A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Another powerful evening of music and stories that will forever change us. Our featured guests were dear friends Danny Mitchell and Cindy Morgan. joined by the sublime HOME BY DARK band. Recorded live in Alpharetta, Georgia, this show reflects the love of a giant neighborhood coming together. So sit back, relax, close your eyes, and enjoy an evening with HOME BY DARK! SET LIST: Last Night Left On Earth - Danny Mitchell Breaking Heart - Cindy Morgan You, God, and Me - Danny Mitchell Dear Life - Cindy Morgan Can't Take You Anywhere - Danny Mitchell Bird in a Cage - Danny Mitchell and Cindy Morgan Heart Rhythms - Danny Mitchell How Could I Ask for More - Cindy Morgan Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Matt Blanchard In the Red - Cindy Morgan Coming Home - Danny Mitchell HOME BY DARK is: Carole Ford - Background Vocals Vanessa Conner - Background Vocals Jim Hettinger - Piano/Keys/Accordion Steve Cuningham - Electric Guitar/Lap Steel / Mandolin Michael Shetler - Bass Matt Blanchard - Saxophones/Percussion James Casto - Drums Audio Engineer/"HBD Live In Concert" Editing - Jarrod Knabel "HBD Live in Concert" Editing - Jacob Martin WEB: www.dannymitchellmusic.com www.cindymorganmusic.com www.homebydark.com

Home By Dark, The City of Alpharetta, Fulton County Arts & Culture, and Arts Alpharetta present the latest episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Recorded at the Alpharetta Arts Center Black Box, the show can be heard on all major podcast outlets and viewable at facebook.com/homebydark A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast features one-on-one interviews with professional songwriters. Episodes may cover a variety of subjects such as the writer’s background, their introduction to songwriting, the creative process, the demo recording process, pitching songs, the business of professional songwriting, sources of inspiration, and poignant moments in their career. Every show focuses on one song from the writer’s catalog that has had significant impact on the world, the writer, or the host. Tony Arata was born in Savannah, Georgia and grew up on nearby Tybee Island. While studying for a journalism degree from Georgia Southern University, he began performing his original songs in local bands. In 1986, he and wife, Jaymi, moved to Nashville where his unique, soulful style began to get the attention of people like Allen Reynolds and Garth Brooks. Garth to date has recorded seven of Tony’s songs, and “The Dance” won song of the year at The Academy of Country Music and received both a Country Music Association and a Grammy nomination, as well as a most performed song in Radio and Records Magazine. He has also had No. 1 records with “Here I Am” for Patty Loveless, “I’m Holding My Own” for Lee Roy Parnell, and “Dreaming with My Eyes Open” for Clay Walker. Other artists who have recorded his songs include Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Delbert McClinton, Don Williams, Reba McEntire, Suzy Bogguss, and Hal Ketchum. Tony has also done three solo albums featuring new songs, covers, and guest appearances by many of Nashville’s finest musicians as well as folks who have recorded his songs, including Garth, Patty, and Lee Roy Parnell. On this episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, Tony talks about his hit song “Here I Am” recorded by country superstar Patty Loveless.

A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast features one-on-one interviews with professional songwriters. Episodes may cover a variety of subjects such as the writer’s background, their introduction to songwriting, the creative process, the demo recording process, pitching songs, the business of professional songwriting, sources of inspiration, and poignant moments in their career. Every show focuses on one song from the writer’s catalog that has had significant impact on the world, the writer, or the host. Featured Guest on NOVEMBER 8 @ 7:00pm – Cindy Morgan cindymorganmusic.com From gospel to pop to Americana, Cindy Morgan is an insightful voice across musical genres as she has grown to become one of Nashville’s acclaimed songwriters. An East Tennessee native, Morgan’s evocative melodies and brilliant songwriting have poetically and prolifically mined the depths of life and love both in her own recording and through songwriting for noteworthy artists around the globe. Coming off her her 2015 release, Bows & Arrows (Folk Album of the Year at the Canadian Covenant Awards), Morgan has moved through a significant season of loss and change which has proved to be rich soil for the soul and has led to the release of the 2019 EP Autumn & Eve: Old Testaments Volume I. The first in a three-part series, listeners will find a familiarity and a freshness in the moody, Americana nature of Morgan’s latest EP, as she explores the places where her own story meets the ancient stories. The songs infuse Old Testament struggles with modern day heartache. “Weight,” the first single from the forthcoming EP, combines Morgan’s signature vocals with a modern folk earnestness, and is available November 2018. Nashville singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan is a two-time GRAMMY® nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner, and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. Morgan has 21 number one radio hits to her credit, and has penned songs for notable artists including David Archuletta, Vince Gill, India.Arie, TJ Shepherd, Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Amy Grant, Glen Campbell, Mandisa, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith, Point of Grace, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Sandra McCracken, Josh Garrels, Sierra Hull, Kris Allen, and EchoSmith among many others. In 2017, Morgan’s song “Bird in a Cage” was performed by Robert Redford and Sasha Lazard in the movie Blind starring Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore. Cindy has authored three books, Barefoot on Barbed Wire (Harvest House Publishers, 2001), Dance Me Daddy (HarperCollins, 2009), and her memoir, How Could I Ask for More (Worthy Inspired, 2015) in addition to being a co-creator of the charitable Hymns for Hunger Tour, which has raised awareness and resources for hunger relief organizations across the globe. On this episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, Cindy discusses her deeply personal song, “Dear Life.”

NEXT EPISODE – Sunday, October 25 at 7:00pm Listen on all major podcast outlets and at asongcanchangeyourlife.com. Watch at facebook.com/homebydark *** Alpharetta, GA. – Home By Dark, The City of Alpharetta, Fulton County Arts & Culture, and Arts Alpharetta present the latest episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast available Sunday, September 13 at 7:00 PM. Recorded at the Alpharetta Arts Center Black Box, the show can be heard on all major podcast outlets and viewable at facebook.com/homebydark A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast features one-on-one interviews with professional songwriters. Episodes may cover a variety of subjects such as the writer’s background, their introduction to songwriting, the creative process, the demo recording process, pitching songs, the business of professional songwriting, sources of inspiration, and poignant moments in their career. Every show focuses on one song from the writer’s catalog that has had significant impact on the world, the writer, or the host. Featured Guest on OCTOBER 25 @ 7:00pm – Emily Shackelton lizrosemusic.com/emily-shackelton Emily Shackelton is a songwriter from Biwabik, Minnesota. After studying at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition. Shackelton has penned the Carly Peace single, “Every Little Thing,” which hit No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout chart, as well as Lauren Alaina’s single, “Doin’ Fine.” Emily was awarded 2018 Music Row’s Breakout Songwriter of the Year. She has had several songs featured on TV shows like American Idol and ABC’s Nashville, including “Love Like Mine” sung by Hayden Panettiere and featured on the gold-selling, season one, soundtrack. Her catalog includes cuts by Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce, Runaway June, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Seth Ennis, Mickey Guyton, Cassadee Pope, and more. In 2017 she signed a new co-venture with Liz Rose Music, Altadena, and BMG. For more information about the Alpharetta Arts Center and its upcoming events, visit https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/alpharetta-arts-center

Home By Dark, The City of Alpharetta, Fulton County Arts & Culture, and Arts Alpharetta present the latest episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast. Recorded at the Alpharetta Arts Center Black Box, the show can be heard on all major podcast outlets and viewable at facebook.com/homebydark as well as YouTube and Vimeo. A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast features one-on-one interviews with professional songwriters. Episodes may cover a variety of subjects such as the writer’s background, their introduction to songwriting, the creative process, the demo recording process, pitching songs, the business of professional songwriting, sources of inspiration, and poignant moments in their career. Every show focuses on one song from the writer’s catalog that has had significant impact on the world, the writer, or the host. Featured Guest on OCTOBER 11 @ 7:00pm – JP Williams jpwilliams.net JP Williams is an accomplished singer, songwriter, workshop leader, and public speaker. Blind since the age of 10, JP brings a unique, seasoned perspective to everything he does. He’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry, the Bluebird Café, the Kennedy Center and other major venues across the country. JP has shared stages with Randy Travis, Jo Dee Messina, Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Skaggs, and more. JP currently writes under his own publishing company and previously was a staff writer with Major Bob Music in Nashville. On today’s podcast, host James Casto talks with JP about the #1 hit song, “Best Shot” written by JP, Jimmie Allen and Josh London and served as the launch for Jimmie Allen’s country music career.

Home By Dark, The City of Alpharetta, Fulton County Arts & Culture, and Arts Alpharetta present the latest episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE podcast recorded at the Alpharetta Arts Center Black Box. Our guest for this episode is Kyshona Armstrong. Kyshona Armstrong, a music therapist gone rogue, has a natural gift for using music to tap into emotion. She began her career as a music therapist, working in mental health hospitals and correctional facilities, writing music with her patients and using music to redirect behaviors and emotions. Kyshona soon found the need to write music independently to help her process her daily experiences with clients. Born in South Carolina and raised in a family of gospel quartet musicians, Kyshona’s musical upbringing was swamped in a myriad of influences from Beethoven to Guns n’ Roses. Today, audiences will often find a common thread of overcoming, hope, and empowerment in her songwriting and storytelling. Earlier this year, Kyshona released her new LP Listen, co-produced with Andrija Tokic (St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Alabama Shakes, Hurray For The Riff Raff) and recorded mostly at his famed Nashville studio The Bomb Shelter. Billboard said, “LISTEN highlights Kyshona’s descriptive songwriting and soulful vocals alongside a versatile blend of folk, rock and R&B influences. While Kyshona sings of fear, hope, community, love and understanding throughout the 10-track project, she also finds herself.” NPR’s All Songs Considered said, “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that she called it LISTEN, because she has that very real conviction that the act of listening and the feeling of being heard are fundamental human needs…there’s that sense of purpose in the language that she chooses, that sense of speaking in a collective way. There are particular songs where she will address ‘Brothers and Sisters…hear what I’m saying.’ It’s stately, noble language, and sometimes it’s optimistic, and sometimes it’s more confrontational…it’s always emphatic, but it’s also warm.” Kyshona has shared the stage with Margo Price, Wynonna Judd, Lake Street Drive, Meiko, Even Stevens, JD McPherson, Fink, Devon Gilfillian, and many more. Deemed “One of the most compassionate and uplifting young voices in Nashville today.” by NPR Music’s World Cafe, Kyshona’s music has been heard on Issa Rae’s (HBO’s Insecure) short film series, and major prime time television shows on ABC, CBS and NBC On this episode of A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, Kyshona and host, James Casto, dive into her powerful song More In Common. For more information about the Alpharetta Arts Center and its upcoming events, visit www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/alpharetta-arts-center

Emily Shackelton with HOME BY DARK.

Another beautiful song from our talented friend, Georgia Middleman. Learn more about Georgia at www.georgiamiddleman.com For HOME BY DARK tour dates, videos, and more, go to www.homebydark.com

A longtime HBD favorite. Follow Danny at www.dannymitchellmusic.com For HOME BY DARK tour dates, videos, and more, go to www.homebydark.com

Carole Ford www.homebydark.com/carole-ford For HOME BY DARK tour dates, videos, and more, go to www.homebydark.com

Another beautiful song from the very talented Sarah Darling. Follow Sarah at www.sarahdarling.com For HOME BY DARK tour dates, videos, and more at www.homebydark.com

He's simply one of the best sax players on the planet. Much of this recording was improvised, which makes this song even more incredible. Follow Matt at www.mattblanchard.com For HOME BY DARK tour dates, videos, and more, go to www.homebydark.com

Jo Dee Messina cut this song years ago and did a great job. And we REALLY love hearing it performed from the writer, Marcia Ramirez! Follow Marcia at www.marciaramirez.com For HOME BY DARK tour dates, videos, and more, go to www.homebydark.com

This was such a powerful evening of music and love! Our featured guests were the supremely talented Michael Logen and Liz Longley. joining the sublime HOME BY DARK band. Recorded on a perfect summer night in Alpharetta, Georgia, we'll remember this show for a long time. So now the rest is up to you. Sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy an evening with HOME BY DARK! SET LIST: Mystery - Michael Logen Weightless - Liz Longley What You're Looking For - Michael Logen Bad Habit - Liz Longley Human After All - Michael Logen Torture - Liz Longley Piano Solo - Jim Hettinger Airborne Ranger Infantry - Michael Logen When You've Got Trouble - Liz Longley Cannonball Embrace - Michael Logen Funeral For My Past - Liz Longley HOME BY DARK is: Carole Ford - Background Vocals Vanessa Conner - Background Vocals Jim Hettinger - Piano/Keys/Accordion Mike Waldron - Electric Guitar Michael Shetler - Bass Matt Blanchard - Saxophones/Percussion James Casto - Drums Audio Engineer/"HBD Live In Concert" Editing - Jarrod Knabel "HBD Live in Concert" Editing - Jacob Martin WEB: www.michaellogen.com www.lizlongley.com

Such a beautiful song from James David Carter. Follow JDC at www.facebook.com/JamesDavidCarterMusic For HOME BY DARK tour dates, videos, and more, go to www.homebydark.com