SCENES Live Sessions performance proves music can still make a statement.
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On July 15, SCENES presents a live concert at the hub of the bluegrass and “roots” music scene: Asheville, N.C., featuring 4 up and coming singer/songwriters.
The Maggie Valley Band is an Asheville area bluegrass quartet that sinks its roots deep in the region & speaks to today’s widespread isolation and sadness.
Jordan Okrend draws on his Asheville roots, but blends in jazzy soulfulness and deeply thoughtful lyrics. Will this be his breakthrough year?
Today’s music lovers have far more options than the royalty who once sponsored Mozart or Handel. Let’s count our blessings and be thankful.
Singer/songwriter Chris Cornell’s suicide touched me. As a survivor of a suicide attempt, I always listened to his music. He inspired me in my struggle.
There’s a certain magic when siblings play and sing together. The Maggie Valley Band produces melodies that tap into that powerful chemistry.
iTunes is still kind of a nightmare. Why don’t users see its obvious flaws and move on? Apple needs to step up its game, or they will.
Clint Roberts is rebelling against the Photoshopped “perfection” of too much country music. He’s reaching back to its gritty, hard-working roots.
There’s a clarity of vision and total honesty in Roberts’ music that is almost scary coming from someone so young.
