Thursday, January 9, 2020

Acoustic Guitar Project

Kennedy School - Gymnasium

7 - 9 pm

Free

All ages welcome

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About Acoustic Guitar Project

Singer-songwriter showcase

Acoustic Guitar Project

Michalangela (pronounced: My-kull-AN-juh-luh):
"This inward fight keeps me from outward life; your truth is the prize and now I see the lies." ~ This lyric in Michalangela's song, "Against," tells of Michal's journey to overcome a longtime fear of imperfection and the inevitable judgements of others in order to write an album of original songs. Michalangela has been influenced by artists including Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kaiyote, Little Dragon and Emily King. She combines elements of neo-soul, R&B, jazz and rock into an intricate and accessible sound.

Haley Johnsen:
The enchanting and compelling singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen self-released her much anticipated debut LP Golden Days on May 24, 2019. If there’s anything you should know about Johnsen, it’s that she refuses to fit into just one box. Her musical bedrock has been inspired by Americana and pop acts such as Brandi Carile, Heart and Grace Potter, and her collaboration with Allen Stone on her most streamed song “Weekend” exemplifies this genre bender’s variety and depth. With self-reflective songwriting about the humors and heartaches of the human condition, it’s not abnormal to leave a Haley Johnsen show with emotional catharsis and a dose of pure joy.

Timothy James:
Timothy is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter who has roots in classic rock and blues, but a passion for pop. Often blending styles together, his sound is littered with influences from Pink Floyd, Coldplay, John Mayer, and he even pulls from jazz and country. After picking up the guitar at age nine, Timothy's playing has continued to grow and his music has taken him to stages not only in the Portland area, but also to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge and Anaheim for the NAMM show.

Jessica Manalo:
Jessica is a soul singer-songwriter in Portland, Ore. Manalo performs her strong original material both acoustically and with her backing band. She has headlined venues such as the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, The Study Hollywood and SLS Sayers Club. Manalo has opened for recognized, waving artists such as Bruno Major, Allen Stone, JMSN, Lawrence Taylor, Black Milk and performed with opening act for Emily King's "Switch Tour." Manalo is in the studio recording a four-song EP to be released early 2020.