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“Sionna” by wise river

Quarter 1: 2nd Place Winner – Wise River Local artists and 2nd Place Winners of The Square, Wise River, performs their song “Sionna”. [divider/] Artist: wise river Genre: Music Bio: Wise river is a 3 piece dream-pop/synth-pop band fronted by brother and sister duo John and Laura Shannon from Jacksonville, FL. Wise river focuses on combining digital and analog instruments, …

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“Mornings” by Ohad Paris

Artist: Ohad Paris Genre: Music Bio: Ohad Paris is a singer-songwriter who brings into sound those things in life that remain silent – maybe the common secrets we all possess but never share, the world of a quiet man who doesn’t know how to love, or maybe the thoughts of the animals that observe us every day. Ohad does this …

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“Crosscurrents” – Arvid Smith

Artist: Arvid Smith Genre: Music Bio: Multi-instrumentalist, performing on a variety of stringed instruments in a variety of genres. Currently performing with the Americana group Canary In The Coal Mine. Composer for a wide variety of mediums, including film, dance, yogic events and folk styles. Piece: Crosscurrents Piece Description: An instrumental piece blending Sitar, 12 String Guitar , Tanpuras and …

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“My love” by Meredith Woodard

Artist: Meredith Woodard Genre: Music Bio: After struggling with infertility, music became a space to put all of my feelings. What started out as a simple mission, “learn guitar enough to distract myself” became a full time hobby. Before I knew it, I had shows booked and a whole new outlook on everything. Last year I released my children’s album …

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”Truth Be Told” by Lil Joe Parker

Artist: Lil Joe Parker Genre: Music Bio: Lil Joe Parker is a teenage Music producer an one of duval’s up and coming rappers. Lil Joe parker keeps his music clean an still be able to have your feet bumping to the beat. he also has his own company call My Flag Green also known as M.F.G Boy E.n.t. Lil Joe …

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“Friendly Company” by Herd of Watts

Artist: Herd of Watts Genre: Music Bio: Herd of Watts is a northeast Florida “Junk” band – Jam & Funk – crossing somewhere between the Allman Brothers and Neville Brothers on the musical spectrum. Performing from Ferandina Beach to St. Augustine as a ‘home’ range, but touring regionally from Atlanta to Miami, the group has continued with the all the …

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“Dreamer’s Lane” by Conni Laine

Artist: Conni Laine Genre: Music Bio: I am a singer songwriter, rhythm guitarist. I was infused with the desire of music at the tender age of 5. Motown and Soul is what I really came to love. Passion. I enjoyed playing music as a solo artist for over 10 years while living in N. Ga. Love working with a group, …

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“Along the Old St. Johns” by Bill Graham

Along the Old St. Johns Bill Graham ©2014 Stanza 1 I stood atop a hill, Considering the pools, Of life that teemed below, Along the Old St. Johns. And out across the beds, Of salty river marsh, I saw a treasured prize, Of matchless worth to all. Chorus Oh Florida, your gifts, Lay on your sandy shores, And spread across …

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“It’s You” by Frank Abong

Artist: Frank Abong Genre: Music Bio: Guitar player, composer, classically trained, classical, acoustic, electric, bass. I try to compose a new piece of music every week. My full time gig is as a programmer / analyst / developer. Music is my main creative outlet and has always been a livelihood in my my life. Piece: It’s You Piece Description: This …

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“Black Black Blood” by Katherine Archer

Artist: Katherine Archer Genre: Music Bio: I’m a lifetime musician and songwriter now residing in St. Augustine Fl. After pursuing the elusive status of “famous” rock-folk diva ( with minimal success) I realized it was time to write and sing about things that really matter- things I really care about–regardless of the success or lack thereof. My passion is the …

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“Stay Near” by Kia Mayshack

Artist: Kia Mayshack Genre: Music Bio: Kia Nicole has been sharing her gifts of soul music and poetry for many years. She began her recording career with the Spoken Word Music duo Key of G. In 2012, Kia Nicole released her first solo album entitled “Reacquainted”. With this project she strived to create music that was inspired by life and …

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“They Were Loved” by Ulysses Salett

Artist: Ulysses Salett Genre: Music Bio: Ulysses Salett was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio and became a songwriter, vocalist and producer while serving ten on 20 years in Fla Prison for felony burglary. Released in 1990, Ulysses has only returned with his band to encourage the inmates every year. Ulysses writes all types of music. His music is heartfelt …

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Studio 5 Sessions : This Frontier Needs Heroes “Just Because”

This Frontier Needs Heroes performs the song  “Just Because” for Studio 5 Sessions. Sample the incredible musical performances from WJCT’s First Coast Connect with video recorded in Studio 5 during the artists’ live radio appearance. We feature some of the area’s hottest bands and theatrical performers as well as big-name national acts who are coming through Jacksonville.These sessions are part …