Fish Pond Gold Series: Christian Lopez Band – Onward
The first time I experienced Christian Lopez live in the fall of 2012 in Winchester, Virginia, I realized that my musical bar would be forever raised. Let’s get specific. Christian leaves absolutely everything on the stage; he’s a brilliant performer who clearly adores the process, the stage, and his audience; and he’s been working hard […]
Alec Chambers – Whole Again
The music industry – our industry – is undeniably cluttered; almost anyone with access to a Mac and the Internet can produce music, and as a result there’s so much “stuff” to choose from, that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to scour it all for favorites. Then again, sometimes an absolute gem […]
Natania – Box You Up
Natania has always been a strong supporter of our musicians family. A truly international artist, with roots in India and an education at Hollywood’s Musicians’ Institute on the West Coast of the USA, she has spent her early career carving out a distinct pop niche for herself. After her success with EP “Hope and Heartbreak” […]
Blackmore – Law of Time
I first came across Blackmore’s guitar maven Vahan Aslanyan being interviewed by Fish Pond family Dan and Anna Zerin on Entertainment Drive Thru. Coming across as a decent and unassuming stand-up guy, he explained the challenge of moving to the musicians melting pot of Los Angeles, and of flirting with producing and recording in addition […]
Burn the Ballroom – Melodies for the Outsiders
I first heard Alan Gant playing live as a solo artist in the Shenandoah Valley. My take – a super voice, great range of material, investing financially in a beautiful Taylor guitar, and an engaging personality. Talking more, I found he’s one of that rare breed who is a full time musician. I so much respect […]
Margo Rey – Colours
I first discovered Margo Rey’s music after seeing her photo and website address covering most of the side of a massive tour bus in the cell phone parking lot at Dulles Airport, Washington D.C., in 2012. Little did I know at that time the rich international background, the industry know-how, and the warm person behind […]
Dear Creek – So It Goes
Dear Creek is a home-grown Appalachian 2-piece founded by Kate Potrykus and Alex Salser. They put together the band in 2009, on campus at the birthplace of many a musical phenomenon, Shenandoah University, in Winchester, Virginia, in between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the wild Alleghenies. Since that time, the pair have taken this creation […]
Josh Doyle – Until My UK Ship Comes In
Tour News for my UK & USA People / 03.25.14 Hey everyone — Josh Doyle here, back from a long silence on the touring & releasing records front. I’ve been busy writing & recording demos for my next incarnation, which will be revealed in due course… In the meantime, scroll down to see the upcoming […]
Christian Lopez – I Will Remain
Christian Lopez is currently based in Martinsburg, Virginia. If you’re around the area, catch him now while you can. Flirting with national success in 2012, I first heard Christian live in Winchester, Virginia, with three piece band Joe Taxi. At the time, I would have said he was at the very top of his game […]
