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Join us this week as we welcome the rock band, Blindside Drop. Blindside Drop is a Hard Rock Alternative band from Winchester, Kentucky. With chaos and composure, they burst out song after song fusing alternative and pop stylings with classic metal into a cyclone of eerie high-octane fueled free-spiritedness. The vocals conquers the bellowing music with compassionate lyrics and Gothic mystique while intensified by the surging musical embrace. Originally formed by guitarists Mark Wolf and Stefany Moran, the band blossomed when Brittany Means joined and galvanized their chugging crystalline guitar riffs and melodies with her dense ambiance. They recruited bombastic drummer Ryan Profitt and slapdash bassist Michael Wolf to animate their sound. They have played notable venues like the Hard Rock Cafe in Louisville, KY, the Foundry Concert Club in Cleveland, OH, the Thompson House in Newport, KY, and Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH. The band continues to perform in Cincinnati, Louisville, and nearby regions regularly. I

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Shelby Lee Lowe. In the new age of country music, there are few artists that still draw inspiration from the genre's traditional style and roots. Not only is Shelby Lee Lowe inspired by the great legends of country music's past, he is also influenced by southern rock, blues, and R&B genres. Shelby Lee Lowe is a rising star in the world of country music. Shelby attended Middle Tennessee State University and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Business from the prestigious Recording Industry Program. There, he was introduced to many industry professionals, musicians and songwriters. The time Shelby spent at MTSU and interning for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science was crucial to him. Since starting his musical career, Shelby has had the honor of sharing the stage with major recording artists and bands such as, Cowboy Troy, Sister Hazel, Darryl Worley, and the Legendary Charlie Daniels Band. He has performed at many festivals

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Shari Rowe. Hailing from  Glendale, AZ., Shari fuses classic country with bluegrass and blues-rock flair. She traded in private living room concerts, for the big stage, performing with acts such as Big and Rich, Uncle Si and Marsha Robertson, and Maddie and Tae. Shari spends most of her time on the road, taking her high energy performances as far as Poland. Shari’s music is defined by her Arizona childhood, where she grew surrounded by her musical family, singing by the campfire, day after day of horseback riding. Those elements, the outdoors, family, and adventure, are clear themes in her music. More importantly, Shari’s sincere soul and charisma shines through each song. Her EP Album "Moonshine" released in May of 2015 and her single from that album "Family Gathering" became her first release to Music Row. In exciting news from Shari, she recently released a new single “Take That Shot”. The new single from Maven Records, is rife with introspec

Join us on Sunday December 18th, 2016 @ 4 PM EST for our annual Christmas Special Edition show. Our gift to all the troops, our listeners, and your entire family! On this years show we will be featuring a interview with a very special guest and ending with the reading of the famous poem of Santa’s magic ride. Also on this year's show we will be featuring many selections of Christmas music from several of our previous and upcoming guest artists. These music artists include - Doreen Taylor, Jimmy Parker, Carlos Calvo, Richard Lynch Band, and Eddie Mann. Don’t miss opening our gift to you on 12/18/2016 @ 4 PM EST and also after in archive. So join us along with your loved ones and gather round. We thank you for all your support and joining with us in supporting the great men and womewn of our military. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at NFOTUSA Soldier’s Speak Radio!

Join us this week as we welcome the Pop Rock band, Rivers Monroe. Following a long run on the 2015 Warped Tour, they emerged as one of Philadelphia's most popular new bands and is supported by an increasingly fervent local and national fan-base, known as the RM aRMy! Defined by their energetic, driving, mainstream brand of music, flavored with a fresh rock and pop/punk mixture, they have captured the attention of thousands of listeners along the East Coast and beyond. With their most recent album "Smart Girls" the band has raised the bar with a collection of hook-driven and inspiring songs. Anchored by the infectious vocal-driven singles “Satellite” “Hero Inside,” and "Sweat," which echo the best of Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, All-American Rejects and Maroon 5, Rivers Monroe is stacked from beginning to end with anthems for airplay. Armed with catchy hooks, passionate lyrics and energized performances, the band toured the U.S. last summer with MTV buzzband The Nearly Deads and has shared the stage with many G

Join us this week for Part 2 of our interview with the Indie Rock band, The PondHawks. Hailing from Chicago, IL., the band's catchy melodies are exhilaratingly fresh and Beatlesque. The songs are delightfully infectious with playful lyricism that is exuberant and gutsy. The band's arsenal of music takes the listener on an eclectic journey into Indie Rock spirited by Classic Rock influences that transcend the boundaries of contemporary music. You could say The PondHawks have created a new music genre. The band has a unique retro rock 'now' sound with signature vocal harmonies reminiscent of The Beatles, ELO and Wings. Mario Novelli and Jorie Gracen founded the band back in 2007 and together, write, produce, record, and perform their own music. In March 2010, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album "The PondHawks Have Landed" followed by their second album, a five-song EP called "Dreaming Over Ireland", in May 2012. In exciting news for the summer of 2016, Chicago's #1 Indie band, The PondHawks

Join us this week as we welcome Pop music singer songwriter, Bailey Coats. Hailing from Birmingham, AL., Bailey has been singing for as long as she can remember. Artists write and sing songs that show who they are, and Bailey has done just that. In 2014, Bailey wrote and released her first album entitled “American Girl”. The title track is a song that defines who Bailey is. This song is all about embracing diversity and being yourself. For Bailey, finding out who she was, was a struggle. She wants to let all people know that it’s okay to be different and to be your own person. It does not matter the reason, Bailey loves being on stage, this is home for her. It gives her a rush that is unforgettable. It makes her feel alive and she is truly herself. It is a feeling like no other and she knows this is what she was meant to do. Bailey has played festivals, concerts and music venues from California to Florida and her ultimate goal is to know that she has positively impacted someone’s life through her music and ev

Join us this week as we welcome the Alternative Rock band, The Nearly Deads. Based in Nashville, TN., The Nearly Deads emit polished grit. Mixing the powerful pop vocals of singer Theresa Jeane with the aggressive grunge-inspired instrumentals of Steve Tobi, Javier Garza, Josh Perrone, and Kevin Koelsch, the band has managed to create a truly unique genre that not only gives a nod to gritty grunge, but brings it back in a way never heard before. Evidence of this musical evolution came to fruition in the form of a breakthrough track called “Never Look Back”. Armed with a Zombie-infused music video that skyrocketed past 7 million views, NLB finds TND scratching the surface of a sound that fully comes into focus on their 11-song debut album, Invisible Tonight, available now! From studio to stage to the written page, The Nearly Deads continue to forge a new path dotted by passion, charisma, talent, hard work, and messages of positivity and empowerment. The band’s genuine nature and generosity towards their suppor

Join us this week as we welcome Folk Pop music singer songwriter, Hayley Reardon. Noted for her thoughtful, vivid songwriting and engaging stage performance, Hayley Reardon has spent the past six years sharing the stage with acts like Tom Rush, Peter Yarrow, Buskin & Batteau, Christine Lavin, and opening for the likes of Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli, and Catie Curtis. She has been selected for official showcases at Folk Alliance International and New England Regional Folk Alliance, as well as The Boston Folk Festival, New York Songwriter’s Circle, and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase. In 2012, The Boston Globe Magazine named her a Bostonian of the Year for both her music and her work to pair it with a message of teen empowerment. The feature article characterized her as "a confident, radiant teenage singer songwriter who is helping to pen the next chapter of the Boston folk scene. With a voice that is distinctively rich and a contemplative sincerity in her songwriting, Reardon has far more

Join us this week as we welcome award winning singer songwriter and international recording artist, Doreen Taylor. In very exciting news for the Fall of 2016, Doreen will be releasing her brand new album "Happily Ever After". This new release follows her previous award winning album "Magic" which garnered her the “2012 Suggested Artist of the Year” Award from the ‘Song of the Year’ international songwriting competition. Most recently, her cross over, adult contemporary single "TOY" charted on Billboard's Hot 100 and reached #31 on the Adult Contemporary Chart after receiving heavy airplay on radio stations nationwide. Doreen’s music has been hand selected by Bose, Sharp Electronics and the #1 home shopping network, QVC to be played on all on-air demonstrations and on QVC.com to promote their products. She has been named a celebrity advocate for countless charitable causes and has been the face for brands such as Failte Vodka and Hades Footwear. In addition, Doreen has been called one of the hottest up and com

Join us this week as we welcome the Rock band, Shallow Side. In exciting news for the Fall of 2016, the band will be releasing their new highly anticipated 3rd album "ONE". Also, the band just recently released their brand new single "REBEL" which is available now at all better digital outlets. Hailing from Cullman, AL., SHALLOW SIDE - Two words defining more than just four members of a band about their upbringing, their relentless dedication to more than just music, and their ever daunting of shadows of life, lust, and loss. Powering through the trenches of lies and deception in the beginning stages of touring Shallow Side arose above and beyond their call. Stranded and lost ten hours from home they battled their way into over 500 venues nationwide compiling over 200 live shows a year for the past 5 years garnering national attention from North Americas largest radio stations and media platforms. Now joining forces with Thermal Entertainment the team has garnered the strength to bring the world a brand new l

Join us this week as we welcome Country Pop music singer songwriter, Megan Golden. Hailing from Nashville, TN., Megan is creating quite a buzz. Her insightful songwriting, beautiful voice, and electric performances keep audiences coming back to hear more. Megan started writing and performing in Nashville when she was 15 years old. By 16 she was playing a weekly set at the world-famous Nashville Palace. She has played at many of Nashville's most popular music venues including the Bluebird Café, the Commodore, the Basement, and the Row and has opened for Drake White. Megan currently plays several nights per week around town. While Megan's songwriting is decidedly country, her pop influences are interwoven throughout. In exciting news for 2016, she recently recorded her first EP at 4115 Studio in Nashville, featuring five original songs that showcase her strong writing ability. Megan is a Music Business major at Belmont University and was recently voted the 2016 WOBA top artist.  We will talk to Megan about her

Join us this week as we welcome Six-String Soldiers, a part of The United States Army Field Band, Six-String Soldiers is a four-member acoustic group performing Americana, folk, bluegrass, and Irish music in an informal setting. The group brings its signature style to the smallest, most intimate venues, the busiest public places, street festivals, and music festivals across the United States. With its focus on audience interaction and sharing its members’ stories and experiences as American Soldiers, Six-String Soldiers offers one of the most personal musical experiences found in the United States Army. Band members include MSG John Lamirande- Mandolin/Vocals, SFC Glenn Robertson - Bass, SFC Tom Lindsey - Banjo, and SSG Brandon Boron - Guitar/Vocals. The Six-String Soldiers' new full-length album "I’ve Been There" is now free to stream on SoundCloud and their website! We will talk to Six-String Soldiers about their upcoming schedule, get a behind their scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, a

Join us this week as we welcome Americana music singer songwriter, Eddy Mann. Hailing from Philadelphia, PA., Eddy is a musician, songwriter, worship leader, teacher, speaker, coach, husband, and father. Whether you know him as one or more of these people, you know his heart; you know his love for life. Though his past has been playful and colorful at times, it also has been constant in its vision. It's always been a vision of hope, peace and understanding through the eyes of a loving heart. Eddy's led worship for over fifteen years. As a musician and songwriter it was twenty years ago that he made the decision to offer his creative gifts to God. Since then he's released seven CD's and written countless songs for the church and world at large. On any weekend you can find him in a coffeehouse, in concert, at a conference, and/or leading worship. A new album, The Consequence, the follow up to 2014's "Dig Love", is currently wrapping up sessions at this writing. It once again touches on the theme of a peaceful a

Join us this week as we welcome Country music recording artist, Victoria Leigh. Victoria is a fierce nineteen year old from Mesquite, TX who was literally born to entertain. She began creating stages for herself as a toddler and still never misses an opportunity to be on a stage! Her love for music was born with her, and she hasn't stopped singing, dancing, and performing! The sassy, daredevil-ish, creative teen expresses her personality and attitude through her art. She fell in love with country music as a young teen and enjoys performing a wide range of country music styles. Victoria made her singing debut at Rodeo City Music Hall in Mesquite, TX launching a string of local appearances while still being an involved honor student in high school. Her success led her to push herself to an early graduation in order to focus on her career. She performs at local festivals such as the Ellis County MusicFest, ProJamFest, and multiple appearances at Real.Texas.Festival among others. Victoria's heartfelt and fun perf

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Lockwood Barr. From the moment she steps into the spotlight and begins picking her banjo - her dad’s 1972 Gibson Mastertone, to be exact - it’s undeniable that being on stage is where Lockwood Barr feels most at home. The Tiburon, California native credits her successes thus far, which include Country Music Association emerging artist recognition and winning an Independent Country Music Association Award as banjo player for bluegrass group The Nashvegas Ramblers, to fearless pursuit of her passions. That, and her incredibly tight-knit musical family. Hard at work on a new full-length album set to release in summer of 2016, Barr is currently in the studio working with producer Matt Odmark of the Grammy award-winning Christian rock band Jars of Clay. Showcasing both Barr’s eclectic writing style and technical ability as an instrumentalist, this forthcoming album includes everything from infectious bluesy tracks (“Starve You Outta My Heart”) and he

Join us this week as we welcome Indie/Soul/Pop singer songwriter, Kylie Odetta. Kylie is lighting a fire within the underground music scene. With music that is powerful, dreamy, and full of passion she uses the piano & raspy vocals to draw you in. She says that her goal is to create music that enhances the beauty of emotion & Kylie does just that on her new EP "High Dreamer”. By incorporating elements of studio magic yet keeping the instruments organic, her new music will take you on a mellow but all-inspiring journey. Kylie has been called an old soul and penned over 200 songs. Her southern roots make for a unique twist in her vocal character as she emits an iconic sound that is both refreshing and original and emotional. You might call her an indie artist but with hints of jazz, soul and pop influences. Kylie O has become a seasoned performer as she has carried the big stage solo having had the opportunity to open for music artists Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Callait, Mat Kearney, Austin Mahone and Kelly P

Join us this week as we welcome the Indie rock band, The PondHawks. Hailing from Chicago, IL., the band's catchy melodies are exhilaratingly fresh and Beatlesque. The songs are delightfully infectious with playful lyricism that is exuberant and gutsy. The band's arsenal of music takes the listener on an eclectic journey into Indie Rock spirited by Classic Rock influences that transcend the boundaries of contemporary music. You could say The PondHawks have created a new music genre. The band has a unique retro rock 'now' sound with signature vocal harmonies reminiscent of The Beatles, ELO and Wings. Mario Novelli and Jorie Gracen founded the band back in 2007 and together, write, produce, record, and perform their own music. In March 2010, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album "The PondHawks Have Landed" followed by their second album, a five-song EP called "Dreaming Over Ireland", in May 2012. In exciting news for the summer of 2016, Chicago's #1 Indie band, The PondHawks, will be releasing

Join us this week as we welcome the Indie Pop/Rock band, Night Lights. With members from Mexico, Japan, California, and Norway, Night Lights brings together an eclectic assortment of indie, rock, and soul influenced sounds in an effort to make people dance and feel feelings. The now LA based band met in 2012 while attending school in Boston, and has since discovered a balance between profound lyrics, hooky melodies, danceable music, and intriguing harmonic progressions. They are heavily inspired by the likes of Mutemath, Two Door Cinema Club, Friendly Fires, and Radiohead, yet they found their unique sound in their midst. The band's songs touch on the subject of existentialism and the confrontation of the self, hoping to discover a truth grounded in music, community, and conversation. Yusuke's hooky guitar riffs, Jeff's melodic bass lines, Dag's colorful rhythmic creations, and Mau's captivating melodies & other-worldly voice effects all come together to take you on an unparalleled audio adventure. Night

Join us this week as we celebrate our 7th year anniversary and welcome Indie Pop singer songwriter, Chelsea Lankes. Chelsea isn't trying to be something she's not. In a world filled with musical gimmicks and clichés, the LA-based singer is more concerned with showing her authenticity, than hiding behind a persona. Born into a musical household in Texas (her mom was a singer), Lankes was always keen to entertain. Still, it wasn’t till she was majoring in her senior year at college that her hobby matured into her picking up the guitar and writing her own songs. In late 2013 Lankes released her single “Ghost” that went on to catch the attention of many listeners. That track alone has racked up over half a million plays since. As a result, she's began working with B3SCI Records and soon released her next musical creation, a vinyl featuring one original track, "Down For Whatever," and a Mötley Crüe cover "Too Young to Fall in Love". Very recently Chelsea released her new self titled EP which is available at digita