Finn's Beachside Pub Independent Artists' Night: Gail Carson
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Published by Sareth Ney on Aug. 6, 2015 at 11:47 p.m.
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FLAGLER BEACH, Fla.--Gail Carson kicked off the last competition of the Indie Artist Night before the finals, on Aug. 5. The event was sponsored by Red Stripe Beer and the judges were from WQFB Surf 97.3 FM. She was the opening act, along with: Next A’ Kin, Sam Seas, Bradley Griese and Michael Cooper. Jason Koivula was the direct support and Uncle Eddie and Robin was the headliner. Carson strummed the guitar and provided vocals.
Tony Paul Neal, vocalist and guitarist of Next A’ Kin, introduced Carson. Before she began her recital with “Dream Big”—she mentioned she had resided in Palm Coast, Fla. for almost 20 years. She went onto say she had recorded over 13 albums and her songs can be heard worldwide via internet radio. Her first song was for those who dream big and the people they choose to join them to make their dreams come true. After she finished the song, she reminded the crowd to dream big.
When Carson described her influence for “Native American”, she stated she likes to be inspired by different eras and write songs about them. For the song, she imagined being around during the 1800s and what the Native Americans would say. After placing her capo a couple of frets near the head of her guitar, she began her performance. Afterwards, she reintroduced the song title to the onlookers.
Prior to “Painted Pony”, Carson spoke of the inspiration behind the song. She mentioned how the pony inspired her by living life on the free range, was wild and without having a saddle attached to the back of it. She removed her capo from where it was, clipped it closer to the head of her guitar and began to perform.
Before Carson continued with “Little Things”—Griese requested for her to play his favorite song, “Hero To Me”. She declined his request and she elaborated what inspired the song he requested. She stated it was about one of her favorite actors, Robin Williams, and she wrote the song in ode to him. During the song, she showcased her vocal range.
Carson ended her recital with “Sing One For The Boys”. She cited the song was inspired by her favorite male country artists. Then, she named a few of her favorites. They included Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, George Jones and Waylon Jennings. Afterwards, she thanked everyone for listening.
Tony Paul Neal, vocalist and guitarist of Next A’ Kin, introduced Carson. Before she began her recital with “Dream Big”—she mentioned she had resided in Palm Coast, Fla. for almost 20 years. She went onto say she had recorded over 13 albums and her songs can be heard worldwide via internet radio. Her first song was for those who dream big and the people they choose to join them to make their dreams come true. After she finished the song, she reminded the crowd to dream big.
When Carson described her influence for “Native American”, she stated she likes to be inspired by different eras and write songs about them. For the song, she imagined being around during the 1800s and what the Native Americans would say. After placing her capo a couple of frets near the head of her guitar, she began her performance. Afterwards, she reintroduced the song title to the onlookers.
Prior to “Painted Pony”, Carson spoke of the inspiration behind the song. She mentioned how the pony inspired her by living life on the free range, was wild and without having a saddle attached to the back of it. She removed her capo from where it was, clipped it closer to the head of her guitar and began to perform.
Before Carson continued with “Little Things”—Griese requested for her to play his favorite song, “Hero To Me”. She declined his request and she elaborated what inspired the song he requested. She stated it was about one of her favorite actors, Robin Williams, and she wrote the song in ode to him. During the song, she showcased her vocal range.
Carson ended her recital with “Sing One For The Boys”. She cited the song was inspired by her favorite male country artists. Then, she named a few of her favorites. They included Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, George Jones and Waylon Jennings. Afterwards, she thanked everyone for listening.
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Sareth Ney is the entertainment journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Center for New Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo. After graduating—he continued his apprenticeship with master of horror, Clive Barker. After he met members of the Wu-Tang Clan, he became the journalist/superhero known as Wu-Man Chu. He inducts everyone into his hall of fame, his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, he is the founder and co-host of No Cover Podcast and the festival director for Sareth-Fest Music, Comedy and Short Film Festival.