8-23-2020 2:26pm

Tesa Marie To Play At Acoustapalooza at The Barrel on Aug. 30

Rick Amburgey Neighbor

The 2nd annual Hall Around Town Radio – “Acoustapalooza” will be held at The Barrel in Springboro, Ohio on August 30. The event, which will feature performances from nine bands and 10 solo acts, will raise money for local children with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. The performances by local music artists will begin at noon. Superior Hyundai of Bevercreek is the sponsor of the main concert stage and the side solo stage is sponsored by Ruscello’s Salon of Springboro. There will be great food, door prizes, raffles, a silent auction and non-stop music throughout the day. The money raised at Acoustapalooza will benefit the Dayton Children’s Hospital Foundation.

1. When did you know that you wanted to be a singer? When I was a little girl, I had favorite CDs I played all the time and sang along to. After being given a lead vocal part in a church play, I felt comfortable on stage. By the time I was 11 years old, I knew I wanted to be a singer/performer.

2. What artists have influenced your style? My style has definitely been influenced by Miranda Lambert and Alison Krauss!

3. When did you first play music in public? The first time I sang in public was for a Breast Cancer fundraiser when I was only five years old. My earliest experience playing music (guitar and singing) in public was at church with a friend of mime for a Christmas special. I believe we were about twelve years old at the time.

4. What is a cover song that you include in every show? Why? I typically always have "Heart Like Mine" by Miranda Lambert in my sets. I am confident playing it, and it is performed by one of my favorite country artists!

5. How long have you been playing guitar? Do you think it is important for an artist to play more than one instrument? I started playing around on guitar when I was about ten years old, YouTube being my staple for learning (it still is)! I definitely think it is an asset to have the ability to play multiple instruments.

6. What is your favorite original song? What inspired you to write it? The song was inspired by a combination of various family issues which are, I believe, very relatable. We all have some level of dysfunction in our families, but the goal is to rise above it, and become stronger in spite of it.

7. Why did you want to play at Acoustapalooza? I personally know people who have Juvenile Diabetes, and this is a great way to directly get involved. I also love giving back and try to participate in as many fundraisers as possible.

8. Do you have any suggestions what people should eat while they are at The Barrel for Acoustapalooza? I am a sucker for appetizers! The Barrel's Pretzel Bread Sticks are fantastic!

9. Anything else you would like to add? I would like to thank Scott Hall and Hall Around Town Studios for putting Acoustapalooza together for such an amazing cause!