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Indie spotlight for May 31, 2015 (Show 61)

5/31/2015

Honor By August’s poetic sincerity and infectious blend of mesmerizing atmospherics with anthemic choruses have drawn favorable comparisons to U2, Kings of Leon, Snow Patrol and Bruce Springsteen. The Washington Post has called the quartet “one of the most promising new talents on the East Coast.” Recently, the band won Billboard’s “World Song Contest.” The group has shared stages with such diverse artists as Bon Jovi, Imagine Dragons, Third Eye Blind, Switchfoot, Hanson and Parachute. @HonorByAugust

Kathy Muir knows what she likes and what suits her voice. Whilst comfortable playing acoustic pop, her jazz and blues influences weave through her songs and her vocal and lyrical style remains singular and instantly identifiable: an expressive range that is soft and intimate, yet sassy and upbeat with a natural, unforced delivery that captures the imagination. @TheLeens

Marisa Law fell in love with singing at the age of 10 when she joined her school choir. During high school, her passion for music led her to study with Elaine Overholt, an esteemed vocal instructor, who has been the coach for major movie productions such as Hairspray and Chicago. Marisa's affinity for songwriting and passion for singing led her to collaborate with producers Michael Getches and Shannon McArthur to create her first EP. @Marisa_Law

Jon Duck likes to say he is in the ear candy business. "Thanks for taking the time to be here but most importantly thanks for caring. I hope my music finds you and I hope it finds you well." @duckified4life

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Indie spotlight for May 24, 2015 (Show 60)

5/24/2015

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Chris & Jenna are singer-songwriters whose marriage has been forged from redemption, and it is redemption they sing into the dark. Their indie-pop songs craft words of hope and doubt alike, with an undercurrent that the fear and despair of a dying world might one day be made all the more beautiful in spite of, or perhaps because of its pain. Chris's punk rock roots meet Jenna's folk and jazz background in a unified sound that has been fleshed out through their time together. @Chris_and_Jenna

Dottie Scharr is a pop-folk singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. Her songwriting blends the melodic hooks of Ingrid Michaelson with the country/blues aesthetic of Patty Griffin. Dottie performs regularly in New York, as well as Philadelphia and Boston. @dottiemusic

Matt Goode's Sunrise EP is the result of a senior project in his final class before graduating Ramapo College. All four songs are fully written, recorded, and produced by him. He poured a massive amount of effort and time into these pieces and learned so much while doing it. @WhatsGoode1

Brian Dolzani mines his personal life and experiences to create songs that cut deep upon first listen. Through his unique vocal tone (a 'smoother Neil Young') and individualistic writing style, you can tell Brian is putting himself on the ledge with every song and performance. His music reflects his heartache and perseverance through early life tragedy, as well as the daily complexities of family life and deep existential issues we all face. @briandolzani

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Indie spotlight for May 17, 2015 (Show 59)

5/18/2015

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Oh Mothership was founded in 2010, when Johanna Boes grabbed the microphone and joined Jonatan Boes on guitar, Astrid Lidén behind the drums, and Victor Andersson on the bass. Together they play their own kind of blues rock, with influences from the 70´s and something only the imagination can restrict. @OhMothership

Jules Leyhe is already an accomplished musician at age 24. Armed with a decade of guitar-playing experience – including a degree in Guitar Performance from the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA – this up-and-coming blues guitarist has recently sold out San Francisco’s famed Biscuits and Blues. A fan and student of the greats, Leyhe is influenced by familiar names like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chris Cain and Albert King. @JulesLeyhe

Paleface Jack has a sound that recalls the past even while focusing on a vision that is distinctly its own. Driven by the spirit of the Rolling Stones, the Who, Credence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin and countless other pioneering rock artists, Paleface Jack...has generated the kind of excitement that comes with breaking new ground. The only genre that fits this exceptional debut is just-plain-rock.

Saoul was born in Romania and moved to Germany as a young boy. Saoul began a heavy Love-affair with his father’s steadily growing Rock - Funk and Soul Vinyl-Collection. As soon as he was of legal age, Saoul moved to the U.S. and has since independently released several Albums showcasing his broad range of Songwriting, Performance and Production-Skills.

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Indie spotlight for May 10, 2015 (Show 58)

5/10/2015

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Versions of People is a three piece Alternative Indie/Pop band from Central Florida. Founded in 2013 by brothers Shaun Williams (guitar/vocals) & Jason Williams (percussion) the VP concept was solidified when bassist Brian McAleer joined the group in early 2014. Since their inception VP focused their sights on writing new material with fervor and a relentless intent to deliver original music that was truly original. @VPeopleMusic

Maverick is living, breathing jukebox playing nothing but the hits of Chicago’s WTMX-FM (101.9 The Mix). That’s a good thing too because in the eyes of some career music industry veterans, Maverick’s got a better shot than most at having his music played on that station. “Right now I play mostly covers, but I do play my originals in there too and people seem to really like them. Every time I play it seems like people come up to me and want to talk about the originals. I’m happy being that kind of an artist right now, but long term I’d like to get to be more of an original artist.” @maverickmusic11

Kevin Jenkins has played some of the most fameous venues in the world from Tokyo’s Budokan to London’s famous Albert Hall to NYC’s Madison Square Garden – in his 38 year career as professional bassist, he has played them all. Whether playing for tens of thousands in a huge arena with a big band or for just a few folks in a quiet café with a trio, Kevin is known for his amazing ability to harmoniously negotiate rhythm and melody flawlessly and in any format –rock, folk, blues, fusion. @jenkzy56

Jace Pawlak is being heard more and more these days as his material is being covered by an ever-increasing number of bands. In February 2015 Jace released the album Perspective. When asked about the songs on the album, Jace responds, “Most people know me for my melodic rock writing, but I have a great deal more material that people have never heard that is more stripped down and, I believe, deeper. @JACEPAWLAK

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Indie spotlight for May 3, 2015 (Show 57)

5/3/2015

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Sugar Lime Blue is capturing listeners with its grooving style of blues infused rock. Drawing from an ever expanding list of original material and far reaching covers, SLB will keep listeners on their toes waiting to hear what is next and how it is going to be played. Pulling from staple R&B artist like Otis Redding, Al Green and Bill Withers, classic jam style bands like Little Feat and the Grateful Dead, and current day rockers like Sheryl Crow, and the Black Crowes, Sugar Lime Blue pulls off a retro type of vibe with a sound that you probably won't be able to compare immediately to any one artist @Sugarlimeblue

Hannah Thomas has never liked labels, or playing just one kind of music. Amy Ray (of the Indigo Girls) describes Hannah’s music best. (Hannah has) "the soul of old country, and that will always be there, but she's also a diehard rocker with some punk thrown in the mix" Hannah has been playing that music for everyone who will listen. Having played over 200 shows in the past 18 months in more places than she can count, she also made time to record the 7 songs on her newest studio CD, “Goodbye on Wasted Time” @htmusic

Brent Tyler combines an aggressive acoustic style with a soulful voice and lungs befit of his literal seven-foot stature. Brent Tyler balances the soft subtlety of honest and introspective folk music with catchy and powerful pop/rock hooks and melodies born of his childhood influences and contemporary crushes. Tyler's giant sound has evolved into his own versatile, skillful, and unique musical style, drawing people in with his physical presence and surprisingly warm and elastic vocal range. @brentyler

The Paper Trains are an Americana string band, drawing influences from Blues, Roots, Country and Folk traditions. They regularly play in and around the UK, performing their own vocally-loaded foot stompers, as well as distinctive arrangements of popular and little-known ditties. @thepapertrains

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