Congrats!
We want to congratulate Kurt Scobie and Mal Blum for being selected to showcase at this years NACA Northern Plains Conference in Minneapolis! Also congrats to Lightning Jar on being selected as an alternate!! Check out some videos by these artists:
Kurt Scobie’s music video for “Your Crash”:
Mal Blum’s music video for “Baltimore”
Lightning Jar’s video of “Rain and Snow”
Artist of the Week: Lightning Jar
This week’s artist of the week is Lightning Jar, a newly formed Folk Rock band with a unique sound. The band was originally established in October 2010, by three childhood friends who shared the same passion for music. Jason Pomeroy, Sean Marshall, and Nathan Maier began developing music that’s central theme was struggling for an identity and self-discovery. In May 2011, drummer Jason Reynolds joined the group which added depth to the overall sound of their music. The band is currently working on finishing and releasing their debut album, however their first single Gypsy Band is available on iTunes and can be purchased here
Fun Facts about Lightning Jar:
- Lightning Jar was discovered by Retromedia Studios producer John Noll while the band performed its first gig on the Asbury Park boardwalk.
- Nathan and Sean are both very much involved in surfing and Nathan recently shaped and glassed his first surfboard in his basement.
- Jason, Nathan, and Sean all graduated together from Morristown High School in New Jersey.
- Lightning Jar is currently using Kickstarter.com to help fund the release of their debut album. Contributions to the Kick Starter Program can be donated here
Check out Lightning Jar performing “Devil In The Backyard”
