How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it before? "It’s a big amalgamation of groove-based music from the '70s, inspired by R&B, funk, and yacht rock. It’s a blend of all the music I love, with an emphasis on getting people to dance and have fun." Favorite venue in Annapolis? " Stan and Joe's! We love the energy we get from the crowd there. It's always a blast, and the staff makes it feel like family." Best memory of performing in Annapolis? "Performing at Eastport-a-Rockin' last year was unforgettable. We got to share the stage with bands we’ve admired for years, like Sweet Leda and The Grilled Lincolns, and the crowd’s energy was incredible. Props to Christina Willharm for putting together such an amazing show!" A local act you’d love to collaborate with? "We love and admire so many of the musicians and artists in this community, but if I had to choose, I'd shout out Meg Murray, Madisun Bailey, Michael K, and Tavair Dominque. We also have a lot of love for The Candy Rocks and Denny's Open Mic Night!" What do you love most about the Annapolis music scene? "The sense of community and togetherness of it all. It's really awesome to see musicians in this scene welcome other musicians in with such open arms, and being down to help in any way, the up-and-coming artists just starting out.” How did you get involved in the Annapolis music scene? "We own a music school and we all work there. It's a family business called Priddy Music Academy* , owned by my dad, Lee (our guitarist). Long before we became teachers at the academy, my brother Andrew (our drummer) and I took lessons and were in bands there playing shows together since I was 9 and he was 10. Then in our teens, our bands started playing out professionally for a bit, and my dad and I became members of John VanDyke and the All-Stars , which really got us deeper into the scene, gave us a lot of real opportunities and we made some amazing memories, all thanks to John. A few years after that, Andrew, my dad,
and I realized we knew a lot of songs between us from years of gigging, so we thought, ‘Why aren't we in a band together?’ and that's how Honey Sol was born.” What’s your goal with your music? "Of course, we’d love to go national someday, but what matters most is that we’re doing what we love. As long as we can make music our profession, we’ll be happy, whether it's performing, teaching, or jamming with friends." Live music in Annapolis is always within reach. Whether it’s a weeknight open mic or a festival like Eastport-a- Rockin’, this community shows up. These musicians are not just performers. They are your neighbors, teachers, and friends, and they bring heart to every stage in town. P.J. Thomas, president of AMFM, put it best: “I continue to be amazed by the extremely talented musicians we have in Annapolis. And more than that, the women that are paving the way for the younger musicians. I’ve met so many women musicians in Annapolis, and we all sincerely care about one another and each other’s families.” AMFM is a nonprofit that provides financial support to professional musicians in times of need, and it is one of the many ways this town backs the people who keep its stages alive. So if you hear a bassline drifting down Main Street, follow it. Grab a drink, find a seat, and enjoy the show. Want to tune in sooner? Checkout our Annapolis Amplified Playlist of tracks by the interviewed musicians at youtube. com/@annapolismoms . ANNAPOLIS AMPLIFIED PLAYLIST “Without Me” by Laura Brino “Promise to You Forever” by MIGGS
“Island Time” by Bumpin’ Uglies “Interview” by Grilled Lincolns “Brunch” by Davonne D Neil “Summer Song” by Doug Segree “Baltimore Marilyn” by Dean Rosenthal “Electric Love” by Honey Sol
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