TOY: THE Band To Watch! A Closer Look @ TOY: Episode 4

Posted by Patrice on Dec 30, 2011 in A Closer Look @, Artist Spotlight, The Latest | 0 comments Here’s the final episode featuring TOY here on Focus on the 615!  “A Closer Look @ TOY” features live performance clips from here in Nashville at the Mercy Lounge during Jingle Ball on December 5th, 2011, along with an interview to get to know the band better! Be sure to watch the video below! Trust me on this, THIS IS THE BAND TO WATCH! They are going places and you can be...
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A Closer Look @ TOY: Episode 3

Posted by Patrice on Dec 22, 2011 in A Closer Look @, Artist Spotlight, The Latest | 0 comments Here’s the 3rd episode in the continuing interview series about pop/rock band, TOY, entitled “A Closer Look @ TOY”.  Featuring live performance clips along with the video interview. Find out more about TOY at: www.toymusicbox.com. See these other related articles about...
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10 Questions With Yellowire

Posted by Patrice on Dec 17, 2011 in Artist Spotlight, The Latest | 0 comments I had the pleasure of hearing for the first time, Yellowire, at BMI’s “Jingle Ball” showcase on Monday, December 5th. Yellowire is an incredibly talented indy rock band that came all the way from England. All that I know is there was just something magical when they took the stage that made me want to learn more about them! I think if I had to describe their music, I would say a...
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A Closer Look @ TOY: Episode 2

Posted by Patrice on Dec 15, 2011 in A Closer Look @, The Latest | 0 comments Well, I’m on a roll lately and pumping out these articles. Let’s continue with the video series “A Closer Look @ TOY”! I think you’ll like this pop/rock band.  You’ll have to forgive my camerawork during the interview part.  I couldn’t seem to keep it steady! lol Anyway, check out TOY in the video below.  Also, find their website  at:...
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Album Review: TOY’s Self-Titled Debut Release

Posted by Patrice on Dec 12, 2011 in Album Reviews, The Latest | 0 comments Hands down across all genres, my absolute favorite album of the year is this debut release from newly-formed pop/rock band,  TOY.  It has literally NOT left my car cd player since I got it Monday night until now when I have to look at it to make sure that I’ve got everything right from it for this review. Rarely does an album come along that grabs you and takes hold of you like...
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“Jingle Ball” Rocks — Written By Matt Williams

Posted by Patrice on Dec 11, 2011 in Show Reviews, The Latest | 0 comments It was a night of an eclectic mix of music and holiday fun at Mercy Lounge on Monday December 5. As the holiday leg of BMI’s “8 off 8th” series, 10 artists took to the “Jingle Ball” stage to showcase awesome talent and spread live and loud holiday cheer. The crowd size varied throughout the night, but was wildly excited the entire time. Each artist only played for 15 minutes, which...
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A Closer Look @ TOY: Episode 1 And Welcome Matt Williams To The Site

Posted by Patrice on Dec 10, 2011 in A Closer Look @, The Latest | 0 comments TOY–This newly-formed pop/rock band kicks butt and if I described them any other way, I wouldn’t be doing them justice! I would describe their music as dark, edgy, rock, dance, and electronic all rolled into one. They’ve got a sound all their own led by the pure, soaring, ethereal vocals of Alana Grace (reminiscent of Amy Lee of Evanescence) and backed by 3/4 of the members of...
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Check Out TOY And Their Video Featuring Footage From Their Recent Tour To Iraq

Posted by Patrice on Sep 17, 2011 in Artist Spotlight | 0 comments 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! Lead singer, Alana Grace, grew up in Nashville and she’s, also, one of my...
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