Jon McLaughlin CD Release Show + Say Chance + Bob Stamper June 18, 2012

Just four years ago, McLaughlin's Island Records debut propelled his song "Beautiful Disaster" up the charts, with "Beating My Heart" following quickly after. Hollywood immediately took notice of the young songwriter and didn't stop at just using several of his songs for films and commercials. McLaughlin himself was offered a role in the hit film Enchanted, performing a song that was later nominated for an Academy Award. In 2008, he found himself onstage at the Oscars reprising the tune in front of 32 million US viewers. In between the hit songs and television appearances, true to his hardworking Midwestern roots, McLaughlin spent his nights opening for the likes of Sara Bareilles and Kelly Clarkson, recording with Jason Mraz and writing for other artists.

Once Jon began writing the new songs that would ultimately fill Forever if Ever, the rest fell into place just as quickly as his career took off. He began producing for the first time, drawing from hours spent with brilliant producers he'd worked with throughout the years. He experimented with equipment, including some a former tour manager had sagely told him to explore. He wrote exactly what he wanted to, spending weeks upon weeks making sure every lyric, every note was just where he needed it to be. And perhaps most importantly, he recorded with the musicians he'd been touring with not only his entire career, but his entire musical life.

Convinced to use studio musicians by his former record label, McLaughlin was finally able to make an album with his longtime bandmates. And it resulting sound plays just like that - warm, familiar, comfortable and seamless. They finish each others' musical sentences. Jon's lyrics are graceful and angry, despondent and incredulous as he struggles to find meaning in the death of his cousin Adam who was on the oilrig when it exploded. He returns to a more traditional view of heartbreak with the wistful "Summer is Over."
http://jonmcl.com/

SAY CHANCE
The Maryland-based trio of Kelly Rosenthal, Maddie Freeman, and Taylor Broom pens heartfelt and heavenly pop songs infused with a pinch of blues and a handful of soul. The group eschews the pomp and circumstance of 21st century pop in favor of a fresh approach to traditional songwriting. As a result, their lush harmonies, honest lyrics, acoustic majesty, and irresistible hooks hearken back to legendary singer-songwriters with just the right amount of fresh panache. Their music is as current as it is classic. Say Chance strives to keep its musicality organic by preserving the integrity at the heart of everything it does. Such honesty is seen with the group's self-titled, self-released acoustic EP, available through most digital retailers worldwide. The EP's three songs turned heads and further established Say Chance's presence as legitimate songwriters and performers. On stage, Say Chance truly comes to life. They've supported the likes of Sara Bareilles, Augustana, Lisa Hannigan, David Ryan Harris, Dashboard Confessional, The Smithereens, and Eisley. Though they boast an impressive past roster, they've still got a lot more touring ahead. Say Chance is on its way to making a sizable impact on the world around it. Whether it be through anthemic choruses to resonate through generations, or through cutting lyrics and stunning music, Say Chance will reliably create a soundtrack for the lives of its many fans.
http://saychancemusic.com/

Bob Stamper has been playing music since he was nine years old his grandfather taught him the ropes of bluegrass, folk and gospel music and these influences are more present now than ever in the style of bob's songs and performances as long as he's been writing and performing, bob has been instructing as well master class instruction in bluegrass banjo and guitar technique, country guitarpop and rock guitar, blues and slide guitar, song structure and theory are all available in person, over skype, or through video sessions.
Bob Stamper has been playing music since he was nine years old his grandfather taught him the ropes of bluegrass, folk and gospel music and these influences are more present now than ever in the style of bob's songs and performances as long as he's been writing and performing, bob has been instructing as well master class instruction in bluegrass banjo and guitar technique, country guitarpop and rock guitar, blues and slide guitar, song structure and theory are all available in person, over skype, or through video sessions.
https://flavors.me/bobstampermusic

Official Website: http://www.jamminjava.com/