Monthly Archives: April, 2014

ILana Martin is the founder of Vocal Workout Singing School and her vocal style has been linked to the late Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Brian McKnight, Barry White, Patti LaBelle and Alicia Keys, to name a few.  She has also toured with Barry White and Patti LaBelle as a backup singer, and coached  Sean “Diddy” Combs.

When opposites collide, sometimes it just doesn’t makes sense.  But if you are April Mun, you find a way to make it work. An alumna of the New York Fashion Institute of Technology, Mun was inspired by her two formers assistants (yes, you guessed it) Stella and Jamie. Stella, known to be the “edgy rocker chick” and Jamie, referred to as the “southern bell,” helped inspire Mun to create a fabulous yet somewhat contradictory line of fashion.  Using gorgeous fabrics and lively colors, Mun’s fashion designs are a mix of sweet meets edgy.  Who says who can’t be pretty and tough at the same time?

Guitarist Terri McCoy is a Portland, OR native who’s made her mark on the Los Angeles scene. A Musicians Institute Graduate, Terri has played in bands tearing up the sunset strip and has toured worldwide. She’s also a session player for Hollywood's Local 47, worked on T.V. shows and films. Playing guitar since she was eight years old, her playing has been compared to Jimi Page and EVH. Guitar Girl Magazine caught up with the “Guitar Girl” to talk about her inspirations, magical moments and the music coming from her. 

On a warm, spring evening, I paid a visit to a pub in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, which had a courtyard right in front of it. It was there that I got to enjoy a live set by a female singer and guitarist who’s probably one of the more creative in terms of how she plays the guitar. 

“Punk has been given a much-needed shot of adrenaline by The Dollyrots. With their fifth studio album, Barefoot and Pregnant this will definitely be a band to watch in 2014” – New Noise Magazine

The 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday evening, April 6, hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan was full of cowboy hats, cowboy boats, country music and lots of glam! 

GRACE & TONY INTRODUCE THE “GREENROOM SESSIONS” 

Australia has been a great source for popular music over the past decade. While Keith Urban has been topping the country charts and Kasey Chambers has been an Americana-format stalwart, one lady has proven to be a powerhouse both as a guitarist and singer over the past few years. Anne McCue has created a strong buzz in Nashville with her six-string prowess, and has gained accolades from well-known performers such as songstress Lucinda Williams.