9 O'clock Meltdown Crystal Abernethy

Gaelynn Lea is a violinist, vocalist, composer, and activist. She’s played in a few bands in Duluth, including Murder of Crows (with Allan Sparhawk of Low), Sobarn, and her own solo projects.
She started playing violin in school and continued into adulthood. “I hold it like a cello.”
Gaelynn gained more traction with activism when she gave a speech in Duluth about living with a disability. “I was surprised just how many people didn’t understand or even realize.”
Since then, Gaelynn has been able to travel with her husband, Paul, doing shows, speeches, and theater.
“Community and Inclusiveness are my main focus. I can only hope that one day everything will be inclusive.”
Gaelynn’s recent work has been in writing. “I’m working on a memoir, but I also have Substack.”
Check out Gaelynn’s work here:
https://violinscratches.com/


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Greg Schneider is a longtime photographer out of California. Originally based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Greg’s family moved to CA when he was five.
“My father owned a window washing business with his brother…So I’ve always had a squeegee in my hand.” ”My family came over right before World War 2, 1938 .”
Greg got into photography in high school and hasn’t stopped since.
“I worked for church organizations after ten years at the newspaper. I am freelance now; after being let go because of cancel culture.”
Greg still does amazing work, capturing people at the right moment.
You can check out his work here: https://www.gregschneider.com/


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Severio is back with a new album and a fresh sound.
"I made this album with Brothers Burn Mountain, they have a studio."
Servrio is also hitting the touring and road hard.
"I've been lucky enough to do this for a few years now, I'll be headlining a show in Kentucky this summer."
You can check out his music and tour dates here:
https://www.severiomancieri.com

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Wendy is an event organizer and entrepreneur.
She has been active in the arts promotion scene and event organization for more than ten years.
Wendy hosts multiple events throughout the year, opening up opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their work.
She also writes a blog, and organizes events for groups to attend.
You can check out her work here: https://www.wendyupnorth.com/

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Karen Jean is travel blogger from Detroit.
She grew up hearing the sounds of early 60's rock.
"When the British Invasion happened, I at least knew of England and Liverpool."
But growing up in the projects, Karen never thought traveling outside the USA would happen for her.
Through hard work, dedication, and education she was able to obtain what seemed impossible.
Karen now 67 still travels throughout the world, and blogs about it on varies platforms.
You can check out her blog here: https://ghettogirltravels.com/
Karen's also met Micheal Jackson.

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Erika is a Barre Fitness instructor out of LA.
She started her journey with wanting to be a ballerina.
"I decided I didn't want to be a ballerina anymore when I was eighteen."
After years of trying to find her calling. Erika started and founded Ghost Baby Fitness.
Ghost Baby classes can be found on Erika's website. www.ghostbabyfitness.com
Erika also does pet portraits.

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