Jersey’s JP Working on Debut CD

John P. Geraghty, better known as JP Official Music was first introduced here back on April 2^nd when he recorded his new original single “Only Girl”.  JP now 16 years old, is a prolific singer with a great personality and has captured the listening ear of thousands of You-Tubers and an ever growing number of followers on Twitter. His popularity is growing with every new single he records and is fast collecting a culmination of original songs for his EP.  He told me that he has really been enjoying his time working with some amazing new writers and producers, who have worked with top artists like Jason Mraz, OneRepublic, Sara Bareilles and more. They are helping him develop as an artist and as a singer.

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2Boys, Wright Kids, & Anthony G interviews announced!

Grand Rapids, MI

Like everyone, I too enjoy a vacation from normal activities but then again my life is not what most would consider normal. However, when I do break away from my routines my time spent is never what one would consider relaxing, as it always includes some extracurricular and exciting activities.  This past week, while enjoying fun filled activities right here in the Grand Rapids area with, family and friends I also completed two long awaited and very exciting interviews with “2Boys” from Norway and “The Wright Kids”.  You may ask how do you accomplish that?  Well it’s just a matter of juggling Church picnics, Family outings, Radio and Television station tours, phone calls, expected and unexpected company, and last but not least authoring time.

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That’s why this week you have this unique article instead of  the single special feature that you are accustom to reading every week.  I make no apologies for this, as I have some great news within this article to share with you that will give you plenty to read today and much more to look forward to in the next few weeks both here and at The Skykid.com Site.

2Boys from Norway were especially delightful to interview.  You can find my exclusive interview article  published on

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The Skykid.com site both in English and Norwegian. I’m publishing this article today to let you know that that interview will be aired for the first time this Sunday at 3:00 P.M. New York Time on The Skykid.com Radio program.  Since my introductory article just one month ago the boys have been busy doing concerts, television appearances, and nightly gigs at one of Norway’s largest Hotels.  I’m not sure just where or when this excitement will end for them, but I’m hoping that somehow through this blog, they will receive an invitation to appear here in the United States which would give them an even greater audience of young fans who I know would love their unique upbeat sound with perfect harmony blends.

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Dylan Cragle’s New Song with Meaningful Message

Dylan Cragle is more than just a young man with a big voice. He is a young man with a big heart! Dylan has a masterful way to write not only great pop music with moving rhythm and beat, but weaves in a meaningful message with every new release. His latest song “In This World” not only illustrates this, but once again gives you an inside look at who Dylan Cragle really is, and what he wants to convey through his music!

Dylan is extremely compassionate about an issue that many young teens face every day at school. Bullying! This is not only wrong but has driven many teens to even take their own lives because of not wanting to face another day of this repeated torturous routine from their peers.

While swinging on his back yard swing, Dylan started thinking about a friend at school who was getting bullied on a daily basis.  He thought; “Why are some people so mean? Why do they purposely try to hurt and make fun of others?” Dylan was pondering a way that he could help her when he suddenly realized his thoughts could be turned into a song.  He ask his Mom to bring him a tablet and pencil and soon the words began to flow out of him.  In about one hours time his masterpiece was complete and while handing it to his Mom he exclaimed; “I think this is a real good one Mom.”

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Ashton Harrell Big Dreams and even Bigger Voice!

Ashton Harrell

Last year I stumbled upon a young talent that immediately caught my attention.  He was just 14 at the time and already had mastered professional showmanship, stage presence, exhilarating vocals, and had opened stage performances for some of the top young artists in the music industry.  While circumstances kept us from doing an immediate article, I’m happy to finally introduce to you for the first time on Rivenmaster’s Place Ashton Harrell. Ashton now15, is an incredibly talented young man who has been gifted with a natural ability to perform.  We read on his MySpace Site that “When Ashton was just four years old he asked his mother if he could go on stage at a local amusement park and sing “Take Me Home Country Roads” in front of hundreds of people.” The bio goes on to say that he ran up on stage and belted it out perfectly without missing a word.  It was this experience that catapulted his desire to be a singing performer. He has moved way beyond crowds of hundreds today, having performed in front of well over 100,000 people.

At the age of 5, Ashton started performing in his school talent shows. Year after year, the audience came back to hear the “Little  Boy with the BIG VOICE”.   It was at this point that Ashton realized how great it felt to be able to touch people and put a smile on their face with just his voice. … Continue Reading

Connor Blackley Florida’s Country Crooner

Connor has been very busy this summer and participated in a 4 week theatre camp, where he played Willy Wonka in their production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Connor did an amazing job, and had a great time in the process.

Six months ago, Connor was asked to be the lead singer of a band called United. United is a rock band, which is a little out of Connor’s genre, but he is really enjoying himself and the band is getting quite good. The boys have a unique common ingredient in that each member is 12 years-old. The band consists of, William (on guitar), Nick (on drums) and Joseph (on bass). The band has been playing around the Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, and Fleming Island area and most recently performed for a benefit in Kingsland, Georgia.   … Continue Reading

Alan Hall Talented Treble Troubadour

Most treble connoisseurs have heard of Elie Dupuis from Quebec Canada, but today I would like to introduce to  you another Canadian from New Brunswick, who is making waves throughout Canada and starting to capture the media’s attention with his beautiful treble voice.
Alan Hall, formerly from England UK, demonstrates a soulful folk/pop sound that not many boys his age are able to master.  In fact while most youngsters his age are singing songs by Black Eyed Peas, Michael Jackson, and even Justin Bieber, Alan lists Bob Dylan, John Denver, Simon and Garfunkel, and Andrew Lloyd Webber as his greatest musical influences. Moreover, he is privileged to have Roger Glover of the rock band Deep Purple as a personal friend and even greater influence helping him develop into a real upcoming star. … Continue Reading