“Loving Jesus is like honey. Until you’ve tasted it, you don’t know what it’s like. I want people to see that I’ve tasted it and they can taste it too.” Although 19-year-old Carmen Brandy's music does not fall into the contemporary Christian genre, she sees music as her ministry. She wants to use her songs to bring hope and healing to others, especially young women her age. Carmen (whose dad is a musician) was raised on music by Keith Green, the Beach Boys, and the BeeGees. S

Anyone who has ever taken a risk – or been afraid to – will relate to the new album by pop rock artist Roger Jaeger. Written over a two-year period, the 11 tracks have a recurring theme of taking chances in life and love. “I think a lot of people can connect with risk, the idea of not knowing what’s on the other side,” says Roger. The title track Fall Off The Earth was co-written with Mikei Grey one day as the two musicians were discussing the ancient belief that the earth wa

Well, I’ve been waiting awhile, but here we are. The next segment in the series. The first one was legendary, setting new heights for the industry, a true game changer for all to witness. And now this week, the story that has captivated the entire globe continues. Of course, I am talking about “Infinity War,” the third Avengers movie. I saw it last night, and I was blown away. The visual effects were amazing, and the way they were able to include all the characters they did w

Most people would be surprised to learn that the Pop/R & B artist known as i.am.james is actually a sweet female songstress, whose real name is Sierra Cassidy. When she moved to Nashville last fall, the 21-year-old singer wanted a stage name that was different – a short word that wasn’t too trendy or artsy. After searching through a book of baby names, she chose “James.” But since there could be trademark issues with a 90’s rock band from England with that name, her mom sugge

“I cherish having an imagination and I really love reality, reality is what we all have to leave someday, so I try to respect it even though it can be very uninteresting and frustrating.” The above quote is one of the key tenets to the philosophy of “Experimental Folk” artist Dale J. His music, with lyrics rich in the art of creative storytelling and innovative music produced with studio techniques that can create a whole new reality for the listener, is still steeped in the

On many weekends, I drive for UBER. I have spent countless hours navigating the traffic on Broadway between 1st and 6th avenue, or the “belly of the beast” as I like to call it. You know those bachelorette parties, right? The ones who are turned up to eleven and setting the pedal taverns ablaze all night with their Shania Twain belting shenanigans? Well, eventually those parties need a ride back to their Airbnb, to recharge their batteries before they strengthen our tourist e

On any given night, Nashville drummer Bobby Mertz can be found backing an aspiring artist at a local showcase, recording tracks in his home studio for a song demo, or touring the country as part of jazz superstar Kenny G’s entourage. But there was a time when Bobby marched to the beat of a different drum. Right after high school, the Pennsylvania native joined the US Marine Corps just prior to Operation Desert Shield/Storm. For four years, Bobby flew all over the world in a p

Imagine what the combination of Demi Lovato and Aretha Franklin would sound like, and you will have a pretty good idea of 13-year-old Taylor Gayle’s style of soul pop music. Living in Texas at the time, Taylor was seven years old when she attended an art show with her mom and some of their friends in Dallas. Perhaps inspired by live musicians who were performing at the event, Taylor began to approach complete strangers and belt out impromptu bluesy songs. That’s when Brandy B

Hayley Prosser has never seen Ghostbusters. Her bandmate, Sara Zebley, “literally had no idea that there were different Ghostbusters.” Frankly, I didn’t know what to do when I heard these statements. I was prepared for an amusing discussion on Gatekeepers, Slimer and whatever happened to Rick Moranis when I was stopped by a generational gap pop culture brick wall. Before I could stop and contemplate how long I had spent on this earth, they redeemed themselves quite well. Bu

“If you spend every single day doing what you love, you’re never going to ‘work’ a day in your life.” That was the advice Autumn Marie got from her mom - a successful doctor with what Autumn describes as a “hippie” perspective. While growing up in Michigan, Autumn got involved in musical theater and played in several bands. When it was time to apply for college, she had the GPA to get into Ivy League schools, where most of her fellow prep school friends were headed. She is gr

Published on 10/8/17 by Joseph Clay for Live Laugh Love Nashville -Neon Moon- “Meet Neon Moon, whose music will scratch all your twangy country itches.” [Source - Mother Church Pew] News Flash – Neon Moon’s second single from the album 6:53 titled “Smoke” released October 4, 2017 made the top 10 of The Alternate Root’s top 10 songs of the week – [Source - The Alternate Root.] This proves that the scent of love clings like “Smoke” to the clothes of Neon Moon. The video for “Sm

Originally published by Live Laugh Love Nashville on 05/29/17 Amelia Eisenhauer has arrived. [Photographer: Jason Dodson, Stylist: Carolyn Bryant, Makeup Artist: Caley Caldwell] Amelia Eisenhauer is a fiddle player, multi-instrumentalist and Blues/Americana vocalist who brings her unique brand of magic to every stage she graces. Amelia Eisenhauer is a recording artist and songwriter from Southern Illinois. Amelia made her national debut on American Idol XV the Farewell Season

- Alex Lagos - Alex Lagos is a singer/songwriter/producer hailing from the small-town of Wrentham, Massachusetts and now resides in Nashville, Tennessee. What started as a rap experiment has evolved into something much more, and it looks to be ever-growing as Alex handles all of his own production, writing, recording, and engineering. This is why it's clear to see a progression towards earning Alex the label of a musical "renaissance man". Having laid a sturdy foundation to b

-Cat Parks- Cat Parks is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and model based out of Nashville Tennessee. As a Woman Empowerment advocate Cat plans to use her platform as a vehicle to inspire women across the world. With a determination to be a role model and spread her positive message, Cat says that she is on a mission to influence her generation in a positive way with everything she does, especially her music. Cat Parks' debut album Cat Parks was released in April of th

-VOLK- "Scheming lyrics, driving beats, cocky guitar parts, and an energy that can be felt half a world away. It’s all on display here and it’s just fantastic." (Doug Nunnally, Sound Gaze, March 2016) NEWS ALERT In Spring 2018, VOLK will release their sophomore EP, Average American Band, on Romanus Records promising even more heartbreaking and earth quaking sonic bedlam. Tour dates to be announced. What happens when a Californian and a Texan meet in Berlin, Germany? ​ You ge

-Neon Moon- “Meet Neon Moon, whose music will scratch all your twangy country itches.” – [Source - Mother Church Pew] News Flash – Neon Moon’s second single from the album 6:53 titled “Smoke” released October 4, 2017 made the top 10 of The Alternate Root’s top 10 songs of the week – [Source - The Alternate Root.] This proves that the scent of love clings like “Smoke” to the clothes of Neon Moon. The video for “Smoke” is scheduled to be released later this month. Make sure you