New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 8 | Page 129

reer with this first platter of hook driven rock songs. Steel Town once played a part in building America. With a crumbling mu- sic industry not what it once was we’ll have to see if Nelson can erect something lasting with his riveting blend of punk, pop, and blues that are all welded togeth- er by the fiery guitar he wields. Someone buy that man an Iron City – cheers to a fine start. Amanda Colleen Williams is an entrepreneur and musician whose songs have been re- corded by Garth Brooks, George Jones and more. A Story of Love as the title implies is a concept album about dreaming of love, finding it, losing it and all the steps along the way. With just an acoustic guitar Amanda en- gages her listeners with a blend of insightful spoken and sung words. Amanda’s live version of the record has been described by arranger/pianist Ron Oates as, “a quite welcome relief from the Nashville norm. Each show is a delightful vignette. Your atten- A Radio Station Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Heard New Jersey Artists + 80s Rock + Americana + Classic Rock Covers + New Indie Artists AsburyMusic.com