Jesse Ruben performing at Johnny D's in Boston
This past week, I had the chance to check out the Boston showcase for the New York Songwriters Circle at Johnny D’s. For those of you who haven’t heard of the NYSC, it’s an awesome organization with the same goal as OurStage– to give exposure and support to up-and-coming musicians. Operating out of the legendary Bitter End in Manhattan, the NYSC has helped give rise to songwriters like Norah Jones, Gavin DeGraw, Lisa Loeb and countless others. Needless to say, I was excited to check it out.
I didn’t realize, however, that I was going to get a chance to see one of my favorite songwriters from OurStage– Jesse Ruben.
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OurStage.com found Biggest Fan Leigh and flew her into New York City for a special one on one meeting with her favorite artist Gavin DeGraw. Join us backstage as we find out what Gavin does to entertain himself on tour, what he thinks about the rumors on his love life and what his ideal concert experience would be…
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Gavin DeGraw partnered up with OurStage.com in search of his biggest fan. After sifting through hundreds of entries he finally settled on small town sweetheart Leigh. Join Leigh on her journey to the big city and see how she’s feeling as her big night approaches. We’ll take you backstage…
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September 23, 2008 in
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Tags: 000 Lakes, 10, 10klf, adam ezra group, Alyssa Jayne Hale, ameranouche, American Babies, ashleigh flynn, Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, EarthFest, gavin degraw, Gustav, Nate Dogg, newport folk, newport jazz, OurStage@, plushgun, Press Project, Regulate, roster mccabe, ROTHBURY, Talib Kweli, TommyBoy, vampire weekend, Warren G.
With fall officially here, we decided to take a different approach with today’s Daily Dose. Here’s a look back at the best OurStage moments of Summer 2008:
10. OurStage’s biggest fan, Shinny, meets Talib Kweli and gets VIP access to Bonnaroo.
9. Gypsy jazz trio Ameranouche gets a standing ovation at the Newport Jazz festival.
8. Roster McCabe covers Warren G and Nate Dogg’s “Regulate” at the 10,000 Lakes festival.
7. Five OurStage bands rock for a cause at EarthFest in downtown Boston.
6. Ashleigh Flynn sings a tribute to victims of Hurricane Gustav at Bumbershoot in Seattle.
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Big thanks to EVERYONE who participated in Gavin Degraw’s Biggest Fan contest. With over 300 submissions, fans were not afraid to share personal stories of how Gavin and his music has been a positive and influential force in their lives.
Stories included:
- traveling over 300 miles repeatedly to catch Gavin perform live
- numerous original poems, songs, artwork and videos created in honor of him
- moments where they turn to Gavin’s music for strength and support
- newlyweds’ first dances
- even naming children after him!!
Stay tuned for pictures, posts and a full video with winner “leighleigh” as she embarks on her Biggest Fan experience.
