WINGS – VOLUME I
A compilation album to benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado
Wings – Volume II
This is the second installment of the Wings compilation series. It features ten great artists and songs from around the world.
Carry the Weight – Steve Everett, Bradley Rhodes, J.D. Eicher
Making Friends – Megan Slankard
Last Day of School – Hey Monea
Four Leaf Clover – Kendra Chantelle
Every Sunny Day – Allen Mack Myers Moore
Don’t Lose Your Heart – Kristopher James
Better than New – The Alternate Routes
Missing Color – Matt Brown
Looking Up – Joe Bachman
Healing – Manas Itene
Manas Itene
Manas has been banging on the drums since he was 8 years old. It was always his dream to play the drums on stage, and that is what he’s done since he was 16 years old. It’s been an honor to play music for people all over the world and live out his passion! www.manasitene.com
Brad Rhodes
Virginia-based singer-songwriter, Brad Rhodes, has been touring and releasing music since the age of 20 years old. Rhodes spent over a decade as the frontman of Alt-Country Rock band Melodime (2006-2020), releasing 7 full-length albums and building a grassroots following by playing well over 1,000 shows across North America during their career. www.elevadomusic.com
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Steve Everett
Based in Nashville TN, Steve is a Pop’N’Roll™ singer & songwriter blends positive vibes with catchy, melodic hooks and hip, clever lyrics to form his fun musical style. Steve studied music performance at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and plays stages ranging from The House of Blues, The Rock Boat music festival, all the way to acoustic home shows.
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JD Eicher
JD Eicher is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and novelist from the Youngstown, Ohio area. Eicher has always been interested in music and began playing guitar at age 12. jdeicher.com
Joe Bachman
Joe Bachman is a Florida-based Country Music Singer/Songwriter having played over 5000 shows in his 20+ year career. Born in Southern NJ, Joe spent his younger years playing the east coast clubs and casinos. In 2005, he moved to Key West, FL which allowed Joe to meet several mentors that helped mold his songwriting and live performances. joebachman.com
Matt Brown
Matt Brown is an old soul. It doesn’t take long when listening to his music to realize that. Taking influence from the likes of Ray Charles, The Beatles, Kris Kristofferson, and more, Matt’s music is timeless, full of heart, and somehow feels familiar even when heard for the first time. http://www.mattbrownsongs.com/about
Megan Slankard
SAN FRANCISCO INDIE-ROCKER nerd Megan Slankard and her band The Wreckage have independently sold over 45,000 copies of five self-released albums and have just released their latest album “California & Other Stories” this October 2022. The record, which was Co-Produced with Nashville producer Alex Wong, (Delta Rae, Vienna Teng, Elizabeth & The Catapult,) showcases new sides of Megan’s music, balancing delightfully belligerent rock and roll with cinematic soundscapes of orchestral instruments and robot harmonies. https://www.meganslankard.com/
Kendra Chantelle
Kendra Chantelle is a singer/songwriter, professional background vocalist (live & in studio) and vocal coach. She was a semifinalist on season 10 of American Idol and has worked with a wide range of artists. Kendra uses her own artistry mixed with her vast knowledge of vocology and yoga to teach empowered, healthy vocal techniques to singers of all backgrounds and stages. https://www.kendrachantellemusic.com/
Hey Monea
Dan Monea – vocalist, guitarist, shark fisherman, foodie
Nate Monea – vocalist, drummer, MacGyverer, skeptic
Hey Monea have always been driven by a healthy sense of wanderlust – a deep desire to see the world, try new things, and to challenge the limits of what is possible. This band of tender-hearted rascals, brothers, has been bonded by three albums, years of touring and recording, and a deep love of music and desire to bring people together. https://www.heymonea.com/
Allen Mack Myers Moore
Virginia-based singer-songwriter, Brad Rhodes, has been touring and releasing music since the age of 20 years old. Rhodes spent over a decade as the frontman of Alt-Country Rock band Melodime (2006-2020), releasing 7 full-length albums and building a grassroots following by playing well over 1,000 shows across North America during their career. https://allenmackmyersmoore.com
Kristopher James
As a kid, sitting in the doorway of his room, Kristopher spent hours making mixtape after mixtape of songs he heard on the radio that began to mold his young musical mind. From Boys II Men’s “cooleyhighharmony” to Garth Brooks’ hits, Kristopher swam in the lyrics and melodies. His knack for music, matched with years of filling composition books with personal poetry, improvised lyrics, and dream-like short stories, pushed Kristopher towards his calling —as a songwriter. https://kristopherjamesmusic.com/bio
The Alternate Routes
The Alternate Routes are an American rock band based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The group was formed by Tim Warren and Eric Donnelly in 2002 while studying at Fairfield University. https://thealternateroutes.com