The Local Spotlight: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to The Local Spotlight! On this podcast we will be talking with local musicians, bands, DJ’s, and people who are making an impact right here in Connecticut.
Gina Fritz is a solo artist out of New Haven whose style derives from both mainstream pop to pop punk and we are so happy to talk with her on the latest episode of The Local Spotlight.
Between Giants have over 250,000 streams worldwide on their debut album "Jupiter". Most recently, they packed out The Acoustic in Bridgeport, CT with nearly 180 people and we are so excited to welcome them on the latest episode of The Local Spotlight!
You’ve seen him on tour with O.A.R. and he has also played with Pink, Train, and Jewel. New York-based singer/songwriter Mikel Paris also does extensive solo work and has developed the art of guitar drumming. Originally from Manchester CT, he has also created TuneTrek, a travel and music show that he’ll be pitching to networks soon and we are so happy to have him on the latest episode of The Local Spotlight!
Psychic Medium Angelina Diana has been helping people for almost 20 years. You've heard her on Courtney and KISS in the morning and now you find out the story behind her amazing gift.
The Suzie Hunter is a reporter for WTNH News 8 and we discuss what's happening in CT, her dream plate of nachos, and why she's binge watching Frasier in this episode of The Local Spotlight Podcast!
Samantha Cole our of Danbury has been living music for over 20 years! Her latest song 'Hitchhiker' was inspired by real life experiences and has snowballed into an entire EP called Human that will be out later this year! She's doing incredible work and shes back on the latest episode of The Local Spotlight!
Brett Cameron is an artist who creates a mosaic of genres, textures, & stories, who has quickly become a fixture in the northeastern music scene and we are so lucky to have him on the latest episode of The Local Spotlight!
JBARR is an up and coming R&B / Pop artist from Torrington CT and he is making good music for good people. He's been nominated for three CTNOW's Best Of CT for Best New Artist, Best Overall Artist, and Best Song for his new single 'Wedding Bells'. He has made some big changes to his music and we are so lucky to have him featured this week on The Local Spotlight!
Paige Drury is a talented 15 year old singer out of Glastonbury! You may have seen her perform the National Anthem at a number of Yard Goats, Wolfpack, or Uconn games. She loves to sing and want to make it into a career and we are so lucky to have her featured on this weeks episode of The Local Spotlight!
Brian Jarvis is a long time singer songwriter out of Hartford CT who just released his new single 'The Spark' and will be dropping his new EP on Friday May 17th and we are so lucky to have him on The Local Spotlight Podcast!
Celebrity Voice Coach Samantha Cole is a private voice Coach with over 25 years experience in the music industry. Her background and experience goes unmatched in the area and we are so excited to welcome her on The Local Spotlight!
New Haven's own Faraz Sabir is a not only a talented musician but he is also dedicated to helping people in the in the medical field and we are so excited to welcome him and his brother on The Local Spotlight!
Sam Murphy is a singer / songwriter from New Haven! She several different instruments, tried out for The Voice, is ready to drop an EP in 2019, and we are so excited to welcome her on The Local Spotlight!
Chloe Lang is an actress, dancer, singer from Branford CT and she is doing all this at just 17 years old! We are happy to welcome Chloe to The Local Spotlight Podcast
James Rose is a singer / songwriter out of Farmington CT and we are happy to welcome him on The Local Spotlight!
Nick “Nicky D” DiRocco is recognized for his musical talent and is quickly becoming a fan favorite around Connecticut and we are happy to feature him on The Local Spotlight!
Jake Kulak is an 18 year old musician out of Glastonbury Connecticut who just release his debut album called Get Faded And Go and we are happy to welcome him back on The Local Spotlight!
Miss CT 2018 Bridget Oei is from Hebron, Connecticut and a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Connecticut and we are so excited to have her on The Local Spotlight!
15-year-old singer, model, actor, Peter Cestaro from East Haven Connecticut joins Gavin on The Local Spotlight!
Tripsup's music is creating something new for today's music culture. His buzz has not only led him to perform here in the U.S., but overseas as well; in such places as Amsterdam, Israel, France, Italy, Bermuda, Canada and more!
JBARR is an up and coming rap/pop artist from Torrington CT and he is making good music for good people. We are so lucky to have him featured this week on The Local Spotlight!
Eliza Lynne Kanner of Hamden was crowned Miss Connecticut 2017 on June 24, 2017 and we are so excited to have her featured on The Local Spotlight!
New Amsterdam Nobles is a Connecticut based rock band that plays all original music. They've played all over the state at places such as Toad's place, Hard Rock Café, Wild Bill's Earth day fest, and we are so happy to have them on The Local Spotlight!
Award-winning musician and CT's own Jake Kulak has been performing professionally in front of audiences since the age of 12. In 2017 he performed at 60 professional gigs across the US -all while still attending high school and we are so excited to have him as a guest on The Local Spotlight!
Jared Knapik is songwriter born and raised right here in Connecticut who is doing big things in the local music scene. His new album 'More Then You'll Ever Know' is getting strong reviews, he was also nominated for "Best Singer-Songwriter" in the CTNOW Best-Of Hartford 2018, he'll be touring this Spring, and we are so lucky to have him as a guest on The Local Spotlight.
DJ Nicky D has established his name in the club dance scene here in Connecticut and beyond in a short period of time. The way DJ Nicky D gets a crowd pumped is remarkable with his djing and MC style and we are honored to have him on The Local Spotlight.
It's opening day for The Hartford Yard Goats and the team President Tim Restall joined me in the studio to talk about what will make this season special, some players to watch out for, and of course all the delicious food items you can get this year at Dunkin Donuts Park!
Excited to have Brett from Kalimur join us on The Local Spotlight. They have a big show happening at The Space Ballroom in Hamden on 4/21 opening for Lydia!
DJ Cribb has spun for some of the biggest celebrities and at some of the hottest clubs in the world and he lives right here in Connecticut. It was great to get him in the studio and talk to him on The Local Spotlight.
New England based singer and songwriter but his home is Connecticut. Rock Bock 12 alum and has toured with Rachel Platten, Howie Day, Brendan James and more and we are excited to have him join us on The Local Spotlight!
Cometa has been nominated "Best Hard Rock" at the New England Music Awards and has garnered opening spots for Hawthorne Heights, New Found Glory, and the Vans Warped Tour and we are so excited to have them on The Local Spotlight!
Hip Hop artist Joey Batts came to Connecticut as a freshman at the University of Hartford in 2000 and has been a Connecticut resident ever since. Using his fame and popularity in the music and arts community, the last 6 years has seen Joey take on various community efforts, most notably - Hip Hop for the Homeless.
Singer / Song writer Sarah Barrios is taking Connecticut by storm! This young lady and her Pop/Indy/Blues vibe, is a unique voice that has won her many accolades from music awards, to television appearances that has captured the attention of many including myself! Enjoy this episode of The Local Spotlight
Welcome to The Local Spotlight! On this podcast we will be talking with local musicians, bands, DJ’s, and people who are making an impact right here in Connecticut.