#PhillyPresents: by Aaron Brown
Your band name: Aaron & The Spell
Style: Indie Soul
Years on the Scene: With this band - 2 years; in general - 7 years
Current Project: Sing is available on iTunes ? No, album projects in the works for this year. I'm looking to get in the studio again this fall for my follow-up record. As far as the record being noticed - recently the song "A Beating Heart" off my record was nominated for an Independent Music Award in the adult contemporary song category.
Members:
Aaron Brown - Vocals, Guitar
Mike Pietrusko - Drums
Brian Schuman - Bass
Imani Roach - Vocals, tambourine
Allison Polans - Vocals, tambourine
Adam Zielinski - Guitar
Recent and/or most unique/exciting show: North Star Bar opening for Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes. This show was so exciting to play because the crowd there was one of the best ones I've played in front of. Also, the band was smokin' that night. And, Clairy Browne & The Bangin Rackettes really killed it and all the band members were very cool.
The 2012 XPoNential Festival was great. By far the best part was seeing one of my all-time favorites, Wilco, with Dr. Dog coming in a close second.
Philly music hero: Nina Simone and Bilal
Nina Simone is the best because she is just so emotionally vulnerable, but also her musicianship is amazing. The combination makes her such an inspiration to me and something to aspire to in my own music. And Bilal... his voice is just out of this world and creatively his fearlessness and STAGE PRESENCE is absolutely inspiring for me.
Music source site for Philly: WXPN's The Key Blog. I really like the Key Studio Sessions
Random thoughts: I love Philly's music scene. There is a great energy and spirit of creativity here.
Introducing: Sonja Sofya
Sonja Sofya's songwriting really is top notch, engaging, and unique; but not in a "hey hey look at me" kinda way. Beyond the songs, she has a great voice and she is just absolutely likable. I have never meant anyone that doesn't like Sonja musically and personaly and probably won't.
For the Philadelphia scene, she's been fantastic. Sonja Sofya always has kind words for other artists and she's really great at connecting people together.
Sonja released her demo EP in August 2011. Recorded and mixed at Turtle Studios, Philadelphia, she was joined by Ross Bellenoit on the EP.
Where to see her? May 30th @ World Cafe Live - Upstairs
Why? It's a great venue and Aaron & The Spell will be playing there too.
Be sure to check out the incredible XPoNential 2013 lineup and you'll find Aaron & the Spell
If you are looking for more Band on Band action.. try the whole series here: @PhillyPresents:
Your band name: Aaron & The Spell
Style: Indie SoulYears on the Scene: With this band - 2 years; in general - 7 years
Current Project: Sing is available on iTunes ? No, album projects in the works for this year. I'm looking to get in the studio again this fall for my follow-up record. As far as the record being noticed - recently the song "A Beating Heart" off my record was nominated for an Independent Music Award in the adult contemporary song category.
Members:
Aaron Brown - Vocals, Guitar
Mike Pietrusko - Drums
Brian Schuman - Bass
Imani Roach - Vocals, tambourine
Allison Polans - Vocals, tambourine
Adam Zielinski - Guitar
Recent and/or most unique/exciting show: North Star Bar opening for Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes. This show was so exciting to play because the crowd there was one of the best ones I've played in front of. Also, the band was smokin' that night. And, Clairy Browne & The Bangin Rackettes really killed it and all the band members were very cool.
The 2012 XPoNential Festival was great. By far the best part was seeing one of my all-time favorites, Wilco, with Dr. Dog coming in a close second.
Philly music hero: Nina Simone and Bilal
Nina Simone is the best because she is just so emotionally vulnerable, but also her musicianship is amazing. The combination makes her such an inspiration to me and something to aspire to in my own music. And Bilal... his voice is just out of this world and creatively his fearlessness and STAGE PRESENCE is absolutely inspiring for me.
Music source site for Philly: WXPN's The Key Blog. I really like the Key Studio Sessions
Random thoughts: I love Philly's music scene. There is a great energy and spirit of creativity here.
Introducing: Sonja Sofya
great songs, great musicianship, great people
Sonja Sofya's songwriting really is top notch, engaging, and unique; but not in a "hey hey look at me" kinda way. Beyond the songs, she has a great voice and she is just absolutely likable. I have never meant anyone that doesn't like Sonja musically and personaly and probably won't.
For the Philadelphia scene, she's been fantastic. Sonja Sofya always has kind words for other artists and she's really great at connecting people together.
Sonja released her demo EP in August 2011. Recorded and mixed at Turtle Studios, Philadelphia, she was joined by Ross Bellenoit on the EP.
Where to see her? May 30th @ World Cafe Live - Upstairs
Why? It's a great venue and Aaron & The Spell will be playing there too.
Be sure to check out the incredible XPoNential 2013 lineup and you'll find Aaron & the Spell
If you are looking for more Band on Band action.. try the whole series here: @PhillyPresents:
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