There are a couple of names that normally spring to mind when you hear the words “Bloomington, Indiana.” Hoosiers. Alfred Kinsey. John Cougar Mellencamp. Tibetan monks (true story —look it up.) Here’s one you can add to that list: Jenn Cristy.
Cristy has been a fixture on the Bloomington music scene since 2003, playing alongside such acts as Shawn Mullins, Antigone Rising, Bree Sharp and Jeffery Gaines. Her bright piano melodies will win over fans of Colbie Caillat and Norah Jones —or anyone looking for something pretty, sunny and simple. Case in point: “Mr. Beautiful Brown Eyes,” which coasts along with brushed drums, cascading keys and breezy-sweet vocals. For those who prefer a coarser sheen, “Butterfly Wings” gets a little more raw — the piano iterates defiantly as Cristy plays the scorned lover. It’s not “You Oughta Know,” but it’s as close as an upbeat girl can get.
Tim Blane Wins a Year's Supply of Guitar Strings From Ernie Ball! (Photo: Amy Lithimane)
For those of you new to this whole “OurStage thing”, you may not know that we hold monthly music competitions for both artists and fans. And we have all kinds of sweet prizes to offer these music lovers and noise makers! At OurStage, we like to reward our top-ranking artists for winning over our community. We also like to thank the fan voters with the most accurate judging predictions. You can check out our monthly prize offerings for fans and artists by clicking here. But not before we give you a rundown featuring some of our recent winners and prizes!
