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Shaelynn Orr
Home Grown Heroes at Home Grown Café
Walking down Newark’s Main Street, it was the sound of drums that got your attention. The rhythmic beat crept out of Home Grown Café, slid down the sidewalk and whispered into your ear, enticing you to come find who was making this delightful sound. When you enter Home Grown you…
By: Shaelynn OrrMusic Massacre at Iron Hill
Hands down, performing a cover of any song by any artist is the hardest thing to do. There are a few musicians that do it phenomenally, but most of the time it’s a flop. Last Thursday, I stopped in at Iron Hill Brewery to find a group called Element K…
By: Shaelynn OrrA Funky Night at Home Grown Café
I recently found myself in a booth at Home Grown Café waiting for Quimby Mountain Band to start playing. From the looks of these guys, I had no idea what to expect. The lead singer looked just like every alternative rock singer with his long, dark hair and tall, thin…
By: Shaelynn OrrTaking in the Local Scene at The Queen
Last Thursday night at the World Cafe Live at The Queen, a woman with a cream tank top and blonde hair took the stage as part of Songwriters in the Round. Lizanne Knott, or “Lizzy” as she called herself, approached one of three microphones while a man dressed in black…
By: Shaelynn Orr