Artist to Know - R &B Singer Curtis Fields

How amazing is this guy?! I was watching "The View" this morning and was absolutely blown away by this kid playing on his this soulful single "Opposites Attract" Iphone! 

The Montgomery, Alabama native planted his musical roots singing gospel, and continued to develop his singing career while attending Fisk University as a "Fisk jubilee Singer". He's shared the stage singing backup for R&B singers like John Legend and Eric Robertson

Like all of most of us in the industry with the talent - but no resources or money to try achieve the level of success we've dreamed - Curtis is a true inspiration to those of us who don't want to give up the chase but don't know how or what to do to keep going. 

Watch his introduction to the world (called one of the 9 Most Memorable Moments at the "BET Awards" ) below.









For more about Curtis - visit his website: thecurtisfields.com

Artist to Know: Still I Stand

 Albany based metal group, Still I Stand is this week's "Artist to Know!" 

Formed in July 2012, the progressive metal group consists of vocalist Andre Williams, guitarists Anthony Vincent and Josh Whaley, rounded out by Kyle Kazor on bass.

Unique within a genre, which is assumed to be associated with death and a negative message overall, Still I Stand sets out to inspire their fans, writing music with a positive message challenging them to inquire and access life and challenging situations.

As explained in the band's  Facebook "about" message: 

"The purpose of our music is to help anyone feeling any sort of negativity in their lives. we strive to write positive songs that will help people get through tough situations of any sort with a level head. All of us had had our issues in the past, but what's done is done. We will no longer add to the statistics; Instead, Still I Stand tries to do their part to help people in anyway no matter how small through our music and performances. We are all human beings and we share common ground, and that will never change."

In a time where there is a lot of superficiality and negativity in music, I applaud these guys for going against the grain and uplifting their fans.

They are currently preparing for a busy summer - last week, they digitally released their EP, "Fortitude" and will be touring this summer. They are also competing for a chance to open for the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and an opportunity to get signed with Leakmob Records. 

If you want to check these amazing guys out, find out tour dates, download the EP - follow them on: 

Twitter - @StillIStand518

Facebook - www.faceboook.com/StillIStand518

                                                           Listen to the teaser of E.P "Fortitude"!

                                       


Hope to see you guys out on the road! #SupportIndieMusic!

Artist to Know: Carmen Caserta

   Indie singer/songwriter Carmen Caserta's story of her journey as 
   a musician is as compelling and powerful as her music. 
  
  Although she discovered and developed her love for music at an 
  early age, her struggle with uncertainty kept her from submitting 
  herself to her true passion and decided to pursue other ventures. 

  After several years (two degrees in psychology AND law!) and 
  some encouragement from a fellow musician, Carmen got her feet 
  wet reworking the compilation of songs she had written over
  the years, while playing local gigs and open mics. 

  Carmen finally released her debut album, The Hive, 
  full of songs where she bared her soul and emotion. 


   Want check out Carmen's music or know more about her   
   story? Maybe follow along on one of her many endeavors 

  (she's also a producer behind "Mighty Green Vaqueros"!) 
  click on the links below. In the meantime, watch her amazing 
  cover of Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You". 







Follow Carmen on her website: http://carmencaserta.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarmenCasertaMusic

                                 
Twitter: @CarmenCaserta
                               
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CarmenCaserta



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