JetBlue selects 'Live From T5' Winners
In July, OurStage's community of fan judges helped JetBlue and Superfly Productions scout for new talent in the 'Live from T5' competition. A total of 475 artists submitted their best acoustic tracks for a grand prize opening slot at a Bowery Presents show at the Terminal 5 venue in Manhattan in addition to the opportunity to perform "unplugged" sets at JetBlue's new Terminal 5 at JFK International Airport. Five winners were selected from the top rankings.
Grand Prize Winner: Jetty Rae
Jetty Rae is a soul-folk singer/songwriter out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. “I Love You” opens with a melancholy violin solo which introduces Rae’s sultry vocals. Jetty is sure to be a favorite for fans of Ingrid Michaelson and Regina Spektor.
Featured Artist: Mieka Pauley
Mieka Pauley is an award winning singer song-writer from Boston. With her contest entry "That Golden Room", Pauley delivers a soulful, breathy tune of inner turmoil in a lullaby style package.
Featured Artist: Ryan Sheilds
Ryan Shields' upbeat "Love" shows off this Floridian singer-songwriter's beautiful voice. A regular of the Tampa music scene, Ryan Shields is touring to promote his debut solo album The Light Between Last Night and Tomorrow.
Featured Artist: Amy Kuney
Amy Kuney's nostalgic love tune "Time Machine" illustrates her talent as lyricist. This Santa Monica based musician, originally from Tulsa, OK, was inspired to become a songwriter after spending a significant portion of her teenage years doing mission work in Honduras with her family.
Featured Artist: Bronze Radio Return
Bronze Radio Return is a soulful six-piece band from Hartford, Conneticut. Their winning track "Stones Throw Away" is done with an intimate, folksly approach akin to works by Ben Harper and Joe Purdy.
