The Mean Mode is an Indie Rock music project created in 2014 by Grand Rapids singer/songwriter Adam Hersberger. The Mean Mode was established as a vehicle for creating and sharing original music. The first official release from The Mean Mode came in November of 2014 in the form of a four-song EP entitled "Stick Figures".

Ronn Benway weaves a salad of the finest and freshest ironic fruits and vegetables into musical gold for yr listening pleasure.  Ronn Benway also hosts the free-range, indie music webcast/podcast called "Ronn Benway Talks To Friends And Strangers"  https://anchor.fm/ronn-benway  You can also watch Benwaytoon animation on YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM52y2-blIsfFinMpXuUItw 

Sadie Ava lives in Portland, Oregon by way of New York and Seattle. She sings, writes, plays all the instruments, and produces most of her songs. Her songwriting is drawn from her life, or the world around her — which means her songs are mostly about women, climate change, or both. She’s influenced by punk rock and R&B but occasionally will throw a banjo into the mix just for fun.

In 2014 she self-released The Way We Are, a record about falling in love with her now wife. Sadie is the front-woman of Sundries, a Northwest rock band that has shared the stage with acts like Thunderpussy, Young The Giant, and Deerhunter.

She's sad and gay and occasionally, a good hang.

"[Ava's] voice is a thing of beauty, whether wallowing in bluesy growls or breaking with emotion. It’s a rich, impressive instrument, calling to mind Concrete Blonde’s Johnette Neapolitano or Goodness’ Carrie Akre. She sings of relationships, sex, drinking, blood, and living in the city. She sings from the gut, spitting dirty words like bullets at times, and others twisting her voice around like a snake."

- Seattle Music Insider

This page is no longer in operation. 'Song Time' has morphed into 'Soup Review'. Follow their soundcloud page using the link below:

New single "Filthy" is out now! 
https://ayronjones.lnk.to/Filthy

Adam At Last is the living document of music created by Grand Rapids, Michigan songwriter, Adam Hersberger.

This project is an attempt to sum prior experiences, successes and failures into a true and honest musical identity.  After many revisions, this is... 
Adam At Last

Americana Soul, Singer-songwriter & guitarist, Whitney Mongé learned to capture the power of authenticity while honing her skills as a street performer. With or without elevation of a stage, each part of her performance, from the passion of her powerful, smoky voice to the intensity of a whispered lyric, draws listeners into an embrace within each truthful moment of song. Whitney was raised with rhythm and blues in her blood, and while growing up in the Pacific Northwest, her music is heavily influenced by the alternative rock and indie folk scene of Seattle.

Her rich and sultry voice, accompanied by a raspy break at the edges, has drawn comparisons to esteemed artists like Brittany Howard and Lenny Kravitz. Through her music, Whitney gives voice to the marginalized, delving into vulnerable and profound storytelling reminiscent of greats like Tracy Chapman and Richie Havens. Mongé's bluesy, percussive guitar style is unique in it's own right, and she mentions John Mayer and Dave Matthews as influences in her musicianship.

In 2014, Whitney was a main feature in the award winning film, “Find Your Way: a Busker’s Documentary”, also starring Chris Bellew of The Presidents Of The United States Of America and world renowned violinist, Joshua Bell. This three year chronicle highlighting Mongé’s busking career, explores themes of creativity and success through the lens of street music. The documentary was nominated for ten film awards and screened at CBGB Festival in New York City.

From 2018 to 2022, Mongé was nominated for two terms as a Governor on the Pacific Northwest Recording Academy Chapter Board (GRAMMYs). During this period, she focused her energy on advocating for more local artist representation in the prestigious invite-only academy, helming member outreach events and connecting musicians with their vast network. Whitney is passionate about working with youth, women and people of color through peer support and deliberate collaboration. She has volunteered as a ‘band coach’ for all youth girls music program, Rain City Rock Camp, throughout her years in Seattle and donates a handful of performances to non-profit organizations annually. She offers mentoring for up-and-coming musicians specializing in artist development, branding, songwriting, and has been a guest panelist discussing these very topics from an independent artist perspective.

With three acclaimed EPs - "Steadfast" (2014), "Stone" (2017), and "Carry On" (2018) - under her belt, Whitney has solidified her status as a heavy-hitting, grassroots artist. Recently, she teamed up with the Grammy Award-winning orchestra, The Seattle Symphony, to release the captivating live album "Whitney Mongé Live with The Seattle Symphony" (2021), showcasing her remarkable musical journey.

After a two year hiatus-post Covid, Whitney is currently based in Asheville NC, and working on releasing new music in 2024.

I run White Stone sound system in collaboration with Norman Stone. Killin dancefloors since 2010. Watch this space

Guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Brighton, UK. Bookings contact : blakebastion (at) gmail.com

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