Sisters In Song – Details, episodes & analysis

 The sisters are sooooooo excitedthat we got to talk to Bowen Young! We chatted with this divine duo about allthings music, like Brandon deciding to move to Nashville and “just give it awhirl,” and Clare’s advice to “lean into the weird” because we’re all uniqueand special. 

   Nashville-based duo BOWEN * YOUNG embarks on a musical journey with their debut

album, Us, a melodic tapestry woven by the harmonious souls of Clare Bowen and

Brandon Robert Young. Produced by acclaimed Americana songwriter/producer Sean

McConnell, their 10-track revelation is slated for a global release on May 3rd via

Snakefarm/PIAS.

Hailing from rural Australia, Clare, and Connecticut native Brandon infuse 'Us' with

haunting, ethereal songs that delve into the depths of ferocious love, heartbreaking loss,

and unwavering hope. Their musical collaboration, aptly named "Cinematic Americana,"

is a testament to the emotive songwriting, honest lyrics, and hypnotic harmonies that

encapsulate their special bond.

In the luminous shadow of their individual backgrounds, Clare, famed for her role as

Scarlett O'Connor in 'Nashville,' and Brandon, a seasoned musician touring with legends

like John Hiatt, share a common North Star—sweeping emotion, intimate moments, and

bombastic sound.

The couple's creative synergy found its missing piece in Sean McConnell. The revelation

struck while composing 'Water To Wine,' a song that seamlessly captures the essence

of their profound connection. Yet, life's shadows emerged in the form of 'Dangerous

Love,' a single born from a harrowing experience when an assailant invaded their home.

Undeterred, Clare and Brandon transformed adversity into art, choosing joy over fear.

Entering the studio with McConnell and producer Roger Alan Nichols, they discovered

the sweet spot of true emotion, using their crackling energy as the cornerstone. From

the stripped-back 'Halo' to the unpolished honesty of 'To The Bone,' each track on 'Us'

resonates with the authenticity of their musical journey.

Clare's arrival in Music City in 2012 marked the beginning of a musical voyage with

luminaries like Vince Gill and the Zac Brown Band. A pediatric cancer survivor, her life

story adds a poignant layer to their narrative, emphasizing the resilience to embrace

both light and dark.

Brandon's journey, beginning in 2000, unfolds with nights spent filling composition

books with melodies in Nashville. His collaborations with John Hiatt and contributions

to projects such as 'Johnny Cash Forever Words' showcase the breadth of his musical

prowess, heard in shows like 'Shameless'.

Fate orchestrated their union in 2013, when Brandon became Clare's last-minute duet

partner. Their unique chemistry blossomed into love, culminating in a magical proposal

at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and a union officiated by John Carter Cash in 2017.

The couple's musical saga continues to resonate globally such as sharing the stage

with Billy Joel at BST/Hyde Park last year, a headlining US tour, and an astounding 838%

growth on Spotify. The spotlight has embraced them, and the world eagerly awaits the

May 3rd release of 'Us.'

As the pages turn to 2024, the duo anticipates their return to the UK for the Highways

Festival at The Royal Albert Hall on May 17th & 18th among other exciting opportunities.

The symphony of BOWEN * YOUNG continues an enchanting tale of love, resilience, and

a harmonious odyssey through the corridors of life and art.

Check them out here: 

Website: Bowenyoung.com

FB: Bowen Young

IG: Bowenyoungofficial Clare: clarembee Brandon: brandonrobertyoung

TikTok: Bowenyoungofficial

YouTube: Bowenyoungofficial

Bandcamp: Bowen Young

 Check out this episode where we talk the importance of clean water with John Bolten of the band Geraldine they get ready to serve as the houseband for the Annapolis Baygrass festival kicking off THISWEEKEND September 21-22, 2024. We take a deep dive (pun intended)into comparingpunk rock and old time music and saying a lot with a little. 

 Geraldine’s mantra is ‘Good Time Old Time’. They are a country-leaning string band bringingsongwriting to the forefront, while blending elements of old time, American folk, bluegrass, and alternative country in a distinctive, enthusiastic sound. As stewards of Appalachian motifs in a modern framework, they bring banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and Appalachian flat foot dancing to the front of the stage, accented with lush four-part harmonies, in a free-wheeling repertoire of both rare and wonderful gems from the past and original songs.  

" The perfect blend of grit, drive, originality, and fun – Baltimore’s Geraldine embodies all that’s good in a modern stringband. In studio and on-stage, the quartet dips and dives through raucous fiddle tunes and soulful songs to create a fresh sonic landscape that knows no bounds. Anchored by John Bolten’s creative songwriting, the spotlight is shared evenly across their dynamic lineup featuring Jonathan Vocke on banjo, Josh Anderson on fiddle, and Jocelyn Haversat on feet and upright bass. In a modern roots music landscape that can be overly polished and predictable, Geraldine is as genuine as it gets and you’ll never quite know where they’re going next.” -- Brad Kolodner, Folk Alley, Bluegrass Country Radio 

 Check the band out here: 

Website: Geraldineband.com 

IG: thegeraldineband 

FB: Geraldine 

YouTube: @geraldineband 

And check out the festival here: baygrass.festival.com 

Jasmine Pritchard is a West Virginia born, Philippine raised, San Francisco based singer/songwriter, and vocal coach. She is a fierce supporter of indie/local musicians, and enjoys writing songs that celebrate the joy of living, being connected, and the importance of self-love. Making music with her friends is her happy place and dream job. 

Photo Credit - @IranRamirezPhotography 

Check Jasmine out here: 

Instagram - @jasmooti 

YouTube - @jasmootisingsBandcamp - JasminePritchard.Bandcamp.com 

And check out Songrise studios here: https://www.songrisestudios.com/

Instagram - @songrisestudios

YouTube - @songrisestudios

Yelp - https://www.yelp.com/biz/songrise-studios-san-francisco-3

And learn more about Downsyndrome Connection of the Bay Area here: https://www.dscba.org/

Check Alan out here: www.alanwalkermusic.net Born and raised in New York City, Alan Walker has been playing in clubs there since the mid-80s, with his first show at CBGBs and his first band Club Iguana. He is the former lead singer and piano & organ player of rootsy/melodic pop band, The Brilliant Mistakes, who were aptly named after a song by one of their songwriting mentors, Elvis Costello. The Brilliant Mistakes had a great run starting in 1993, releasing three albums (two with Schleifer producing) before stopping in 2012. The band frequented the downtown NYC club scene and, at one time, was a WFUV favorite, appearing live there as well as with Jerry Treacy on his 'Crash on The Levee' radio show. They were played by David Dye on WXPN's World Cafe as well as on Vin Scelsa's Idiot's Delight and performed at SXSW for a few years. Alongside his musical career, Walker works full time in book publishing (VP of Higher Education at Penguin Random House). He spoke more about it all in a 2019 podcast interview with Center Stage with Pamela Kuhn, who says he, "has put the polish on life as a popular musician while having an extended and successful livelihood in publishing... Every great composer has their own love of the marriage of music and word. And I can't help but feel that Alan Walker has kept his creativity fresh with his day 'gig' at Penguin Publishing that keeps honing his skills."Although the city definitely had an effect on who Alan Walker is, the songs he writes, and certainly the musicians he has become most closely involved with, he says, "I get just as much inspiration from being in the country, outdoors hiking with my dogs or on a road bike. I'm half city, half country boy, having grown up in NYC and the hills of Western MA. I'd like to think there is both humor and a subtle edge to my lyrics, which may be the city side of me, and also melancholy in my melodies, which is the country part, but then again, maybe it's not so simple, and it's all mixed up in the soup that my songs come out of." A Little Too Late is a follow-up to Walker's 2019 debut Something Up My Sleeve and will be released on June 28 on Aunt Mimi's Records. 

We have had so much fun doing this podcast! In this episode, we interview each other about our love of music, our song writng process, and all things music. Find out how we gotobsessed with songwriting and lyrics!Bethany's dog Chief makes an appearance and we talk about what we've (or haven't) been up to and playing the recorder. 

 Check out these awesome links (we refer to in the podcast):  

 Do The Thing Podcast-- https://www.dothethingpodcast.com IG: @dothethingformula 

Adkins music-- https://omahaguitarandmusiclessons.com  

I Heart Songwriting Club-- https://www.iheartsongwritingclub.com IG: @iheartsongwritingclub 

Pat Pattison --www.patpattison.com 

Berklee College of Music online courses -- https://online.berklee.edu/courses IG: @berkleeonline 

Song Fancy Songwriting Club -- https://songfancy.com IG: @sarahspencermusic

Bowen Young -- IG: @bowenyoungofficial

The Avett Brothers -- IG: @theavettbrothers     

Check out Episode 34 with Hattie Craven IG: @hattiecravenmusic

And thank you to our sponsor BFdesigns IG: @bfdesigns7

Hattie Craven has built a fine reputation as a breathtaking performer going back to her early years. It began as a 4 year old fiddler on stage with Laura Love at the Kate Wolf Music Festival. Musical theater from age 6 to her teens, created confidence and a dynamic stage presence that serves her well today. In additon to the stage, Craven is also at home in recording studios as a seasoned and sought after session vocalist since age 11.

As a singer songwriter, she has 3 CDs to her credit. Hattie is a multidimensional artist whose fanbase transcends age and genre.

Check her out here:

Website: www.hattiecraven.com

Facebook: Hattiecravenmusic

Instagram: Hattiecravenmusic

Chris Peters is an Indiana born, Los Angeles based singer-songwriter with a refreshing mix of catchy and wholesome music that is sure to either get stuck in your head or pull at your heart strings. After graduating from Berklee College of Music and collaborating with anyone from Lizzy Mcalpine to the Jonas Brothers, he is now in Los Angeles growing his career one show, release, and fan at a time. He just released his debut album, “To Be Known” which was written while he worked on a cruise ship!  

Chris' new single "Filler Days" is out NOW!!!! 

Check him out here:

Website: www.chrispeterswebsite.com

IG: chris_peters_

Tik Tok: chrispeters_

You Tube: www.youtube.com/user/TheChrisPeters25

FaceBook: www.facebook.com/chrispbops/

Band Camp: chrispetersmusic.bandcamp.com/track/filler-days

Imogen Clark is not just an artist; she's a storyteller, a fighter, and a dreamer. She spent her teen years at Penrith High by day, playing Western Sydney bars at night, learning how to make her voice heard and honing her chops as an electric live performer. Today she stands as a testatment to transcending familiar boundaries, driven by her roots and an unwavering ambition that led her to global stages from the US to Europe. Her songs blending pop-rock and indie-pop, are like pages from her diary, capturing moments, memories, and confesssions from her journey, battling anxiety and insecurity to fight for who she is and what she believes in, maginfying intimate emotions to arena level anthems.  

As she gears up for her upcoming album, "The Art of Getting through" out Friday, May 31st she continues to defy expectations, proving that she's just getting started. 

Check her out here: 

Website: https://imogenclark.com.au/

IG: imogenclarkmusic

FB: Imogen Clark

X: Imogen_Clark

Tik Tok: Imogen Clark

You Tube: @ImogenClark

 The sisters are thrilled to chat with Asheville, North Carolina’s Lyndsay Pruett.  

Lyndsay Pruett is a freelance violin/fiddle player and teacher based in Asheville, NC. She grew up inJacksonville, FL where she studied classical music extensively. She then wenton to get a degree in Commercial Music Performance from Belmont University inNashville, TN. Lyndsay worked as a session musician in Nashville andtoured with Futureman and the Black Mozart Ensemble for a few years before shemade the move to Asheville, NC in 2009. She's been a member of the Jon StickleyTrio since 2011 and is currently a faculty member at Academy for the Arts andUniversity of North Carolina Asheville.  

Check out Lyndsay here: 

IG: thisishowwepruett 

  Asheville folks, check Lyndsay out every Tuesday night at 5 Walnut Wine Bar 5Walnut.com 

Jon Stickley Trio: 

Website: jonstickleytrio.com 

IG: jonstickleytrio 

Facebook: JonStickleyTrio 

YouTube: @Jonstickleytrio 

Other sites to check out: 

Bassandgrass.com  

Julie Lavery was born and raised right outside of Boston, MA. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2010 where she studied songwriting and performance under some greats like Livingston Taylor, Jack Perricone, and Pat Pattison. 

Right after graduation, Julie moved to Orlando, FL for her first paid gig as Ariel, in "The Voyage of the Little Mermaid." Wanting to pursue her dreams of writing and performing original music, she moved to LA and met up with her future husband Spencer Broschard. They started a band together called the Running Mates and success via You Tube with 185k followers and upwards of 15 million views. 

Since moving to Nashville in 2020, Julie has gone on national tour with recording artist Sarah Darling. In 2022, Sarah and Julie opened for Carly Pearce on the European leg of her "29" tour. 

Most recently, Julie has been in the studio writing and recording new music for her upcoming EP "Wild Child." Listen to "Wild Child" here on the show and check out Julie here:

Website: https://julielavery.com/home

FB: https://www.facebook.com/julielaverymusic

IG: https://www.instagram.com/julielaverymusic/

tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julielaverymusic?

You tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/julielavery 

Other links to check out:

windsongcleveland.org

connorfrost.com

The Running Mates: therunningmates.com