Blue Ridge Public Radio and NewSong Music have partnered to present ‘Sanctuary Sessions,’ a concert series to benefit BPR. The concerts feature some of North America’s most talented emerging singer-songwriters and are held in the beautiful and acoustically stunning sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church, located in the… (read more)
June 11th, 2018Charleston, West Virginia-based trio Blue Yonder—John Lilly (vocals/songwriter, rhythm guitar), Robert Shafer (electric guitar), and Will Carter (acoustic bass, harmony vocals)—are set to release their second full-length album, Rough and Ready Heart, on NewSong Recordings June 8. The album, which is comprised of… (read more)
June 8th, 2018Max Hatt / Edda Glass are a Jazz Americana duo from Santa Fe, NM whose literate lyrics and unique sound leave listeners haunted, in a good way. Glass’s impeccable, singular vocals pair with Hatt’s equally distinctive guitar work. Together, the two combine the harmonic innovations… (read more)
June 8th, 2018Becca Leigh is Charleston, SC based songwriter whose songs emerge from a folk tradition rich with melody, imagery and emotion. In November, 2017, she was selected as a finalist in the 16th annual international NewSong Music Competition, and performed at the songwriter showcase at… (read more)
June 7th, 2018“A mix of virtuoso musicianship and original songwriting that plays as well in a hipster coffeehouse as it does in a small town concert hall.” –Larry Groce, Mountain Stage “Blue Yonder is a serious West Virginia treasure.” –Vince Herman, Leftover Salmon … (read more)
June 7th, 2018Last week's Sanctuary Sessions concert Saturday June 2nd delivered on its promise for a lovely and memorable night of music. Wilder Adkins and Beth Snapp gave beautiful performances in the acoustically stunning Central United Methodist Church, and we can't wait to see what's next for… (read more)
June 6th, 2018Free outdoor concert series honors Tom Petty’s legacy, features curated lineup of up-and-coming songwriters New York, NY (May 31, 2018) — Arts Brookfield and NewSong Music are proud to present the New York City summer outdoor concert series 'Southern Accents: New original music inspired by… (read more)
June 4th, 2018Beth Snapp's careful and sincere music drifts across genres, borrowing from folk, bluegrass, pop, early R&B and jazz. No matter what influences might drive her, all of her songs share the goal of good storytelling. Snapp will perform as part of the Sanctuary Sessions series Saturday,… (read more)
May 31st, 2018Wilder Adkins's songwriting nods to the earthy poetry of Wendell Berry and Mary Oliver as well as folk giants Richard Thompson and Bruce Cockburn. His dry wit and deft guitar playing shine through in his work, which explores thematic territories ranging from love and… (read more)
May 29th, 2018NewSong Music is excited to partner with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. to present the 2017 NewSong Music Competition grand prize winner Crys Matthews this summer The performance is Wednesday, August 22 at 6:00 PM EDT,… (read more)
May 17th, 2018
