RiverJAM Music
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In conversation with Tristan McIntosh: the freedom to be herself
For Tristan McIntosh, songwriting has never been about staying in one lane. Since being a finalist on American Idol at just 15 years old, McIntosh has spent years developing her craft through Nashville’s collaborative songwriting scene, drawing on everything from country storytelling to R&B and indie pop. Whether she’s writing for herself, creating sync music…
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In conversation with Reagan Richards: finding a friend in music
When Reagan Richards tells you that she drove down to Nashville in a hearse, your first thought may be that she has to be joking. “A hearse, believe it or not,” she began, “is a great vehicle for loading musical equipment because it’s got the rollers in the back.” Your second thought immediately after will…
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RiverJAM Music highlights local voices and personal stories at Songs & Stories showcase
On September 23, RiverJAM Music hosted its sixth official Listening Room: Songs & Stories event in Red Bank, New Jersey. The evening highlighted and honored four local musicians: Cole Hallman, Johnny Kasun, Sandi Joy, and Jack Romano. The night began with an introduction from Reagan Richards and Gordon Brown of Williams Honor, members of the RiverJAM…
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In conversation with Cole Hallman: riding the sound wave
In the words of folk musician Jack Johnson, “time is just a melody.” And for singer-songwriter Cole Hallman, the time is now. Growing up in Manasquan, New Jersey, Hallman was surrounded by an endless coastline and a rich, local music scene. “There is a lot of music in my area, a lot of music in…
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In conversation with Sandi Joy: beauty from the ashes
“I don’t think I had a choice,” Sandi Joy says about her love of music. “And that’s not a complaint whatsoever. I was literally born into music.” With a pianist, vocalist, and professional dancer mother and a touring guitarist father, Joy grew up in an aspiring musician’s dream household. Her musicianship, though, blossomed not at…
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In conversation with Sydney Schirripa: from myth to music
Rising high school senior and New Jersey native Sydney Schirripa is putting her passion to paper. Exploring many aspects of the arts from a very young age, it didn’t take Schirripa long to realize her unique call to music and love of songwriting. “When I was younger, thankfully my parents allowed me to experiment with…
