Thank you to all musicians who contributed to the Valentine's Day Playlist!
EAC is proud to support your work.
We invite all music lovers in the region to support these musicians by sharing this playlist with friends, subscribing to the playlist on spotify, and browsing the bios and links of the artists below.
Here is a direct link to share the playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2OsX2y9qFOVqhhN4iu2zrh?si=d127736f4f9744fd
We will also play this list and celebrate the musicians at our Creative Crowd Gathering on Feb 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 at GROUNDED Printshop.
Elle Taylor
Genre: Indie folk
Bio: Singer song-writer, indie folk. I play guitar and write heart felt songs. Currently working on recording my second music album.
Instagram Link
Shadow Plea
Music Genre: Ambient/Experimental
Bio: Shadow Plea is the lo-fi, experimental/ambient solo project of multi instrumentalist David Tamulonis.
Instagram link
Justin Moyar
Music Genre: Jazz Folk Blues
Bio: Justin has been performing and writing music for over two decades. He is passionate about the content of his songs, striving to connect with his audience through thoughtful story telling and creative instrumentation.
Website Link
Tommy Link
Music Genre: Indie Folk
Bio: Tommy Link is a Six Stringer Song Singer (or an indie folk singer songwriter, if you prefer). A wordsmith at heart, Tommy works to bring his lyrics to life, from his head and heart to the pages and stages.
Instagram Link
Slim and Red
Music Genre: Indie Twee
Bio: We are Myk & Lo ~ Slim and Red, a two piece Indie Nerd Twee Band, who reside in Northwestern Pennsylvania. From Comics and Tolkien to Life and Love; we write and speak our truth. Together since 1998; we grew our Love into music in 2011, even more so with the release of our first album (Issue No. 1: Yggdrasil) in 2012. And have since released 3 more albums (Issue No. 2: Rebirth Through Fire ~~ Annual No. 1: 8-Bit Rocketship ~~ Issue No. 3: The Calming of Osse) with more to come. We're excited for y'all to vibe on what we're putting out. And remember, we are all here to change the world. Much Love!
Facebook Link
Brooke Surgener
Music Genre: Indie / Folk
Bio: I like to describe my music as indie/pop/folk! My songs are written from true experiences and feelings and I love to tap into every emotion. Adding harmonies/ melodic guitar riffs and catchy lyrics combined tell a story you can feel and enjoy :)
Brooke's Linktree
Infrasonic Press
Music Genre: Experimental
Bio: The Evolution of the Arm, a chamber quartet (classical / experimental)
Jeff Stadelman, a programmer (EDM / hip-hop / experimental)
Instagram Link
Tiger Maple String Band
Music Genre: Old Time / Folk
Bio: Tiger Maple String Band is an energetic collection of talented musicians dedicated to continuing traditional and original old-time music. The band features Justine and Alison Parker on fiddle, Barry Smith on banjo and vocals, and Fred Parker on guitar and vocals. The sound of Tiger Maple String Band has rich historical and cultural values, beautiful harmonies, hot old-time fiddling, and a full-body richness that only acoustic instruments and clear vocals can bring. The band draws inspiration from a variety of different musical directions, with old-time Appalachian tunes as a central focus. Folks walk away with big smiles and good feelings of friendship and love.
Website Link
The Black Sunshines
Music Genre: Rock
Bio: I'm Louis Rullo Johnston and I'm 11 years old. I write songs for The Black Sunshines, a band consisting of myself and 4 other members. We are an original, instrumental rock band from Erie, PA.
This American Song
Music Genre: Basement Rock
Bio: Original basement rock with horns from Erie PA. The song Smoky Romance is a song off of our brand new EP, Connect the Dots. It is our love song to weed and features MacKenzie Sprague, Optamistic Apocalypse on backing vocals.
Facebook link
K Sanz
Music Genre: Hip Hop
Bio: I make mood music.... kinda like whatever I feel in the moment. Whether its windows down summer breeze feeling or confronting emotions that we tend to avoid.
Website Link
Mercury Moon
Music Genre: Alt-Hop
Bio: Just a lover of music. A messenger and communicator of emotions. The Rick James of Rap!
Andrani Samuel
Music Genre: Reggae
Bio: Andrani is the lead singer and a founding member of the group, West Indian Revelation. Since moving to Erie in 2022, West Indian Revelation joined forces with Erie's own reggae group, One World Tribe. The group is known for its eclectic style, which fuses elements of Folk, Reggae, Calypso, Afro-Beat, Rock, and R&B. West Indian Revelation gets its name from the Taj Mahal song of the same title. Its members are of Trinidadian, Jamaican, and Antiguan backgrounds and their music is an expression of the Caribbean culture and heritage.
Website Link
Chris and Julie Moore
Music Genre:Pop Ballad
Chris and Julie Moore are the original duo from the 5-piece variety band Tennessee Backporch which is still performing in the Northwestern Pennsylvania area and have been entertaining since 1980. They are also WQLN NPR Radio Hosts of “Next to You”, a two-hour show every Saturday evening that features local musicians. Chris and Julie collaborate in their recording studio along with enjoying their five children and 9 grandchildren. Music is what brought them together and will forever be a part of them.
Andrani Samuel
Music Genre: Reggae
Bio: Andrani is the lead singer and a founding member of the group, West Indian Revelation. Since moving to Erie in 2022, West Indian Revelation joined forces with Erie's own reggae group, One World Tribe. The group is known for its eclectic style, which fuses elements of Folk, Reggae, Calypso, Afro-Beat, Rock, and R&B. West Indian Revelation gets its name from the Taj Mahal song of the same title. Its members are of Trinidadian, Jamaican, and Antiguan backgrounds and their music is an expression of the Caribbean culture and heritage.
Website Link
Major Coin Co.
Music Genre: Rap/HipHop
Bio: Major Coin Co. is a Multimedia company that specializes in Music, Apparel, Literature, etc - Make it Stack. Major Coin Co. is lifestyle brand that promotes prosperity & abundance through personal development and Self mastery.
