on some of the country’s most popular programming carried on HBO, ESPN, Discovery, CBS and NBC to name a few. He has recorded with Grammy winner John Seymour, Produced with Anthony Resta, and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios with Steve Rooke. He will also soon hit the road with Sister Hazel with cities to be announced soon. This is Finck’s second tour with the internationally recognized platinum selling alternative rock group.
freedom. As shown in the pictures, Maura represents her individualism and true character through her choice of attire. She is seen to always be dresses in a variety of prints and textures. Her style is very bold and unique.
depending on what mood or style you wish to try, pick what fits to that! Layer a dress and a jacket with leggings or perhaps just a simple top with a pair of them. Jackets play a big role in an outfit also. She is seen wearing many different styles. From Short to blazer cut to very long. They are also not your typical monochromatic colours, as they are to be in colour. Not only that, but they are also of different textures. So when you go to pick out an jacket to go with your very trendy outfit, try velvet or sued or even corduroyed material. The texture will definitely add a nice touch to the outfit. Finally, the outfit is almost complete! All you need are a nice choice of accessories and shoes. In achieving Maura’s look, accessories add that final touch. She wears much simpler jewellery such as a pearl necklace or jut a simple chain with a pendant on it. Simple costume jewellery will work the best for this look!
Being an Indie musician means to be independent and represent one’s self and being who you want to be. Along with having your own style to music, the musician’s personal choice of attire had with it the factor of their own originality. Chantelle Barry has more of a Indie beachy look to her, which can also be seen in her pictures. For many people including newer artists have their set style, but may not have the all the expenses needed. To get this “Indie Beach” look like Chantelle or any look for that matter, it is easy, as it can be done in an affordable way. Though the expenses are a vital factor in creating an image, one also needs to remember confidence. Any look needs to be worn with that and also to what makes you happy. Expression of your inner character is very important.
they drape allow for a nice touch. Pretty much any choice of bottom will work. A simple pencil skirt or a teared skirt are great for this look. Any colour or even with a print, they allow for the indie beachy look. A dress does also, as they are versatile and can be worn in many ways whether one likes to dress them or up or down, they are a fun piece to work with and very comfortable to wear. Skinny jeans that are white, light wash, or just a lighter colour fit this look as they too can be worn in many ways. Another piece to an outfit is a jacket. For this look, earth tone vintage leather will add a soft edge to the outfit. A jean jacket with the cuffs rolled will also make it look good. An outfit is not only about the clothing as it is very much about the choice to accessories and footwear. Vintage boots or a simple flat or sandal can be worn with what one chooses to wear. Different styles add different touches. Chantelle in some of her pictures is seen wearing more chunky accessories, like bulky bangles, some of which are different textures and colours. Belts and bags are also an important component. A belt can allow for a change in the look of an outfit, or add that extra umph it need. There are an endless amount of style when it comes to bags, just pick one you like that are complimentary to your outfit and you will see how fast your outfit look great and completed. Vintage accessories and clothing is always unique. It always gives that extra lift to your outfit.
