It takes a man with an exorbitant amount of energy and drive to wear multiple hats in the entertainment industry, and it takes a man with an even more exorbitant amount of talent to do so successfully. Wisconsin entertainer Frank…

I absolutely love Bob Levy. I am envious of those who have had a longer association with him than I have. He infuses the idea of “possibility” into those around him, and as a composer, performer, conductor, teacher and collaborator…

About 20 years ago, we moved from Minneapolis to Green Bay. I was still practicing veterinary medicine, but had also been on a gentle path of finding my musical chops in the Minneapolis community. Making music is so much about…

“I am a firm believer in the joy that comes from healing. Part of why I have gold in my branding is a reference to that Lenoard Cohen line "there's a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."…

Modern medical miracles continue to occur that keep our bodies around for longer and longer. But for many, this longevity is not reflected in their fragile brains’ abilities to stay fully functional. Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related illnesses combine to form…

This is a must read. I admire this woman so much. The music business is honestly terrifying. We who create music are savagely pouring our hearts, our ideas, our experiences into an ethereal, taste-driven format- music- and tragically hoping to…

One year ago today, a film crew and I were scrambling across three counties to film our ambitious music video “Lone Wolf.” We had to move the schedule up because we were dodging non-stop torrential rain storms for the week…

Building relationships is critical to success in the music business. Heck, it’s critical to success in any business, including “the business of life.” I often hear references to cronyism or nepotism, and sure they exist, but the practice of relying…

Wayyyyy back when I was in college, I loved reading Glamour magazine. I guess I should’ve read more thoroughly the fashion and healthy eating tips- I still need a lot of help there! But my attention was much more focused…

I walked into White Raven Audio in January of 2016 at a very vulnerable time in my career as an artist. I was burnt out, certain I sucked and pretty sure it was time to quit. But I had these…

I find this sort of adorable: In 1977 the roots of my performing career were starting to form- in the auspicious Preble High School Swing Choir :). At the same time, Wisconsin legend Warren Gerds was just taking on the…

Until this year (COVID… grrrr), a highlight of summer travels in Wisconsin’s beautiful Door Peninsula has been its live music. Drive through its quaint towns any evening and you would hear open air concerts of Door County artists creating their…

I have known Emily Holland for almost 20 years, since she took her first breath… literally. This proud Tanta (Scandinavian for “auntie”) had the great honor of being present at Emily's birth and has been along for the ride on…

“ ...music is just the tool with which we connect. Connection is all about the heart, and we all still have beating hearts. I’m still here for each and every one of my students and musicians, and I am confident…

“ 'Empowered' is a word that is a bit triggering for me when it comes to music. I see music as a gift, an absolute treasure. So, for me to take something from it for myself I find is selfish.…

Katrin Schroeder is an extraordinarily talented emerging visual artist and designer from Minnesota-Italy-Colorado- and soon to be back in Italy! She is engaging, vivacious, professional and ambitious- all of the ingredients that simply top-dress her skill and put her on…

photo credit: Patience Eiting

“2019 has all the makings to put 7000apart firmly on the musical map as performers of quality, honest, and straight from the heart music.” 
— Belter Radio United Kingdom

I met Jon Kresin for coffee a…

Can I say that I have known Alicia Birder forever and ever? We have been family friends from way, way back! Even in our "younger days" I remember her as being energetic, beautiful, charismatic and so talented! Alicia has effortlessly…

photo credit: Mike Riley

I remember my first encounter with Bob Balsley. We had just moved to Green Bay from Minneapolis in 1998 and were unsure of the quality of live music in this smaller market. We went to a…

I first ran into April Strom-Johnson about ten years ago when I heard her incredible power at a worship service. She made an impression on me because of her spirit, but also because we hare the same maiden name! Our…

Janet Planet is an icon of performing and recording artists in Wisconsin. Spanning a 35 year career and known mostly for her incredible jazz performances, she is truly a multi-dimensional creative force in music. Her website calls her “spirited and…