Music

What do Willie Nelson, Led Zeppelin, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Heart all have in common? Yes, they all have the letter “E” in their names. No, that’s not the answer.

The answer is that Plymouth’s Devon Worley, lead singer for the Devon Worley Band, counts each of the above performers and bands as inspirations. In fact, the band’s most recent release covering Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song is one of their highest charting singles to date. Read more about Meet Plymouth’s Very Own Rock Stars

Whether it’s for a wedding, business or event, 50th anniversaries are a cause for celebration. One Plymouth event is celebrating such a milestone this summer thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the community.

Initially started as an event to give the small but growing suburb of Plymouth a sense of identity, Music in Plymouth has since grown over its lifespan to an event that hosts nearly 15,000 people. This year, it’s celebrating its golden anniversary.  Read more about Music in Plymouth is Back for its 50th Year

This year’s Music in Plymouth, featuring the Minnesota Orchestra, will take place July 2 at the Hilde Performance Center. Read more about Music in Plymouth, the City's Biggest Event, Set for July 2

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church is home to a robust music program, including choirs, ensembles and an orchestra. Read more about St. Barnabas Center for the Arts Celebrates 'Music of All Kinds'

The first weekend in March brings the Winter Bluegrass Weekend to Plymouth. Read more about Beat the Winter Blues with Bluegrass Weekend

If it’s live music you’re looking for this summer, you don’t have to look much further than these local spots around Plymouth. Whether you’re looking to spread out your blanket and enjoy a show at an outdoor amphitheater, or simply something to accompany your happy hour, these places have performers to suit all kinds of music fans. Perhaps you’ll even discover a new genre that you never knew you could enjoy. Did someone say Ecuadorean? It’s time to get out and enjoy what summer in Plymouth has to offer with any of these shows. Read more about Summer Nights in Plymouth

Devon Worley has walked the line between two worlds since she was a child. In one world, she grew up in school with peers her own age. In the other, she grew up on stage, under the music industry’s spotlight alongside adult musicians who are also professional peers. Since launching her country music career at the age of 11, Worley, who is now an 18-year-old Plymouth resident, has successfully inhabited both. Read more about Devon Worley: Singing from the Heart

In February 2015, we shared the story of Plymouth native Zander Figueroa and his wife, Norell, who were developing their own mobile app called The Band Famous (TBF), which streams their music, writing and art. Their art is now gaining traction nationwide. Read more about Update: The Band Famous

Playing some of the world’s greatest music as a member of a major symphony orchestra can be an incredibly rewarding career. It’s also a high-stress occupation, one in which perfection in performance—or at very least near perfection—is expected day in and day out. Read more about In Harmony

Alex Weiss was the most sought-after music arranger in Tel Aviv, Israel, when Adi Yeshaya was a teenager. When it came to creating music, Weiss was the standard everyone looked to, and Yeshaya was no different.

Yeshaya had started playing the accordion and electric organ as a 9-year-old, and as he grew into music, he discovered a love of composition and arranging. He didn’t just want to play music; he wanted to make it. He wanted to be Weiss.

So Yeshaya went to meet him. Read more about Plymouth Man Climbs to the Top of the Music Industry