In our interview with Nick Spear and Susan O’Dea, Taylor Inman dives into the duo's journey - who formed Big Sky City Lights born from the unexpected circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. With one member in New York City and the other in Whitefish, Montana, the duo began collaborating remotely, creating cover songs that resonated deeply with their growing audience. Their music, characterized by a blend of distinct cultural influences and creative perseverance, showcases the beauty that can emerge from challenges. We explore how they navigated the distance, their creative process, and the serendipitous success of their first album.

Big Sky City Lights perform live on our press room floor for a lunchtime show on Friday, September 13th, 2024. Please visit https://flatheadtickets.com/ for information on tickets.

Connect with the band!
Website - https://www.bigskycitylights.com/
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/bigskycitylights
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigskycitylights/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3j42U0InVLix5K1LfjW1I2?si=MH3on1TnRRimRdncrX8yoA
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/big-sky-city-lights/1566644337

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On Friday, August 2nd, the Brent Jameson Duo joined us for a lunchtime show on our press floor to spearhead Season Two of Press Play. Brent Jameson and Ben Darce brought the blues, soul, and touch of reggae to the Daily Inter Lake. It was a peek into Brent's life - his journey into sobriety, the rise and fall of relationships, and even the economic crash of 2008. Ben's mastery of his guitar was almost dizzying, and watching the two friends' dynamic onstage was reminiscent of an old married couple.

Set List
1- Blues
2 - Keep Me in the Light
3 - Grace
4 - Can't Help Myself
5 - Bleed
6 - In This Life
7 - Brotherman
8- Have Mercy
9 - C Blues
10 - Addiction

Watch our interview with Brent before the show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqAkcPrA79Q

Connect with Brent - https://www.instagram.com/brentjamesonmusic/

Daily Inter Lake's Press Play concerts are a subscriber-only benefit and support our Newspaper in Education (NIE) Program. Tickets to the next show - https://flatheadtickets.com/

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Join us as reporter Taylor Inman learns more about the life and music of Whitefish musician Brent Jameson. From his early days of songwriting at age 11 in Cincinnati to finding his way to the Flathead Valley, Brent's journey is one of creativity, resilience, and continuous evolution. Discover how personal struggles and triumphs have shaped his bluesy, jazzy, and reggae-inspired sound, and hear about his plans for the future, including an ambitious national tour and new musical directions.

Brent opens up about the inspiration behind some of his most poignant songs and his collaboration with talented musicians who have enriched his musical landscape. Don't miss his soulful story and live performances, including his upcoming Press Play concert with Ben Darce. Tune in for an intimate look at the man behind the music and his next exciting chapter.

Watch Jameson and Darce’s Press Play performance on Friday, August 2nd at noon MST. Subscribers can join for a unique music listening experience at the Daily Inter Lake by donating to the Newspapers in Education initiative. Tickets are available at FlatheadTickets.com or by calling 406-758-4436. The performance will be live-streamed on the Daily Inter Lake Facebook and Instagram pages! https://www.instagram.com/dailyinterlake/

Discover Jameson’s songs on his YouTube page, and for more information about upcoming performances, visit his Instagram page.

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