Written by: Annie Schlottman Photo credits: Eric Taylor Parker, Saturns Downfall This is one of my favorite kinds of stories to write.  It’s the story about a musician who realized that a change was needed, and took a leap of faith and possibly found something even better than what he had previously.  Saturns Downfall is a three-member hard rock band based in York, Pennsylvania, and was the brainchild of drummer Brady Hearn. The band has released four awesome songs since Ju

Written by: Annie Schlottman Photo credits: Lee Fenstamaker / @leefenstamaker , Brittany Lynn/ @pullthetriggerbrittphoto , Ian Mimnall / @icmvisuals , Kim Lyons Lyndhurst is a fun, high-energy, pop-punk/EMO style band originating in the Central Pennsylvania city of York, and is very well-known as well as respected in their local music scene and beyond.  My great friend and fellow music lover and supporter of many bands, Amy, loves this band, and her passion and enthusiasm u

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