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\nCome hear three singer-songwriters each pe rform a 30 minute set.
\nBruce T. Carroll: \;Ov er the span of eight years\, three albums\, four singles\, widespread airp lay and knockout reviews\, \;Bruce T Carroll \;has established him self as an Americana artist with a social conscience and a deft lyrical to uch. Using irony and imagery as tools in trade\, Bruce&rsquo\;s work has b een described by No Depression Magazine as &ldquo\;devilishly brilliant&rd quo\;\, &ldquo\;intensely brilliant&rdquo\;\, and &ldquo\;a fine commentar y on America&rsquo\;s past&rdquo\;. His signature songs \;&ldquo\;When Two Worlds Collide&rdquo\;\, &ldquo\;Fox In The Henhouse&rdquo\;\, and &l dquo\;Lift Your Head \;Up&rdquo\; continue to get good airplay worldwi de\, spotlighting the refugee crisis and political upheaval at home and ab road. \; \;His most recent full-length album \;First Bird To S ing \;is an exploration of love and loss and &ldquo\;a brilliant album that attacks the dark side with a TAC flashlight and hope&rdquo\;\, solid ifying Bruce&rsquo\;s reputation as a &ldquo\;singular talent&rdquo\;. Bru ce&rsquo\;s penultimate single \;&ldquo\;Find Your \;Way&rdquo\; b egan as a blessing for his children but ended as a beautiful paean for the dispossessed. His latest release is called "The \;Words We Said" and offers a stoic's view of a relationship in decline. \; \;Bruce is currently working on a song cycle exploring the essential commonality and occasional beauty of life in America. It is hoped that this as-yet untitle d album will be ready for release in the fall. \;
\nEd S eifert: \;Lifelong New Jersey resident Ed Seifert plays guita r and harmonica and writes and sings songs of heartbreak and occasional jo y. But mostly heartbreak. \;They span the styles of Americana\, pop\, country\, and rock and roll\, though not always in that order. \; \;Ed&rsquo\;s May 2025 release Great Big World featured contributions from eighteen of his friends\, including members of the Feelies\, the Bongos\, the Smithereens\, the Sharar Sisters\, and the Thousand Pities. \;&nb sp\;This year saw the release of Before The Lights went out\, a live recor ding with his band Oh\, The Humanity! from a show at The Turning Point in Piermont\, NY in March of 2020.
\nStephanie Joyner: \; \;A singer mixed with a storyteller makes for an interesting s ongwriter. Vocal experience spanning many years of multi-genre exploration \, mold this eclectic musical perspective. A simple-ditty\, an awakening\, or a life-moment delivered thru a variety of musical styling. Classic cov er tunes are a passion. Capturing the essence and core of a moment to deli ver a &ldquo\;powerful original&rdquo\; is a passion. Ageless timeless enj oyment with the simplicity of voice and acoustic guitar.. a twist of hones ty and creativity...FUN! Stephanie's sound...Stories from the HEART. She t extures her musical storytelling with an array of "life Adventures" both b oisterous\, intimate and timeless.
\nSkylands Songwriters Gu ild is an educational non-profit organization [501 (c) (3)] dedic ated to nurturing the community of Singer/Songwriters of Northwest New Jer sey and the surrounding region. We seek to \; provide enlightenment fo r the public\, \;revealing the talents of songwriters\, and to offer e ducational and performance resources for artists to advance their craft.&n bsp\; \;
\nThis showcase is made possible by the Skylands Songwr iters Guild. \; Register online or by calling the library at (973) 584 -2400.
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