We are thrilled to dip our toes into the country music side by getting to know Local Artist Debbie Anthony. A self-described soulful country artist. Get to know more about Debbie in our latest edition of the Local Artist Spotlight. ...
David Wilson is the Lead Jammer of Rochester’s bluegrass-fusion band Root River Jam. We get to know Dave and discuss what the local music scene is like. ...
My Town My Music’s Local Artist Spotlight We’re shining our next Local Artist Spotlight on John Sievers, leader and trombone man of the jazz group The D’Sievers. He also plays in several other local groups, including a brass quintet called Brass Etc., a big band called Swing Street, the John Paulson Big Band, and rock cover band After School Special. Occasionally,...
My Town My Music’s Local Artist Spotlight We’re excited to throw a little hip-hop in the mix this week: let’s get to know Jae Havoc. Born Joe McShan, Jae Havoc is an emcee, producer, and vocalist. Jae has mixed and mastered work for other artists, including Seattle-based act Brakebill, formerly of Eyota. Aside from making and producing music, Jae...
My Town My Music’s Local Artist Spotlight The next installment in MTMM’s Local Artist Series features Pat Obert. Pat is the lead singer, guitar player, and primary songwriter of garage rock band Under the Pavilion. He has been playing guitar for nearly 10 years, and his life’s passion is performing on stage. ...
My Town My Music’s Local Artist Spotlight Our next Spotlight features Mike Terrill, bassist of local indie grunge punk trio Second Story. I met Mike at a Minnesota Music Coalition meeting just a few months ago, and I was struck by his open, friendly energy. I had mentioned that we were starting a music promotion business, and he immediately offered...
My Town My Music’s Local Artist Spotlight While some artists/bands are regulars in the local scene, Rochester is quietly overflowing with talented musicians that perhaps few people have heard of, outside of the musicians’ immediate circles. MTMM is committed to throwing the spotlight on these artists and hearing their thoughts on our music culture. Our first spotlight features Carl Stephenson. Carl is...