Headlined Guests
Headlined Guests that have appeared on BBS Radio TV
David Charles Brower spends his life searching for love and creating abundant sensorial experiences everywhere he goes, wherever and whomever he finds himself with. As The Sensorial Guy, inspired by his own romantic personality, he inspires others globally to connect in meaningful ways, find useful joy in every day, create moments of romance daily, and find pleasure in the small details and nuances of life. To seek relentlessly to fuse pleasure with purpose, sometimes a tad mischievously too...
Always from his intensively creative perspective, David expresses his love for life through
writing, poetry, dancing, creating delicious meals in his professional home kitchen, gathering and hosting people, and helping others transform from the state as a storyteller. His former work experience was in world-class international entertainment and cinema for over 20 years, which has also shaped his love for the creative process and people, and their stories, laying the foundation for his next adventure in love: writing his first short story. Dance of the Love Caterpillars is a #1 bestselling romantic love story between two caterpillars that are aimed at romantics of all ages.
DAVID BROWER / THE SENSORIAL GUY
Dr. Howard Rankin has extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, and neurotechnology. He is also an experienced speaker and best-selling and award-winning author. Dr. Rankin has written 12 books in his own name, co-written another 9, and ghostwritten 30 others, all non-fiction. He has also published more than 30 scientific articles and has been a consultant to the NIH and WHO. His work has been featured in many newspapers and magazines and he has appeared on national networks including CNN, ABC, CBS, BBC, and on “The View” and “20/20”.
Nick Maddox is a 1999 Watkins Award Honoree from Kannapolis North Carolina. He was one of the top running backs in the country who ultimately decided to attend Florida State and play football. Nick quickly learned he had to focus on his school work while marching towards and ultimately winning a National Championship as a freshman. He had to remain focus on school and football and eventually left Florida State for the NFL. After playing in the league for a few years, Nick decided to return to Tallahassee and become a community advocate and now is a County Commissioner.
The first female Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (1995-2003), Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, will be our featured guest. In 2010, Townsend became the chair of the non-profit American Bridge, an organization whose focus is to raise funds for Democratic candidates and causes.
Townsend was the Director of Retirement Security at the Economic Policy Institute (2018-2019), and currently serves as a research professor at Georgetown University, where she founded the Center for Retirement Initiatives. Townsend has also served as chair of the Governor’s Retirement Security Task Force for the State of Maryland.
She is a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, honors graduate of Harvard University and has received 14 honorary degrees.
Townsend is a member of the prominent political Kennedy family. She is the eldest of Ethel and Robert F. Kennedy's 11 children, and the eldest grandchild of Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy. Kathleen and David Lee Townsend are the proud parents of four dynamic daughters and the grandparents of six.
G E O F F
D O W N E S
and
A S I A
Celebrate their 40th anniversary
by releasing a 5-CD boxset
'THE REUNION ALBUMS:
2007-2012' through BMG Records
Exclusive Interview with GEOFF DOWNES of
(The Buggles- ASIA- YES)
ASIA, the multi-platinum selling English supergroup, formed in London in 1981, are celebrating their 40th anniversary by releasing a 5CD boxset 'THE REUNION ALBUMS:2007-2012' through BMG Records on June 11, 2021. Pre-order it here: https://asiaband.lnk.to/reunionalbumsPR and at amazon.com.
This 5CD deluxe clamshell box set features the 2CD live recording Fantasia, Live In Tokyo together with the three reunion studio albums Phoenix, Omega and XXX.
ASIA took the world by a storm with their eponymous debut album, globally the biggest-selling album of 1982. The single Heat Of The Moment, a huge soft-rock anthem, reached the top 40 in over a dozen markets, peaking in the U.S. at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
The four original members of ASIA – John Wetton (King Crimson, lead vocal/bass), Steve Howe (YES, guitars), Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer, drums) and Geoff Downes (The Buggles, YES, keyboards), reunited to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2006 and 2007 with a world tour.
This boxset features the original ASIA line-up, reformed in 2006, and brings together, for the first time, all of ASIA's essential music into one concise collection.
In 2021 ASIA signed a deal with BMG to re-release their reunion albums Phoenix, Omega, Fantasia: Live In Tokyo and XXX, along with Gravitas (with Sam Coulson), to celebrate the band's 40th anniversary in 2022. They also plan to release a box-set ASIA In Asia, of the first simulcast from 1983, with Greg Lake temporarily replacing John Wetton.
For all things ASIA please visit: www.originalAsia.com
Virtuoso keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Geoff Downes has been legitimizing the art of great music since the inception of The Buggles with Trevor Horn in 1977. Downes symphonic savvy has allowed him to venture into multiple musical genres while perpetuating Prog- Rock prominence as the illustrious keyboardist for supergroups YES and Asia. Geoff Downes is undeniably one of the hardest working musicians in the business.
Purchase
ASIA
‘The Reunion Albums: 2007 – 2012’
Original Asia celebrate their 40th Anniversary with the release of The Reunion Albums: 2007 - 2012 a 5CD box set out through BMG UK on 11th June featuring Fantasia, Live In Tokyo, Phoenix, Omega and XXX
Pre-order it here: https://asiaband.lnk.to/reunionalbumsPR
and at amazon.com
For more information
About
GEOFF DOWNES
ASIA and YES
Visit
for Geoff Downes:
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Tom Tancredo is a former congressman from Colorado who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. In 2010, Tancredo ran for governor of Colorado as a member of the Constitution Party and placed second to Democrat and then-Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.
Thomas Gerard "Tom" Tancredo (b. December 20, 1945) is a former Republican member of the U.S. House representing the 6th Congressional District of Colorado and ran for Governor of Colorado in the 2014 elections.
Tancredo opted to not seek re-election to U.S. House in 2008 but came out of political retirement to mount a third party campaign for the Governor of Colorado in 2010, ultimately losing current Democratic incumbent Gov. John Hickenlooper in the November general election.
In the 2010 gubernatorial election, Tancredo decided to run as a Constitution Party candidate after allegations against both of the Republican candidates weakened the GOP's position in the race. His bid led to rifts and even open feuding with former Republican allies who accused him of potentially splitting the vote. After losing the gubernatorial race, Tancredo returned to his old party, re-registering as a Republican.
Caroline is a Doctor specializing in Women's Hormone Health and Fertility. She has both a degree in Acupuncture and Special Education focused on children with Autism. Now a mother of two beautiful children Dr Caroline is focusing on Women's Hormone Health. She has many success stories helping women with fertility issues De stress naturally and regulate their health to successfully concieve. She practices many natural methods that have been extremely successful and life-giving for her patients!
T O M M Y
R O E
LEGENDARY HITMAKER
of the 1960s and 70s
Z O O M TV EXCLUSIVE!
with RAY SHASHO
on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
When recollecting those perpetual hit makers of the ‘60s, singer/songwriter Tommy Roe’s accomplishments are among the elite of the music industry. Tommy Roe wrote and recorded (6) Top 10 hits between 1962 -1969, more than any other solo American artist, including (11) Top 40 hits, (4) certified gold singles, and (2) #1 Hits.
Tommy Roe is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and The Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Rock and Roll pioneer Tommy Roe became an overnight Top 40 radio sensation with his 1962 #1 Hit “Sheila,” a tune in which Roe pays homage to Buddy Holly. Tommy Roe scored again the following year with his Top 10 hit, “Everybody” reaching #3 in the U.S.
In 1963, Tommy Roe and Chris Montez (“Let’s Dance,” “Call Me,” “The More I See You”) toured with an up and coming rock and roll band called The Beatles. Roe initially tried to get The Beatles a recording contract but was told by a record executive to stick to writing music and leave the record business to him. When The Beatles popularity materialized, Tommy Roe was asked to perform at their first American concert at the Washington Coliseum in D.C. Because of an overseas wave of music to hit the U.S. called the British Invasion, Roe was forced to conceive a new sound.
In 1966, Tommy Roe’s #8 Top 40 bubblegum hit, “Sweet Pea” swept the nation, followed by a British Invasion influence release, “Hooray for Hazel” which reached #6 on Billboard’s Top 100.
In 1969, Tommy Roe struck gold twice with the prevailing, “Dizzy” reaching #1 and the Freddy Weller (Paul Revere & the Raiders) co-written tune, “Jam Up and Jelly Tight” peaking at #8 on the Billboard charts.
Purchase
TOMMY ROE
‘2020 VISION’
EP
at amazon.com
Tommy is releasing a new 4-song EP 2020 Vision in the digital era of music.
“I love making music,” says Tommy. “There is something special about getting in the studio and being surrounded by great musicians that just brings an electricity of creativity. I just can’t get away from that! Even after all these years, I get excited knowing that I will be making new music.”
The new EP is available on Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play, Deezer, Tidal and more!
Vision Track Listing:
Sun In My Eyes... Looking For A Thrill
Remember ... Glitter and Gleam (revisited)
For more information about
TOMMY ROE
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PROUD MEMBER
Georgia Music Hall of Fame member
Rockabilly Hall of Fame member
Hit Parade Hall of Fame member
Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame member
Owner of Barrington, Illinois Tiger Academy, Martial Arts Hall of Famer, Weapons Champion.
MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
Professional with over thirty three years experience instructing martial arts. Disciplines include Kimudo, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Kyuki-Do, Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Kobuto, Shaolin and Kali Weaponry, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Ninjitsu, and WISE Women’s Self Defense.
- 7th Degree Kimudo Black Belt, 5th Degree Hapkido (includes ranking in Kyuki-Do & Tae Kwon Do)
- Owner & Operator of Barrington Tiger Academy, Barrington’s most traditional martial arts school.
- Full responsibility for training and instructing 200+ martial arts black belt students. Instruction includes needs assessments, personal skills development, performance reviews, and competition coaching.
- Developed and instructed “Air Safe” program for 300+ airline personnel post-911 & Fusion Weapons
- Estabilished AKF Hapkido training curriculum & requirements (2003)
- Strong track record of Barrington community involvement with demonstrations, parades, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America, St. Anne’s Church, assorted Barrington schools.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Inducted into Asian Martial Arts Hall Of Fame(2016),World Mudo Federation Hall of Fame(2006), and USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2008), 100’s of black belts promoted by Master Garrison
- Eleven open US National Titles for free-fighting, weapons forms, Karate Open forms
- Seventeen American Kyuki-Do Federation Grand Championship Titles
- One of the original creators of the Kyuki-Do forms/weapons MMA system (1999)
- 1996 AKF Black Belt Man of the Year; 2007 AKF Hapkido Instructor of the Year, AKF Weapons Black Belt Man of the Year 1981, 1985, 1987, 1989; AKF fighter of the year 1982
- Featured in diverse televised martial arts events (ESPN, SportsVision, Discovery Channel, Consumer Electronic Show, World Games)
- Keynote international weapons demonstrator at events in Beijing, Mexico City and Seoul/ Pusan (Young-In & Dong-A Universities, National Korean Sports Center)
TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION
Barrington Tiger Academy • Barrington, Illinois Fall 1984 – Current
Instructing classes in Tae Kwon Do, Hapki-Do, Jujitsu, Kickboxing, Women’s Self Defense, Individual Instruction.
Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts • Los Angeles, California Summers 1982 – 1991
Trained with Sifu Dan Inosanto in Wing Chung Kung Fu, Kali, Muay Thai, Pentjak Silat.
Kim’s Black Belt Academy • Elgin, Illinois Spring 1974 – 2014
Training with Grand Master Ok Hyung Kim, Master Yun Hyung Kim and Master Wilfried Schultz. Began instructing at Kim’s Black Belt Academy in 1980.
JAYNE ENTWISTLE
Jayne was born in the North of England and lived in a myriad of places (Vancouver, San Francisco, Tucson, Sequim, Seattle) before landing in Los Angeles. She is an avid improviser who hitched her space-work wagon to Patrick Bristow’s company, Improvatorium, where she studied, taught, directed and performed improv.
She is an award-winning audiobook narrator best known for her narration of the Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley. She also received the 2015 Odyssey Honour Award for The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry and the 2016 Odyssey Award for, The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
When not inhaling books for work or pleasure, Jayne works in film, television and commercials. The biggest star she has ever worked with is Shaquille O’Neal. He is quite literally THE biggest star she has ever worked with. Ever. He’s really big!
Melodie’s vision is humanity living peacefully, wholesomely, and to their fullest potential in friendship with God and one another. Her mission is to encourage people, philanthropy and prayer.
She’s a self-described “Boomer” mentor / coach and an aspiring Christian author and speaker. She loves igniting the mental courage, resilience and joyful, servant leadership of Zoomers, or GEN-Zs.
'Reclaiming My Time'
by
John Hall
His sixth solo record,
in addition to the 18 albums he recorded with his band
'O R L E A N S'
Exclusive ZOOM Interview
On Interviewing The Legends
John Hall has written songs for Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, and James Taylor. He’s played guitar on tours and records for Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Jackson Browne, and Seals and Crofts. His music and environmental activism led him to 10 years in elective office, and co-founding MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy). Now, back to music full time, he writes songs and performs solo and with Orleans, the group he co-founded in the 1970s. Their biggest hits “Still the One” and "Dance With Me" continue to garner hundreds of thousands of streams per week, and to appear in mass media from commercials to movies and even political campaigns. The former is also in the title of John’s memoir, “Still The One: A Rock’n’Roll Journey To Congress and Back.” “Reclaiming My Time” is John Hall’s sixth solo record, in addition to the 18 albums he recorded with his band Orleans. The title is a phrase used in Congress (where Hall spent 4 years) after being interrupted. It’s also an allusion to the music he might have written and played during ten years in elective office. Reclaiming My Time is available to purchase now at amazon.com.
Purchase the brand new solo album
by
ORLEANS LEGEND
JOHN HALL
Entitled
'RECLAIMING MY TIME'
At amazon.com
"RECLAIMING MY TIME" the new album by Artist, Songwriter, Congressman and Slide Guitar legend JOHN HALL. Co-founder of the rock band Orleans ("Still The One," "Dance With Me," "Dancing In The Moonlight" and more), Hall has enjoyed songwriting success on the Pop and Country charts; his songs have been covered by Janis Joplin, Taj Mahal, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt and more. Co-Founder of the movement "No Nukes," he is the only Platinum selling artist to serve 2 terms in Congress. "Reclaiming My Time' is a phrase used on the floor of Congress to resume what one was saying before being interrupted. These are songs written since John's return to 'normal life,' along with a few remixed and remastered tunes from previously recorded but privately distributed projects. Hall will be back on the road in '21 & '22 solo and with Orleans.
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about
JOHN HALL
& ORLEANS
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The Devil Tried To Conquer Me and Lost!
Her story is about faith, passion and freedom.
Jennifer Ménard-Shand is the Founder & CEO | Director, Client Happiness for Staff Shop, based in Ontario, Canada.
As a Canadian-Indigenous-Woman owned business and award-winning diverse supplier, certified with CCAB, CAMSC, WBE & WEConnect, Staff Shop provides North American support with; Temporary, Contract & Direct Hire Staffing, Payrolling Services, Placing New Canadian Immigrants, Essential Resources, Security Services, PPE, Cleaning & Disinfecting, a special 10% Profit Share Affiliate Referral model, and more.
"I am an Indigenous-French-Canadian woman, and entrepreneur. I am also lucky to be alive. At age 13, I pointed a knife at my drunken bi-polar stepfather, while my mother lay on the floor with broken glass pressed into her chest. Would this be the night I couldn’t keep her alive or I would die? For most of my teens I lived with a mother who chose alcohol and a cycle of abuse over protecting me and I sought my own escape down dark paths filled with bad decisions." Listen to her story of rising from tragedy to triumph!
Her story has twists and turns and showcases resilience, insight and what she has learned about being a woman business owner, and how women can demonstrate more confidence especially, and how her success has blossomed to leading a global organization.
Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-menard-shand/
For more about Jennifer and Staff Shop, click below:
- Staffing Solutions (Temporary, Temp-Hire, Contract & Direct Hire: Hospitality, Light Industrial, Retail, Clerical, IT, Finance, Flagship Events & Executive Search)
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- Book our Founder & CEO, Jennifer Ménard-Shand for your next keynote, panel or event! Click HERE for Biography & Gifts.
Antonia Lau is a World Class, Master Psychic, born with the ability noted since very early childhood. She actually 'sees and hears' Your Guide/Guardian Angel. Having given over 50,000 Readings she is highly-respected for accuracy and her work to aid all persons in achieving their highest and best, in every area of their lives as well as for creating greater soul growth for everyone her life touches. She is called the Celebrities Psychic, and Psychic to the Stars because of her vast work as a Metaphysical/Spiritual Teacher, Speaker, and deep researcher for over forty yrs, Antonia is an Award Winning Radio Show Host with her show, Beyond the Here and Now. She is also a healer who works to inspire Ascension and Greater Evolution of the Human Planetary Lifestream
Vince Oghobaase is a 2005 Watkins Award Honoree who attended, played football, and graduated from Duke University. He had an opportunity to play in the UFL and NFL. Vince realized his true passion was coaching and has blazed a trail coaching in college and the NFL. The excitement that follows Vince is truly magical and only will lead to a promising career as a head football coach.
Author Mr. Michael Taylor, who is uniquely positioned to spread hope and optimism. A high school dropout, he overcame a divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosure, depression and being homeless for two years on his way to becoming a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, radio and TV host, and author of nine best-selling books. He has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential by transforming their lives from the inside out. But what if we invested that same amount of effort into being truly, genuinely happy? Mr. Taylor stated he thought that by having the house, the wife, the 2.5 kids, the vacations and the material things, he would be happy,” However, in spite of “having it all,” he still felt something was still missing. Today, Mr. Taylor describes himself as an “irrepressible optimist,” and it’s all thanks to changing his perception of “success,” following his own gut and breaking free from the construct of societal expectations. I am your host Pamela L Henderson, Please join me June 1, 2021 at 12 Noon as I journey down this road of a blissful Uncertainty See you there...
We created Sense of Soul with YOU in mind. To share our experiences with others who are awakening to their higher self and to those who are seeking healing from the inside out!
Wi t h t r u s t ed f a i t h , S h a n n a a nd Ma nde s e t f o r t h o n a n
u n c e r t a i n j o u r n e y . L e ad by t h e i r k i ndr ed s o u l s a nd a
s h a r ed de s i r e t o l i v e a u t h e n t i c a l l y , t h e y s t a r t ed S e n s e o f
S o u l .
T h e S e n s e o f S o u l mi s s i o n i s bu i l t a r o u nd h e l pi n g o t h e r s
f a l l i n l o v e wi t h t h ems e l v e s wh i l e h e a l i n g a nd a l i g n i n g
wi t h t h e i r t r u e pu rpo s e . S h a n n a a nd Ma nde h ope t o
spr e ad l o v e , l i g h t a nd o f f e r s uppo r t a nd g u ida n c e t o t h o s e
wh o a r e o n t h e i r own j o u r n e y t o f i nd t h e i r “ S e n s e o f S o u l ” .
T h r o u g h t h e S e n s e o f S o u l podc a s t , mobi l e bo u t iqu e ,
o n l i n e s t o r e , i n - s t udi o / o n l i n e c l a s s e s a nd a s o c i a l medi a
pr e s e n c e , S e n s e o f S o u l h a s l e v e r a g ed n ume r o u s pl a t f o rms
t o s o l idi f y t h e i r pa t h a nd S h a n n a a nd Ma nde a r e n ow i n a
pl a c e o f c e r t a i n t y t h a t s h a r i n g t h r o u g h S e n s e o f S o u l i s
wh e r e t h e y a r e me a n t t o be .
S h a n n a i s a mo t h e r o f f o u r a
MELANIE GIBSON
Melanie Gibson began taekwondo training at age ten. At age twelve she stopped taekwondo to pursue other interests, and resumed training in her early thirties.
Although Melanie had academic and career achievements throughout her life, she struggled with mental illness and low self-esteem. After making some progress through psychiatric treatment and counseling, she knew she needed to do something more substantial to make lasting changes. Returning to taekwondo had always been in the back of her mind, and the timing was right.
Taekwondo proved to be not only an opportunity to re-learn a beloved skill from her childhood, but also a means to build her self-esteem and confidence, and heal from old wounds. It brought a needed excitement and purpose to her life, which she shares in her blog Little Black Belt (http://littleblackbelt.com). While continuing to work at her full-time job, Melanie dedicated herself to taekwondo training and earned her first degree black belt in 2015. In 2017, she earned her second degree black belt. Although a pandemic and knee injury sidelined her training in 2020, Melanie plans to return to taekwondo and test for her third degree black belt.
She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas Woman’s University, a Master of Library Science from the University of North Texas, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. Melanie has worked in the healthcare industry since 2004, with roles as a hospital librarian, corporate trainer, and learning designer.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Melanie Gibson was an independent woman with a good job, multiple college degrees, and a condo in the trendy part of Fort Worth. She also had a few mental illnesses, a minor substance abuse problem, and rotten relationship skills. She was nearing a total mental breakdown and needed a good kick in the pants, literally and metaphorically.
As a last desperate means to save her sanity, Melanie turned to a nearly forgotten childhood activity: the Korean martial art of taekwondo. To her surprise and delight, she discovered her childhood taekwondo instructors’ Grandmaster operated a taekwondo school a few miles from her home. She restarted her training as a white belt and quickly learned that taekwondo had much more to offer than just learning how to kick and punch.
In taekwondo, Melanie felt like she had a fresh start in more ways than one. She found an inner peace she’d never known before, a sense of community, a newfound confidence, healthy relationship stability, and a positive outlook on life. The kicking and screaming she was doing in class quieted the long-suffering kicking and screaming in her mind. Funny and frank, Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts is the story of Melanie’s life-changing journey from troubled, lost soul to confident taekwondo black belt.
JESSICA TEIXEIRA and SHAUNA MUHONEN
FORGED
Jessica and Shauna forged the perfect friendship! Both singers since childhood, they came together with complimentary skills and preferences. Jess prefers singing melody while Shauna prefers singing harmony. Jess sings high and Shauna sings low. They have a love of harmony that is shown in the songs that they write. They have pursued careers in country music as they love the storytelling aspect of the genre. In 3 ½ minutes of a country song you can listen to a lifetime, hear someone’s whole heart, or go on an adventure! Jess and Shauna have started pitching their original music to Nashville labels, and hope to someday hear their songs sung by other talented artists in the industry.
A little about Shauna: She is the mother of 6, is self-taught in mandolin and piano. Shauna has fond memories of learning how to sing harmony as a child sitting at the feet of her mother. Shauna has spent many years singing in various capacities for women’s groups, churches, fundraisers, etc. Shauna created and runs a woman’s ministry as well. Shauna is living the country lifestyle too she has horses and her husband even competes in Hunter/Jumper shows.
A little about Jess: She is the mother of 4, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, and her husband owns a pizza and sub shop that’s attached to their home. Jess has spent many years singing in various competitions, churches, fundraisers, etc. Jess even won the title as “college idol” in a spin off competition of American Idol at her alma mater.
Forged has grown over the years from a duo to a full band. The band has grown to include Matt Johndrow (drums/writer), Mike Pistone (guitar/bass/keys/sound engineer/writer), and Rob Murphy (bass/sweet dance skills). The band has 2 new songs in studio that will be ready to release soon. The new songs are from both ends of the country spectrum. One is the type of song you’d listen to on someone’s front porch (with a banjo of course) while the other is more of a fast paced rockin’ empowered song. Stay tuned!
