Rose Cousins will perform Saturday June 16 as part of the ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ series, a benefit for Blue Ridge Public Radio.
This week, NewSong welcomes Canadian songwriter Rose Cousins to the ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ stage. Rooted in authenticity and conviction of voice, Cousins forges a personal connection with her listeners through song. Cousins’ album We Have Made a Spark took home a Canadian Juno Award along with many other awards, including a spot on NPR’s Top 10 Americana & Folk Albums list. Her latest album, Natural Conclusion, was called “easily one of the most distinguished Americana releases of 2017” by the Los Angeles Times.
Cousins will perform as part of the Sanctuary Sessions series Saturday, June 16th at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville. Doors at 7 pm. Songwriter Maya de Vitry shares the bill.
All proceeds from the ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ concert series benefit Blue Ridge Public Radio, a cause that resonates with Cousins. “Public radio is how my career started in Canada by being supported by the CBC,” she says. “Listener supported radio has committed community members who care about what’s happening in the world but also what people are making. I have a deep gratitude for public radio and feel lucky be supported by it.”
Cousins shares the stage with her friend and fellow songwriter Maya de Vitry, who has spent the last six years touring with celebrated Americana band, The Stray Birds. “I’m excited to play the Sanctuary Sessions in the beautiful church with my good friend Maya who is an amazing writer and an incredible new batch of songs,” says Cousins. “Looking forward to playing in the church as well.”
Cousins has a busy summer ahead of her, full of festival slots and even some shows performing with acclaimed folk artist Patty Griffin. “I’m hoping to have a very creative year with writing and looking forward to sharing the stage with one of my heroes, Patty Griffin, for a few shows this summer!” says Cousins. You can stay up-to-date with her concert calendar on her website, rosecousins.com.
Scotchie will perform with his band, Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats. Revered for their high energy live shows, dynamic musicianship and Scotchie’s larger than life stage presence, the Asheville, NC based band is dedicated to building their musical family. Scotchie is, of course, a big fan of Petty. “Tom loved so many things about this world, and it showed in his lyrics,” says Scotchie. “So many of his albums taught me the power of simplicity, band dynamics and raw emotion. I think his hooks and melodies taught me the power of a song at a very early age.”
We asked Scotchie three questions in advance of his ‘Southern Accents’ performances Tuesday, June 12 at One New York Plaza and Wednesday June 13 at Grace Plaza. Both shows take place 12:30-1:30 pm and are free and open to the public.
1. How does Tom Petty influence your own music?
Petty’s energy and his songwriting are simply infectious. I’ve always been inspired by how so much of Petty’s lyrics were romantic, and not just romantic in the sense of a love song — romantic with life.
Many of his songs are driven by a guitar melody or chorus, and I think that is a technique I have always favored. His stage presence has made a huge impact on me as well. I’ve always admired his story and how he had to fight the record industry in the 80s. Tom never sacrificed his artistic integrity for money and always kept his music honest. Tom was a great frontman that knew how to connect people. I think he was one of the best entertainers of all time.
2. What is your own songwriting process like?
Most of the time I have a lyrical hook, rhythmic idea or a guitar melody that I start with. I try to let at least one of those aspects be the foundation. I’m very much so a “feel” oriented player and writer. I don’t want things to ever sound fabricated, so I try to capture song ideas in the raw stage and keep them as uncaged as possible. I almost use songwriting as a problem solving tool. That is my ultimate goal in songwriting: making people (and myself) feel a bit lighter after a song or having the music serve as some kind of release. Music is a very primal thing for people. Just like the human spirit, it should be intense but not overcomplicated. People relate to real, raw and simple before they relate to how many notes you can play.
I’ve noticed that I get a lot of song inspiration by simply listening to conversations and just observing, not saying a word. I find it fascinating the way some people phrase different situations or struggles, and it can offer a new perspective on the world. The the title of our new album, Family Dynamo, for example, came from my cousin Tyler. He described my father Tom as the “Family Dynamo.” Those words resonated with me and gave me the foundation. From there, I wrote the verses, picked out the main melody and tried to just let it be a vehicle for a song encouraging the power of family and community love.
3. What’s coming up for you and your band that you would like readers to know about?
Well, for our hometown readers, we are bringing the new album, Family Dynamo, back home June 29th for a free CD release show at the Highland Brewing Meadow. This outdoor show is going to be one for the books.
From July onward we will be mainly taking the new CD to cities up and down the east coast such as Charlotte, NC; Floyd, VA (Floyd Fest); Savannah, GA; Jacksonville, FL; Brevard, NC; Johnson City, TN; and more. We are very very proud of the new record and believe its our most eclectic work yet.
It’s also exciting the new songs have made their way into the sets already. I feel Keith (bass), Eliza (drums) and I are working really well together and putting together some dynamic songs that can push the envelope of our brand.
Oh — and I can’t forget this — for any fans out there wanting to help us get a new Ratmobile, my van recently blew a head gasket (kiss of death for most cars), and we will be launching a GoFundMe and hosting a benefit show to help us get a new van. Stay tuned for info on that in the coming weeks.
Blue Ridge Public Radio CEO David Feingold at the first ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ performance on the Central United Methodist church stage.
Blue Ridge Public Radio and NewSong Music have partnered to present ‘Sanctuary Sessions,’ a concert series to benefit BPR. The concerts feature some of North America’s most talented emerging singer-songwriters and are held in the beautiful and acoustically stunning sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church, located in the heart of downtown Asheville at 27 Church Street. 100% of the ticket proceeds will benefit Blue Ridge Public Radio, NPR for Western North Carolina.
The next and last ‘Sanctuary Series’ performance is this Saturday, June 16th, featuring Rose Cousins and Maya de Vitry.
David Feingold is the General Manager and CEO at Blue Ridge Public Radio. We asked David a few questions about the station’s involvement in the Sanctuary Sessions series as well as BPR’s commitment to community and local music.
The Central United Methodist Church welcomes NewSong curated musicians to its beautiful stage for the Sanctuary Sessions series.
How does the Sanctuary Sessions series fit in with Blue Ridge Public Radio’s mission and goals?
The series reflects two of BPR’s core values: programming that enhances community life, aided by ongoing engagement and collaboration; and recognizing the arts and the power they have to transform and enrich our lives. I believe we share those values with Central United Methodist Church and NewSong.
How does BPR support up-and-coming musicians like the ones featured in the Sanctuary Sessions?
A year ago we hired Matt Peiken, our first arts journalist. His excellent reporting on the region’s musicians has connected with our listeners on air and across our digital platforms. We also brought Bob Boilen, the founder of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, to Asheville for this year’s Creative Sector Summit presented by the Asheville Area Arts Council. Bob spent several days here and was impressed with how the music industry has grown. As an NPR station, we can help make those connections.
Is there anything else you would like readers and listeners to know about your work at BPR?
Thanks to a very talented and hard-working staff and the generous support of our listeners and area businesses and organizations, we’re able to deliver a public radio service that has made BPR the most-listened to radio station in our market. One of those generous organizations is the Asheville Central United Methodist Church.
Tickets for the June 16th concert, produced by NewSong Music, are available in advance for $15.00 at The Orange Peel website, and will be available at the venue on the day of show for $20.00. Click here to purchase tickets for June 16th show featuring Rose Cousins and Maya de Vitry.
Blue Yonder’s ‘Rough and Ready Heart’ is out June 9, 2018.
Charleston, West Virginia-based trio Blue Yonder—John Lilly (vocals/songwriter, rhythm guitar), Robert Shafer (electric guitar), and Will Carter (acoustic bass, harmony vocals)—are set to release their second full-length album, Rough and Ready Heart, on NewSong Recordings June 8.
The album, which is comprised of 12 original songs, offers a range of Americana—honky-tonk to swing, rockabilly to bluegrass. Carter says the band strove to record songs that called on the “unifying power of country, folk, blues, and swing music, to speak honestly about many of the trials and triumphs that give life meaning.”
The West Virginia band has shows scheduled up and down the east coast, from Asheville, NC to Nova Scotia. “As a band that has honed it sound close to home, we’re looking forward to finally bringing our sound to new audiences over the next several months,” says Carter.
We spoke with bassist Will Carter to learn more about the band, the new album, and the inspiration behind it.
1. How would you describe your sound on this new album? Is there a story behind the name, Rough and Ready Heart?
The recording tells a series of stories about living, losing, and loving along life’s back road highways, set to a broad array of Americana musical traditions — country, folk, blues, and swing. Though the most of the characters featured in these stories are dealing with more trials than triumphs, the toe-tapping music and thoughtful lyrics convey more of a sense of dignity than despair, and an openness to future positive possibilities. “Rough & Ready Heart” is the song that speaks most explicitly to that get-back-on-the-horse again spirit of engaging with whatever life throws at the characters featured in our songs.
2. Could you speak to your experience recording the album at Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville, NC?
Having a great team made it a wonderful experience. It all started with our producer Gar, who did everything from help us choose the songs to coordinate the studio sessions to arrange for lodging. And it was so helpful having Clay work the board — he had an great combination of technical proficiency and easy-going laid back, eager-to-please mood. Having Tony Creasman on drums in the studio, who has played with so many big names in Nashville over the years, was such a treat — a really nice guy, and probably the best drummer I will ever have the privilege to play with. And, of course, working with Russ Hicks is amazing — we cover a lot of stylistic ground on the recording and he nailed every piece. It’s easy to understand why he was inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame back in 2011.
Could you share a bit of the band’s history? How did you find one another? How long have you been playing together?
After decades playing and producing primarily instrumental music (bluegrass, old time, celtic, and jazz), I started appreciating great songwriting around the time John Lilly a touring singer-songwriter who had landed in the same town I did, won a couple of national songwriting awards. I noticed that John tended to play solo, so in 2012 offered to join John on bass for some shows. When that went well, I suggested that we invite another national award-winning local musician, guitarist Robert Shafer, to join us for some gigs. When Mountain Stage host Larry Groce heard the group was playing together, he quickly booked the band for a Mountain Stage performance in early 2013 and was generous enough to offer a complimentary introduction featured on the band’s debut Bittersweet Road recording later that year — recorded in Robert’s living room. To prepare for that first Mountain Stage show, Blue Yonder hosted a couple months of weekly shows at Bluegrass Kitchen, a local Charleston restaurant. Five years later, Blue Yonder still plays every Tuesday night at Bluegrass Kitchen, and chose to dedicate their second recording to the people and scene that has become such an important part of the band’s life.
4. Are there any particular songs you are especially excited about?
We’re mostly excited about the whole package. It brings together a range of emotions, experiences, and musical sensibilities into a coherent whole that features the diverse but complimentary musical traditions of singer-songwriter John Lilly, hot-shot guitar player Robert Shafer, and a contra dance band bass player [Will Carter]. Based on early responses, it seems that “Rough & Ready Heart,” “Windswept,” “Jeannie,” and “You Can’t Get There From Here” are going to be especially appreciated by listeners, but “Standing by the Side of the Road” and “Lost In Yesterday” probably capture best the combination of road trip and heartache that informs so much of Americana music.
5. What do you want fans to know about this release?
That it shows how three middle age white guys with diverse backgrounds can combine to tell meaningful stories that people of all ages and backgrounds can relate to, thanks in part to the unifying power of country, folk, blues, and swing music, to speak honestly about many of the trials and triumphs that give life meaning.
Max Hatt / Edda Glass are a Jazz Americana duo from Santa Fe, NM whose literate lyrics and unique sound leave listeners haunted, in a good way. Glass’s impeccable, singular vocals pair with Hatt’s equally distinctive guitar work. Together, the two combine the harmonic innovations of jazz and classical with the melodic resonance of folk. Max Hatt / Edda Glass will perform as part of the Sanctuary Sessions series Saturday, June 9th at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville. All proceeds go to benefit Blue Ridge Public Radio. Songwriter Becca Leigh shares the bill.
Max Hatt / Edda Glass and Becca Leigh will share the stage at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville June 9th as part of NewSong Music’s Sanctuary Sessions series.
Glass says public radio has a crucial role to play in the music industry and beyond. “You hear about there being a crisis in the music industry, which is funny because there’s an overwhelming number of both music lovers and talented musicians out there,” says Glass. The tricky part is bringing those two groups together— and that’s exactly what the hosts at Blue Ridge Public Radio and Gar Ragland at NewSong music do. They do it on air and online and best of all they’re bringing us all together in real time and space at the Sanctuary — that’s not just a community service; that’s community itself.”
Not only does public radio support musicians, says Glass, but they are also indispensable when it comes to how we get our news, perhaps now more than ever before. “Independent, member-supported, nonprofit news sources like Blue Ridge Public Radio are vital to the survival of democracy in these truly weird and disturbing times,” she says.
“I hope people will come out for the Sanctuary Sessions as a sanctuary from all that division/confusion/alienation — no matter what you believe or where you get your news,” says Glass. “Music has always had the power to bring us together— to quote another troubled time period: music is love, and love is real.”
WHAT: Sanctuary Sessions: Max Hatt / Edda Glass and Becca Leigh
WHERE: Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, downtown Asheville
WHEN: Saturday June 9; Doors: 7 / Show: 7:30
TICKETS: $15 advance / $20 day of show; advance tickets available at theorangepeel.net
Becca Leigh is Charleston, SC based songwriter whose songs emerge from a folk tradition rich with melody, imagery and emotion. In November, 2017, she was selected as a finalist in the 16th annual international NewSong Music Competition, and performed at the songwriter showcase at Lincoln Center in New York City. NewSong Music is proud to welcome Becca Leigh back to perform as part of the Sanctuary Sessions series, a benefit for Blue Ridge Public Radio. The songwriter will perform Saturday, June 9th at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville. Max Hatt / Edda Glass share the bill.
Becca Leigh and Max Hatt / Edda Glass will share the stage at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville June 9th as part of NewSong Music’s Sanctuary Sessions series.
Becca is a self-described public radio nerd. “One of the missions of public radio is to share stories that may otherwise go unheard,” says Becca. “Many of the programs featured on public radio seek out underrepresented populations whose voices and stories are not often heard but are so important to the human experience.”
Becca Leigh will be recording her first full-length album this summer, 2018. “I’m so excited to collaborate with some of my favorite people to make the best record I can possibly make,” says the musician. “I’m here to share music, and recording is arguably the best way to do that.”
As for her performance at the Sanctuary Sessions, “I’ve heard nothing but good things about the atmosphere of the Central United Methodist Church, and I’m certain the acoustics will be perfectly suited to my songs.”
WHAT: Sanctuary Sessions: Max Hatt / Edda Glass and Becca Leigh
WHERE: Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, downtown Asheville
WHEN: Saturday June 9; Doors: 7 / Show: 7:30
TICKETS: $15 advance / $20 day of show; advance tickets available theorangepeel.net
Blue Yonder’s ‘Rough and Ready Heart’ is out June 8, 2018.
“A mix of virtuoso musicianship and original songwriting that plays as well in a hipster coffeehouse as it does in a small town concert hall.” –Larry Groce, Mountain Stage
“Blue Yonder is a serious West Virginia treasure.” –Vince Herman, Leftover Salmon
“An uncommon combination of toe-tapping, foot-stomping, and cry-in-your-beer fun….”—Live In Charleston WV
Charleston, West Virginia-based trio Blue Yonder—John Lilly (vocals/songwriter, rhythm guitar), Robert Shafer (electric guitar), and Will Carter (acoustic bass, harmony vocals)—are set to release their second full-length album, Rough and Ready Heart, on NewSong Recordings June 8. The album was recorded at Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville, NC. It was produced by NewSong founder Gar Ragland .
The seasoned trio was joined by guest musicians Russ Hicks (pedal steel guitar) and Tony Creasman (drums/percussion) for the album, which is comprised of 12 original songs. Offering a range of Americana—honky-tonk to swing, rockabilly to bluegrass—the album’s songs range from barn-burning rockers to gentle waltzes to mournful ballads to inspirational anthems.
Featuring three musicians with distinctive and notable skills; award-winning songwriter John Lilly; two-time flat picking champion guitarist Robert Shafer; and bassist Will Carter, who has played with numerous bluegrass and old-time bands and is the founder of the “Clifftop” festival, an annual global summit of old-time musicians in West Virginia.
With universal themes about “living, loving, losing along life’s back roads and highways,” says John Lilly, the trio’s vocalist and songwriter. “Our songs tell stories that anyone who’s been in relationships or set out on a road trip can relate to, no matter where they come from.”
Best known for their memorable original songs, virtuoso musicianship and feel-good stage presence, every Tuesday evening since 2013, the band has given people in Charleston, WV, a venue for a soul-cleansing way to connect with themselves and each other. “The stories we tell take me out of my specific situation and connect me, through shared experiences and emotions, with everyone in the room,” offers Will Carter.
Of Lilly’s many songwriting styles, Robert Shafer, notes “with Blue Yonder I can stretch out more than I can with most bands.” One of few to win the prestigious Winfield Walnut Valley national flat-picking contest more than once, he is also known as a “spectacular rockabilly guitarist who also brings swing and bop influences to his playing” (Washington Post).
Bassist Will Carter says that for him “an evening with Blue Yonder is like telling tales around a campfire—the stories we tell take me out of my specific situation and connect me, through shared experiences and emotions, with everyone in the room.”
The band’s debut, Bittersweet Road, reached #2 on the Freeform American Roots radio chart in 2013.
BLUE YONDER TOUR DATES
July 6 – Isis Restaurant & Music Hall – Asheville, NC
July 13 – Red Wings Roots Festival – Mount Solon, VA
August 8 – Davis Park – Charleston, WV
August 11 – MOUNTAIN STAGE: Myles Center for the Arts – Elkins, WV
August 16 – Queen’s Place Emera Centre – Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Rough and Ready Heart Tracklisting:
1. Standing by the Side of the Road
2. Rough and Ready Heart
3. Lost In Yesterday
4. I Dream of Jeanie
5. Lonely Hour
6. Well-Acquainted with the Blues
7. Memories and Moonlight
8. Emerald Eyes
9. Windswept
10. Tombstone Charlie
11. You Can’t Get There From Here
12. Green Light
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Last week’s Sanctuary Sessions concert Saturday June 2nd delivered on its promise for a lovely and memorable night of music. Wilder Adkins and Beth Snapp gave beautiful performances in the acoustically stunning Central United Methodist Church, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for these promising songwriters.
Check out photos from last week’s event and join us this Saturday, June 9th at 7:30 PM for the second Sanctuary Sessions concert. Jazz Americana duo Max Hatt / Edda Glass are joined by Charleston SC based songwriter Becca Leigh.Tickets for the concert, produced by NewSong Music, are available in advance for $15.00 at The Orange Peel website, and will be available at the venue on the day of show for $20.00.
The Central United Methodist Church’s acoustics are as stunning as you would expect them to be.
Blue Ridge Public Radio CEO David Feingold speaks on Central United Methodist church stage.
Free outdoor concert series honors Tom Petty’s legacy, features curated lineup of up-and-coming songwriters
New York, NY (May 31, 2018) — Arts Brookfield and NewSong Music are proud to present the New York City summer outdoor concert series ‘Southern Accents: New original music inspired by the songwriting legend Tom Petty.’ The series features eight, free outdoor lunchtime concerts taking place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 5-27 at two prime listening locations in Manhattan: One New York Plaza and Grace Plaza. The lineup features some of North America’s best up-and-coming acts playing original music inspired by the well-loved troubadour Tom Petty.
“NewSong is delighted to be partnering once again with Arts Brookfield to co-present and curate this summer’s ‘Southern Accents’ Series in New York City,” says NewSong music founder Gar Ragland. “The opportunity to invite this group of talented songwriters and performers to celebrate – through their own original material – the enduring legacy of the late, great Tom Petty is something we’re honored and excited to help bring to life with our friends at Arts Brookfield.”
All of the performers featured in the ‘Southern Accents’ series are members of the NewSong artist community, and each musician will perform two shows: one at One New York Plaza in Manhattan’s financial district and the other at Grace Plaza, located steps from Bryant Park in midtown. These songwriters are a far cry from a Tom Petty cover band. Instead, all four acts share the common goal of celebrating the spirit of Tom Petty through original songwriting. Like Petty, musical stylings among the featured musicians draw from folk traditions, blues, rock and country.
All One New York Plaza shows take place on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 pm. All Grace Plaza shows take place on Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 pm. See below for full schedule and lineup. Click show date for Facebook event.
The music of Beth Snapp drifts across folk, bluegrass, pop, early R&B and jazz. Her new EP Don’t Apologize was recently recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Recording Studios. Her band features some of eastern Tennessee’s most accomplished bluegrass and Americana players, who are joined by guest artists Dave Eggar (cello) and Cruz Contreras of the Black Lillies on the new recording. Bethsnapp.com
Andrew Scotchie performs most often with his band, Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats formed in Asheville NC as a street busking project in late 2011. Revered for their high energy live shows, dynamic musicianship & Scotchie’s larger than life stage presence, the band has continued to craft their hard driving style of rock n roll and are dedicated to building their musical family. Consistent studio recordings, year round touring, earnest songwriting & sharing show bills with legends such as Sonny Landreth, Blind Boys of Alabama, Drivin N Cryin and Bettye Lavette has made Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats one of the industry’s fastest growing rock n roll bands. andrewscotchiemusic.com
Mainstays of the Minneapolis music scene since 2008, Farewell Milwaukee embraces the role that their Midwestern towns have played in shaping them artistically, garnering them fans through their authentic lyrics, lush vocal harmonies, and an honest sincerity at live shows. It is because of this, they have gathered accolades from local and national press, landed a song placement on major-network TV, opened for the Lumineers (among others), and are featured on compilations alongside Mumford & Sons, Adele and Amos Lee. farewellmilwaukee.com
Upon releasing her 2014 album, Ease My Mind (Kingswood Records), singer-songwriter Michaela Anne garnered considerable acclaim for her introspective songwriting. The New York Times praised the “plain-spoken songs of romantic regret and small-town longing” and the Village Voice listed it among its Top 5 Country Albums of the year. Since then, however, this once-solitary diarist has transformed herself into a gregarious storyteller. Michaela Anne has discovered her inner extrovert. michaelaanne.com
About Arts Brookfield
Arts Brookfield presents exciting, world-class cultural experiences to thousands of people for free each year in both indoor and outdoor public spaces at Brookfield’s premier buildings in Denver, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Toronto, Perth and Sydney. From concerts, theater and dance to film screenings and art exhibitions, Arts Brookfield brings public spaces to life through art. ArtsBrookfield.com
About NewSong Music
NewSong Music is an independent artist development and music production company headquartered at Asheville, NC’s Echo Mountain Recording Studios. NewSong’s mission is to build and support a community of performers and songwriters across all genres and levels of skill, and to identify the truly exceptional artists to introduce their music to a broader, international audience. Its programs include a record label (NewSong Recordings), artist management services, concert production and the annual, international NewSong performance and songwriting competition. newsong-music.com
Beth Snapp’s careful and sincere music drifts across genres, borrowing from folk, bluegrass, pop, early R&B and jazz. No matter what influences might drive her, all of her songs share the goal of good storytelling. Snapp will perform as part of the Sanctuary Sessions series Saturday, June 2nd at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville. Songwriter Wilder Adkins shares the bill.
Wilder Adkins and Beth Snapp will share the stage at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville June 2nd as part of NewSong Music’s Sanctuary Sessions series.
Snapp’s new EP, Don’t Apologize, was recently recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Recording Studios with producer and NewSong Music founder Gar Ragland at the helm. “When I first stepped into Echo Mountain during the NewSong Songwriting competition, it was immediately clear this was a very special place,” says Snapp, who is a past competitor in the NewSong competition. She told herself that he next project would be recorded at the Asheville studio. “Luckily, I was able to make it happen, and recording there was no less magical,” she says. The EP will be released in August.
The Sanctuary Sessions are a benefit for Blue Ridge Public Radio, a cause that Snapp supports one hundred percent. “I think public radio’s role is just as important as independent and local music in our communities,” she says. “Both independent music and public radio offer diverse perspectives in art that one may lose in mainstream formats. They both support local arts and businesses, which generate community awareness and promote pouring back into the community.”
Of her performance June 2nd, Snapp says, “I am definitely excited to share the stage with Wilder Adkins.We may have a little surprise in store.”
