Songwriters
Becca Jordan
Becca Jordan is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. She released her first full length album, Becoming Ordinary, in fall of 2021, inspired by her work in a local nursing home where she's worked in activities for over 4 years. She's on staff at an Episcopal church as a worship leader and just began her MDiv at Lipscomb University. She believes no corner is too darkened nor any work too invaluable for creativity to flourish.
Jerimy Mask
Jerimy Juwan Mask is an up-and-coming artist from Richmond, VA. His passion for the city and youth development led him to pursue work in education with Richmond public schools. Jerimy intentionally makes music as an avenue for connection and creativity with people. Jerimy continues to write and record songs that flow from his heart for the people in his city.
Jonathan Vassar
Jonathan Vassar’s songwriting style has been described as both impressionistic and elegiac. He has been writing songs since he was a kid; annoying his sister in the car and earning the nickname: 'The Singing Bush.' Performing his own songs, as well as in bands like Homemade Knives, The Vassar Family Singers, and Trixie Delicious & The Lott Lizards, he has been a regular presence on the scene in Richmond, Virginia for over twenty years.
BandcampPhoto by PJ Sykes: http://www.pjsykes.com/
Tyler Crowley
Tyler has enjoyed a long and diverse musical career, leading church music, playing in bands, and writing, recording and producing in a spectrum of genres. These days he spends his time as a life and leadership coach, a yoga practitioner and teacher in training, and is heavily involved in the recovery community. He and his wife Michele are moving toward their dream of spending a year in South America.
Mark Brown
Mark has written songs and played in numerous bands over the years. While he loves music of all kinds, he finds his songwriting home in traditional roots, indie pop and Americana styles. In addition to music, Mark loves bass fishing, snow skiing and sword battling his 8-year-old in the front yard.
www.facebook.com/thegivingnotesprojectMy previous band
Janet Martin
Janet is a native of Richmond, Virginia and has been dividing her live performances between the U.S. and Europe since 2004. She is a multi-published writer with over 40 original songs copy-written and administered through BMI and GEMA in the USA and Europe. Janet has shared the stage with a wide array of musicians throughout her expansive career, including John Prine, Warren Zevon, Leon Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Aaron Neville.
Well known for her various styles, Janet has recorded and released 9 CD's to critical acclaim, including her most recent "Eve Sessions" - her first solo self-produced and self-recorded CD. “Eve Sessions” is receiving airplay in 13 countries. Currently she is working on a new project planned for 2020.
Find Janet here:
https://www.janetmartin.com/
Ivan Orr
Ivan Orr is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and writer. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Ivan was involved with the forming and nascent days of The Music Resource Center as its first Program Director. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Music, Ivan teaches and maintains an active performance and production schedule.
Drew Daniels
Studying Music Industry at JMU, Drew has a passion for songwriting and music production. Drew is an advocate for artistic expression as a way to connect people and tell stories. Drew is married with two kids and lives in Richmond, VA.
Emily Roig
Emily Roig is a soulful, folk singer-songwriter and worship leader originally from St. Louis, MO. Emily spent three years honing her songwriting skills in Nashville, TN, where she released a variety of musical projects, including the award-winning single "Skin" as well as her worship album Refuge. Her most recent endeavors have brought her to Richmond, VA, where she is currently a worship leader and songwriter on staff at Hope Church. Check out her music on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, and other various digital platforms.
iTunesSpotifyBandcampWebsite - emilyroig.com
Luke Saunders
If it seems like Luke isn't paying attention, he's probably trying to work out a tune in his head. Luke has been behind a couple bands, and while life didn't lead him to run after a career in music, he can't seem to set down writing songs. Luke cut his teeth on folk rock and has recently embraced his affinity for pop and soul.
Seth M Martin
Originally from Louisiana, Seth M Martin is a songwriter grounded in American and Southern roots music. He honed his songwriting while playing acoustic music in Tennessee and North Carolina and now lives with his wife and children in Richmond, Virginia. His current musical ventures include a folk and string band collective, James River Lanterns, and a solo electronica project, buc/o.
Find Seth here:
James River Lanternsbuc/o
Rob Blackwell
With a career spanning 3 decades, Rob is no stranger to the music industry. Rob has performed, produced, written and recorded some of the best musicians in the secular and Christian music world. His own music reminds us that we are more alike than different, and that some how, some way…we can always find a home when we tune in.