Singer/songwriter based in N.Ireland.  Iv had  some of my original songs used on TV, movies and radio.  Most recently I had my song, "It's a Draw" played on an episode of Channel 4's "Hollyoaks".

Music has always played an important part of my life.  From when I played a solo Christmas Song on the Organ for our Elementary School Christmas Show in First Grade up to playing in front of over 15,000 fans at the University of Iowa last year, I’ve always enjoyed entertaining.
Although I have enjoyed entertaining since I can remember, my path to where I am today has been interesting to say the least!  In the 1980’s after playing in a few cover bands, I decided to incorporate a few other like minded musicians and start a rock band doing mostly originals.  In the mid 1980’s it was easier to make a name for yourself than it is today.  Back then (thanks to MTV - when it truly was Music Television) the show was more important than the content.  My fellow bandmates and I worked feverishly on putting together a no holds barred, jump off the top of the PA stacks high energy show.  The summer of 1986 was a summer to remember, Cheap Trick was making a resurgence (thanks to MTV) and we were their opening act.  My goal was to learn as much as I could from them and to get signed by a major label.  Well as fate would have it…   near the end of the tour Rick Nielsen pulled me aside one day and said where do you want to be in 10 years?  I told him headlining a stadium tour.  Rick looked me straight in the eyes and (this is the part I’ll never forget and hopefully someday I will get the chance to thank him) Todd, you’re a good songwriter, however.. you still need some work.  So unless you can afford to struggle and learn for a few years, I’m afraid that in ten years you’ll probably be in the back of a smokey music store teaching guitar or piano to some kid who won’t listen to you anyways.  Enjoy this summer and what’s left of the tour and then get a real job…. you’ll be better off in the end.  At first I didn’t want to believe him, but the thought of ending up in some cramped dungy music store for the rest of my life was not very appealing.  
When that summer ended, I took his advice (although not everyone in my band did - more on that later) and decided to enter the corporate world.  Corporate life was good to me, I had a very successful journey which ended with me being able to take an early retirement in 2013.  
I found myself smack deep in the middle of corn field Iowa when retirement came, I started transforming my home into a recording studio and began the second version of my musical career!  That was almost 6 years ago…  I’m now full blown back into doing what I have always wanted to do.  Write music and entertain audiences!
In 2017 I started work on an album that was released in early 2018 and in the summer of 2018 I decided to book my own tour called the 2018 Campfires & Guitars tour.  I played 16 shows in 14 different venues to over 24,000 fans across Iowa and Wisconsin.  Now I’m back in the studio working on album #2 and starting on planning my 2019 tour!  I will admit getting noticed in the music industry today is completely different than the 1980’s.  But I’ll get there………

Akustik Rock Band aus Freiburg im Breisgau

Lucille are a Indie Bop and Roll band from Inverness, Scotland, taking influence from the likes of Foo Fighters and Biffy Clyro. The band pride themselves on feel good get up and dance rock numbers that will have an audience singing and dancing before it all ends

Hailing from the landscapes of Providence, RI and the surrounding New England scene Nick Duane is a Indie, Singer- songwriter who has been making music for decades. Encapsulating a signature sound that  blends an ambient 80s/90s Indie Rock sensibility with today’s more modern approach, Nick’s uniquely captivating songwriting and lyrical concepts have truly manifested into something that is both original and versatile in its execution, drawing in fans from many different musical
backgrounds and tastes.
  
His songs can be found at all the usual locations including Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Pandora and YouTube.
  
………….. one of the founding members of the Backslap Blues Band…………..                    (the first band to appear at the now legendary Providence,                Rhode Island nightclub, 'Lupos Heartbreak Hotel')

Former member of the rock band and WBRU battle of the bands winner          'DC Tenz'

……Limelight Magazine Music Awards, Singer-Songwriter of the Year (Runner Up Award) 

 Member of 'Cold Shivers' music collaboration featuring their 5 song EP 'This That and No Other'

“PROTZ”

Protz are not just a band. Protz are a lifestyle and the expression of enjoying life.  The band celebrates this lifestyle not only in their lyrics, but also on stage.  They have created their own style of music and call it Power Rock. Protz was founded in 1980 by Ritchie Wilhelm.   
Band Members
Ritchie Wilhelm - Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar 
Joe Trageser - Bass / Vocals 
Michael Frischbier – Drums 
Robin Wilhelm - Rhythm & Lead Guitar / Vocals

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