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Maria the Mexican at The Folk Alliance International Conference

The band will perform for a total of 4 showcases and one off-site show at Knucklehead's. The conference is hosting acts from all-over the world. Everyone completely takes of the Westin Crown Center hotel for 'round the clock seminars, concerts, key-speakers and jamming!!!

By |February 18th, 2015|Categories: Billboard, Jason Riley, Maria The Mexican|

Maria The Mexican – Besame Mucho Live

New Live Video from Maria the Mexican...

By |January 24th, 2015|Categories: Billboard, General News, Jason Riley, Maria The Mexican|

Music Teachers National Association

The St. Joseph Area Music Teachers Association or SJAMTA that is filled with a talented and caring cast of friends and colleagues. Looking forward to working along side them in strengthening the bonds of music and art for all ages in our community...

By |January 20th, 2015|Categories: Billboard, General News, Jason Riley|

Special Olympics Benefit Concert At the Voodoo Lounge

Under the Influence is honored to be participating in a benefit for the Special Olympics in our area. Our first show in 2015 will kick off the 23rd season for the baddest $#%@&! *&^%$$# in the rock--n-roll landscape...

By |January 12th, 2015|Categories: Billboard, Under The Influence|

The 365 Day Guitar Challenge

"Only practice the days you sleep and the days you eat!" Sounds simple enough? When I was younger, my dream was to be a professional musician. There is an old adage that says "you are what you eat" so with that logic if I pick up my instrument everyday (maybe even work or play at it a little), eventually I'll become a real instrumentalist...

By |January 8th, 2015|Categories: Billboard, Jason Riley|

Coda 2014 – The Year In Review

2014 was not a year for the timid or faint of heart. It was 365 days of plectrum to the string and pedal to the metal to get it all in. 133 shows with 10 different acts and roughly 20,000 miles traveled. I've literally got the best job ever. What a gift to be able to play fun music with great friends...