I wanted this showdown to reflect thanksgiving and what better way to do this then to say Thank You For Being A Friend. Andrew Gold is the singer/songwriter of this 1978 US Billboard Hot 100 hit as many of you know and later on Cynthia Fee covered it for the 80s sitcom The Golden Girls. In today’s battle, I’m using female cover artist and I hope you’ll lend your ear to pick your favorite.
Alyssa Bonagura is an American singer, songwriter, and producer whose been singing since she was two spent her life growing up on a tour bus with her musical parents, Michael Bonagura and Kathie Ballie of Baillie & the Boys. At the age of 10, Alyssa recorded a duet with the legendary Kenny Rogers. Let’s give it up for this Tennessee gal, Alyssa Bonagura!
The next act is a multi-genre band from Massachusetts. The founding members Rachael Price (vocals), Bridget Kearney (bass), Michael Calabrese (drums) and keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss formed in 2004 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston while studying jazz. The group has headlining tours across the country and have shared the stage with Brandi Carlile and Sheryl Crow. Kindly hit play to list to Lake Street Dive!
The third contender in today’s battle is an Canadian actress and is best known for her role in Being Human. That’s a series waiting on our watch-list. Anywho, I didn’t know that this gal’s real gig is acting but it turns out she can sing and I really enjoyed her cover. Give your attention to the lovely Angela Galuppo!
My final pick is a country singer with a bit of edge in her voice. The Pennsylvania coal country born and small town raised is a true all American girl cheerleader and home-coming queen. In her early years she got her music start in her family’s praise & worship band. This gal has entertained our troops in the Persian Gulf and opened for the late Loretta Lynn. Let me introduce to you, Brynn Marie!
Polls close at noon (ET) on Nov. 21!
That concludes another segment of Battle of the Bands. Next week, I’ll publish the results of this showdown. Don’t forget to leave your vote for your favorite artist in comments.
Please check out the other battles underway today. Participants are listed in my side bar beneath the BOTB banner. This is CAAC signing off, have a bandtastic day! X💋X💋, Cathy
