'The Independent Music Show Magazine' January 2025 | Page 9

Gary Jay & The Fire "Riverview Tavern"

GENRE: COUNTRY/AMERICANA

Gary Hoffman (aka Gary Jay) is a 'grassroots country' singer-songwriter. Gary Jay has been playing music for over 50 years and is a veteran of the regional music scene in the DMV (DC MD VA - mid-atlantic).

He has opened for notable acts like Whey Jennings, Craig Campbell, and David Allan Coe, and performed

at numerous festivals and events, from the Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival to the National Cherry

Blossom Festival.

Gary Jay's influences are numerous but his favorite entertainer of all time is Marty Robbins.

As a solo performer or leader of his band, Gary Jay & The FIRE, he's known for bringing energy and

authenticity to grassroots country music.

As the world tries to slow down and spend time with family and friends during the upcoming

holiday season and winter months, Lefroy’s new release “They Don’t Understand” is a timely

reminder to think about and care for our neighbors, even if they’re strangers.

A hit when Sawyer Brown originally released the single in 2005, it may be even more suited to today,

when we see are divisions everywhere we look. The song’s message of coming together, seeing past

differences, understanding, fits in perfectly with the positive and encouraging messages Lefroy tries

to convey through their music.

Kenneth Parent - "Inhale Deep"

GENRE: REGGAE

This song is dedicated to Ronald Rouzon IBEW lu # 46. in loving memory hope your chilling wherever you are, rest in peace brother. Special mention to

his girls Chumani and Kimani.

Written and produced by Kenneth Parent, melody and

performance by Glenn Williams Music by Oscar Dominguez

and videography and visuals by James Hickey. This is the

1st release of the Play List Revolution Charities group.

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LeFroy - "Back Home"

COUNTRY/AMERICANA

LeFroy releases their newest single "Back Home" featuring a host of famous

contributors. A music powerhouse: Lefroy not only creates the biggest country rock

sound on the planet, they are a musical force for good in their Alabama community

and beyond. This tight-knit group of high-caliber musicians with a number of

Grammy award winners among them is known for their unique blend of country

twang and rock and roll grit holding a central message of positivity that is

impossible to ignore

LeFroy "They Don't Understand"

GENRE: Country/Americana

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GENRE: Americana/Pop

GENRE: Americana/Pop

GENRE: Americana/Pop

GENRE: Pop/Americana

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