November 28, 2020

Last time I posted was in July. All things considered, after reflection, a lot of stuff has happened since then. I officially joined the band Strings of Indian Creek, so I guess that is definitely a fun update!! They released their album that I did some fiddle tracking for and there's whispers of a new album in the works... Croghan's Crossing played a number of cruises on the Mary M. Miller and the Belle of Louisville Riverboats.  I got to play some acoustic shows with my buddy from Jericho Woods, Josh Mitcham. My music store, Kentuckiana Music Center, FINALLY had its grand reopening. KMC had a kick ass Medieval Fair at Floyd County Brewing and a huge Halloween Hunt with street musicians in downtown New Albany. I've also stayed busy with recording for folks. I've done some recording for Tyler Stiller, Strings of Indian Creek, Jacob Resch, The Hill Figs, Josh Mitcham, and Laren Rapp. I got a new section on this website where you can check out my recording work. If you need some fiddle/violin/string ensembles for your song hit me up. My rates are $50/hour or $100/track.

July 28, 2020

In March pretty much everything in the music industry came screeching to a halt. I've pretty much been in survival mode. Unemployment never came thru for me, so I ended up taking up a 'work from home' temp job taking calls on the KY Covid19 Hotline. That's been super interesting. My music store, Kentuckiana Music Center, finally got to reopen in June. I've been busy keeping it afloat, so far so good. A few outdoor gigs and weddings have popper up here and there, but overall it's still a very unpredictable work climate. I've finally updated my gig schedule, so if you feel safe going out I'd love to see you all!

October 31, 2019

Our new 8 track LP is out now, Croghan's Crossing. It's a mix of traditional Irish instrumentals and a few originals songs from Anna Blanton. CDs are available for purchase now for $10 thru this website or at Kentuckiana Music Center. You'll have to manually enter the amount. Make sure you include your address if you pay thru PayPal.

July 2, 2019

Announced the big news that I'm the new owner of Jimmy's Music Center! The store is moving to the corner of Pearl and Elm St in downtown New Albany. The name will be Kentuckiana Music Center, a throwback to the original name 30+ yrs ago. The store will continue to offer lessons, instrument rentals, consignments, repairs, retail, and I'll be adding a booking agency component for any local bands/artists/ensembles wanting help booking gigs. The store's social media and web presence will be up within the next 30 days so keep an eye out! We hope to be moved into our new space by Aug 1!

June 29, 2019

I have an exciting business endeavor I've embarked on. It's been in the works since April, and I'm excited to share the news publicly on Saturday, June 29! My Irish band, Croghan's Crossing, will be playing on the Biergarten Stage. Come hear the exciting news and enjoy some great drinks, food, and music!

May 10, 2019

This is Bear McCreary's newest music video for "Sparks & Shadows" on the motion picture soundtrack "The Professor and the Madman." I have a cameo at the 2:03' mark and a few times after that.

"The Professor and the Madman"
Music by Bear McCreary
Featuring Eric Byers, Cello
Sparks & Shadows

"The Professor and the Madman" film and soundtrack are out today!

May 1, 2019

March and April were crazy busy months, so I'm a bit behind on updating this website. From Jericho Woods shows to Croghan's Crossing stuff to Paducah Symphony. I'm just now getting a breather. This past weekend was a mile stone for me. I fronted Croghan's Crossing on WHAS Great Day Live and Kentucky Homefront. Pretty much everyone who knows me knows I usually don't pursue singing at all, occasionally some harmony backing but that's it. I was approached by Kentucky Homefront to do a short set and I decided to take the leap. I was very much out of my comfort zone, but it was a growing experience. As a musician you never stop growing, so my growth continues. I was honored to have four other amazing musicians playing with me including Shannon Kelly, Kelsey Lee, Aaryn Martin, and Taylor Shuck. If you don't know them, you should. 

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ALSO, lots more shows ahead so please check out my show schedule!

Mar 19, 2019

It's been a few months since it got rolling, but I'm super excited to announce I've joined the NS Design family! I'll be sporting an awesome CR5 Electric Violin at all of my electric gigs. It's an amazing 5 string instrument with superior tone quality. Come out to a Jericho Woods show to check it out!

February 15, 2019

Swinging on the Gate, Devanny's Goat, High Reel
Dancers: Olivia Ryan & Emma Ryan
Harp: Shannon Kelly
Guitar: Aaryn Martin
Filmed at The Pointe by Johnny D'Anger Goebel III with Mad Guru Productions.

February 5, 2019

I will be playing pop love songs solo electric violin at 8UP, Louisville's premier upscale rooftop bar atop the Hilton Garden Inn. This is a great option if you're looking for Valentine's Day plans! 

February 2, 2019

I will be playing with the Paducah Symphony as we back 5x Grammy winning Christian music artist, Steven Curtis Chapman. Chapman is a Paducah native. This concert will more than likely sell out!

January 19, 2019

Excited to announce I will be playing one or two songs with Disturbed in Peoria, IL on Wed, January 30! Some of Disturbed's most popular songs include "Down With the Sickness" and their cover of "Sound of Silence." 

Dec 30, 2018

Once again, I played in the backup orchestra for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Indianapolis, Lexington, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Chicago this year. Always a fun gig this time of year!! It's a lot of work and travel, but it sure is fun to play with lasers and pyro! 

Dec 22, 2018

Jericho Woods had a blast closing out our year at Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville last night! This year has been so much fun from Flora-Bama to Oklahom, we've been all over the place. If you haven't already... go listen to our track "Dance Around the Christmas Tree!" Looking forward to 2019! 

Dec 15, 2018

Congrats to all of my fiddle and violin students on a fantastic recital! You all did a great job!

November 30, 2018

Shew! It's been a busy month!! Some highlights include I got to play a 90s country tribute with Nicholas Jamerson formerly of Sundy Best. Then I played two shows with Hanson on their String Theory tour. Jericho Woods played an awesome showcase at Analog in Nashville. Now December gets ready to roll in and it's a jam packed holiday extravaganza from church services to Trans Siberian Orchestra to the Paducah Symphony. Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! 

October 1, 2018

I'm very excited to announce that I am now a member of the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra. This is a community ensemble of all mandolinists! We have two concerts coming up that you can find on my gig calendar. They are:

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Mon, Oct 15th @ 6:30 PM

Iroquois Library

601 W Woodlawn Ave

Louisville, KY 40215

FREE

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Mon, Oct 29th @ 7:30 PM

IUS Ogle Center, Recital Hall

4201 Grant Line Rd

New Albany, IN 47150

FREE

August 27, 2018

FREE - On September 5th Shell is celebrating the Grand Opening of the First Shell Select US Location with a day of festivities, including a ribbon cutting at 10am and an afternoon appearance by Louisville Native, Ballard High Alum and Former New York Knick Allan Houston. Community residents are encouraged to stop by the Shell Select location at 4950 Brownsboro Road from 9am to 5pm to sample the locally prepared food and beverages offerings, take photos with local celebrities and spin the wheel to win prizes and fuel savings from Shell. Plus the Porch Possums will be playing tunes 11am-1pm!

August 13, 2018

Wednesday night NASHVILLE! Music starts at 7, and it’s free. Jericho Woods plays around 9. Hope to see you there!!!

July 31, 2018

Jericho Woods is in the running to play at the opening UK Football game. We'd appreciate your Twitter vote! Click the button below to vote now!

July 24, 2018

Jericho Woods performed on Great Day Live today to promote the Country For the Kids Fundraiser taking place on Sunday benefiting Camp Quality Kentuckiana! Go watch our performance!

June 25, 2018

I grew up listening to Celtic music and learning fiddle tunes. My appreciation and repertoire grew when I played with Keltricity not too long ago. I've always had a love for this music. When I went on tour with Colter Wall, I had to shelf this genre of music for a while. Over the past month or so I've had time to delve back into it a bit. I met a fantastic Celtic harpist, Shannon Kelly, who just moved to Louisville from St. Louis.  She was kind enough to jam on some tunes and agreed to a joint show together this coming Friday, June 29 from 7-10pm at The Exchange in New Albany, IN. We'd love to see you all there. It'll be very low key, and the food and drinks are fantastic!!!

June 20, 2018

Jericho Woods had a great time at Tumbleweed Country Music Festival. We've got an odd sound that doesn't fit main stream country or traditional country. It was soooo fantastic to be accepted and loved by all you folks at the festival. We love you all! Keep an ear out for our new album coming soon!

June 11, 2018

Jericho Woods had a great time at CMA Fest this week in Nashville. On Tuesday we played at Whiskey Jam and on Friday night we played at Wildhorse Saloon. We rolled out a bunch of new tunes off our new album. Can't wait to get those songs released! On Saturday we rolled out to Alexandria, KY for Countryfest. Beautiful park and fun time! We have a packed summer schedule coming up!

May 22, 2018

I'm VERY excited for my 8th Abbey Road on the River! Here is the string & horn schedule for this year!

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FRIDAY May 25
4pm The Jukebox One Album || Main Stage (strings & horns)
8pm The Newbees || C Stage (strings only)
10pm AYNIL White Album || Main Stage (strings & horns)

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SATURDAY May 26
4pm Strings Unplugged Show || 300 Spring Stage (strings only)
4pm AYNIL Top 100 Countdown 34-14 || Stage D (horns only)
10:30pm The Newbees || Main Stage (strings & horns)

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SUNDAY May 27
8pm Abraham, Martin, and John || Main Stage (strings, horns, harp)
8:30pm LOVE Show || Main Stage (strings & horns)
10:30pm Classicstone || Main Stage (strings & horns)

April 17, 2018

It's been an exciting week! I went down to Nashville to do some recording this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday was at OMNIsound Studios where I recorded some fiddle tracks for Jericho Woods with Skid Mills. This album is sounding KILLER and will also have guest artists Jimmy Mattingly (fiddler for Garth Brooks) and Foo Fighter, Rami Jaffee!

On Wednesday, I was at Ocean Way Studios recording a Bear McCreary film soundtrack with a 52 piece orchestra. McCreary has composed music for The Walking Dead, Outlander, God of War, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Europa Report, and more. The soundtrack is for the upcoming Mel Gibson/Sean Penn movie "The Professor & The MadMan." I've wanted to be a part of a movie soundtrack since I was in middle school, so this was definitely a bucket list moment.

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Today I played mandolin for the Bellarmine University choir. We did a music video of "My Old Kentucky Home" for Kentucky Derby festivities. It should show up on social media soon!

April 8, 2019

The Porch Possums have completed our new album "Waiting for Thursday" and are currently waiting for them to arrive in cd and vinyl. Matthew Davis filmed a music video yesterday for the track "Marshmallow Roast." Keep an eye out for our upcoming video and album releases! 

March 27, 2018

I had a fantastic time playing with Jericho Woods at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon and at Florida's Runaway Country Music Festival this past weekend. Check out the show calendar for upcoming JW shows near you! We'll be back in Florida next month!

Mar 1, 2018

Congrats to Keegan for getting a near perfect 9.5 gold rating at ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Indianapolis!!! To get a gold rating you have to score between a 9-13.5. When you practice smart you will see results!!!

February 14, 2018

Great job to all my students who performed in the Valentine's Recital! Recitals serve as an important component of a student's music education. Student's learn preparation and planning skills along with stage presence and confidence. Even if students don't grow up to be professional musicians, these are great tools to have when presenting in any situation. This recital was also a prep performance for students going to ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest. Congrats to all of my students!

January 29, 2018

A BIG congratulations to all of my students who participated in ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest! Every single one of you got gold ratings. Those in Division 1 get to go to state later in February! On February 11th at 3pm I will be hosting a student recital at the Louisville Federation of Musicians Rehearsal Hall to showcase their solos and to help prep for state contest.

January 2, 2018

Phewww! 2017 was a crazy year! Some reflections on the awesomeness that was 2017: 9 months touring with Colter Wall, performed with Evanescence, 2Cellos, Celtic Thunder, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and numerous other bands and orchestras! I also continued my partnership with Nicola Strings and gained new partners with Zylia and DTS! 

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2018 is looking to be just as amazing with an even more diverse schedule of concerts and events! I've added two new videos. One is from New Years Eve. I sat in on fiddle with Jericho Woods at Dierks Bentley's new Whiskey Row in Nashville. We did some serious jamming on Orange Blossom Special. The other video takes a 180 to a beautiful, light composition called "Souvenir" by Franz Drdla.

December 3, 2017

Yesterday I played in the backup orchestra for Evanescence. You've most likely heard their music thru the early 2000s such as songs "My Immortal" and "Bring Me to Life." Their live symphonic show was stunning especially with the beautiful backdrop of the Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN.  

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More fun shows later this month include the Carmel Symphony, Celtic Thunder, and more Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Make sure you check out a complete list of show dates on here.

November, 27, 2017

Nicola Brand Strings has been a great partner of mine for a few years now. They are a fabulous, family owned company based out of San Francisco, CA. I had the privilege of meeting the owner, Chris Sfarzo, while playing the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival with Colter Wall this fall. I use their fiddle and mandolin strings. This promo video was filmed by Johnny Goebel. 

November 21, 2017

Yesterday it was announced that our Jacksonville, FL show on Nov. 18 was the last performance of The Speedy Creek Band with Colter Wall. Due to lots of inquiring minds, I shared the reasoning of my departure on the FB Group "The FolkSingers Union."

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A few months ago I had some medical issues come up (after a procedure yesterday everything appears to be fine and heading back to normal). Due to stress from that and being on the road nonstop and not seeing my husband I decided it was in my best interest to step away from the Speedy Creek Band. I can only speak on my behalf, but I am on good terms with everyone. Colter is an amazing artist and will without a doubt have great things in store. I, myself, will be in the audience listening.

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I have been meticulously booking holiday gigs for December over the past two weeks. It's quite an eclectic mix of genres and artists. I may be off the road, but my violin will still be busy.

September 2, 2017

Colter Wall and The Speedy Creek Band just returned home after a 3 week tour in Norway and Denmark. As touring goes, it's always difficult to be away from home, but alas we had many fantastic shows! We played at Oyafestivalen, Pstereo, Tonderfest, Parkenfestivalen, and more! We have a little over a week off and then we head to Washington to play some festivals. Thanks for the support!

August 10, 2017

Back in Christmas of 2014 my sister-in-law, Rachel, passed away. I wrote a song in her remembrance (you can hear a recording of it on this site). It has impacted a lot of people who also never knew Rachel. The song speaks to those we love and have lost, and in that we hope they knew how much they were loved. Zylia is using 'Rachel' in their demo studio software. This company has a new microphone, ZYLIA ZM-1, that was designed for 3D audio recording. Essentially you can get multi-track recording live on this one mic. It's very exciting, and I'm looking forward to working with them and spreading Rachel's love of music. 

August 5, 2017

Had a great time recently playing with 2Cellos! This is a fantastic cello duet that plays soundtracks and covers. Packed houses at each concert. If you haven't go check them out on YouTube.

June 23, 2017

Lots of exciting new dates coming up with Colter Wall and the Speedy Creek Band. We kick off a month long European tour in August! Make sure you check the show schedule for Colter Wall, Porch Possum, and other exciting dates!

June 6, 2017

Well the Speedy Creek Band (Colter Wall's band) is taking off on another two week tour around the east coast and midwest. We kicked off in Atlanta and will be circling around. Keep an eye on my show dates or visit the Colter Wall website! 

June 3, 2017

I want to wish my student, Emma, a big congratulations! She competed in the youth division at the John Hartford Memorial Festival's fiddle contest. She took home 2nd prize! I've always loved listening to John Hartford, so this is definitely a proud teacher moment.

May 28, 2017

My 8th AROTR is now in the history books! It was once again a fun year, but in a new location! The festival moved to the sunny side of the river in Jeffersonville, IN near the walking bridge. We played with LSB Experience, Jukebox with Mark Beyer (Rain), Classicstone, Ambrosia, and the LOVE Show! 

March 7, 2017

March 14 I go on tour with Colter Wall as his band's fiddler and mandolinist. We kick off the tour at SXSW playing some showcases and then head off in support of Margo Price on March 24. In April we take off again in support of Cody Jinks. Lots of cool shows ahead. Make sure to keep an eye on Colter Wall's FB for upcoming show dates near you!

January 8, 2017

I was thrilled to kick off 2017 with the fantastic folks over at Kentucky Shakespeare. I was a tragedian/musician in their production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead starring Greg Maupin and Brian Hinds. It was a hilarious comedy and the entire cast was incredible. Kentucky Shakespeare is one of my favorite organizations to work with. Previously I was a part of Twelfth Night this time last year. Today was the final performance. I couldn't have asked for a better start to the year!

December 31, 2016

As 2016 comes to a close, I reflect on the amazing year I've had. There have been so many new experiences and people met. I hope each and every one of you rings in 2017 with a bang and wish you all the best year yet! I leave you with this New Years Greeting, a video of Auld Lang Syne, produced by Herschel Zahnd.

October 16, 2016

Had a great time rocking out Harvest Homecoming with Leora Nosko and Lee Puckett!

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Southern Sirens traveled down to Arkansas to perform at the Ozark Arts & Recreation Festival. It was a ton of fun to return to this event and perform for everyone!

October 1, 2016

Keltricity had a crazy busy September playing Louisville Irish Fest and World Fest! It's been a very productive month especially with Caroline Yeager joining us on keys, vocals, and twin fiddle!

September 28, 2016

I had an absolutely great time playing with Keltricity at Louisville Irish Fest this past weekend! Visit my YouTube page for some video footage of our sets. I also had a fun gig playing with Southern Sirens at the Crystal Boots and Silver Spurs gala benefiting the MS Society.

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This coming weekend is sure to be a hoot! I will be playing with Keltricity at Woodford Reserve October 1 from 11:30am-4pm. Then Sunday I will be playing with Disturbed at the Louder Than Life Festival at 7:30pm! If you aren't going to Louder Than Life, go check out Keltricity at Oshea's from 6-9. The lovely Jannell will be filling in for me!

September 12, 2016

It's been and will continue to be an action packed gig schedule this Fall! Some highlights so far include playing with Colter Wall at Made in America Festival in Philadelphia, playing World Fest with Keltricity, and rocking out with The Porch Possums at Anchorpalooza. Paducah Symphony starts back up this coming weekend with a Wagenaar, Strauss, and Beethoven program. Irish Fest with Keltricity and Harvest Homecoming with Southern SIrens will be coming up soon! Keep an eye on the show schedule!

August 22, 2016

I'm excited to announce I've been brought on to play fiddle for Colter Wall! He has opened for Lucinda Williams at the Ryman and has a song on the soundtrack of the movie Hell or High Water starring Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, and Ben Foster. Should be an exciting ride! Go like his page and check out some shows! I'll be playing Sept 1 in Lexington at Willies Locally Known and Sep 3 in Philadelphia at the Made in America Festival (Yep... I'll still be playing with Keltricity Sept 2 and Sept 4, globe trottttting!)

August 3, 2016

Had a fantastic time performing 'Sound of Silence' with Disturbed at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati last Wednesday night. HUGE crowd and fun show. Disturbed will be at Louder Than Life this fall.

July 7, 2016

I will be playing in The River Pops Orchestra at the Jeffersonville Riverstage. Last year's production of Wizard of Oz was fabulous. Looking forward to another great summer production.

July 21-24, 2016

All shows start at 8:30 PM.

Starring: Corwyn Hodge as Judas Iscariot

Featuring: The River Pops Orchestra

Lyrics By Tim Rice
Muisc By Andrew LLoyd Weber
Directed By Ronnie Breedlove
Conducted By Jon Ledgerwood

ALL SHOWS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

June 13, 2016

Abbey Road on the River kicked off my summer string of gigs over Memorial Day Weekend. I had a fantastic time and enjoyed every minute! Now Southern Sirens just finished playing Best Winery and Turtle Run Winery this past weekend. Nothing like a good wine weekend. This coming weekend I have a triple header including the Porch Possums playing a Bourbon Trail party in Anchorage, KY, Southern Sirens playing Lyndon's Summer Festival, and Keltricity wrapping it up at the Floyd County Brewing Company. I try to keep my calendar on here up to date, so check back frequently for upcoming shows!

April 1, 2016

I'll be playing violin in Acting Against Cancer's production of 'The Last Five Years.' It will run April 7-10 in the Kentucky Center's Mex Theater. 

March 23, 2016

It's that odd time between St. Patrick's Day and Easter. I had a great time playing my first gigs this past weekend with the celtic world band, Keltricity. I also did some more recording with The Porch Possums! Keep an eye out for upcoming shows for both these groups!

February 15, 2016

On February 28 from 5pm-9pm at The Bard's Town will be a benefit concert raising funds for the Rachel Blanton Violin Scholarship Fund at Sacred Heart School for the Arts. A suggested $20 minimu donation is tax deductible.

February 15, 2016

Southern Sirens is hosting an EP Release Party on February 26 at 8:30pm at the Muhammad Ali Center. General tickets are $10 and VIP tickets are $20. You can purchase tickets directly from Anna or on Southern Sirens' website. 

February 10, 2016

I had a great time playing Renaissance music with John Aurelius (flute/recorder) and Michael Vettraino (guitar) for Actors Theatre's Lobster Feast. This is a fabulous fundraiser raising money for the arts organization.

January 4, 2016

I will be performing in the Kentucky Shakespeare's Twelfth Night production at the Kentucky Center's Bomhard Theater. The show runs January 5-10 and tickets are available at the Kentucky Center website.

December 7, 2015

My students' recital was this past Saturday. They did a fabulous job! This recital featured group Christmas pieces as well as holiday and traditional violin solo rep. Congratulations to all my students!

December 5, 2015

I had a fabulous time playing in the backup string orchestra for the Trans Siberian Orchestra. I played shows in Louisville, Fort Wayne, and Cincinnati. This is always my favorite holiday gig to do! If you haven't seen TSO you need to go to a show!

November 22, 2015

Southern Sirens played for the Thunder Bay Arts Council in Alpena, MI. We were features on the evening news. We survived their first official snow storm. It was a lot of fun!

October 14, 2015

Last night I had an awesome time playing in the local string orchestra backing up Josh Groban at The Louisville Palace. The UofL Choral also performed. Tony Award Winner, Lena Hall, also joined him on stage for a number of duets as well as solo performances.

October 12, 2015

Had a great gig at Harvest Homecoming with Southern Sirens! We had special guests Leora Nosko on vocals and keys and Bayley Whitlow on bass. Go subscribe to Southern Sirens' YouTube page! 

September 15, 2015

Southern Sirens released their music video for "Fantasy Football." Make sure you go watch and share it!

August 17, 2015

The Porch Possums had a fabulous time playing at The Anchorage Civic Club's fundraiser "Anchorpalooza" this past Saturday. The turn out was great! Make sure to 'like' The Porch Possums on Facebook!

July 21, 2015

Southern Sirens has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist in the Pepsi Southern Original Contest and will compete in Panama City Beach, FL September 3rd. There were 80 out 5,000 entries in the semi finals, so this is a big accomplishment for the band.

July 15, 2015

Southern Sirens will be departing on a mini tour in California July 26-Aug 1. Check out www.southernsirensmusic.com for details.

June 19, 2015

Check out the new Nicola Strings commercial featuring the playing of Anna Blanton. The opening song is called "Train Song" written by Scott Johnson of The Porch Possums, whom Anna plays fiddle with.

June 15, 2015

Anna Blanton played at Bigfoot Music and Outdoors' CMA Fest Showcase with Southern Sirens at Tin Roof in Nashville. It was a great experience and honor to be a party of the festivities! Visit Southern Sirens YouTube page to watch videos from that evening,

June 9, 2015

Anna performed with Southern Sirens at WHAS 11's Crusade for Children Telecast. It is always an honor to be part of such a great event doing amazing work in the community. They raised over $5 million dollars!

May 26, 2015

Memorial Day weekend was super busy! Anna played 9 shows at Abbey Road on the River with The Orchestra (former members of ELO), CLassicstones, Jukebox, Nube 9, The Newbees, Tim Piper, and Southern Sirens. It was a great weekend of great music! Check out the photo gallery!

April 17, 2015

Anna had a great time performing with Southern Sirens at WE Day Kentucky. She had the honor to perform in front of 1,300 students from across Kentucky to learn about the 'power of we, be the change.' It was an amazing event full of energy. For the finale they performed along side Ben Sollee, Kri N Hettie, Jyn Yates, Justine Lewis, and two fabulous youth choirs.

February 25, 2015

Scroll down to the bottom right of the page to see the spotlight interview.

February 9, 2015

Watch my 40 second promo video for Nicola Brand Strings.

January 12, 2015

Anna wrote a song in memory of her sister-in-law Rachel Blanton, a fellow violinist, who passed away suddenly on Christmas Day. Her band Southern Sirens with guest string players Charlie Blanton (bass), Travis Carlisle (cello), and Michael Hill (viola) performed the piece for the first time at Classical Revolution: A Tribute to Rachel Blanton. 

January 5, 2015

Happy New Year! Anna is happy to announce she is now an Endorsee Artist with Nicola Brand Strings. "I love the sound of the strings once broken in, especially the E string in the upper registers on my violin which has a lot of overtones.  They bring a brilliant tone to my dark sounding violin and project very well. I used these for all my December gigs. I highly recommend checking out all the string products they offer."

December 19, 2014

Anna created a home video of Carol of the Bells solo violin using a Boss RC-2 Loop Station and Whammy Pedal. 

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday!

December 17, 2014

Anna had a great time playing in the backup orchestra of the Trans Siberian Orchestra in Knoxville on December 10th. Check out some of the photos from the show above!

November 30, 2014

Anna had a "Meet the Musician" write up in the Paducah Symphony's Score Magazine November/December. 

October 30, 2014

Anna just returned from a two week tour with Southern Sirens out west to Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Arkansas. Anna also accepted a teaching position at Sacred Heart School for the Arts in Louisville, KY and started teaching upon her return from tour.

She also performed with the Southern Sirens at Congo 14 on Sept 20th where they opened for Bruno Mars and at the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards on Sept 27th with Michael Fitzpatrick and CJ Vanston. You can watch a video of this on the music page.

Anna Blanton is Today's Woman Magazine's 'Way to Go Winner' in the Community Category. She was featured in the September 2014 Issue.