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“When I Have Fears” by Chris Moriarty

Artist: Chris Moriarty Genre: Music Bio: My band Stardirt is a three-piece pop rock ensemble originally from Orlando. We write and play music for our own pleasure, but are always willing to share! I am a huge fan of music, art, and poetry, and we set the John Keats poem “When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be” …

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“Soon” by Julien Dournaux

soon by Hadley's Couch Artist: Julien Dournaux Genre: Music Bio: My name is Julien Dournaux. I am the front man for a new band called “Hadley’s Couch.” We live in St. Augustine. Our sound is inspired by artists such as Damien Rice, James Blunt, and Coldplay. We have recently begun exploring the music scene. We are young (20), and write …

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“Where Are Your Arms Tonight?” by Mitch Hemann

Artist: Mitch Hemann Genre: Music Bio: I am a singer/songwriter and a recent transplant to Jacksonville by way of Nashville, TN. I am currently working feverishly on my debut full length album, tentatively titled “All Men Would Forsake The Moon”. Piece: Where Are Your Arms Tonight? Piece Description: This video was my submission to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, shot at …

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Hometown 501

St. Augustine based artist Jenna Alexander shares the story of how she got into the many mediums of art she produces. Local glass artist Thomas Long talks about local art and the work he produces at his St. Augustine studio. St. Augustine folk band The Willow Wacks reminisce on their start as a band and perform an original song. Andrew …

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“Jayden’s Lullaby” by Jay Anthony Terry

Artist: Jay Anthony Terry Genre: Music Bio: As a seasoned performer, Jay is currently giving his music career all the attention that a Daddy and businessman can afford in this day and age. His original compositions are often submitted to independent songwriting competitions locally and abroad. “Under the Satsuma Tree”, which is his first mastered CD, will soon be available …

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“Know Where to Go” by Monique Mancera

2015 Collection 4: 1st Place Winner – Monique Mancera Local musician and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Monique Mancera, performs her song “Know Where to Go.” [divider/] Artist: Monique Mancera Genre: Music Bio: I am a college student attending FSCJ planning to be a communications major. In my spare time I love to create things, such as movies and …

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“Heart of the Street” by Craig Seaton

Artist: Craig Seaton Genre: Music Bio: I’m the former lead singer and keyboardist of the 1970s Sarasota southern rock band, Littlerock – and now compose piano ballads with provocative lyrics. My current passion is performing free Golden Oldies concerts for Jacksonville area senior centers, nursing homes, retirement communities and other similar venues. A freelance writer, I’m now shopping literary agents …

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“To Dare and Dream” by Wingfield

Artist: Michael Sheridan & Ryan Campbell Genre: Music Bio: Michael Sheridan, songwriter and singer/guitarist. Ryan Campbell, background vocals and instrumentation, producer. We are a singer/songwriter duo, performing occasionally at The Riverside Arts Market and other community events around the Jacksonville and St. Augustine area whenever our busy lives allow! Piece: To Dare and Dream Piece Description: A song about escaping …

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“When You Hurt” by Ulysses Salett

Artist: Ulysses Salett Genre: Music Bio: Ulysses Salett Born in Cleveland Ohio is a producer, singer songwriter. Ulysses has a BA in Sociology and is about to pursue his Masters in Criminal Justice Forensics. The song written is for the people who lost there lives at Church. Piece: When You Hurt Piece Description: A tribute to the nine people who …

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“Saint Augustine” by Steve Petrella

Artist: Steve Petrella Genre: Music Bio: I have been a winter Florida resident for 25 years, the last 8 of those winters spent in Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine. I am fortunate to be able to retire each winter from December 1st to March 31st. During those four months I like to walk the beach and explore Old Town. Besides photographing …

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“Tuesday Morning Groove” by Mason Maphey Project

Artist: Phil Maphey Genre: Music Bio: Mason Maphey Project is collaboration between Steve Mason of Two PM Junction, and Phil Maphey of “The Macy’s”. The collaboration is for generating music for submission to film, TV, Sports themes and Video Games. Piece: Tuesday Morning Groove Piece Description: Progressive Rock Instrumental Web: Mason Maphey Project – SoundCloud Mason Maphey Project – Facebook …

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“Please Forgive Me” by Kim Reteguiz

Artist: Kim Reteguiz Genre: Music Bio: Kim Reteguiz is a singer songwriter and lead singer of Kim Reteguiz & The Black Cat Bones. She collaborates with various artists such as the amazing singer song writer and pianist Shawn Pfaffman. They are very proud of this song and while it’s being sung by a woman, it was written by a man …

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“Symphonic Poem For Oedipus Rex – The Finale” by Gregory Graham

Artist: Gregory Graham Genre: Music Bio: I’m currently a student at Valdosta State University, determined to receive a PhD in music. I play piano, flute, and french horn. I have composed 16 pieces for orchestra and 5 pieces for electronica. I aspired to one day compose and perform for an audience. Piece: Symphonic Poem For “Oedipus Rex” – The Finale …

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“Closer To Free” by Mama Blue

2015 Collection 2: 3rd Place Winner – Mama Blue Local artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square, Mama Blue, performs her song “Closer To Free”. [divider/] Artist: Mama Blue Genre: Music Bio: A native of Jacksonville, Mama Blue graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and earned a talent scholarship to Jacksonville University. Majoring in vocal performance, she …

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“I Can Feel Her Heart (Beatin’ Inside of Mine)” by Stephen Mason

Artist: Stephen Mason Genre: Music Bio: Singer/Songwriter – Country, with occasional mixture of folk/rock with a blues overtone recorded with minimal tracks; however, still a full sound. Piece: I Can Feel Her Heart (Beatin’ Inside of Mine) Piece Description: Contemporary country song about a guy who waited too long to commit to a relationship. Web: Stephen Mason – Website Stephen …

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“Dandelion Wine” by Zack Howland

Artist: Zack Howland Genre: Music Bio: Originally from southwestern New Hampshire, I moved to Jacksonville nearly two years ago for the navy. I’ve been playing music in and out of bands since I was 15. Piece: Dandelion Wine Piece Description: A little bit of nostalgia, lo-fi. Web: Zack Howland – SoundCloud Zack Howland – Facebook

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“Gaze No Release” – Dudley Ulrich

Artist: Dudley Ulrich Genre: Music Bio: Grew up and and lived in three cities Jacksonville ,Key West and Portland ,Oregon. Played live here in Jacksonville with bands and “open mike” venues. Piece: Gaze No Release Piece Description: Slow Thrown back Blues Rock Recorded at home I play all the instruments and vocals.

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“Lift Each Other Up” by Ryan Campbell

Artist: Ryan Campbell Genre: Music Bio: I am a singer/songwriter with the folk/rock duo, Wingfield, from Saint Augustine. Besides being a proud father and husband, I love to teach music lessons and record music out of my home studio. There’s nothing better to me than taking a song from an idea to an embellished work of art. Being able to …

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“Good Intent” by Christian Henderson

Artist: Christian Henderson Genre: Music Bio: I am a Regional manager for a motorcycle company. I have three kids, two in college. I’ve been writing music and playing guitar for about 7 years. Born in Jax. I was recently interviewed by Warren Miller for Closing the Loop, my story is elucidated there. Piece: Good Intent Piece Description: A song about …

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“Space Bars” by Chantalle Johnson

Artist: Chantalle Johnson Genre: Other Bio: I’m an audiovisual artist in Jacksonville who formerly performed under the moniker Shoni (now Ether Chambles). The attached music video is a collaborative effort between myself, Slomile Swift (music producer based in Baton Rouge LA), and Jazz Walker of Kijah Studios (independent filmmaker in Jacksonville). Enjoy and thanks for your consideration! Piece: Space Bars …

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“Dandelion” by James English

Quarter 1: 1st Place Winner – Mortimer Rex Local band and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Mortimer Rex, performs their song “Dandelion”. [divider/ ] Artist: James English Genre: Music Bio: James English and Kyle Lanning make up the band called Mortimer Rex. They started playing together at a coffee shop just off the college campus where James was working …

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“Sionna” by wise river

Quarter 1: 2nd Place Winner – Wise River Local artists and 2nd Place Winners of The Square, Wise River, performs their song “Sionna”. [divider/] Artist: wise river Genre: Music Bio: Wise river is a 3 piece dream-pop/synth-pop band fronted by brother and sister duo John and Laura Shannon from Jacksonville, FL. Wise river focuses on combining digital and analog instruments, …

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“Mornings” by Ohad Paris

Artist: Ohad Paris Genre: Music Bio: Ohad Paris is a singer-songwriter who brings into sound those things in life that remain silent – maybe the common secrets we all possess but never share, the world of a quiet man who doesn’t know how to love, or maybe the thoughts of the animals that observe us every day. Ohad does this …

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“Crosscurrents” – Arvid Smith

Artist: Arvid Smith Genre: Music Bio: Multi-instrumentalist, performing on a variety of stringed instruments in a variety of genres. Currently performing with the Americana group Canary In The Coal Mine. Composer for a wide variety of mediums, including film, dance, yogic events and folk styles. Piece: Crosscurrents Piece Description: An instrumental piece blending Sitar, 12 String Guitar , Tanpuras and …

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“My love” by Meredith Woodard

Artist: Meredith Woodard Genre: Music Bio: After struggling with infertility, music became a space to put all of my feelings. What started out as a simple mission, “learn guitar enough to distract myself” became a full time hobby. Before I knew it, I had shows booked and a whole new outlook on everything. Last year I released my children’s album …

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”Truth Be Told” by Lil Joe Parker

Artist: Lil Joe Parker Genre: Music Bio: Lil Joe Parker is a teenage Music producer an one of duval’s up and coming rappers. Lil Joe parker keeps his music clean an still be able to have your feet bumping to the beat. he also has his own company call My Flag Green also known as M.F.G Boy E.n.t. Lil Joe …

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“Friendly Company” by Herd of Watts

Artist: Herd of Watts Genre: Music Bio: Herd of Watts is a northeast Florida “Junk” band – Jam & Funk – crossing somewhere between the Allman Brothers and Neville Brothers on the musical spectrum. Performing from Ferandina Beach to St. Augustine as a ‘home’ range, but touring regionally from Atlanta to Miami, the group has continued with the all the …

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“Dreamer’s Lane” by Conni Laine

Artist: Conni Laine Genre: Music Bio: I am a singer songwriter, rhythm guitarist. I was infused with the desire of music at the tender age of 5. Motown and Soul is what I really came to love. Passion. I enjoyed playing music as a solo artist for over 10 years while living in N. Ga. Love working with a group, …

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“Along the Old St. Johns” by Bill Graham

Along the Old St. Johns Bill Graham ©2014 Stanza 1 I stood atop a hill, Considering the pools, Of life that teemed below, Along the Old St. Johns. And out across the beds, Of salty river marsh, I saw a treasured prize, Of matchless worth to all. Chorus Oh Florida, your gifts, Lay on your sandy shores, And spread across …

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“It’s You” by Frank Abong

Artist: Frank Abong Genre: Music Bio: Guitar player, composer, classically trained, classical, acoustic, electric, bass. I try to compose a new piece of music every week. My full time gig is as a programmer / analyst / developer. Music is my main creative outlet and has always been a livelihood in my my life. Piece: It’s You Piece Description: This …

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“Black Black Blood” by Katherine Archer

Artist: Katherine Archer Genre: Music Bio: I’m a lifetime musician and songwriter now residing in St. Augustine Fl. After pursuing the elusive status of “famous” rock-folk diva ( with minimal success) I realized it was time to write and sing about things that really matter- things I really care about–regardless of the success or lack thereof. My passion is the …

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“Stay Near” by Kia Mayshack

Artist: Kia Mayshack Genre: Music Bio: Kia Nicole has been sharing her gifts of soul music and poetry for many years. She began her recording career with the Spoken Word Music duo Key of G. In 2012, Kia Nicole released her first solo album entitled “Reacquainted”. With this project she strived to create music that was inspired by life and …