Finn's Beachside Pub Indendepent Artists' Night: Amy Denson
Published by Sareth Ney on Aug. 21, 2015 at 12:45 a.m.
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FLAGLER BEACH, Fla.—Amy Denson was one of the competitors at the independent artist competition at Finn’s Beachside Pub, on Aug. 19. 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, Bradley Griese, Michael Cooper, Shawn Pruner featuring Evan Falconnie, Kenny Gilliam, Jay Paski and TJ and Ryan. Uncle Eddie and Robin was the direct support and Darrell Rae was the headliner.
Sean Johnson assisted with the guitar and Denson strummed the guitar and provided vocals. Ramay “Keylo” Lewis was supposed to assist with percussion, for his cajón was all set for him to use. Due to the unpredictable rainstorm, the majority of the guitars from the other musicians were placed under the covered stage instead. It left him no room to accompany Johnson and Denson.
Next A’ Kin’s vocalist and guitarist, Tony Paul Neal, introduced Amy Denson to the audience. As he did so, he mentioned there were five counties being represented from north and central Fla. After he parted the stage—Denson spoke of what inspired her first song, “Slow Down”. She cited it was about finding some form of freedom. Taking place of Lewis’ percussion was the bottom of Denson’s light taps with the bottom of her fist, as she tapped the base of her guitar with it. As she did so, she alternated by strumming the strings of her guitar.
Denson thanked the audience, after Johnson and Denson brought an end to “Slow Down”. Afterwards, she spoke of how she came up with the song “Mister Mean”. It was about the men whom were ungrateful for having the women in their lives. It was her way of telling them to pack their bags and leave. Johnson strummed his guitar first, as Denson continued to speak. Afterwards, he was accompanied by her strums and vocals.
Prior to “Beautiful You”, Denson placed her capo on the second fret closest to the head of her guitar. Afterwards, she said the song was about how everyone should see the importance everyone holds. She went onto say no one should not be ashamed of one’s weaknesses. She encouraged those discouraged to what ailment they may have to call them as their differences. After they ended their recital, Denson thanked the audience for their embrace. Then, she said they enjoyed playing music for them.
Sean Johnson assisted with the guitar and Denson strummed the guitar and provided vocals. Ramay “Keylo” Lewis was supposed to assist with percussion, for his cajón was all set for him to use. Due to the unpredictable rainstorm, the majority of the guitars from the other musicians were placed under the covered stage instead. It left him no room to accompany Johnson and Denson.
Next A’ Kin’s vocalist and guitarist, Tony Paul Neal, introduced Amy Denson to the audience. As he did so, he mentioned there were five counties being represented from north and central Fla. After he parted the stage—Denson spoke of what inspired her first song, “Slow Down”. She cited it was about finding some form of freedom. Taking place of Lewis’ percussion was the bottom of Denson’s light taps with the bottom of her fist, as she tapped the base of her guitar with it. As she did so, she alternated by strumming the strings of her guitar.
Denson thanked the audience, after Johnson and Denson brought an end to “Slow Down”. Afterwards, she spoke of how she came up with the song “Mister Mean”. It was about the men whom were ungrateful for having the women in their lives. It was her way of telling them to pack their bags and leave. Johnson strummed his guitar first, as Denson continued to speak. Afterwards, he was accompanied by her strums and vocals.
Prior to “Beautiful You”, Denson placed her capo on the second fret closest to the head of her guitar. Afterwards, she said the song was about how everyone should see the importance everyone holds. She went onto say no one should not be ashamed of one’s weaknesses. She encouraged those discouraged to what ailment they may have to call them as their differences. After they ended their recital, Denson thanked the audience for their embrace. Then, she said they enjoyed playing music for them.
about the author
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.