Archives: Columnists

Michael Verity

Michael Verity is a Portland, OR-based writer and photographer who's been reviewing music since he was 10 years old, when he penned a scathing review of Robert John's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" for the local newspaper. He also writes for Relix, American Songwriter, CMT Edge and Alternate Root, among others. You can see more of his work on his website.

Jon Weisberger

Jon Weisberger is a bass player and was named the recipient of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s first Songwriter of the Year award in 2012.  A one-time award-winning music journalist, he still writes the occasional article, but mostly performs with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers and the Roland White Band; cohosts a weekly radio show, The Blue Side of Town with Del McCoury; and has had dozens of his songs recorded by artists ranging from the Infamous Stringdusters to Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers.  He was recently elected Chairperson of the IBMA’s Board of Directors.  Jon lives near White House, Tennessee, close by the spot where Bill Monroe had his famed 1953 auto accident. 

Follow him on Twitter at @jonweisberger.

Brian Hepp

Brian Hepp spends most of his waking hours immersed in music.  The Cincinnati, Ohio native grew up with a daily playlist of Paul Simon, 2pac, Grateful Dead and Guns N Roses but has always favored the acoustic / roots sounds.  In addition to being one of the first Sitch freelance writers, Brian also serves as Director of Licensing at Fundamental Music, providing independent music for film, television and commercials and learning the ropes of music supervision.  He resides in Hollywood, CA.
 
Twitter: @BHepp_TheBGS