Welsh songstress WENDY JAYNE VOWDEN (@Wjv_entertain ) sings her heartfelt call for World Peace, as a Prayer for the Holiday season. Wendy is an established performing artist, specialising in community care ‘singalongs’ in South Devon, UK. ( https://soundcloud.com/wendy-vowden )
This song was written by UK songwriter GEORGINA HILTON (Hilton Music UK)
Twitter Handle: Wjv_entertain
"Blue Christmas" is the latest single from award-winning artist, Brenda Burch. Her dad was a National Harmonica Champion back in the day, so she brought him in to play harmonica on her version of the song. They had a great time together in the studio and on set for his cameo in the music video.
Described throughout her career as the little girl with a big voice, Brenda Burch as shared the stage with Darius Rucker, Neal McCoy, Collin Raye and Diamond Rio, among many others. Her latest EP, Sparks Will Fly, has garnered multiple awards including two #1 hits, two #2 hits, and she recently received an Outstanding Achievement Award for her work as an indie artist in country music.
Twitter Handle: brenda_burch
My name is Marilyn McNeal and I am a musician, composer and videomaker working on folk pop, experimental roots music, and mobile phone videography.
In 2017, I started Chantmagick, an alt folk music and video project dedicated to original instrumental and vocal harmony driven music.
Chantmagick is my place to make folk/pop music and atmospheric soundtracks that weave together acoustically and digitally generated sounds.
I draw my influences from American roots music, West African music, indigenous and hand made musical instruments, Gregorian chant, English folk ballads, and nursery rhymes.
Currently, I am composing on acoustic guitar and piano, but at the beginning of the project, I focused on chanting over electronica. I have over 50 songs of this nature.
"Winter is Coming" is a change of season tune that pays tribute to shifts in nature and the passage of time. i included footage from around the UC Berkeley campus, Vallejo, California and my own back yard!
KAREN OSBURN IS THE SONGWRITER AND ARTIST FOR GRANDMA'S HOUSE AND 8
OTHER ORIGINAL SONGS ON HER NEW ALBUM, 9 NEW CHRISTMAS SONGS. YOU CAN BUY
THE ALBUM OR INDIVIDUAL SONGS ON HER WEBSITE AT KARENOSBURNBAND.COM OR THRU HER CDBABY ACCOUNT. SHE IS ALSO HAVING 5 SPECIAL LIVE CHRISTMAS SHOWS
FEATURING HER ORIGINAL AND BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN THE DENVER AREA DURING DECEMBER. 4 CONSECUTIVE SHOWS WILL BE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 30 AT LUPITA'S RESTAURANT AND A SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW AT THE RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT ON DECEMBER 15. YOU CAN CHECK THE TIMES AND LOCATIONS ON HER WEBSITE OR VIDEO.
GRANDMA'S HOUSE WILL SURELY BRING BACK CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FOR YOU AND BRING YOU INTO THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AHEAD.
"Old Things" is the latest single from the award-winning EP, Sparks Will Fly by Brenda Burch. The song is about letting go of the old to make room for the new. In the video, you'll see beautiful autumn leaves, a cool old pickup truck, classic old cars and Brenda taking a few golf swings on a course nestled up against a stunning Utah mountainside.
Described throughout her career as the little girl with a big voice, Brenda Burch as shared the stage with Darius Rucker, Neal McCoy, Collin Raye and Diamond Rio, among many others. Her latest EP, Sparks Will Fly, has garnered multiple awards including 2 #1 hits, 2 #2 hits, and she recently received an Outstanding Achievement Award for her work as an indie artist in country music.
Twitter Handle: brenda_burch
Betsy Grant is a dedicated composer and performer of her own piano compositions. First Recording Bach at 10 years old, Betsy Grant Has won performance awards and competitions nationally and internationally for more than 20 years. She played Gershwin as a young piano soloist with the Columbia Artists’ Young Americans tour, and performed for Aaron Copland and Jose Iturbi before she was 20. As a young artist, Ms. Grant presented a solo recital in Santa Monica, featuring music by Bach, Granados, Bartok, Copland, and Debussy. Her critically acclaimed Morgan Theatre recital in 1975 was sold out in advance. Her performance credits also include a solo performance of the Prokofieff Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op.26 with the Texas A & M University Orchestra.
Twitter Handle: servelife14
“Shine Again” is the second single release off of Meredith Blis’s upcoming EP, “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful.” The new track reveals a personal struggle for Blis, and at its deepest core, the song is about our inner strength and having faith that the storms of life eventually wash away to bring brighter days.
The track is written and performed by Blis, and produced by Grammy & Juno-nominated producer Darryl Neudorf (Sarah McLachlan, Neko Case).
"I was in a tough place at this season when I wrote 'Go', torn between two realities. One being my passionate desire to dare to dream really big and fulfill my purpose for being alive; and the other reality was that I was flat broke trying to chase this dream in my heart that I felt God had put in me. So you can hear the struggle in the verses about the lonely, scary places that I had to walk through but you can also hear the bravery in the chorus when I decide to just do it anyway."
American Singer/Songwriter JORDAN HURWITZ proudly presents captivating and soulful pop, powerful melodies, and story-telling ballads that speak to the challenges people face in their everyday lives, and empower them to rise above. She is very excited to release her newest music video for the single “I LOVE YOUR ABS” off her latest LOVESICK. EP, arranged and produced by Narada Michael Walden on his Tarpan Records Label. Jordan recently completed her successful LOVESICK. tour, showcasing this EP of six original songs that highlight her evolving musical maturity and continued depth in her songwriting. Age 20, Jordan is a junior at University of Miami's Frost School of Music, in the highly regarded Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program.
An original love song inspired by Debussy's "Clair de Lune," where Rändi Fay’s intimate vocals backed by a stirring piano performance (Aaron Zinsmeister) render classic images of simpler times and the innocence of falling in love.
Music by Aaron Zinsmeister (BMI), Lyrics by Rändi Fay (BMI), ©2017
Twitter Handle: randifaymusic
"BEFORE YOU FALL ASLEEP" by Grace Garland (Music & Lyrics co-written by GRACE GARLAND) is a tribute to ALL of the many Musicians and people in EVERY job/career who work at night, frequently missing "good-night" hugs and kisses! AND to the Men and Women in the Armed Forces far, FAR away from loved ones. A song of LOVE: A Prayer that we all make it Home safely, to the ones we love!
Magen Tracy & the Missed Connections, from Boston, MA, combines soulful vocals, poignant songwriting, and piano-driven pop-rock with a dash of sleazy swagger and alt-country twang. Their new video, “Color the Air”, features the dance and choreography of Whitney Hoke, and was recently nominated for the Boston Music Awards 2017 Video of the Year (Unsigned Artist).
“Color the Air” is, at its core, a song about loss; an older, long-ago loss–the one you're supposed to be over but that creeps in when you let your guard down. More than that, though, it's about the way artists take losses and lean into them, turning them into something performative. It's about the process of mining older pain, and the moments when you've created something that moves someone else. Whether you are dancing for yourself or playing to a room of people, you're reliving those moments of sadness not to wallow in them, but to transform them into something universal. At its best, this is what art can do, for the creators and the audience.
Website: magentracymusic.com
Facebook: @magentracymusic
Bandcamp: magentracy.bandcamp.com
Twitter Handle: magentracy
Stay Strong was created completely using synth pop loops on musicmakerjam with my magix musicmaker premium...I usually just mess around with instrumental loops but I liked the lyrics and how these vocals sounded so I used the vocal loops too in this one. I used free video clips from this great site called pixabay where I grab lots of free cool video clips for my music videos. It is my latest music video so am sharing that one with you here now. It is part of my lyrics playlist...I also have an instrumental playlist with lots of cool videos mostly created with either musicmakerjam or magix musicmaker or iamthedjapp...check my pinned tweet on twitter for all my online music and poetry sites you can check out. I love lots of different types of music so you never know what to expect from me. Enjoy!
Twitter Handle: pamschwetz
The driving desire behind this video was simple, I wanted to help give a voice to the voiceless. My name is Eline and once upon a time, I was all of them. I felt alone, misunderstood, and was picked on or made fun of...I wanted all those that felt that way to know that I was in their corner. I wanted them to know that they were not alone and that I was rooting for them. I wanted them to know that there are a lot of people who care about them and want to see them shine.
Twitter Handle: Eline_C
Over the past year, vocal powerhouse Roveena has been taking the music scene by storm. With her covers reaching over 250,000 spins on Spotify and shattering 8 million views in YouTube video collaborations. Her first EP received critical acclaim, with Roveena quickly being recognized as “a stunning voice that needs to be heard” and she's back with new heart pounding single she co-wrote!
Twitter Handle: RoveenMusic
Lily Lewis is 22, a classically trained pianist, a Nord endorsee and music teacher. She's been playing music since the age of five and currently works with Vocal Coach Valerie Morehouse. Lily also works as one of Valerie's vocal coaches.
Lily is the lead singer of LA based, pop rock quartet, Little Empire. Songs from their debut album (produced by Warren Huart), regularly play on KGUP Emerge Radio, where they, 'draw a lot of listeners' (Mikey Jayy speaking to Indie Music Bus). They are a popular mainstay of A Mighty Lamb Production's, Breaking Sound, showcasing the hottest new bands in LA. On October 26 Little Empire will celebrate the release of their new EP at The Viper Room. And in the New Year, Lily will perform a guest spot with The PCH Crew at Calibash. Lily also has an upcoming interview with Inspirer Magazine.
On April 14 2017, Little Empire played El Rey Theatre, where they debuted a new song, Nightfall. Deep End Visuals were on hand, to capture its first live performance.
Twitter Handle: iamlilylewis
Unbreakable was filmed just outside Las Vegas NV because the crashed plane and desert seemed like the perfect backdrop to illustrate the idea of what it looks like to be Unbreakable. The song was written with the idea of surviving a real fight on a battlefield and when it is over, you realize you and the others with you are still standing. Having images that convey strength and determination were key.
Twitter Handle: theJennMcGill
Alya Elouissi, Slovenian actress and singer-songwriter based in London, is already creating a buzz with her debut single The One, an inspiring and touching piano pop ballad that has been lyrically and musically written and co-produced by Alya herself. Taking inspirations from her experience on personal growth, self esteem and life, Alya's aim is to deliver her message of love and life to everyone. Compelling lyrics, narrative and delightful melodies are displayed in her creative performances.
She started singing in choirs and progressed with vocal coaching and songwriting at the age of 11 which helped her to develop her unique voice, broad vocal range and excellent stage presence. Her independent move to London as a teenager opened doors for Alya and her musical exposure has evolutionised her writing style.
Alya is already making a name for herself in the UK music scene, having performed with Rita Ora and at big London venues such as the O2.
"My music and lyrics are created with the aim to be truly meaningful, memorable and inspiring. When I started singing as a child, I discovered another a passion for songwriting as well. With songwriting I can additionally express myself, my thoughts and messages I want to deliver. My writing style has really developed when I independently moved to London and was going through many life struggles, daily challenges... in my interior and exterior world.
Every single time I sing The One, I just transport to a different dimension of myself where I'm completely determined and inspired to really be the one... that always carries on, that guides with my light on, that knows and shows the most and best of me, everyday. And it is a great pleasure passing this message on to everybody."
Twitter Handle: AlyaElouissi
JamBase calls '70s-influenced rock musician Debra Devi “a supersonic fret-burner who writes hauntingly memorable songs.” Metal Hammer adds, “Her compelling voice reminds us of PJ Harvey and Sheryl Crow, while her guitar playing brings to mind the incomparable Jimi Hendrix.”Live, she leads “a ferocious guitar-driven band equally adept at sprawling psychedelic jams and terse, soulful rockers,” says New York Music Daily, adding “Devi is one of the great guitar players of our time, a master of touch, tone and shading.”
Look for Devi's acclaimed debut album, Get Free, and her follow-up EP, Wild Little Girl, from True Nature Records.
Devi is also the author of The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John), which won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for outstanding book on music and is blurbed by Bonnie Raitt and Joe Bonamassa.
Twitter Handle: debradevi
Callie Sioux (bass, and vocals) for Gleewood (NM), a southwestern neo-vintage folk- rock band teamed up with Robyn Cage (UT) an alternative pop artist to record their version of "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane. These powerful red-headed front women embody the spirit of Grace Slick and their late 60's influences in this full band version, Callie and Robyn first met while collaborating on a independent music festival held in Park City, UT during Sundance Film Festival called Indie Fresh Brew, and since then have worked together to help other independent artists through booking, recording and promotion.
Also featured are Jhett Schiavone (Callie's husband on electric guitar), Chavo Budlong (12 string guitar), and Jarryd Wark (drums). The video was masterfully filmed and edited by Salt Lake City photographer and videographer Bryce Johnson.
Robyn Cage is now apart of Jefferson Family (the remaining members of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead) as the official vocalist for the Grace Slick repertoire. Callie Sioux and Gleewood Band are headed to Europe in September of 2017 for their fall tour.
Twitter Handle: gleewoodband
