Are You In Love – Original Song by Simon Fink, St. Joseph MO, Uncommon Character

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 20, 2017

CONTACT Prior to 11/21/17:

Kristi Bailey
St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce 816.364.4108 [email protected]

CONTACT After 11/20/17:

Christel Gollnick
JUPER Communications, LLC 816.588.2730 [email protected]

New Song Celebrating St. Joseph Released

Homegrown song is written and produced for the
Made With Uncommon Character community branding campaign

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (November 20, 2017) – The community of St. Joseph has its own original song titled, “Are You In Love?” The song has been released online and is now available for download at www.uncommoncharacter.com. It can also be found on Apple iTunes and other popular music distribution websites. “Are You In Love?” was commissioned in August 2017 for the launch of St. Joseph Community Branding’s campaign, “Made With Uncommon Character.” It was written by Simon Fink, a local St. Joseph, Mo. musician of Under the Big Oak Tree fame.

Kristi Bailey, who leads the community branding initiative, said, “The song tells of St. Joseph’s past and those current residents who continually strive to make their lives better. It is for the people of St. Joseph, Mo., past, present and future.”

“We’re aiming to feature the best aspects of our community and region … starting with its unique people, places, and events of positive character and innovative spirit,” said Christel Gollnick, campaign creative manager. “’Are You In Love?’ is an upbeat Americana song that captures the personality of the region and summarizes what so many people love about living here.”

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Several local musicians made the final production of the song possible: Simon Fink – writer, co-producer, lead vocal, and acoustic guitar; Jason Riley – co-producer, electric guitar, and nylon guitar; Lester Estelle – drums; Craig Kew – bass; Ken Lovern – piano and organ; Jolie Riley – backing vocal; Kristen Hamilton – backing vocal; Matthew Russo – mixing and mastering.

Fink said, “I’m hoping the song will help people get excited about the branding campaign and about their town.”

St. Joseph Community Branding, LLC is a nonprofit organization led by a collaborative grassroots group of communications and creative professionals working to promote the community of St. Joseph and the surrounding region while serving as a resource for all who are living, learning, working, playing and visiting the area. Made With Uncommon CharacterTM is the branding campaign launched in 2017.

Kristi Bailey of St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce leads the initiative. Members of the directors group include Joey Austin, Mosaic Life Care; Bridget Blevins, St. Joseph School District; Beth Conway, St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau; Jomel Nichols, Missouri Western State University; Mary Robertson, City of St. Joseph. Christel Gollnick, JUPER Communications, LLC, manages creative development.

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