JOHN FISHER - President of Winding Way Records
John Fisher, President of Winding Way Records - a Label and Publisher that works with a network of industry pros who share the goal of artist advocacy. Winding Way signed Philly’s Huffamoose (Interscope) and Sharon Little (CBS Records) and other indie artists in the area, throughout the US, Canada, Europe, etc. but our vision is to help make Philly a Music Capital.
John has 30+ years of entrepreneurship experience as founder and operator of an international electrical engineering firm (Unidec). His past clients have included AMS-Neve, Bose, Marshall Amps, Mesa Boogie, Peavey, Soundcraft and Sony Music NYC to name a few. He brings his experience at strategy, business development, distribution, marketing, social media networking, planning, project management, PR and promotions to the label.
John is also a musician (drums/percussion), studio and live musician and has worked on many original projects over the years. John handles A&R, contracts, operations, promotions, software engineering, business strategy, and internal audio engineering and video production.
John earned a Masters Degree in Management from The University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School of Business and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His undergraduate degree is in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Villanova University.
To learn more about John Fisher's record label, Winding Way Records, visit www.windingwayrecords.com.
ANTHONY OBAS - Artist Advisor, Brand Manager, and Author
Anthony Obas has always seen the bigger picture. That bigger picture is communicated in his work successfully curating live events such as “This is Upstate,” where six artists from the upstate New York area, (three from the city of Syracuse and three from the city Utica) competed for bragging rights for their respective area. Obas’ series of rants, appropriately titled, “#Obasrants”, helped him to communicate his vision with the masses. From the development of local artists to not having hot water in his apartment, Obas has found a way to keep a smile on his face while ranting about what matters to him. Born and raised the youngest of three in Harlem, New York, Obas had an enchanting childhood. This all came together in his high school years as he attended Xavier High School where he was focused on getting the right mentality. Obas’ is currently moving his first publication, Shifting Your Music Into a Career Volume 1, around the states as he continues to keep the picture big as he continues to become a man of many traits and search for his passion within the music industry.
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To learn more and follow Anthony Obas visit www.guidedbyobas.net.
CALLUM TONER - Rock, Indie, Singer Songwriter, Acoustic, Modern Pop Artist
Callum Toner, better known as Cal, is a rising artist from Ocean City, MD. Breaking into the music industry with her new hit single 'If I could' along with many others including 'Testing my patience', she is a brilliant young mind, with extraordinary musical versatility.
While proving her dedication with multiple showcases weekly, she ignites the audiences energy in every room. Whether it be on on their feet dancing and shouting back lyrics or a soft smooth rhythm, Cal never disappoints. While performing solo, or correlating with a band she always delivers a top notch performance.
Providing sonics from classic rock to modern pop, Cal is perfect for your next event. With many professional experiences on large stages, she exudes a very comfortable and at ease energy in front of all audiences. Along with her down to earth personality, and charm she makes the perfect persona for intimate occasions as well.
To learn more and follow Cal visit www.caltonermusic.com.
STRANJAH - Producer / Teacher
"I began my music production journey in 1996. In an evolving industry, my passion to learn has kept me actively creative for over 20 years. I have worked with respected labels such as Metalheadz, 31 Records, Hospital, Critical and Renegade Hardware.
My music spans through the realms of drum & bass, dubstep, hip-hop/trap.
Over the years I have passed on my knowledge and experience to the next generation of producers. My mission is to demystify music production so that anyone can succeed.
I have enjoyed playing DJ sets across various cities in Canada, U.S., Europe and Asia. Finally I founded a label called Deviant Audio with some exciting projects in 2021."
To learn more and follow STRANJAH visit stranjah.com.
Connor Kirk - Alt-Rock, Alt-Pop Artist
Connor Kirk is a Philly based artist known for his electric stage performances, his singular devotion to the craft of songwriting, and his unique ability to synthesize concepts from the literary and visual arts into a pop-music framework. Fusing elements of dance and punk music, his vision is as compelling as it is novel. He has honed his craft through years of intensive songwriting and performing, even opened for such acts as Ceramic Animal and Young the Giant. His single “Take You Home” has been featured in publications such as Pop Passion and After Midnight and has been described as a “vibrant exploration of sexuality and mass media as thought-provoking as it is danceable.” His latest release, "Dancing With The Dogs" further explores the the dystopian themes established in his previous single "Hunger City."
To learn more and follow Connor Kirk visit connorkirkmusic.com.