October 24, 2018
Matt Johnson got his start in music by playing the sax in middle school band and guitar in punk bands on the side. While at Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, he met Kim Schifino (drums) and they formed Matt & Kim to produce indie electronic music. Renier Fee, director of marketing at Music & Arts, caught up […]
March 1, 2018
Jessy J is a contemporary jazz musician who plays the saxophone. In this blog, Renier Fee, Director of Marketing at Music & Arts, sits down with her to learn more about her first introduction to the saxophone and successful career. I believe you started playing music on the piano at age four. Do you […]
October 2, 2017
The Quebe Sisters are an American fiddle Western swing group from Dallas, Texas. The band consists of sisters Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe, and in this interview we sit down with them to learn more about the group’s past, present, and what they have planned for the future. What inspired you to get started with […]
March 23, 2017
Armed with the belief that positive music can change the world, Lucky Chops is on a mission to bring life back into the music industry. Throughout their career, they’ve headlined at several international festivals and continue to deliver consistent sold out shows in NYC. Renier Fee, Director of Marketing at Music & Arts, sat down with […]
March 13, 2017
A Great Big World features the singing, playing, and performance talents of Ian Axel and Chad King. The duo formed while Axel and King were music business students at New York University. In 2012, the duo officially released a Kickstarter-funded self-titled EP. Things quickly took off in 2013 when their single “This Is the New Year” […]
March 9, 2017
Lzzy Hale is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and front-woman of the hard rock band Halestorm. She has been with the band since its inception in 1997. Lzzy has been performing, composing and singing since the age of five along with her younger brother Arejay who co-founded the rocker quartet. In 2013, Halestorm received a […]
February 25, 2017
You might recognize Yamaha Artist Chris Mann from NBC’s The Voice or from his most recent principle role as The Phantom in Andrew Llyod Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. But the ‘Mann’ behind the music is much more than meets the ear. Chris Mann rose to fame as Christina Aguilera’s finalist on NBC’s The Voice. […]
January 4, 2017
In late 2016, Music & Arts invited the string group Simply Three to perform at several of our stores. Instead of interviewing only one member of the group, we thought we’d switch it up and interview each member individually. Whether you play the violin, the cello, the string bass, or just enjoy music, you’re sure to […]
October 31, 2016
Her voice and hit songs are loved by millions of fans worldwide allowing this GRAMMY-award-winning, singer-songwriter to powerfully bring people together through music. We caught up with Colbie Caillat to ask her how she got her start in music and to get her thoughts on how music unites us. We also learned she has a […]
October 25, 2016
What do you if you’ve always found a sense of community in band but the new town you moved to doesn’t have one? You could wait for someone to discover your musical talents or you could start your own band. That’s exactly what Jason Morley-Nikfar did when he founded the Triangle Pride Band. Music & […]
