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91.1 The Avenue  Tammy’s name may be familiar to you if you’ve made a donation to The Avenue. Tammy handles donor relations in addition to her official title of Avenue accountant. Tammy is more than just an employee – she’s an Avenue super fan. She listened to The Avenue long before she came to work here and brings that devotion to everything she does for The Avenue. When asked to contribute to the Listening Room, I said, “Honestly, I only listen to The Avenue. I can’t remember the last time I listened to any other music than on the radio...except the P!NK cd that has been in my car for the last several years.” “That's ok,” Rob replied, “just tell us what you like listening to on the Avenue.” Well, that's too easy – I could go on and on about that. But, I'll just leave you with just a few. Indigo Girls – Swamp Ophelia was one of the soundtracks of the time that I spent as a full-time volunteer in Georgia for Habitat for Humanity International, as a collegiate challenge coordinator. When I hear the Indigo Girls played on the Avenue, I'm transported back to 1995, with the smell of construction dust, saltwater marshes, itchy gnats, trolley rides, road trips around the Southeastern United States and life-long friendships made. Indigo Girls, Power of Two https://youtu.be/hj0yVN8pFNw Bruce Springsteen brings me back to 1989, my first car, windows down because it did not have air conditioning, and you had to roll them down by hand, cassette tapes, singing along, summer days working and summer evenings swimming at Schoolhouse Beach. Bruce Springsteen, Thunder Road https://youtu.be/YdhkaPZtQF4 Prince rode along on the school bus in 1985, as our high school traveled to Beaver Island, Michigan – two ferry rides, a drive all the way around Lake Michigan – to play in an Islands International Soccer Tournament. It was four days with teachers and friends who are more like family. Soccer, dancing, meeting exotic foreigners – Canadians. Prince, Raspberry Beret https://youtu.be/l7vRSu_wsNc Gordon Lightfoot is my early childhood and my mom's 8-Track player in her 1970 Chevy Vega. Gordon Lightfoot, Carefree Highway https://youtu.be/ewhM7I9gD4U I'm may not be as musically literate as the rest of the Avenue staff, or our listeners. I do find our playlist to be of great value in my life. I could go on and on about why I like listening to the Avenue. Who says there is no such thing as time travel?! What are YOU listening to? We’d love to hear! All that’s required is your love for music! Send your current playlist and a few words about it to listeningroom@avenueradio.com – you could be featured in The Listening Room!
5/4/2018 Shaun MarieSinger/Songwriter FEATherWOLF  Shaun Marie is a local singer/songwriter who along with Sam Luna performs as FEATherWOLF. You can hear her on The Avenue or at one of many live FEATherWOLF performances in and around the valley. FEATherWOLF’s recent album release show “In The Livingroom” played to a packed house and was a perfect example of their collaborative and generous spirt. FEATherWOLF is working on their third album, along with Aaron Duesterhoeft on acoustic guitar. For more information and schedule of performances go to http://www.featherwolfmusic.com or on https://www.facebook.com/featherwolfmusic/ “This was actually a hard task, as I find my music tastes are constantly changing with the day, time and seasons, listening to a vast array of artists and genres. However, here are a bit of my constants: “I’m always in some way, shape or form listening to Brandi Carlile and Janis Joplin. Both are two of my biggest inspirations as far as songwriting goes and just being bad-a$$, strong women in the music industry. “Brandi Carlile’s newest album, By the Way, I Forgive You, is amazing, as well as any of her albums, in my opinion. I can always find something within her lyrics that will fit exactly how I’m feeling while listening to her. And the harmonies! I can’t speak enough how beautiful her harmonies are with her backing band, twin brothers, Tim and Phil Hanseroth. Brandi Carlile “Everytime I Hear That Song” https://youtu.be/XlCSW2ICJjQ “Janis Joplin’s tune, “Trust Me," is one of my favorites, off of her last album, Pearl. It just makes me happy whenever listening to it. I am a runner and I find Janis’ songs are really great for a good workout. Her energy comes out so easily and feeds into your soul…I love that! Janis Joplin “Trust Me” https://youtu.be/kuWy_TGMjxw  “I have found that I always gravitate towards a lot of classic rock artists, such as Led Zepplin (a couple favorite tunes: “Darlene,” “Going to California,” “The Lemon Song”), Fleetwood Mac (“Songbird” and “Gold Dust Woman” are a few favorites), and The Beatles, of course. I would have to say that one of my favorite love songs of all time is Jim Croce’s, “Time in a Bottle.” Being a blues fan, Luther Allison’s Bad News is Coming album is a massive favorite, with the song, “Evil is Going On,” being a favorite song off of the album. The harmonica parts are tasteful and straight-up blues harp – a big reason for my liking it.” Luther Allison “Evil is Going On” https://youtu.be/QyVbiDJb2nk What are YOU listening to? We’d love to hear! All that’s required is your love for music! Send your current playlist and a few words about it to listeningroom@avenueradio.com – you could be featured in The Listening Room!
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