Is an independent artist, running both the art and business of music himself. Alexander successfully rose over $10,000 from fans all over the world to help fund the recording of his new album that was released in June of this year. The 23-year-old currently calls Kansas City home and has been on the road for the better part of the last four years playing the college and club circuit, receiving nationwide radio-play, and collecting a strong and growing following of loyal fans.
With his distinctive instrumentation and soulful vocals, singer-songwriter Brett Hite emerges onto the college music scene. While playing soccer for the University of Washington, Hite suffered a severe injury that forced him to put his aspirations of becoming a professional athlete aside. Music became an outlet for Hite to escape the frustrations of dealing with his injury. Though Hite eventually did return to the soccer field, he found it harder and harder to stay away from music. After college, Hite chose to pursue his music and now can be heard touring coffee shops and colleges all over the US.
She has awed audiences and critics alike with her heartfelt tunes, powerful pipes and witty stage banter. Ginels’ distinctive mix of delicate prettiness and soulful grittiness has been heard at more than 50 universities in over 30 states. The San Diego Reader quotes Jenn Grinels is “the real, talented epitome of today’s best indie music.”
Classically trained in voice and piano, Darrelle London earned her chops playing as a teenager in cafes around her small hometown of Acton, Ontario, Canada. She has come a long way since those early days!
In 2009, Darrelle’s song, Understand, was selected for inclusion on the 90210 TV soundtrack, which was sold across North America. Darrelle’s music has been embraced by fans, music critics and media. Audiences across North American have been captivated by her playful tunes, disarmingly sweet voice and tell-it-like-it-is lyrics. If you like smart pop music that is “light with a bite,” you’ll love this quirky, Canadian indie darling.
An accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist, Nelson Emokape, also known as “Nelly”, originally hails from Nigeria, Africa. He has drawn on his multi cultural background and experiences to tell his story in music and lyrics. His skillful blend of soul, reggae and blues coupled with infectious hook lines and tremendous vocal abilities transport the listener into the musical story being told. He mixes a little calypso, a little Afro-beat and a lot of soul into a winning and charming style that is always a crowd pleaser.
Alfa is a Filipino-American songwriter from New Jersey who spent the last 3 years working as a newspaper reporter, before giving it all up to pursue her love of music. She may stand at a mere 5-foot-2-inches, but this multi-instrumentalist has a big voice that she blends with smart lyrics and catchy melodies to create a sound that’s all her own. Alfa is known for an intimate and interactive live show in which she can turn a large room into a personal experience for every listener, with a mix of witty tunes, heartfelt confessionals and sing-along covers.
Jetty is originally from Northern Michigan she has been singing and touring for the past five years. She most recently shared a stage with Sarah McLachlan, Miranda Lambert and Courtyard Hounds at Lilith Fair in Detroit where she was handpicked by McLachlan and Terry McBride as the featured local artist.
Stop by the Office of Student Life (UU150) to receive a free compilation CD of the 2011-12 Groovin' Grounds singer/songwriters!
