How was this song written?
I was reminiscing about a special man in my life. The lyrics and melody easily flowed as I began writing “Stay Here with Me.” I believed this man was my soulmate, but unfortunately, the feelings were not mutual. My pro...
THAT ELUSIVE CREATIVE FLOW and how to get there Ellis and George come to the creative process from 2 very different angles, but with the same goal in mind: getting the most inspired, unimpeded creative flow going when writing songs, finding a way...
As humans, we have something to offer our communities, families, and the world. But, not understanding what we have to offer makes it very difficult to make moves for progress toward making a difference. Knowing your “why” or your purpose is esse...
“You Know What It’s Like”
With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensualromance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell not only continues to pave the way for her highly anticipated upcoming album Songpainter – her first colle...
I was sitting by a window in the hallway of the hospital waiting for a test, worrying about the results. Feeling the warmth and comfort of the sun’s rays upon my face, I felt an immediate sense of peace. I noticed something else that brought even m...
DeeAnn
Stay Here with Me
We’ve all been in that dark, despairing place that multi-talented singer/songwriter DeeAnn sings of on her soulful, deeply passionate new single “Stay Here with Me.” We thought we had met the mate of our dreams, only...
As an artist, it’s extremely important to be what I like to call, “always be a student.” What do I mean? It simply means to always be willing to learn. Learning facilitates adaptability, ensuring our relevance and keeping us updated. It foster...
ZARA PHILLIPS
Somebody’s Daughter
As she celebrates the release of her extraordinary autobiographical film Somebody’s Daughter, Zara Phillips offers up some tough love truths that fly in the face of the often cheery, sanitized way adopted c...
Changes/Adaptations in the Music Production Industry Part 2
Part 1 https://metropolitandigital.com/entertainment-news/17224-jesse-jt-jazz-thompson-on-changes-in-the-music-industry
The music production industry has undergone changes or adaptation...
Darryl Evan Jones brings the flute's classic vibe, rich melodic and harmonic possibilities to a new generation.
The musical style of Darryl Evan Jones is truly original - combining the genres of Jazz, Classical, and Gospel music...
His name was Charlie. Uninvited, he visited my father daily in the last years of his life. Sometimes the two of them were friends. Sometimes the two were enemies. My father would tell us of how they would share drinks, or how Charlie had destroye...
I’ve never really been comfortable with eyes aimed at me. The feeling hasn’t changed, whether I was at my desk in third grade answering questions in front of the class, auditioning for Swing Choir in High School, or stepping onto a stage to perform...
The music production industry has seen significant changes and adaptations over the past 2-3 years, particularly influenced by the rise of music streaming platforms (MSPs). These platforms have brought about a shift in the way music is both created...
WHAT!!!! In The World
When music legends George Whitty and Ellis Hall decided to turn their longtime mutual admiration society into an official partnership, they committed full throttle to recording their explosive contemporary twist on class...
Jesse "JTJazz" Thompson, multi-talented composer, pianist and keyboardist, born in "The Land Of Funk" (Dayton, Ohio) attributes his humble beginnings in music to being captivated by a family of musicians: a father who was a professional drummer, Th...
Aquariums are not just places to view marine life but are portals to understanding the complex ecosystems that thrive beneath the waters of our planet. The Behind The Scenes Pass Tour at a major aquarium offers a unique glimpse into the hidden proc...
GRAMMY AND TONY-WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER BRENDA RUSSELL SET FOR A RARE LIVE CONCERT APPEARANCE AT THE ROXY ON SUNSET STRIP FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th WITH THE HOLLYWOOD JAZZ ORCHESTRA The Orchestra, Which Has Performed L.A. Jazz Venues Including Cat...
I wasn’t quite out of my teens when I withdrew from college and entered into the world of touring, rolling from city to city in a school bus painted silver with ‘LONDON FOG’ in big black letters on the side. Hotels and night clubs were our venues, ...
