May 17, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News, Entertainment
It only takes a few moments to be completely enchanted and inspired by soulful folk-rock singer Christine Hand who was selected as a finalist in the Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest. The Americana songwriter is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and recently...
May 14, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News, Entertainment
Mia Rose Lynne has made a name for herself as an up and coming award-winning singer and songwriter. She’s originally from Novato, an eclectic upper-middleclass town in Northern California. And now, living in “Music City, USA” — Nashville, Tennessee, she’s joined the...
May 9, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News, Entertainment
As her band, True North’s website states, “Kristen Grainger, (vocals, ukulele) is the voice of True North. Her songwriting has received national recognition — “Be Here Now” was named Song of the Year, folk category, for the 2015 IMEA Awards; she placed second at the...
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...
Feb 14, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
Authentic folk music creates stories that take you through a wide range of feelings and experiences. Richard Berman is a classic American folk storyteller and the Massachusetts based singer-songwriter a true craftsman of the art. When asked about his genre, Berman...