Check out this great Q and A /  feature from AmericanSongwriter.Com !

The NYSC  is a branded, self contained music community that features live shows in major cities, a world wide songwriting contest, and educational “LOFT” series that is supported by an online social media platform.  We are all artists working to connect other artists and help them with exposure and knowledge of the ever changing landscape of the music business!

The minute I walked into Schubas at our Chicago opening last night, I felt a great vibe. It is a church like feeling inside, tall ceilings but inviting and cozy, with a great stage.  Itis attached to an equally quaint restaurant that serves excellent food and a wide selection of great beer and wine. The first person I see up on stage trying to hammer our banner onto the wall,  is our new host Matt Ryd. He is 6 foot 6 and a recent Northwestern graduate, singer, songwriter.

Back in 1999, when I had only been writing songs and going to open mikes for a few months, I met and befriended a wonderfully talented songwriter named Laine Henderson. She had been performing around the New York area for three years, which, of course, seemed like an eternity to me.

First off I want to say what an amazing night it was at JohnnyD's with so much talent!!

Will Knox, Jessie Ruben, Hannah Rothman, Liz Longely , Zach Comtoit, all shared the stage at JohnnyD's with me.  Zach, Jessie and Will all knew eachother from Berklee and were constantly providing much humor with their commentary along with their great songs.  Also much singing and drumming was called upon from Hannah to our audience, which they loved. She did a rap/folk song that just blew my mind. I never knew anyone could talk so fast!! She was so enjoyable.

Check out this article by Jim Sullivan 

I wanted to say how happy we are that the Philly branch is doing so beautifully and filled with great Philly talent.

Thank you to Helen at WXPN for all their support and our dear Lizanne Knott for a great job hosting !

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