My Independence Report
Episodes
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Majungas a band from Chicago plays songs about Seattle
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Ever hear about the Troll in Fremont or the Sunday market in Ballard, both are in Seattle and Mike Gentle Came on vacation and wrote songs about them cause they touched him so much, a great interview! A great lunch club Interview
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
The Lunch Club- Seattle Cascades Drum Corp
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps is a youth activity that has roots in the Fife and Drum Corps of the Civil War era. Through the years following bugles were added to these groups and after WW2, Drum Corps were present and sponsored by VFW organizations in just about every major city and neighborhoods throughout the United States. They were a patriotic expression present in Parades, community celebrations and soon had their own competitions and standards. Through the years this became an art form of its own, The Music became more complex, wider accepted instrumentation. The competitions were held across the United States as corps from every corner of the country competed. Through the 70s to today, drum corp has evolved adding dance and theater to become a unique form of artistry that can rival a Broadway show. Drum Corp develops a unique brand of performers who have learned a strong work ethic, teamwork, and a willingness to develop community. With the economics involved, there is only a fraction of drum corps competing on a national level today. The Seattle Cascades is one of the oldest drum corps in existence, Tune in, enjoy this window into this unique and amazing kids activity as we discuss what it is like to grow up in drum corp and reap the rewards as an adult
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Tommi Tikka‘s New Release is called ”Doormat”
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Tommi Tikka from Finland is a great singer songwriter and musician and producer has a brand new release! "doormat"
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Willie and the good souls- a rock band from Finland
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Following the success of Willie & The Good Souls' third album; (self-titled Willie & The Good Souls), the band is back from extensive European touring to solidify their place in your Rock n’ Roll playlist. Incorporating a vast, extensive range of instrumentation, this five member Rock band has channeled the sounds and emotions of the greats to create a unique dynamic all their own. Hailing from Finland, Willie & The Good Souls incorporate Classic American funk and roots with Slavic melodies and themes. Founding member Ville Vesalainen, (guitar and vocals), was once known in his circle as the Finnish E-Street band, as he played most of all the instruments on the debut album; Fortunate Son. A clever, a mature interpretation of classic rock anthems, Fortunate Son garnered the attention of Petra Wahlsten (vocals, violin) who convinced Ville to enlist an entire band for their second album; Free Willie. With an impressive catalog of material under V.R. Label Finland, including an array of videos on YouTube, Willie & The Good Souls look now to the future, a fourth album and a broader tour focus. Reviews for Willie & The Good Souls have been favorable; “Not much is done in this style of rock, and especially not so well” (SOUNDI 12/14), “Singer-guitarist Ville Vesalainen directs his band in a stylish and nuanced way. The soulful-sounding band blows fresh flame into the traditional fireplace and causes heat and vibration. ” (Aamulehti 11/16), “The best thing about this record is its relaxation and obvious love of doing. Fortunate Son contains wickedly warm-hearted blues rock with bow to the old masters. " (Jussi Mäntysaari 10/14), and "Glow warning given!" (Mesta 10/14) Current line-up for Willie & The Good Souls: Ville Vesalainen - vocals, guitar, Petra Wahlsten - vocals, violin, Tuomas Riihimäki – keyboards, Jukka Lehto - bass, vocals, Jussi Vuola - drums, vocals. Connect with Willie & The Good Souls at: https://open.spotify.com/track/1lsu7O... https://www.facebook.com/willieandthe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLK72... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxM5B... CONTACT Michael Stover MTS Management Group
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
Larry Jay Country Music Singer song writer
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
It’s been said that country-pop singer-songwriter Larry Jay’s songs are “Five chords and the truth.” The New York native, now residing in California, injects that truth with hopeful lyrics and tasty melodies, to create his own brand of Award-winning Americana-tinged southern fried music. A first runner-up in multiple songwriting contests, including the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Larry Jay says he started writing and performing music “To set my soul free.” Jay has performed at the famed and historic Troubadour in Los Angeles, and he’s shared the stage with Neil Young sideman and member of Crazy Horse, Sonny Mone. “When I perform, it’s just me and my guitar, and my rhythm tracks looper. I like to keep things intimate. While I’ve been told I sound like Keith Urban, I think I sound more like Neil Young. Either way, being told I’m a really great songwriter is the best compliment I could ever receive.” Larry Jay shows off his songwriting skills on his latest single, “Here’s To Us,” in addition tp to his #1 iTunes international smash single “Wow” featuring Caeland Garner of Team Blake on The Voice and his “end the pandemic” anthem, “Worldwide Party Day.” You can hear Larry Jay weekly via Livestream on his facebook page at https://bit.ly/3lh4AYD. When he’s not focusing on his performances and, of course, writing new songs, Larry volunteers with the local VA Hospitals and addiction recovery centers. Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LQmk... IG: https://www.instagram.com/larryjay_mu... Twitter: @lwdc123 Website: https://www.larryjaymusic.com/ “Drunk On Dreams” video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=253... CONTACT: Michael Stover MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com
Friday Aug 20, 2021
The Lunch Club- Randy Hathaway- Classical Guitar in America
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
BIO -Raised in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Randy Hathaway is from Yakima, Washington. He has been a performer, teacher, administrator, composer, arranger and producer. Within Randy's compositions, the inherent sceneries of North America speak clearly through his use of tonality, while musical languages of European and Latin origins are respectfully echoed. The encompassing of these elements can be heard on Mr. Hathaway’s 2017 double CD release, Classical Guitar In America. Randy attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle WA where he holds a Bachelors of Music in performance. Following graduation, he performed and arranged music with two chamber ensembles. Composition seamlessly spun out of these experiences. Randy’s first composition was performed live on the radio just two months after completion. That piece then made its way to the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet for multiple performances. Soon after, a colleague performed Randy's first solo guitar work in Japan to an enthusiastic reception. Universities and colleges have since invited Mr. Hathaway to coach faculty and students in performance of his compositions and arrangements.
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Lady Redneck- Country Singer and Songwriter
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Lady Redneck is a very engaging singer songwriter with a great sense of humor that she puts into her songs including her latest release "I Dented Your Truck"
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Tom Tikka- Amazing Singer Songwriter and Musician
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Tom Tikka picked up the guitar at the tender age of six after hearing Paul Anka's "Lonely Boy" in his father's old Chevrolet. Soon afterwards, he began writing songs. Tom's infatuation with music only deepened after his aunt's husband introduced him to the concept of lead guitar and even more importantly to the music of such legendary groups as The Beatles and The Doors. Tikka formed almost as many groups as he disbanded in his late teens and early twenties. Yet, when he finally signed his first recording contract on his 21st birthday, it was a solo deal and not a band effort. He recorded a three-song EP for Olarin Musiikki, a small indie label in Espoo (Finland), under the alias of Tom Spark. Unfortunately, the EP disappeared as quickly as it was released. Consequently, Tikka found himself in square one, without a band or a record deal. Disappointed, Tikka withdrew from music for a few years but began writing songs again once his brother Lappe Holopainen suggested that they form a songwriting team. Lappe had founded a group he was convinced would go far and he needed tunes for his new outfit. This group was Carmen Gray. Carmen Gray was signed to Sony/BMG in 2005 and during the next nine years, they went on to record three albums and one EP. The group's entire catalog (including such radio hits as "Lost In My Mind Again", "Gates Of Loneliness" & "Life Can Be Beautiful") was penned by Tom Tikka & Lappe Holopainen. After Carmen Gray disbanded in 2013, Tikka formed his current group The Impersonators with poet Antti Autio. In 2017, The Impersonators signed with FBP Music Group, a German label based out of Frankfurt. Together with their producer Janne Saksa, The Impersonators have released tunes to rave reviews and a considerable amount of radio attention. In 2020, Tikka began working with MTS Records and released a solo EP titled "Working Class Voodoo" under the name Tom Tikka And The Missing Hubcaps. On this self-produced venture, Tikka plays and sings everything himself. It featured the UK iTunes chart hit title single. On July 31, 2020, Tikka & The Hubcaps released the “Insane” EP on MTS Records. Following the global success of his Christmas classic, “Just Like Xmas (Love Is War),” released the “That’s What Winston Churchill Said” EP including multiple Top 5 iTunes worldwide hits in January 2021, and his single, “Heart’s On Fire” will be released on June 18th, 2021.