Local Open Mic

2021 Christmas Joy Playlist! Settle in to the first Local Open Mic Christmas Joy Playlist, this will become a seasonal favorite for you and your family. Every song is either 'sung by' or 'written by' one of the growing list of Local Open Mic guests. Some artists have more than one song in this playlist! Be sure to share it with your friends too!

Charlotte Campbell(Merry Christmas To You), Tim Hief(Little Shops On 5th Ave), Nico Padden(I'll Be Home for Christmas), MonaLisa Twins(Snow Falls Softly At Night), Tom Scott(She's My Christmas), Shane Ericks(Merry Christmas Darling), Ivan Bodley(Christmas Time Is Here), Rorie Kelly(What Are You Wishing For), Lucy LeBlanc(Snowfall In The City), Bill O'Hanlon(Magic 'Neath The Mistletoe), MonaLisa Twins(All I Want Christmas To Be), Joe Nelson(Mr Grinch-New Version), Joe Nelson(We Three Kings-2021), Lorraine Baron(Silver Bells), Rae Leigh(Dreaming Of A Christmas), Megan Barker(Missing Mistletoe), Lucy LeBlanc(Christmas In Paris), Jeff Curtis(Christmas Blues), Paul DeMarco(Drunk Snowman, Nico Padden(Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Stella Cole/Emma Scotson! It would seem Tik Tok is the new place to be discovered, at least that is how is was for Stella Cole! She found a niche in singing classic 1940's and 50's era American Standards and drawing in fans with her sultry, better-than-Disney vocals. But it was when James Taylor (that's right, You Got A Friend, James Taylor) reposted some of her videos, that Stella began her crescendo on social media. This led to working with one of his long time producers on their upcoming release. But Stella isn't writing her own songs, that talent is coming from Emma Scotson who is already demonstrating the 'it' factor for lyrics and melody. It's the beginning of a classic duo writing/performance team that is the stuff of legends, and we get to witness the magic in it's infancy. The Stella and Emma brought three of their songs for us to hear, along with the back story to each.

Tik Tok: Stella (@stellakatherinecole) TikTok | Watch Stella's Newest TikTok Videos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stellakatherinecole

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stellakcole/

Website: HOME | Home (stellakatherinecole.com)

Spotify: Stella Katherine Cole

Nico Padden! Nico Padden is singer/songwriter whose background started in opera, with formal training while attending university. She abandoned the course she was one for the one that suited her better, that of a singer/songwriter. With the release of her 2016 project, A Light in the Dark, Nico stepped onto a global stage, presenting her lyrical landscapes, wrapped in punchy music that resonate with her ever expanding fan-base. One song from this project, White Flag, took on a life of its own. The a cappella song has been embrace by high school choirs throughout the US and Canada to great success, a truly unexpected viral experience. The song is especially meaningful because it was inspired by her late grandmother, whom she cared for in the later years of her life. Nico tells us the stories behind four songs she brought today, some of which are on her upcoming, January 2022 album release, Pirate Queen.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nico.z.padden

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicopaddenmusic/

YouTube: Nico Padden - YouTube

Spotify: Nico Padden

Paul DeMarco Update! Don’t miss the quick update with Paul DeMarco, so much has happened for him since our initial interview one year ago. Catch that original episode for all the great music he shared too. Since this update Paul was recognized as the 2021 Song Town Co-Writer of the Year! 

2021 Autumn Colors Playlist from Local Open Mic Artists!  A special color of songs for autumn from artists we’ve interviewed. Start the fall season right with the 2021 Autumn Colors Playlist!  Some of our guests were songwriters only and so they needed other singers to perform the song they contributed too.  Find the song you like and look up their interview, get the backstory to all of these great songs.

Toby Tobias(I Listen and I See), Bill O'Hanlon(All The Words To), David Shanhun(Gypsy Girl), MonaLisa Twins (Close To You), Taryn Laronge(Surfacing), Rorie Kelly(Lying Streak), Paul DeMarco (Endless Sea), Megan Barker (Smokin Again), Jeff Curtis(Eatons Funk), Arlen Roth(Bunky with Brad Paisley), Alan Brewer(Banjocaster), Kevin Kelly(Ducktown), Tom Scott(Something For Nothing), Rae Leigh(Saying Yes To Love), Barry Leef(Cab Driver), Corey Pryor(Libere), Ivan Bodley(Pigs Feet and Potted Meat), Joe Nelson(Driver), Lorraine Baron(You Echo In My Heart), Shane Ericks(Your Love Is Enough)

From performing in a major London West End theatre production to managing successful and growing music career, Charlotte Campbell has stories to tell! Charlotte is best understood as the eternal upbeat artist. Her songs could fit in just about any 'feel good' movie or tv show, even Disney productions. Never one to add filler lyrics to her music, we play an amazing song that is just 2:15 minutes, now that is brave. She was cast in a theatre production (think NYC's Broadway) on the West End of London at a young age, she dreamed of being an actress and musical theatre star but her dancing skills fell short. It was during this time that Charlotte's mother suggested she learn guitar telling her she could still sing, all while standing still! After playing guitar for five years, Charlotte began to busk and by all accounts has developed a loyal and growing international following across many platforms. We play five of Charlotte's songs and get the backstory to each as we explore her musical journey!

Spotify: Charlotte Campbell

Jeff Curtis is a guitar instrumentalist, one might even say, guitarist extraordinaire! If you admire guitarists like Phil Keaggy, then you will truly be amazed by Jeff's personal creations. Curtis does not do covers, as a rule, he prefers the uncharted territory of original music. With the release of his latest project in early 2021, Jeff has an impressive body of work for any fan to enjoy. We'll hear the stories behind four of his favorite tunes, along with a remarkable story about Jimmy Page's guitar case from 1972 that fell into Jeff's hands.

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.curtis.1829

Website: www.jeffcurtismusic.com

HearNow.com: Jeff Curtis - Dreams (hearnow.com)

HearNow.com: Jeff Curtis - The Next Place (hearnow.com)

HearNow.com: Jeff Curtis - Find a Way (hearnow.com)

The Jimmy Page Story:

Jimmy Page reunited with his Number 1 Les Paul guitar case - after 47 years! - gearnews.com

Shane is an amazing singer with a very uncommonly accurate 'Karen Carpenter' sound! She launched onto the YouTube scene in 2011 with a Rascal Flatts cover and by 2012 was already appearing on local television shows. Winner of internationally acclaimed singing competitions by 2016, Shane became a YouTube star when people heard her version of Karen Carpenter's "You". Since then, Shane Ericks has gained nearly a quarter million YouTube subscribers and continues to climb in dramatic fashion. Writing her own songs or collaborating with established artists, Shane's music is both engaging and authentic. We get to hear four of her songs, along with the back stories to each. Join us and hear first-hand, Shane Ericks personal musical journey.

YouTube: (11) Shane Ericks - YouTube

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaneericks

Instagram: 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓮 ♕ (@shaneericks) • Instagram photos and videos

Tik Tok: Shane Ericks (@shaneericksofficial) TikTok | Watch Shane Ericks's Newest TikTok Videos

District 13! This past year has been anything but slow for 'District'.  He updates about several exiting releases both in the US and Europe and talks about the international attention coming his way.  Catch the first interview with District 13 on this streaming site (he was the second interview for Local Open Mic) and become a fan today!

Sean Leahy updates our fans with the latest happenings at Dublin City Today since our original interview.  You'll recall that Dublin City Today is a premier busking channel on YouTube, featuring new and experienced buskers.  A few of these buskers are making huge career strides because of what Dublin City Today does for them.

YouTube: (2) Dublin City Today - YouTube

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dublin-City-Today-659395884509450