Michael R. J. Roth, Corey Hall & Daniel Thomas Phipps at Panama City Songwriter's Festival
Michael R. J. Roth has been called "a cool dark troubadour...not unlike Townes Van Zandt" with songs known for intriguing imagery and "deep, profound truth." He is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the American Songwriter lyric contest, and lyric winner of many national and international competitions, including the USA Songwriting Competition, The Great American Song Contest, and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Lori McKenna called him "Brilliant." He currently resides in Panama City, Florida.
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Hailing from the Gulf Coast region of Florida, singer-songwriter Corey Hall strikes a harmonious balance between celebrating the roots of blues, drawing inspiration from legends like Mississippi John Hurt, R.L. Burnside, Woody Guthrie, and Doc Watson while crafting his own unique brand of music. Through creative exploration, he’s found avenues to cultivate his own voice within the Roots genre, representing his profound love for this musical tradition. ‘The Bay County Blues,’ Corey’s debut album, is a testament to his musical journey. Blending past and future in his performances, he leaves his audiences enriched, captivated, and looking for more of the "American Roots" sound.
https://coreyhallmusic.com/home
Daniel Thomas Phipps is a singer/songwriter based in Austin, TX. His songs have been called “Dark, melodic, haunting, raw, and sly.” Drawing inspiration from a lifelong love of music and artists like Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh, Pink Floyd, and Blaze Foley. Attempting to find a golden mean between artists and writers of the past and todays contemporaries such as Elliot Smith, Jason Molina, or Gillian Welch. He has toured and performed at festivals all over the country and Europe.
Michael R. J. Roth & Corey Hall
Friday
Panama City Center for the Arts
5:10 p.m.
Michael R. J. Roth & Daniel Thomas Phipps
Saturday
Lightroom
5:15 PM
https://easyheroes.com
Hailing from the Gulf Coast region of Florida, singer-songwriter Corey Hall strikes a harmonious balance between celebrating the roots of blues, drawing inspiration from legends like Mississippi John Hurt, R.L. Burnside, Woody Guthrie, and Doc Watson while crafting his own unique brand of music. Through creative exploration, he’s found avenues to cultivate his own voice within the Roots genre, representing his profound love for this musical tradition. ‘The Bay County Blues,’ Corey’s debut album, is a testament to his musical journey. Blending past and future in his performances, he leaves his audiences enriched, captivated, and looking for more of the "American Roots" sound.
https://coreyhallmusic.com/home
Daniel Thomas Phipps is a singer/songwriter based in Austin, TX. His songs have been called “Dark, melodic, haunting, raw, and sly.” Drawing inspiration from a lifelong love of music and artists like Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh, Pink Floyd, and Blaze Foley. Attempting to find a golden mean between artists and writers of the past and todays contemporaries such as Elliot Smith, Jason Molina, or Gillian Welch. He has toured and performed at festivals all over the country and Europe.
Michael R. J. Roth & Corey Hall
Friday
Panama City Center for the Arts
5:10 p.m.
Michael R. J. Roth & Daniel Thomas Phipps
Saturday
Lightroom
5:15 PM
