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World’s Riot (The End)” counters it with a more pensive mood enhanced by strings. The technique of dramatic build-ups leading into rousing refrains is an effective sonic device on this engaging record. Jonathan is an expressive vocalist with brother Richard Lee Jackson (drums) and Daniel Sweatt (bass) crafting a bold backdrop for tracks that run the range from optimistic “Everything Is Possible” to the sorrowful “The Hands of Your Drug.” A personal favorite is “Things You’ve Never Seen” which flows with an Edgy-U2 vibe. This polished performance has an air of mystery as Jackson acts out his musical impulses while telling tales of faith, hope and love that should go a long way in helping Jonathan make a name for himself in the world of music. Lindsay Ellyn is a Jersey girl who took her friends’ advice and relocated to Nashville in early 2014 and that decision looks to be a wise one. On her second EP Out Watch The making of Lindsay Ellyn’s “Out Of Road” EP New Jersey Stage www.NewJerseyStage.com 36