Music Monday: 5 Amazing Songs Performed by Katja Glieson

For those following The Norristown Project from the beginning, you know we introduced a celebrity ambassador program earlier this year. Our first celebrity to join this program is Katja Glieson, an Australian singer living in LA. 

Today for #MusicMonday, we would like to share our favorite songs/covers by Katja Glieson for you to enjoy!

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Montco Idol Returning to the Arts Hill Festival

Returning for their 2nd year is the Montco Idol music competition, presented by Digital First Media and Forge Recording. Each Monday I talk about how music is all around us in Norristown, and this competition is proof. I am happy to see this competition return to the Norristown Arts Hill Festival and believe it will continue to spread as our arts community grows.

Montco Idol is American Idol on a smaller scale. Singers around Montgomery County can submit their best performance for the first round. The top 12 are then selected for the 2nd round for Montco residents to vote for their favorite performance. Voting closes on April 22nd (the day TNP has a cleanup by the way). The top three votes for the 2nd round will go on to the final round where they will perform in front of judges and onlookers at the Arts Hill Festival on May 3rd. The winner will receive a radio-ready demo recording at Forge Recording in Oreland as part of a $1,000 value prize package. 2nd place will receive a $500 value prize package, 3rd place a $250 value prize package.

If I could sing, I would throw my name in the hat for that cash prize! Plus you never know, the next big thing could be performing at the Montco Idol this year! It's always good to support local talent in music as they take the stage in hopes of being crowned the next Montco Idol. With a win in the competition and a professional recording session at Forge Recording, they will definitely be on their way at achieving their dreams. 

I encourage all Montgomery County residents to come to the Norristown Arts Hill festival on May 3rd and support our artists! In case you were wondering when it is, the countdown is below.

For more information on the Arts Hill Festival, be sure to visit http://www.norristownartshill.org/
To vote for your favorite Montco Idol, head over to http://allaroundphilly.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=117341

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Live Jazz Happening in Norristown

Happy Music Monday! Or should I say music week? If you're following the arts in Norristown, you would say so! I will spare you the history of Norristown Arts Hill being formed and how the town has benefited from its formation. Instead, I wanted to talk about the live entertainment happening each week around town. Today, I would like to talk about Live Jazz at August Moon on select weekends each month.

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Music Monday Spotlight: Lil J

Happy Monday! This week's Music Monday will inspire you to go out and achieve your dreams and give you another hometown artist to support. Jordan 'Lil J' Reynolds is a 16 year old musician that attends NAHS. Lil J's raps tell a strong story of struggle and how he overcame many obstacles in his life that we will touch on a little. 

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Music Monday: Half Moon Band at the OIC Banquet

On May 3rd, 2014 Half Moon Band will perform at the annual OIC Annual Banquet. Growing up, my parents brainwashed me with bands like Earth, Wind and Fire and The Temptations. But how many of you knew about a band in Norristown producing music just as great as the big boys? Half Moon Band is our spotlight in this week's Music Monday. Here's how you can witness them live.

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Music Monday: Rotation Records on DeKalb Street

This week's Music Monday spotlight will feature a state-of-the art recording studio located right here in Norristown. Rotation Records is located at 1728 DeKalb Street, Suite B in the Northern part of town. With Norristown being an arts community, a company like Rotation Records is important so artists can have a way to create their music and pursue their dreams.

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Music Monday Spotlight: Martin Witherspoon

Each week, The Norristown Project will highlight a musician in Norristown for the community to support. As you already know, Norristown is an arts community. We feel each organization, business and resident should show support in some way. TNP will contribute to the arts community by posting a blog each Monday and Tuesday highlighting the arts around town. Our town is a community rich in history when it comes to music. Here is a spotlight on our new generation for us to support.

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