tag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:/blogs/aspen-jacobsen-blog-and-news?p=2News2023-01-29T20:48:36-05:00Aspen Jacobsenfalsetag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/71454442023-01-29T20:48:36-05:002023-10-16T10:52:27-04:00Heading to Folk Alliance International 2023<p>I'm so excited to be heading to Kansas City this week for my first-time attending Folk Alliance International. I'll be spending five days playing six private showcases, participating in workshops, listening to other musicians, meeting DJs and networking with industry professionals. I can't wait!</p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/a57255abac3c2a4a9c2c72eeddd60d8a6c58689a/original/aspen-jacobsen-3-8-5-605-in-4-29-5-8-in-4-6-in.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/d2362b42d452f11b52429400031bd52ecc334800/original/aspen-jacobsen-3-8-5-605-in-4-29-5-8-in-4-6-in-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826932022-10-28T08:00:00-04:002022-10-28T08:00:03-04:00Album Arsonist Daughter Released<p>Aspen's new album 'Arsonist Daughter' laces a burning motif throughout its eleven tracks which indeed ends with the instrumental track “Arson” which acts as a symbolic rebirth. In her songs, Aspen tackles issues such as relationships, religion, mental health, and social constructs with insightfulness well beyond her years. “I don’t like to preach my own beliefs, but rather ignite thought and reflection about things that are important to me. I hope my music can help spark dialogs that lead to change and making the world a better place.”</p>
<p>It is available for purchase at: Aspen Jacobsen - Music Store</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826922022-08-21T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T00:19:38-04:00USC's 2022 New Student Convocation<p>I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to perform at The University of Southern California's New Student Convocation! What an amazing way to start off my first year as a student in the USC Thornton Popular Music Program.</p>
<p>View my performance at <a contents="https://youtu.be/NISdQvduOL8" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/NISdQvduOL8" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/NISdQvduOL8</a></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826942022-08-01T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T00:32:42-04:00Lowell Arts Featured Artist<p>So grateful for being this month’s Lowell Arts Featured Artist!! Check out the beautifully written article and my video interview on their website link below. Many thanks to LowellArts, Cliff Yankivich the wonderful article, Dale Kropf for the video and my mentor Bruce Ling of Hawks and Owls String Band for contributing such kind words. </p>
<p>In the video background you’ll also get a glimpse of the beautiful farm and community in Pennsylvania that I’ve been living and working at this summer </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.lowellartsmi.org/august-aspen-jacobsen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lowellartsmi.org/august-aspen-jacobsen" target="_blank">https://www.lowellartsmi.org/august-aspen-jacobsen</a></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826952022-06-17T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T00:43:13-04:00Acoustic Alternatives with John Bommarito Interview<p>Thank you Acoustic Alternatives with John Bommarito for featuring me on your podcast from Grove Studios. I had a great time chatting/playing a few songs during the interview. https://youtu.be/FKIg8YvE5vY</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826822022-06-14T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T00:10:41-04:00Monday Mourning Released<p>“Monday Mourning” is a harrowing account of acts of gun violence with haunting ethereal musicality. Last summer Aspen recorded "Monday Mourning" in Nashville at OMNISound with producer Dominic Davis, Larissa Maestro on cello and Aspen on guitar and vocals. When Aspen made the plan to release it in June for Gun Violence awareness month, she didn't realize at the time that we would be experiencing a rash of shootings.</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826962022-05-11T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T00:46:49-04:00The Cello Sherpa Interview<p>Have you ever listened to the podcast The Cello Sherpa? Host Joel Dallow recently interviewed myself and one of my classmates, Carly Troyer. When you have some time, you should check it out and learn more about me, my friend Carly and the Interlochen Center for the Arts's unique arts high school. BTW, Joel is an Interlochen alumna and has also been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section since 1999. </p>
<p>"Interlochen: Incubating the Future of the Arts" - An Interview with Carly Troyer, and Aspen Jacobsen, Seniors in the Singer-Songwriter Program." I streamed it off Spotify, but it is also available on Joel's website at <a contents="https://www.thecellosherpa.com/podcast.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thecellosherpa.com/podcast.html" target="_blank">https://www.thecellosherpa.com/podcast.html</a></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826812022-03-31T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T00:08:23-04:00Dear Brother Released<p>“Dear Brother” is a very personal statement on mental health that recalls prime Joni Mitchell. This song was inspired by Aspen's brother who struggles with Autism and depression. Disturbed by her brother's struggles, Aspen wrote this song in the bathroom one night as her roommates slept. She played it at her school's open mic the next day and left the room heavy with emotion.</p>
<p>Last summer she recorded "Dear Brother" in Nashville at OMNISound with Dominic Davis as Producer, Larissa Maestro on cello and Aspen on guitar and vocals. "I think it is one of the fastest songs I've written where I immediately felt it was complete," Aspen explains. "When I was done, I had a sense of calm. The song is therapeutic, raw and heartfelt." Aspen hopes this song is relatable and comforting for those who have a loved one struggling with autism, depression, or other challenges.</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826972022-02-21T08:00:00-05:002022-10-17T00:53:31-04:00The Stratton Setlist's Interview<p>Check out The Stratton Setlist's "Personal Empowerment - Aspen Jacobsen Confronts Negative Emotions on 'Shouldn't Give a Damn'" article. (link below) “The first two lines … I wrote after a sleepless weekend," I explained in the interview for the article. "I had constant nightmares that left me scared to fall asleep because of feeling guilty. It was through writing this song that I had let go of the guilt and reminded myself that it’s OK to be ‘selfish’ sometimes and take care of yourself before others. That is healthy, that is self-love. This song is me declaring to myself and the listener that you don’t have an obligation to give a damn for someone with whom you have a toxic relationship.” Thank you Lori Barnard Stratton for this great article! </p>
<p><a contents="https://strattonsetlist.com/2022/02/20/aspen-jacobsen-shouldnt-give-a-damn-single/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://strattonsetlist.com/2022/02/20/aspen-jacobsen-shouldnt-give-a-damn-single/" target="_blank">https://strattonsetlist.com/2022/02/20/aspen-jacobsen-shouldnt-give-a-damn-single/</a></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826982022-02-10T08:00:00-05:002022-10-17T00:57:42-04:00First Place in the Kalamazoo Bach Festival's Contemporary Music Category<p>Last night I was honored to be awarded first place in the Kalamazoo Bach Festival's Contemporary Music Category of the 2022 Young Vocalists Competition for Michigan High School Students. I really wasn't expecting that or the $500 prize I can use towards finishing my new album. </p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70827022022-02-02T08:00:00-05:002022-10-17T01:04:52-04:00Local Spins Artist to Watch<p>Local Spins article: Artist to Watch: Singer Aspen Jacobsen takes ‘empowering’ step forward with new music. Read about my recent release, future plans and tomorrow’s Interlochen Singers & Songwriters concert at the Traverse City Opera House. <a contents="https://localspins.com/singer-songwriter-aspen-jacobsen-a-michigan-artist-to-watch-for-2022-local-spins/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://localspins.com/singer-songwriter-aspen-jacobsen-a-michigan-artist-to-watch-for-2022-local-spins/">https://localspins.com/singer-songwriter-aspen-jacobsen-a-michigan-artist-to-watch-for-2022-local-spins/</a></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826792022-01-28T08:00:00-05:002022-10-16T23:59:08-04:00Shouldn't Give a Damn Released<p>Aspen confronts internal guilt and fear from toxic relationships on her latest defiant single, “Shouldn’t Give a Damn.” This is the first single from her planned new album to be released in late 2022.</p>
<p>“I hope this track provides listeners with the same sense of dignity and closure that this song gave and still gives me,” Aspen explains in a recent interview. “I want to send a message to all my listeners – it’s good to make yourself a priority and let go of relationships that give nothing in return.”</p>
<p>Besides releasing a new album this year, I’ll be graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy High School in northern Michigan where I've been living and participating in their Singer-Songwriting Program. Currently, I’m in the middle of the college auditions process to continue my singing, songwriting, and guitar studies. I hope to share where I decide to continue my music studies within a couple of months.</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70827032021-12-06T08:00:00-05:002022-10-17T01:10:55-04:00YoungArts Winner/Finalist in the Voice Category<p>I’m excited to share that I’m a YoungArts winner/Finalist in the Voice category as a singer-songwriter. I have the incredible opportunity to participate in National YoungArts Week in January, which will be virtual this year. Looking forward to a full week of intensive classes, workshops and mentorship from leading artists while meeting fellow YoungArts winners! Couldn’t be happier to be part of the YoungArts community!</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70826802021-10-22T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T00:04:13-04:00Damned Dynasty Released<p>"Damned Dynasty" is about the concept of God and how it can be twisted or corrupted. "How does it feel when you're only praised, cause no one wants to be the devil's slave." It was inspired by Aspen’s personal struggles with organized religion and faith. This latest single is part of a second recording project with Dominic Davis who not only produced her new songs but also played bass. He is a highly sought out producer and has worked with everyone from Greensky Bluegrass to Willie Nelson. He is best known as the longtime bassist for Jack White. Aspen and Dominic have been working together since meeting several years ago at the Wheatland Music Festival. </p>
<p>This new single was recorded at OmniSound Studios in Nashville with Chief Engineer Rory Rositas. OmniSound Studios has been one of Nashville’s top recording studios for over 35 years. Rory Rositas has worked with multiple gold and platinum musicians. Studio musicians for “Damned Dynasty” include Fred Eltringham (drums), Anthony da Costa (guitar), Dominic Davis (bass), Rachael Davis (background vocals) and Maya de Vitry (background vocals).</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70827072021-01-29T08:00:00-05:002022-10-17T01:19:37-04:00Hannah’s Corner Interview<p>Had a great time speaking with jazz vocalist, pianist and composer, Hannah Baiardi tonight on “Hannah’s Corner”!! Hannah’s Corner is a monthly livestream series featuring conversations with prominent music industry professionals and artists. They discuss a range of topics, including the pandemic, music as healing, and personal insights into the challenges of a career in music.</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70827042021-01-29T08:00:00-05:002022-10-17T01:13:21-04:00Blues and Roots Radio International Song Contest Finalist<p>Honored and excited to be a finalist for the 2020 Blues and Roots Radio International Song Contest for my song Georgia Boy!!!</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70827062020-10-01T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T01:17:26-04:00The Chris & Sandy Show Interview<p>I had a wonderful break from class today and I got to spend time talking with Chris & Sandy Benton of the The Chris & Sandy Show. Check out the hour-long podcast and give them a follow! They do a terrific job and have interviewed some amazing artists. I'm thrilled and humbled to have been included as one of their guests.</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/64456612020-09-29T20:37:39-04:002020-09-29T20:37:39-04:00Fishman Finds The Future - Aspen Jacobsen<p>I'm very proud to have been selected as a Fishman Artist. I have been using Fishman's Loudbox Mini since 2014 when I started playing coffee houses and busking on street corners . If you play acoustic instruments like me, this is the perfect amp! The Fishman Loudbox Mini is small but mighty, like me! </p>
<p>Check out this video on YouTube that Fishman put together about me and the Fishman Loudbox Mini.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="-7LIaNo-y1Y" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/-7LIaNo-y1Y/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-7LIaNo-y1Y?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/64387512020-09-20T16:15:09-04:002020-09-29T20:44:30-04:00DIY Musician Accelerator Program with CD Baby and Simon Tam<p>I was thrilled to share my experience as part of the DIY Musician Accelerator Program sponsored by CD Baby and Simon Tam of the Slants Foundation, Thursday September 24th 2020. I had an incredible opportunity to receive six months of business music mentorship and a generous CD distribution package while participating in this program. Since the CD Baby conference where we were to speak on a panel in Austin was cancelled due to COVID, we instead did this live stream to share what we learned and how we grew from the experience. </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="EtCLC0MZxUQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/EtCLC0MZxUQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EtCLC0MZxUQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70827092020-09-10T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T01:35:21-04:00Make Music Day Songwriter<p>Make Music Day was such an incredible project to be part of! Fifty Songwriters captured the story of fifty people from around the country and wrote a song for them on the same day! </p>
<p>All the videos by State, from This American Song are now available on the Make Music Day website (<a contents="http://www.makemusicday.org/2020/06/this-american-song/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.makemusicday.org/2020/06/this-american-song/" target="_blank">http://www.makemusicday.org/2020/06/this-american-song/</a>) and YouTube channel <a contents="https://youtu.be/y6gbh6P_JQ4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/y6gbh6P_JQ4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/y6gbh6P_JQ4</a> </p>
<p>I had the pleasure of interviewing Ciella, a beautiful soul from Colorado and wrote a song called ‘Just Trust’ based on her story. Check out all the videos from these talented songwriters! </p>
<p>Thank you Make Music Day, NAMM Foundation and Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) for the opportunity!</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/70827102020-07-24T08:00:00-04:002022-10-17T01:38:16-04:00Official Artist for Fishman's Acoustic Line<p>***BIG NEWS GUYS *** I'm proud to say that I'm officially an artist for Fishman's acoustic line! I started using this Fishman Loudbox Mini when I began performing. I've toted this little powerhouse amp out west and back to Michigan for busking, gigs, live-streams and videos like the one I did when this photo was taken for WHEATLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Kid's Hill Stage virtual set.</p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/62825142020-04-16T15:34:41-04:002020-04-24T11:04:14-04:00Georgia Boy - Best Alternative Country Song Finalist in 18th Annual Independent Music Awards <p>April 14, 2020 — Teen singer-songwriter Aspen Jacobsen’s song "Georgia Boy" is one of five finalists in the Independent Music Awards' Alternative Country Best Song Category. A 15-year-old from Commerce Township, Michigan, Aspen is a singer and multi-instrumentalist whose music is rooted in Americana, Country, and Folk-Pop. “Georgia Boy” is about a personal experience; “It seemed like a cliché encounter between a teen boy and girl which initially made me resistant to writing this song,” explains Aspen. Although it may sound stereotypical, everything in this song is a true account of teenage courtship. In the song Aspen sings: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry, I did the best a stupid girl like me could do."</p>
<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:800px;"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p>IMA finalists were culled from thousands of submissions from 73 countries by the Independent Music Awards (IMA). Now in its 18th year, the IMA honors the exceptional work of indie creatives from around the globe and honors artistry and daring rather than streams and social reach. It celebrates everything that makes indie music authentic and unique.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr>
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<p>The winning projects will be selected by influential judging panels including: Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan, Robert Smith, Ziggy Marley, KT Tunstall, Dee Snider, Drowning Pool, Roberta Flack, Jaci Velasquez, Coolio, Joshua Bell, Beth Gibbons, Joe Satriani and nearly 100 more creatives, top recording artists and industry influencers determining this year’s winners.</p>
<p>Featuring gorgeous verse and lush instrumentation, “Georgia Boy” is from Aspen’s latest album ‘Love Each Other Right.’ Detroit native and Nashville based, Dominic Davis produced the album. Davis is the long-time bassist for Jack White and has worked with many music greats, from Beyoncé to Willie Nelson to Adele. The album was recorded last August at Willis Sound. [Aspen] is "a very mature performer and writer, which is rare at any age", explains Jim Roll, Head Engineer at Willis Sound. Musicians on the album include Aspen Jacobsen (vocals, guitar) Michael Shimmin (percussion), Brad Phillips (guitar/mandolin/violin), Dominic Davis (Bass), Bruce Ling (mandolin), Rachael Davis (backing vocals) and Mike Lynch (keyboard). </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/9354ff3841bde7eb361b8760b5ee9088b67f4c57/original/ima-nominee-logo-png-1452x1452.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/62845152020-04-16T15:32:14-04:002020-04-16T15:35:20-04:00Delicate Butterfly - Semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition<p>Big news! So excited to announce my song “Delicate Butterfly” 🦋 made it to the semi-final’s in the 2020 International Songwriting Competition Teen category! This song-writing competition received more than 18,000 entries and only 11% make it to the semi-finals Show my song some love by following me on Spotify and streaming it!! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/eeeb5fc5fcbbc32afb180890908bf59aee16dddf/original/isc-semifinalist-delicate-butterfly.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/62931152020-03-20T10:30:00-04:002020-04-24T10:28:04-04:00WKAR Curious Crew Science Show - PBS Kids<p>I wanted to share a project I'm so proud to part of, especially since so many kids could benefit from it right now during Quarantine. I'm in a couple episodes of a kids science TV show that airs nationwide and season 6 is airing now. It's called Curious Crew, produced by WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University. If you miss it on TV, you can stream episodes off the website! I've been blessed to be part of this amazing, Emmy-award winning science show for the last three seasons. We record over summer (I'm in the girl in the middle in the photo below) and sadly this will be my last season as I'll will have aged-out. I'm in episodes Episode 607 - Convection and Episode 608 - Piano. Dr. Rob does an incredible job explaining science to kids. Click on the photo below to view an episode. As we say on Curious Crew, "Stay Curious!"</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://video.wkar.org/video/convection-dygmhz/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/d81b5fbc3a04dbee9fb5ae003d13280c3de2dc2b/original/safe-image.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p> </p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/62931612020-03-05T11:05:00-05:002020-04-24T11:06:31-04:00DIY Musician Accelerator Program<p>Thrilled to have been hand-picked as one of three independent artists for the CD Baby Music DIY Musicians Accelerator Program in conjunction with Simon Tam of the Slants Foundation! his is a six-month mentorship program for artists who would like to scale up their music business. Artists receive bi-weekly coaching sessions with Simon Tam, author/host of Music Business Hacks and founder of The Slants Foundation. In addition, CD Baby provides a release package of 1,000 Digipacks + digital distribution to each selected artist for free, a $2500 value. At the end of the accelerator program, artists have their results shared on stage at the 2020 DIY Musician Conference in Austin Texas in August. You can listen to the bi-weekly podcast by clicking the image below. This is an incredible opportunity and be sure to see updates on my Facebook Page! </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://musicbusinesshacks.com/368-scaling-up-pt-1-the-house-of-music/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/2ab214d65c0555e07858c521d698e52fa59be410/original/music-business-hacks.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/59483482019-11-03T16:35:54-05:002019-11-03T16:35:54-05:00Thank you Oakland Press for the Article <p>Thank you Oakland Press for the article about my upcoming CD Release Party! You can read the full article here --> <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theoaklandpress.com/lifestyles/suburban/commerce-township-teen-releases-album-produced-by-jack-white-s/article_4b807394-fce9-11e9-9f3f-4bad2ff7095f.html">https://www.theoaklandpress.com/lifestyles/suburban/commerce-township-teen-releases-album-produced-by-jack-white-s/article_4b807394-fce9-11e9-9f3f-4bad2ff7095f.html</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/e497500314492d069029cfd183d9232e6b9d379f/original/oakland-press-11-1-19.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/59483432019-10-09T12:00:00-04:002019-11-03T16:18:47-05:00Interview with Pam Rossi on Behind the Mic @ MusicTown Detroit WOMC<p>So grateful to be in MusicTown Detroit studios and interviewed by Pam Rossi on Behind the Mic!!! Pam Rossi is so easy to talk to and everyone in the studio were incredibly nice! Thank you Pam Rossi, MusicTown Detroit and WOMC 94.3 for allowing me to share my music.</p>
<p>You can see my full interview here --> <a contents="Behind the Mic Interview" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT570ogwPsA&list=PLXzjZ-9jd1m8_tPcl4Qw03GcN5yUbv-Ix&index=2&t=28s" target="_blank">Behind the Mic Interview</a> and read the article here --> <a contents="MusicTown Detroit Artical" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.musictowndetroit.com/blogs/musictown-detroit/aspen-jacobsen-talks-new-album-behind-mic" target="_blank">MusicTown Detroit Artical</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/e1c191349210d44afca80d5f4c63296e56ac5e9d/original/img-8961.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/58627172019-08-07T11:25:00-04:002019-09-20T20:15:53-04:00WYCE - Open Mic with Laura Nowe<p>Coolest thing happened! While I was on vacation, I happened to play open mic at Founders Brewery Company in Grand Rapids, MI and got invited to be interviewed by WYCE 88.1 FM host Laura Nowe in studio the next morning! Thank you so much for the opportunity Laura Nowe and station manager Hayes Griffin for having me on your Open Mic show. You can listen to the live broadcast here --> <a contents="https://soundcloud.com/wyceradio/ep-2-88-aspen-jacobsen-8-7-2019" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/wyceradio/ep-2-88-aspen-jacobsen-8-7-2019" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/wyceradio/ep-2-88-aspen-jacobsen-8-7-2019</a> or watch the in studio recording from my Facebook page.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/101dff73e8c05da0f046ba08cfe53220877c8ff6/original/dsc06641.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/58625072019-07-23T10:40:00-04:002019-08-19T10:51:59-04:00Recording my Album - Love Each Other Right<p>Had an amazing five days recording my next album, Love Each Other Right at Willis Sound with this incredible bunch of guys. Can't wait to share it with everyone in November!</p>
<p>Pictured from left to right Mike Shimmin (percussion), Brad Phillips (violin, mandolin, guitar), Me (vocals, guitar), Dominic Davis (producer, bass), Jim Roo (sound engineer). Not pictured, Mike Lynch (keys) and Bruce Ling (mandolin)</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/4e0c63260262d8e7a3b6c5807a26d0e60c0b7394/original/dsc06230-6.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/58619182018-11-13T19:40:00-05:002019-08-18T14:40:49-04:00Interview with Paula Tutman of WDIV - Channel 4 - 6 o'clock News<p>Thank you Channel 4 News for giving me a "Front of the Line Pass" and interview for America's Got Talent! Two unrelated events! Feelin' the love from WDIV ClickOnDetroit and Paula Tutman!</p>
<p>Check out my Facebook Page for a video!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/4fe3cbfe18fd3353ff8d7fed967d1744875a95f1/original/20181112-122828.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54942412018-10-31T23:26:17-04:002019-11-19T11:33:43-05:00FARM 2018 - Folk Alliance Region Midwest, Grand Rapids, MI<p>I was a First-timer at <a contents="FARM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.farmfolk.org/" target="_blank">FARM</a> this year and it was an amazing experience I'll never forget! It was non-stop performances and workshops. Both nights I was up till 3 am listening or playing in the private showcases. Seeing so many talented musicians, one right after the other, was nothing I've ever experienced before and I loved every moment of it. There were so many musicians I had heard about, but never met and I'm thrilled I was finally able to. Even my workshop choices were terrific - Using Humor Between Songs, Folk Community and Social Responsibility and the Power of Personal Narrative in Performance. Special thanks to the Wheatland and Earthworks private showcases for the opportunity to perform and a huge shout-out to Fauxgrass for allowing me to play Texas with them during their set. Special thanks to FARM's director Annie Capps and the board of directors for providing me with a youth scholarship to attend the conference. I made use of every minute at FARM and left the weekend full of ideas that I can't wait to explore in my music! Can't wait to come back next year!</p>
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<p> </p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54937972018-10-14T20:20:00-04:002018-10-31T12:17:47-04:00Great Lakes Music Camp<p>Many thanks to the <a contents="Great Lakes Music Camp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://greatlakesmusic.org/" target="_blank">Great Lakes Music Camp</a> for the amazing weekend of music and friendship on Lake Michigan! So grateful to have been awarded a youth scholarship to learn from amazing musicians and songwriters. I had an incredible time during the late-nite jam sessions and learning from the super talented <a contents="Kenny Smith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kennysmithguitar.com" target="_blank">Kenny Smith</a>, who led the Rhythm Guitar workshop, mandolin virtuoso <a contents="Don Julin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.donjulin.com" target="_blank">Don Julin</a> for his Mandolin workshop and one of my favorite songwriters, the illustrious <a contents="May Erlewine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mayerlewine.com" target="_blank">May Erlewine</a> in her Songwriting workshop. It was a weekend of traditional music that gave me all the feels and I even got complementary strings and a fiddle tuner from <a contents="Elderly Instruments" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.elderly.com" target="_blank">Elderly Instruments</a>! Special thanks to Jason Wheeler for making it all happen and I can't wait until next year for another incredible experience. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/92216a9d12ae83a218bbeb81e0f1f94d5ccf507b/original/20181012-104337.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54602272018-10-08T18:07:55-04:002018-10-08T18:08:32-04:00Feeling Love!!!<p>Thank you friends, family and new friends who came out to my CD Release Party at <a contents="River's Edge Brewing Co" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://riversedgebrew.com" target="_blank">River's Edge Brewing Co</a>. I had an incredible time and am grateful for the love and support! Special thanks to everyone who donated to <a contents="Hospice of Michigan " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/hospiceofmichigan/" target="_blank">Hospice of Michigan </a>and the #GiveAQuarterBack Campaign. They are doing tremendous work and turn no one away from their care. Please consider donating at <a contents="www.GiveAQuarterBack.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://giveaquarterback.com/" target="_blank">www.GiveAQuarterBack.com</a> or texting GAQB to 56651. </p>
<p>Check out my <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/AspenSings" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page and <a contents="YouTube channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsl-gz02_6lCUmjlfoWssA?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> for upcoming photos and videos! Don't forget to "Subscribe"!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/c2788151bb114414ead6dbc13cf765bcd4e4bb40/original/aspen-jacobsen-headshot-with-guitar-7.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54579122018-10-06T15:52:05-04:002018-10-06T15:58:09-04:00Press Release for CD Launch!<p>Thank you <a contents="Oakland Press" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theoaklandpress.com/lifestyles/suburban/local--year-old-musician-releases-debut-album-in-milford/article_fe49260c-c5d0-11e8-a855-a30b8f187b48.html" target="_blank">Oakland Press</a> and <a contents="Spinal Column" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.spinalcolumnonline.com/articles/aspen-jacobsen-cd-release-party-this-sunday-in-milford/" target="_blank">Spinal Column</a> for the great articles about my CD Release. Can't wait until tomorrow!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/472c7915b6eb709db568eaff884846fbb6da290d/original/aspen-jacobsen-headshot-with-guitar-6.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54442452018-09-26T16:08:20-04:002018-09-26T16:08:20-04:00CD Release Party - Oct. 7th from 2-4pm @ River's Edge Brewing Co.<p><strong>Hope you can join me for my debut CD Release Party at the River's Edge Brewing Co. in Milford on October 7th from 2pm - 4pm. </strong></p>
<p> 2 pm - Meet & Greet and CD signing </p>
<p> 3 pm - Live performance</p>
<p>Be sure to check out the great food and crafted beverage menu at River's Edge </p>
<p>Stay for dinner and listen to the talented <a contents="Timothy Monger" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://timothymonger.com" target="_blank">Timothy Monger</a> when he takes the stage at 4pm </p>
<p>No cover charge, bring the whole family!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/f6d8ede0b962bd40478e0f8b48f03da1835e514f/original/aspensquare-1.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54442772018-09-26T15:45:24-04:002018-09-26T21:16:53-04:00Michigan Rock School Plays with Vinnie Dombroski at Ramp Jam Fundraiser<p>It was an amazing weekend! After leaving <a contents="Earthworks Harvest Gathering" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://earthworksharvestgathering.com" target="_blank">Earthworks Harvest Gathering</a>, we headed to the <a contents="Milford Ramp Jam" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SkateMilford/about/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">Milford Ramp Jam</a> fundraiser hosted by<a contents=" Palate" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.palateofmilford.com/" target="_blank"> Palate</a>. My Red Couch bandmates and I from <a contents="Michigan Rock School" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://michiganrockschool.com" target="_blank">Michigan Rock Schoo</a>l got to play with Vinnie Dombroski of Sponge, Crud and Orbitsuns! Vinnie performed Molly, Plowed and Wax Ecstatic! What a cool experience to rock with a true Rockstar! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/3563e852197ec843bff6fd0ff699c7e0fb02b0f8/original/skatepark1.jpeg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpeg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/2c2cf34be6478690459d3377caf6e56082258a2a/original/aspen-jacobsen-headshot-with-guitar-3.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54442742018-09-26T15:43:44-04:002018-09-26T21:19:34-04:00Earthworks Harvest Gathering <p>I had an amazing experience at <a contents="Earthworks Harvest Gathering" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.earthworkharvestgathering.com/" target="_blank">Earthworks Harvest Gathering<font color="#004000">,</font></a> but it went by way to quickly and I only scratched the surface on the bands I wanted to see. Thank you <a contents="Seth Bernard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://samuelsethbernard.com" target="_blank">Seth Bernard</a> and the Earthworks family for inviting me to play on the Hill stage. Thank you to all the volunteers for feeding me amazing heathy food, conducting workshop and simply making it such a special experience. I loved every moment and now I understand why so many amazing people are attracted to the farm. Special thanks to my mentor, <a contents="Bruce Ling" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/riverfiddler" target="_blank">Bruce Ling</a> for playing mandolin on several of my songs I left with several signed CDs and lots of special moments that will carry me until next year's Harvest Gathering! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/8ea940b8a8fe2f0fd97c24a48ace38c62d4ffd38/original/earthworks1.jpeg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54317022018-09-26T08:37:00-04:002018-09-26T08:37:51-04:00BIG Announcement - Pre-release of debut CD now Available!!! <p>So excited to share the news that my CD is now available on my website (under the 'Music Store' tab). In the next few weeks it will be available on all major music platforms after my CD release party on October 7th (details coming soon!).</p>
<p>Check out my CD unveiling video on my Facebook page --> https://www.facebook.com/AspenSings and be sure to 'Like' my Facebook page if you haven't already!</p>
<p>Thank you for supporting my music!</p>
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<p> </p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/54256482018-09-12T13:07:04-04:002018-09-12T13:10:30-04:00Wheatland Music Festival<p>Thank you <a contents="Wheatland Music Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wheatlandmusic.org" target="_blank">Wheatland Music Festival</a> for having me play the Hill Stage and to Bruce Ling who accompanied me on mandolin for a few of my songs. Can't wait until next year! Happy Wheatland!</p>
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<p> </p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/53773002018-08-07T00:30:06-04:002018-08-07T00:30:06-04:00Michigan State Fair Superstar Semi-Finalist!<p>I'm honored to be among the 2018 Michigan State Fair Superstar Semi-Finalists! I'll be performing three songs on Friday, August 31st at 6:30 pm as part of the competition. Five Finalists move on to compete on Saturday, September 1st, and on Sunday, September 2nd, the Grand prize winner and Runner-up will headline. I can't wait to meet the other contestants! Check-out my Facebook page for more details. Tickets are now on sale at Kroger stores and www.MichiganStateFairLLC.com</p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/c0753b725de44b5d4753a274336e0cebaee90132/original/28335854-1417462518383408-5507602651065647680-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/53468002018-07-15T00:34:28-04:002018-07-15T00:42:41-04:00Great Lakes Music Camp - Scholarship Receipient!<p>So grateful to the Great Lakes Music Camp for granting me a youth scholarship to attend this October. The weekend will be filled with workshops from some of my favorite musicians and I'm so excited to learn and jam with them! What a incredible organization to provide the opportunity to learn & play traditional music in a fun and supportive atmosphere. I'm marking down the days! To learn more about the Great Lakes Music Camp, how to sign-up and how to support them, please check out www.greatlakesmusic.org.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/5d407625da60e09f808a323696ee0d6b0c74a884/original/19959274-1906484753010888-636924243560982992-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/53461832018-05-05T22:15:00-04:002018-07-15T00:42:58-04:00Celebration of Music - Recap<p><br>On May 5th, I was thrilled to be a contestant on the PBS television show Celebration of Music, hosted by Ethan Bortnick. It was a nationwide talent search and I was one of 26 contestants from the Detroit area (the show had more than 500 auditions submitted just from Detroit!). Contestants were invited to join Ethan Bortnik on stage to sing "We are the World" at his concert at Music Hall in Detroit. Congratulations to my talented friends, Delaney Natke who won the popular vote and Mia Green who won the producer's choice award.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/295862/879e3985efde04255dbb3dbfcde4a5530d69a661/original/img-1574.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Aspen Jacobsentag:aspenjacobsen.com,2005:Post/51738132018-04-10T09:13:09-04:002018-04-10T09:21:53-04:00Aspen Featured in PBS Celebration of Music - Detroit<p>I'm super psyched to announce that I've be chosen to be a contestant on a PBS television show called Celebration of Music starring Ethan Bortnick. It's a nationwide talent search and I will be appearing on Detroit Public Television. The first airing will be at 8pm on PBTV Channel 56 April 13th. That is also when voting will begin.</p>
<p>Don't forget to vote for me starting this Friday night at <a contents="https://celebrationofmusic.com/aspen-jacobsen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://celebrationofmusic.com/aspen-jacobsen" target="_blank">https://celebrationofmusic.com/aspen-jacobsen</a> (only one vote per email address). Voting will continue till May 5th when the winner will be announced at Ethan Bortnick's Celebration of Music Concert at the Detroit Music Hall. There I and the other contestant's videos will be played before Ethan's show and during breaks. Both the online votes and votes from the concert will be tallied during intermission. The winner will be announced during the show and will be performing LIVE onstage at the Detroit concert in front of thousands!</p>
<p>They had more than 500 submissions, and only about 25 contestants were chosen for the show. We had to submit a music video which I shot at <a contents="20 Front Street" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://20frontstreet.com/" target="_blank">20 Front Street</a> in Lake Orion and an interview video segment at home. I haven't even seen what the final video looks like, so I am really excited to see the show on Friday April 13th.</p>
<p>The contestant with the most votes wins, so please vote for me at <a contents="https://celebrationofmusic.com/aspen-jacobsen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://celebrationofmusic.com/aspen-jacobsen" target="_blank">https://celebrationofmusic.com/aspen-jacobsen</a> between April 13th and May 5th 2018!</p>Aspen Jacobsen