Mar 4, 2018 | Blog & News
What exactly is “Appalachian” vocal style? I am not sure! It’s a comment I received from music industry critic Robert Oermann on my project, “The Freedom EP.” The full quote: “She has a very cool Appalachian vocal style. The upbeat tune is produced...
Mar 4, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. What does it mean to be selected as a top ten finalist for this competition? It means everything! It’s such an incredible honor to be selected for such an amazing competition. To be featured in the top 10 along with all of these other great songwriters is a...
Mar 4, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. What does it mean to be selected as a finalist? My wife and I are super new to Texas, and neither of us knew too much about the music scene here before we moved to Houston. Being selected as a top ten finalist is a really exciting way to dive into the scene and get...
Mar 4, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. Other than sweet potato tater tots, what’s the most interesting aspect to performing live in local venues? Wait, there’s more to a show than sweet potato tater tots? Are you SURE? Honestly, my favorite thing about performing live is the chance to forge...
Mar 4, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
Guest contributor: Maggie Hunter On March 5, 2011, the crew of Space Shuttle Discovery received their requested wake up call to the tune of the song “Ohio,” better known as “Come Back to Texas.” The song title will be coming true this weekend. The Wichita Falls-native...
Mar 4, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
1. Where is the best place to experience songwriting utopia? A place that serves you a fine vintage bottle of Bordeaux. Just kidding. I have enjoyed writing just about everywhere… from locations and climates that were glamorous to downright hideous. The vista is...
Mar 4, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
Congratulations to the three winners of the Meet & Greet packages that include tickets to the 25th Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival! Hundreds of folks submitted their information for a chance to win and we appreciate the wild participation by fans. Here are...
Mar 2, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment, News
This year the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is partnering up with UBER for a wild ride offer that will save time and money the weekend of the event! Download the UBER App on your phone and enter promo code WAMFEST2017 to receive up to $15 off your first ride....
Mar 2, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
Who gave you the nickname “Wicked Wit of the West” and what does it mean? My friend Steve Brooks, who is a wonderful writer and songwriter, gave me that nickname several years back. We’ve written a few songs together, including “Let the Men Buy...
Mar 2, 2018 | Art Guitar Program & Auction, Blog & News
This Spring local artist Tammy Cunningham decided to participate in the 2017 Wildflower! Art Guitar Program & Auction, sponsored by Ebby Halliday Realtors. The pink guitar Tammy is donating to the auction is titled “Bohemian Gypsy Garden,” and believe it or not...
