Archive | September, 2011

“A Closer Look @ SHeDAISY”: Episode 4

SHeDAISYI hope you’ve enjoyed this video series with SHeDAISY and giving you a little closer look at this talented trio! This is the last episode in a 4 part video series.  We had a lot of fun making this!

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Getting To Know The Farm

The FarmI recently caught up with newly-signed Elektra artists, The Farm, just prior to their performance at Warner Music’sPickin’ on the Patio”.  Let me tell you, THIS is a band to watch!

The Farm is comprised of members: Nick Hoffman, Damien Horne, and Krista Marie.  They are truly a blend of various musical styles and influences, but at the very heart of it all is a love for country music and together they are creating a sound you are sure to love!

Please check out the video interview in this article to learn more about The Farm right here on Focus on the 615 and check out the video below for an acoustic performance of their single “Home Sweet Home“!

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For more information about The Farm, check out their website at:  www.thefarmmusic.com.

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Ri’chard’s Cafe For Great Cajun Food, Friendly Staff, And Good Music

Ri'chard's CafeOne of my favorite places to eat and be is Ri’chard’s Cafe located just 10 minutes from downtown Nashville in White’s Creek.  It feels like a second home to me!

This local favorite with a warm, homey atmosphere features great Cajun cuisine, a friendly staff, and nightly live music from talented songwriters all around town.

It’s also located over in the historic area of White’s Creek that’s known for where the infamous Jesse James Gang was known to live for all you history buffs! Anyone who loves food, music, and history,
including students,should come to this restaurant.

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“A Closer Look @ Jana Kramer”: Final Episode

JanaI hope you’ve enjoyed this video series featuring Warner Music artist, Jana Kramer, right here exclusively at Focus on the 615! This is the 5th , and the final episode, in a series of 5 videos featuring Jana Kramer. Hope you’ve gotten to know her a little better and look for her new music to be released in the coming months! She’s a great, new artist and looking forward to hearing more great music to come from her!

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CMA Presents Mayor Karl Dean With Chairman’s Award

NASHVILLE – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s many contributions to the music industry in Music City were recognized during a reception at CMA Tuesday night when Dean was presented the CMA Chairman’s Award by CMA Board Chairman Steve Buchanan.

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All About Nashville’s Newest Music Publisher, Parallel Music

ParallelNashville, TN (September 19, 2011) — Parallel Music Publishing hopes to become one of Music Row’s main shopping centers for artists looking for their next hit song.   The publishing company is part of Los Angeles-based, Parallel Entertainment which opened its Nashville operation earlier this year.

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Check Out TOY And Their Video Featuring Footage From Their Recent Tour To Iraq

You are probably wondering why exactly I’m writing about Los Angeles-based rock band, TOY, on here since this is a blog about Nashville, but this band definitely has a Nashville connection and, most importantly, they ROCK! They definitely belong right here on Focus on the 615 where we feature only the best!

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Glen Templeton: New Black River Recording Artist

I recently had the opportunity to meet and listen to some music by new Black River recording artist, Glen Templeton, inside the offices of Black River Entertainment.  He was just signed to Black River Entertainment this past summer. Continue Reading →

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Hunter Hayes Joins Nashville Mayor Karl Dean For ‘Music Makes Us’ Program Unveil At The Ryman

HunterNASHVILLE, TN – (September 16, 2011) – Multi-talented musician, writer, producer and performer Hunter Hayes joins Nashville Mayor Karl Dean at the historic Ryman Auditorium today as part of the Music Makes Us initiative to make music education in Nashville a world-class program. Hunter spoke at the press conference on his personal experience with music education and how the initiative would have benefited him when he was in school. Music Makes Us: The Nashville Music Education Project would overhaul Nashville Public School systems’ current music program with an updated contemporary curriculum.

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A Closer Look @ Jana Kramer: Episode 4

JanaWell, I figured since I was a little bit late AND my site was down for a couple of days, that I would give all of you Jana Kramer fans out there another video to enjoy! She’s awesome, so get to know her a little better right here and share with your friends, too!

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