Leon + the Fantastic is a San Matteo, California-based songwriter and piano teacher who integrates a classical approach to composition with rock, pop, and R&B influences. His performance at LEAF comes at an auspicious time: Leon is releasing his first full band EP, Let Me… (read more)
May 9th, 2018My One And Only is an Americana duo comprised of married couple Kassie and Benjamin Wilson. Their music can be described as "Southern soul mixed with curious grittiness" and their talent has been shared across the country, from intimate house concerts to the legendary Ryman Auditorium… (read more)
May 8th, 2018Joe Shields, also known as Cousin Joe Twoshacks, is an award-winning cartoonist-turned-songwriter from Michigan. A decade ago, at the age of 47, Joe attended a songwriter’s retreat and has been writing his heartfelt and original songs ever since. Late start or not, Shields has made… (read more)
May 7th, 2018CONGRATULATIONS to our 2018 LEAF Festival Contest Finalists! Alexa Rose – Asheville, NC Joe Shields – Alto, MI Carly Taich – Asheville, NC Grace Kelly – New York, NY Lee Jean Jr - Rae, NC Leon Rosen – San Matteo, CA My One And… (read more)
April 27th, 2018NewSong Music and the LEAF Festival announce the 5th Annual LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition. Wednesday, March 21. (Asheville, NC) - LEAF Community Arts (LEAF) and NewSong Music announce the launch of the 5th annual LEAF Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition. With a mission to identify and celebrate exceptional performers… (read more)
March 21st, 2018Thank you for a memorable 2017. We wish you great music, inspiration and happiness in the new year. As the year comes to a final close, we want to thank you for your role in making 2017 such a memorable one, and to reflect on the… (read more)
January 1st, 2018Crys Matthews was named the grand-prize winner in the 2017 NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition after performing, along with other finalists, during a live music showcase at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ David Rubenstein Atrium in New York City on Thursday, November 30.… (read more)
December 5th, 2017Congratulations to this year's class of finalists in the 16th annual NewSong Music performance and songwriting competition. They'll be convening to perform, network and compete on Thursday, November 30 at New York City's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The performance will be livestreamed via… (read more)
November 3rd, 2017NewSong Music is excited to present in partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. the upcoming three part weekly music concert series 'Verse –> Refrain: An Exploration of Song.' In the spirit of community and collaboration, each of the three… (read more)
July 28th, 2017NewSong Music is once again proud to partner with Arts Brookfield this summer to showcase a roster of exceptional performing songwriters in a weekly concert series held in Lower Manhattan. The free, outdoor lunchtime performances feature quickly ascending artists who represent an array of styles and genres, and all of… (read more)
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