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Little Rock, Arkansas native, Pamela Hopkins, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Her first Nashville album of all original music was released in February 1995, and she got back in the studio recording her second album/EP project that was released in October 2018. Pamela also released 2 singles in 2019. Pamela returned to the studio in the spring of 2020, in Franklin, TN, to record her next 4 singles with Off the Row Recording Studio as one of their "Break Out Artists."  She is super excited to let her fans hear her new co-written songs, as well as the fresh country sound with writer Jim Femino. In 2021, Pamela has 6 fresh new songs to release throughout the year.  She co-wrote each song with various Nashville writers and is excited for her first co-written duet featuring Matt Dame, to be released on February 5, 2021 titled "Little Things."     https://www.Pamelahopkinsmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/pamelahopkinsmusic https://www.facebook.com/SingerPamelaHopkins https://www.twitter.com/phopkinsmusic https://linktr.ee/pamelahopkinsmusic PamelahopkinsVEVO      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepe2hU8LuKPQim3sC2PZhw Pamela Hopkins Artist Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdjd1uHirv6aCOvNH1uL4Q

As Pittsburgh's "Lady Of The Blues," Miss Freddye keeps the blues alive in her hometown. Miss Freddye began singing in church at a young age. The influences of church and her mother's love of blues music, gave Miss Freddye the foundation to venture in the world of blues music in 1996. She joined BMW(Blues Music Works) under the direction Of "Big" Al Leavitt. In 2002, Miss Freddye went on to form Blue Faze and several years later, Miss Freddye started two bands, Miss Freddye's Blues Band (electric blues) and Miss Freddye's Homecookin Band, (acoustic blues, classic rock, gospel.)Miss Freddye’s influences include  Koko Taylor, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Big Mama Thornton, Bessie Smith, and "Big" Al Leavitt.  Her charity works include: Relay for Life American Cancer Society, Pink Day in Leechburg, PA for Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Sean Carney's Blues For A Cure, Local VFWs and American Legions, Toys for tots, homeless veterans, Band Together Pittsburgh, and Sing to Stop domestic violence.  She has won past blues competitions; 2008 West Virginia Blues Society for Best Blues and 2012 Blues Society Of Western PA Best Duo/Solo Act.  In 2014, Miss Freddye was awarded the Star Award from the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center for her work with veterans. www.facebook.com/missfreddye www.twitter.com/@missfreddye17 Instagram-missfreddyesblues http://www.missfreddye.com

Louise Cappi is an internationally acclaimed New Orleans-based singer/songwriter, recording artist and entertainer. She is the daughter of the late great New York jazz guitarist, Al Cappi.  Louise and her band pack the house on Friday and Saturday nights at her weekly residency at Mahogany Jazz Hall, in New Orleans. She has also been a regular performer on the NYC music scene. Cappi has received global rave reviews of her music.   Powerful, explosive, humorous & soul-stirring is the only way to describe her music and live performances. Louise Cappi, aka,  "A genre of her own".   New single “Hope” coming this July on MTS Records.  New album HOPE due this fall!   Louise Cappi performance reel: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fHqViN1A5it7VVgqfm-PH4pTL8GzfKYS/view   http://www.louisecappimusic.com Socials: @louisecappimusic     PRESS: "Louise Cappi has the incandescence and chops to light up the night with her smart original songs...  Cappi hits it out of the park with ease. " Midwest Records   "Louise Cappi combines jazz, blues, soul and funk on this very impressive release. She evokes passion and emotions with her rich and sensitive vocals." The blues and roots music blog, Australia   "From jazz to blues to soul, you get it all with "Louise Cappi. How beautiful this is!" Rootsville, Belgium

It’s been said that country-pop singer-songwriter Larry Jay’s songs are “Five chords and the truth.” The New York native, now residing in California, injects that truth with hopeful lyrics and tasty melodies, to create his own brand of Award-winning Americana-tinged southern fried music.A first runner-up in multiple songwriting contests, including the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Larry Jay says he started writing and performing music “To set my soul free.”  Jay has performed at the famed and historic Troubadour in Los Angeles, and he’s shared the stage with Neil Young sideman and member of Crazy Horse, Sonny Mone.“When I perform, it’s just me and my guitar, and my rhythm tracks looper.  I like to keep things intimate.   ””You can hear Larry Jay weekly via Livestream on his facebook page at https://bit.ly/3lh4AYD.Links:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LQmkpR1sJUY3SUxqwEUyj?si=CAbyY_OdQxKg4c3S-HkLQA:IG: https://www.instagram.com/larryjay_music/ Twitter: @lwdc123,Website: https://www.larryjaymusic.com/,“Drunk On Dreams” video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=253281759334952 CONTACT: Michael Stover MTS Management Group [email protected]

John McDonough is a singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas whose shows span five decades of hits combined with unique originals. John's acoustic guitar work, passionate vocals, and personal lyrics result in a modern singer/songwriter sound rarely heard. John has spent the last 25 years playing in and around Austin while co-producing and self-releasing eight CDs of original music. He has played to the rowdy crowds of 6th street, the dinner crowds of Austin restaurants, and everything in-between. Nine years ago he decided to retire from practicing psychotherapy and focus solely on music. In that time he has written and recorded five new CDs, played over 500 gigs, performed in eleven major music festivals, several times appeared and performed on local and national radio, and embarked on successful tours through the United States. His previous three releases, 'Dreams and Imagination,' 'Surrounding Colors,' and 'Can You See Me Now' all received great reviews and airplay all over Europe and the United States. All three releases spent six consecutive months on the Americana Music Association Record Chart as well as landing on other American radio charts. He has drawn comparisons to Elton John and Harry Chapin for his vocal style and abilities, while his emotional storytelling has been compared to the songwriting styles of James Blunt and Damien Rice.2020 brought some unexpected changes for John.

John Vento is best known as the front man for the high-energy, rhythm and blues group, The Nied’s Hotel Band (www.niedshotelband.com). NHB is quite a collection of great players that has built a stellar reputation for killer original music and live performances. Away from the band Vento focuses on creating introspective, brooding recordings that reach deep and sometimes dark places. His fans relish his blend of eclectic influences, delivered with raw emotions, which he masterfully shared in his 2019 release, “Love, Lust & Other Wreckage,” an almost all true autobiographical story of his love life and how it has been affected by his first love, the stage. John’s story of love, lust, and other wreckage was so artistically crafted that it gained the attention of renowned playwright/lyricist, Amy Hartman. Her rendition of John’s saga has been shared as a stage play featuring music from the album. Check out this video clip from the premier – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXV1vwjXk-E&list=PLeR9KAr6aDocOv4UtlSMVgqF-YdWlnBG- Helping to engineer the journey through his love story are his core of collaborators, including a few of Pittsburgh best known artists; musician & producer David Granati, songwriter Bert Lauble, and singer/songwriter Cherylann Hawk. Other contributors on this album are stellar Pittsburgh musicians Cheryl Rinovato, Joffo Simmons, Bob Fetherlin, Wil E. Tri,  as well as a few of David Granati’s talented family members, Joey, Hermie and Jules. Of course, it’s purely logical that Vento would find a great following in this town. His steely resistance to categorization is the very essence and backbone of Pittsburgh.

The Fire" on March 12th. It includes the #1 iTunes hits "Thin Disguise" and "Cliche." WILMINGTON, NC, USA, March 13, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Davy Williamson's new single 'Thin Disguise' is about to send you into an all-out listening frenzy." - MusicExistence.com "Williamson's vocal prowess, ripping guitar lines, and catchy hooks come together in a way that is reminiscent of modern rock titans" - OriginalRock.net Wilmington, North Carolina's Davy Williamson has enjoyed his share of success dating back nearly 25 years to his stints in popular regional bands like Third Class Passenger and Ma-ShotPa. In 2020, Williamson took his music to a whole new level with his debut solo single, "Thin Disguise." That track reached international hit song status, by reaching #1 on the iTunes Rock Songs chart in South Africa. In early 2021, he was featured in an Alternative Press instagram story, as well as having received rave reviews for the single. Now, Davy is about to reach new heights with the release of his rst solo EP. On March 12th, 2021, Davy Williamson released "Down By The Fire," a collection of 8 songs written and performed by Davy, including the previously mentioned "Thin Disguise" and new single, "Cliche," another #1 in South Africa.

Rebbetzin Gail Golden is an award-winning poet, blogger, artist, and author of many inspirational articles, and devotionals.  She is the author of Golden Moments, Golden Musings, and 8 Days of Hanukkah and Christmas, Too!  She is co-author of Christmas Moments and Girl Gab.  Her writing has been published in magazines and newspapers such as Christianity Today, Upper Room, and Evangel.  She is an active member of the Space Coast Writers Guild. Gail and her husband, Rabbi Jem Golden, minister together at Ma’gen Da’vid Messianic Synagogue in Cocoa, Florida.  She enjoys teaching women the Torah, and the Jewish Roots of Christianity through the synagogue and on her blog, Gail-Friends.  www.gailgolden.org Gail is available to speak to groups, and you may contact her at [email protected]

Gary Pratt is a singer, a songwriter, but most of all, an energetic country entertainer who connects with his audience. He grew up in the small, old coal mining town of Slickville, Pennsylvania. In addition to being the front man for several local bands in the Pittsburgh area, he has had the experience of hitting the Nashville club and showcase scene. He has had the pleasure of singing at the Tennesee State Fair, Rocky Gap Music Festival and CMA Fest.  Gary has been the opening act for such greats as Dwight Yoakum, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap and Crystal Gayle to name a few.  His current recording project, "Something Worth Remembering", is dedicated to his brother who recently passed. The album is a combination of Gary's originals and songs written by credited Nashville writers. The title track was written by Grammy Award Nominee Tony Arata, who wrote Garth Brooks' "The Dance". This project has been in the making for over a year.  It was recorded at Tonic Studios with Engineer Doug Kasper, Producer Bryan Cole and Musician/Artist Adam Ernst. Excited about this new album, Gary invited MTS Male Vocalist Matt Westin and Female Vocalist Savannah Nider to help out on a few songs.  Savannah and Gary recorded the duet he wrote, "To Find Us", at Omni Studios in Nashville. It was the first time Gary and Savannah actually met and they are now making plans to write together in the future. Gary is forever thankful to God for walking with him through life, paving this music journey and for putting the gift of music in his heart.

Our Guests could not make the show so we as always had a back up plan we had another open mic night. We discussed many things.