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
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
Music in this video
Learn more
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Bill Abernathy country music singer songwriter
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Everyone loves a good story about second-chances, and that’s exactly what Bill Abernathy’s story is all about. The Kansas City, Missouri resident began writing songs in his early teens. He played all through his school years, but then he stopped...Life took over. Bill went about getting married, building a business career, and raising his children. After his kids graduated from school and started their careers, Bill picked up the guitar again and began trying to rekindle his love of music. “Inspiration for my music comes from a variety of the many parts of my life,” Bill says. “Events and experiences of mine, my family, my friends, and sometimes even people I have never met all, contribute to the creativity of my music. I find it interesting and rewarding to let my imagination wander through the memory and spirit of life events and see where it takes me.” Bill is a pure "lyrics-first" writer...a bit of a storyteller. “I feel the story and lyrics talk to me and tell me what the rest of the song is supposed to sound like,” he says. His last album, 2017’s “Find A Way” reached #5 on the Roots Music Report Traditional Folk Album chart, and the single, “Goodbye Will Never Come Again” reached #1 on the singles chart. Bill’s last collection of songs, the Roots Music Report Americana chart-topping album, “Crossing Willow Creek” is available now. The first single, “Cry Wolf” reached the iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs chart, while hitting the Top 5 on New Music Weekly’s country chart. The next two singles also received national and international charting. Bill was also a December 2018 Billboard Magazine Emerging Artist. He recently toured the mid-west on his “Living The Dream” solo tour. “Sometimes life is good to you and gives you a second chance. In my youth I walked away from music for a myriad of personal reasons. Now, I've now been given a second chance to pursue this thing we love called music, and I am really enjoying the ride!” Bill’s brand new single, “A Thousand Wild Horses” from a forthcoming EP, was released in June 2021 and reached #1 on the South African ITunes Country Songs chart! https://www.billabernathy.com/crossin... https://www.facebook.com/billabernath... https://twitter.com/bill_abernathy
Music in this video
Learn more
Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium
Song
More Than Meets the Eye
Artist
Bill Abernathy
Album
More Than Meets the Eye
Licensed to YouTube by
CD Baby (on behalf of Enneagram Records); CD Baby Pro (Publishing), and 1 Music Rights Societies
SHOW LESS
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.
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Tedi Brunetti-_Queen Of Pittsburgh
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Our new album "Queen of Pittsburgh" just dropped! Find it on all streaming platforms including Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music. Also check out the new music video for "Evil Woman" off of the album here or on our YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe!
Music in this video
Learn more
Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium
Song
Evil Woman
Artist
Tedi Brunetti
Album
Queen of Pittsburgh
Licensed to YouTube by
Interstreet Recordings (on behalf of 3071289 Records DK2); Songtrust, Sony ATV Publishing
Song
Queen of Pittsburgh
Artist
Tedi Brunetti
Album
Queen of Pittsburgh
Licensed to YouTube by
Interstreet Recordings (on behalf of 3071289 Records DK2); Songtrust
SHOW LESS
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Zach Landry- Minister of Music- singer songwriter
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Growing up in Vacherie, Louisiana, Zachariah D Landry had a gift and love of music he did not realize. He found himself sitting at a keyboard listening to music then duplicating it. He was told, “Maybe you should take this serious. Not too many people are able to play by ear.” Zack, as he is called by his family and friends, began to play the organ and piano at age 15. He was then placed in classes where he learn how to read music. It did not take long for his family to realize that he was given the gift of music by God. The family’s faith was tried and tested. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina displaced Zack and his family. Times were hard but his faith grew stronger. At that time, he realized what the songwriter meant when he wrote, “Because He Lives.” Zack realized that it was God who had the final say because He held tomorrow. Through this adversity, Zack wrote several songs, “Lord, We Say Thank You” and “I Realize.” He realized his purpose is to win souls for Christ throughout the nation with music. Zack has had the pleasure of singing these song with a group of his friends, Phaze. The group was created in 2008 when Zack was asked to lead praise and worship at his church. In October 2015, Zack and Phaze recorded an album, “Come On, Praise Him.” They have performed at the New Orleans Jazzfest on the Gospel Stage as well as the New Orleans Chapter of Gospel Music Workshop of America. He has also performed with various artists, one of whom more noted, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, who encouraged Zack to “Set a standard in music. Be a trendsetter, not a follower.” In 2015, Zack was the winner of the Rhythm of Gospel Best Contemporary Artist. In 2016, he won the NOLA Award for Best Contemporary Artist. Zack has remained humble in his walk with God. His love for gospel music has not changed. With a neo-soul flare and a jazzy twist, his style not only reaches young people but the young at heart as well. Recognizing the calling God has placed upon him, Zack currently works as Minister of Music. His mission is to “Fulfill God’s word through music.”