BOOKING INFO:
For booking a Listen Up! show in the community or to arrange an interview with a musician, contact:
Eric Schwan, Music Program Coordinator
eschwan@supportsolutions.org
207-212-6379
PRESS CLIPPINGS:
Kate Beever: The Power of Music with Sophie
Sophie is one of Listen Up!’s best ambassadors, speaking eloquently about her own experiences. In this interview with music therapist Kate Beever, Sophie talks about the power of music in her life and how she has navigated the challenges of the pandemic while still making art and sharing it with the world.
WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE
Bomb Diggity Arts: Kathleen’s Listen Up! Documentary
Listen Up!’s own Kathleen shows off her directing skills in this documentary she made with Bomb Diggity Arts. Learn about the history of Listen Up!, and hear from staff and participants alike about the best parts of the program.
WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY HERE
The Bollard: Album Review of “Earthdog,” by Dan Woodman
“The album ends with Woodman’s most effective bit of storytelling, a dreamy, Dylan-esque ballad called “Jason and Leah” that follows a mortally ill autistic man in search of companionship. The songwriting manages to both normalize autism and dignify sex workers while telling a compellingly sad tale. Woodman approaches all his subjects the way he treated that dumb, mangy dog: with empathy and love. That’s a lesson we should all relearn.”
READ THE FULL REVIEW IN THE BOLLARD
Podcast Open Mic: Kathleen and David
Lorenzo from WMPG welcomes Kathleen and David to his “Podcast Open Mic” series to talk about their latest albums, as well as to share insights about Listen Up! Music.
LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE
S.A.L.T Documentary: The Furry Ambers
Emily Forman reports for S.A.L.T., with a feature on Listen Up!’s old house band, The Furry Ambers. Learn about their history and unique perspectives on making music.
LISTEN HERE
Positively Maine: Interview with Eric Schwan about Listen Up! Music
Tory Ryden of Positively Maine interview Listen Up!’s Eric Schwan about the history of the program and its amazing participants.
LISTEN HERE