Hello, music lovers! Have I ever mentioned on here how much I love social media? I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have found some of the music I have it weren’t for Facebook and Twitter – like the band that I’m showcasing this month, a folk group from Missouri called Pawns or Kings. Pawns or Kings…
Hello Beautiful People, Mia Von Glitz is no stranger to the media, and also happens to be the front-woman of Mad Moon Riot. Mad Moon Riot’s first video single, “Running On Empty” (already quickly becoming a YouTube sensation with over 11,000 views) was shot and directed by Rocco Guarino, and their debut album, set to be released in early Summer, 2014, is being produced by…
Hello Beautiful People! Mike Rosengarten is an accomplished musician and singer. His primary instrument is the guitar, be it electric, acoustic or classical. He is an expert on the five string and tenor banjo, as well as the mandolin and bass. He can also cover keys, and even a little cello, violin and accordion! Mike…
Hello Beautiful People, Drew Overcash is a name you should start to familiarize yourself with now. Like, right now. He’s an absolutely brilliant composer/lyricists/songwriter. Brilliant. His music has been heard around the city at venues such as Joe’s Pub, The Highline Ballroom, Time Out Lounge, D-Lounge, Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, Saloon, 54 Below, Birdland and (le) poisson…
Hello Beautiful People, Ryan Scott Oliver is a 2011 Lucille Lortel Award Nominee, a 2009 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient, and the composer/lyricist for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, Mrs. Sharp, Darling, Out of My Head, Quit India, The Frog Prince Continued, and Jasper in Deadland – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. He’s also the director of music at…
Hey music fans! One of the things I’ve come to love about Twitter is the fact that little folk bands sometimes follow me, likely because they see all my tweets about Mumford & Sons and figure that I would like their music. And I usually do wind up liking those bands and following them back….
Hello Beautiful People, Zoe Sarnak is a name that you will be hearing for years to come. She’s a Harvard University graduate. She’s an outstandingly talented composer, lyricist, and playwright, whose shows and projects include A Lasting Impression, The Quad, Mixtape, and Painless (book by Michael Kimmel). Her songs have been performed in various composer…
Hello Beautiful People, It’s the day after The 67th Tony Awards and I could not think of a more perfect time to introduce you all to the next featured musician in our Music Magic Series, Drew Gasparini. I have no doubt that his work will one day be recognized and honored at the momentous celebration…
Hello Beautiful People, As fate would have it, I happened to interview Mr. Joe Iconis the week after Jeremy Jordan sang “Broadway, Here I Come!” on the season two premier of Smash. I tell you this, because Joe wrote the song – and it’s outstanding. But Joe is no stranger to the musical theater writing…
Hello Beautiful People, MiG Ayesa is an Austrailian rock singer & actor. His music has soul, heart, & that certain…je ne sais quoi. We’re so pleased he was able to take the time to chat with us at The Write Teacher(s). Check out his exclusive Music Magic Series Q&A below: TWT: Growing up, what kind of music…