Songwriter Round
Featuring Josh Gillespie, Caleb Christopher Edwards, Anna Owens, and Tay Bronson
Friday’s Clear Vibes House Concerts was a special one because it marked the very first Songwriter Round I’ve hosted, and what a beautiful way to spend an evening. The round featured four talented working artists: Josh Gillespie, who also helped organize the night, Caleb Christopher Edwards, Anna Owens, and Tay Bronson, who generously arrived early to help get sound set up and ran sound throughout the show.
A Songwriter Round is Meaningful
A songwriter round is such a unique and meaningful experience. For this one, each artist took turns playing a tune. We didn’t stop for an intermission—instead, the round kept rolling until each songwriter had shared five songs. It created a wonderful flow and gave everyone in the room a real taste of what each artist brings to the stage. Every tune was different, every voice distinct, and each songwriter offered their own perspective and style.
The Songwriter Round was a memorable way to experience original music, and it will be exciting to hear even more from these artists.
A True Listening Space
A listening room like a house concert is the perfect setting for that kind of sharing. It gives songwriters a safe and welcoming space to present what they’ve been creating while surrounded by people who are truly there to listen. House concerts are also such an important part of the independent music scene because they offer artists alternative performance spaces and give listeners an authentic, connection-driven experience that is hard to find in larger venues.
The room was filled with listeners of all kinds: longtime supporters of the series, curious newcomers, and several fellow musicians. It is always inspiring to see artists come out to support one another. Showing up matters. It builds friendships, creates connections, and strengthens our local music community. It also meant so much to have support from another concert host, Scratched Vinyl House Concert Series, in attendance.
All four songwriters are active, working artists with more performances coming up soon, so be sure to follow them and catch a show when you can.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the first songwriter round at Clear Vibes House Concerts such a warm, memorable, and inspiring night. I hope to see you at the next house concert!
