WESU VOICE of the CITY! Live with Kristin Zhea, and David G. Smith

Join J-Cherry on WESU's VOICE of the CITY as she interviews Kristin Zhea, a talented singer/songwriter who has just released her first single, "Lighthouse". Followed by an interview with the soulful singer songwriter, David G. Smith who just released his album, Non Fiction. Both artists on different points in their musical journey each share a gift for  poetic songwriting. Listen to the show recorded live at WESU 88.1FM. http://www.archive.org/details/VoiceOfTheCityWithSpecialGuestsKristinZheaAndDavidG.Smith

"A twinkle in her eyes, petite songstress Kristin Zhea (pron. “zee”) is turning heads as she bounces across the stage. Fusing story-telling country music undertones with upbeat piano-pop balladry, Kristin Zhea's music sticks to the eardrums and inspires listeners with its lyrical honesty ..."http://www.kristinzhea.com/fr_splash.cfm

"Some say life is a journey. Smith’s path as a songwriter has been a straight shot; on the other hand, his path as an artist has been a circuitous one. With several cuts to his credit as a songwriter, and after a long hiatus, David G Smith is resuming his life as an artist with his new release “Non-Fiction”." http://heydavemusic.com/fr_home.cfm

 Kristin Zhea

Anything Goes Open Mic Monday! TONIGHT!

Tonight it's, Anything Goes Open Mic Monday! The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main Street Middletown. Our featured artist of the month, AdamAnderson. Adam is a multitalented singer/songwriter/musician! Come and get on the mic, or enjoy the show. Signup is at 7:30, show starts at 8PM. Please arrive early space is limited! All the world is a stage... the MIC IS OPEN!


www.buttonwood.org

VOICE of the CITY, WESU 88.1FM: Join J-Cherry as she spins music from her favorite guests!

J-Cherry reaches into WESU'S local music archives and spins some music from her favorite guests. J-Cherry and her partner Tim Sparks play some live music in between. You'll also hear some old bootleg recordings of J-Cherry and the Strawberries. Tune into hear some of the best local music in CT... Tim Sparks, Julie Clark Shubert, Hannah's Field, and Richard Geller

Listen to show recorded live at WESU here: http://www.archive.org/details/VoiceOfTheCityWesu88.1fm

VOICE of the CITY, WESU 88.1FM: Live interview with Julie Clark Shubert

Only once in a blue moon does someone defy the odds and inspire us to remember our dreams, and our potential to live them! Julie Clark Shubert is a talented singer songwriter who began her her musical journey at 50 years old. For Julie's 50th birthday her husband brought her a Stradacaster electric guitar. Almost five years later Julie has written over 40 songs and has just released her first album. "From the Inside Out", which was recorded at Coffeehouse Recording Studio in Middletown, CT. This album rocks!

J-Cherry interviews Julie Clark Shubert on VOICE of the CITY. Listen to the show recorded at WESU 88.1FM here:
http://www.archive.org/details/VoiceOfTheCityOnWesu88.1fm.LivePerformanceAndInterviewWithJulie

"I met and married my husband, Gary Shubert in 1976, when I was almost twenty years old. We had our first child Josh, in 1977, he was followed by Beth, Hauns and Jamie. I had always wanted to be a mother and for the next twenty eight years I was home mothering our kids on a full time basis.

During the twenty eight years I mothered, I lost myself and found myself about as many times as we moved. My active mothering experience was the most precious and extraordinary experience of my life. 

Gary bought me an electric guitar and now I am gig playing guitarist singer songwriter. I have written over forty songs and I’ve just finished my first studio CD. I don’t think I have ever received a bigger or a better surprise than to discover that I can play guitar and write songs. I cannot even tell you how much fun I am having."
http://www.allthingsjulie.com/

J-Cherry and the Strawberries, VOICE of the CITY! Live on WESU 88.1FM... A Summer Solstice JAM!

J-Cherry and the Strawberries rock in the solstice strawberry style on WESU 88.1FM, Middletown. It's roots rock with a twist of funk and poetry! Join J-Cherry, Tim Sparks, Steve Far,  Sympetalous, Rich Hatfield, Phill Bullaro, at 70 Main Street Coffee House and Art Gallery in East Hampton this Saturday, June 25th, from 8-10 PM for a night of poetry and music.  Tune into hear the Summer Solstice show recorded live on WESU: http://www.archive.org/details/Cherry2006-06-21.j-cherryAndTheStrawberries


"This songbird has a voice that really packs a punch. When Jennifer Shafer Wood sings, she rocks you to your core. You laugh. You cry. And you leave a different person." Diana Carr
http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/i-think-of-myself-as-a-singing-poet

"Energy engulfed The Buttonwood Tree Saturday night when opening act J-Cherry and the Strawberries took to the stage and played to a house that overflowed the music room and spilled out into the library. A local artist with a passion for music, lead singer J-Cherry,  a.k.a. Jennifer Shafer Wood, plays her own soulful style of blues, poetry, and funk surrounded by an ethereal musical background.Her ad hoc 7-piece band included the main act for the night, Tim Sparks, on acoustic-electric guitar and a full group of supporting players: Phill Bullaro on drums and synthesizer, Steve Far on bass, Bumpy Chimes on guitar and keyboard, other guests and one talented bongo player/poet.  It was quite a crowd for The Buttonwood Tree's little stage, but it worked well.  The group played five of J-Cherry's poetic and thoughtful songs, each delivered with an passion that makes it clear music is more than just a side project -- J-Cherry lives it." David Gellar
http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/sparks-j-cherry-light-up-the-night


Check them out on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/jcherrypresents?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/LW6gKga9OoU