Music Connection Magazine: "No question that Amy can sing circles around most other 'singers' today"

LOS ANGELES - July 5, 2013 - PRLog -- Music Connection magazine has been covering the national music scene since 1977 and over the years has grown to become a favored resource for music industry professionals, singers, songwriters, musicians, bands and fans. Founded by J. Michael Dolan and Eric Bettelli, Music Connection has covered the music industry from a more street-level perspective than the Billboard or Cashbox publications, and has also provided a means for recording studios, recording artists, musical instrument manufacturers and other companies to reach their target audiences.

One of Music Connection's best features is its coverage of new artists and their music. Through Album Reviews, New Music Critiques and Live Reviews, industry executives and interested readers are exposed to myriad solo artists, duos and bands that fly mostly under the radar on the national music scene. This has led to the publication of Music Connection's annual Hot 100 Unsigned Artists and Bands which brings these unknown artists to the forefront based solely on their creative merits as seen through the eyes of Music Connection's talented staff of writers and reviewers.

One such reviewer had this to say about Amy, three of the songs from her debut album "Vocalessence" and songwriter-producer Randall Michael Tobin: "Singer Amy and her producer-writer Randall Michael Tobin have teamed up on original tunes that showcase Amy’s excellent skills. On the lyric-less 'Vocalessence' the singer’s resonance and Tobin’s arrangement lead to a brisk, jazzy parfait of oooos and ahhhs. 'I Can’t Wait' is a nimble number that harks back a la The Manhattan Transfer, while 'Kinda Cool' (a Great American Song Contest winner 2013) neatly marries Traditional Pop values with a contemporary lyric. No question that Amy can sing circles around most other 'singers' today."

The above review and category ratings list can be found in the New Music Critiques section of the July 2013 issue of Music Connection. This issue also features an exclusive interview with John Fogerty by Music Connection's Senior Editor Mark Nardone. It's a fascinating look at the volatile career of one of America's true original music artists, and his advice on how to ride out the storm and emerge at the top of one's game.

Reading Amy's New Music Critque just after its release, Randall Michael Tobin stated, "Amy and I are thrilled to receive such positive press from Music Connection magazine, a source I've relied on since starting my professional music career in 1977. It gives us hope that independent artists can break through to their intended audiences. I've noticed that Music Connection has always been a champion for independent artists; in many cases, the only exposure such artists have ever received."

In 2010, J. Michael Dolan turned over his interests in Music Connection magazine to friend and co-founder Eric Bettelli, who currently helms the publication into its 36th year. http://MusicConnection.com

J. Michael Dolan has gone on to form a forward-thinking consulting company and publishes a regular blog of anecdotes and inspirational stories designed to keep the creative fires burning for artists of all disciplines. http://www.jmichaeldolan.com

Randall Michael Tobin offers behind-the-scenes stories, photographs and music from Amy's "Vocalessence" album at http://VocalessenceByAmy.com