Leaning in with Open Book

Open Book is comprised of Rick and Michele Gedney. Rick, the love of Michele’s life, passed away in January this year. He was not only a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, but also an amazing landscape painter. Their new album, titled 'Leaning In,’ is the culmination of both of those talents.

A FULL ROCKIN’ DAY at the Pleasantville Music Festival!

Pleasantville Music Festival, New York’s Backyard Jam, took place on Saturday, July 8 at Parkway Field in Westchester County. In its 17th year, this annual celebration of music brought thousands of friends, families, and lovers of live, world class rock, breakout stars and local artists to the bucolic town of Pleasantville, NY.

We’ve come a long way!

We’ve come a long way since ’20… I’m not sure if it’s because the live music scene has recovered and then some, or that HearItThere has finally reached a level of awareness and maturity that we recognize more and more places that offer live music too.

Christopher Brown: THE BUSIEST MAN IN MUSIC

You may ask why is Chris the busiest man in the music biz; the answer is simple – he gigs between 5-7 times a week along with doing an online show titled The Brown Cafe occasionally from his home. Chris has built an envious following by being not just a fantastic musician, writer and performer, but by caring about his audience.

The Turning Point in Piermont: Owner John McAvoy shares the story of the legendary music venue!

Located in Rockland County, along the Hudson River, sits The Turning Point in Piermont, New York. There are gift shops, restaurants, cafes and a vibrant music venue! The event listings on The Turning Point’s website give little detail about the artists playing there, since most who perform there are already well-known. Over 48 Rock and Roll Hall of Famers had graced that stage; Les Paul, Laura Nyro, Bill Monroe, John Cale, Ronnie Spector and a  long list of other recognizable names.

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