Category: Artist Interviews

Interview with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm

Interview with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm

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 […]

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The Voice Finalist & Yamaha Artist Chris Mann Talks About Giving the Gift of Music

The Voice Finalist & Yamaha Artist Chris Mann Talks About Giving the Gift of Music

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. […]

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Music & Arts' Interview with Simply Three

Music & Arts’ Interview with Simply Three

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 […]

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Interview with Colbie Caillat

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 […]

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Interview with Jason Morely-Nikfar: Founder of the Triangle Pride Band

Interview with Jason Morley-Nikfar: Founder of the Triangle Pride Band

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 & […]

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Interview with Blame the Youth: 2016 Winner of Music & Arts' Battle of the Bands

Interview with Blame the Youth: Winner of the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands

For this interview, Renier Fee chatted with fellow colleague, Amber Daniel, member of Blame the Youth- the winner of the second annual Battle of the Bands. In addition to spending her time with Blame the Youth, Amber is also the senior sales associate at Music & Arts in Concord, North Carolina. Sponsored by Music & Arts […]

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An Interview with Steven Greenall, Creator of the pBone

An Interview with Steven Greenall, Creator of the pBone

Renier Fee, Director of Marketing for Music & Arts, met Steven Greenall at the Conn-Selmer Institute in Mishawaka, Indiana, earlier this year. Their conversation took so many interesting turns that he thought it a worthwhile interview for The Vault. 1. Welcome to The Vault Mr. Greenall! For those that don’t know you, can you recap your […]

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M&A Interview with Joey CookM&A Interview with Joey Cook

Music & Arts’ Interview with Joey Cook

Most recognized for her time on season 14 of American Idol and as a member of the vintage jazz group, Postmodern Jukebox, Joey Cook is an unforgettable, quirky musician to be reckoned with. We sat down with Joey to talk about her musical journey and to find out what she’s been up to since American […]

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Music & Arts Interview with Jeff Coffin

3x Grammy award-winning artist and saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Coffin, sat down with Senior Marketing Manager, Skip Wilson, to talk about Jeff’s start in music, instrument upgrades, and his relationship with D’Addario. He also gave us his advice on what it takes to become a better musician. Jeff, tell us a little bit about who […]

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JodyJazz: Interview with Jody Espina

JodyJazz: Interview with Jody Espina

Jody Espina, Founder, President, and designer of JodyJazz Inc, took a few moments to sit down with Renier Fee from Music & Arts to take him through the history of the brand, the importance of the mouthpiece, and future projects.  If you are interested to meet Jody in person, he’s been known to stop by […]

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