Dispatch from Around the Globe – Summer Quarantine Edition
Grace Bernicker is a soulful singer and songwriter from Philadelphia, PA. Having spent 2016 living and writing in Nashville, Grace has been getting back to her roots in pop/soul and is excited about heading in a new direction. She typically performs as a duo with a guitar player
What’s your favorite song that reminds you of summer? At the moment, I’d have to say “Can’t Stop The Felling” by Justin Timberlake. I love it’s upbeat, feel good groove.
We are always looking for new film and television to check out. What’s your favorite thing you’ve watched over the past few months? It’s a toss-up between The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel & Grace and Frankie.
Your vacation plans probably got thwarted due to the global pandemic. Where had you hoped to travel to this summer? Where are you planning to do some fun, summer things this year instead? Every year my family & I tend to head to Block Island, RI for our family vacation. This year we will be making our own fun in the backyard.
Can you recommend a local, Black owned business that we should check out? Freedom Apothecary
What’s your favorite shore town? Ocean City, NJ
Lots of people have been releasing music over quarantine. What’s your favorite release that came out since March? “We Can Still Sing” by Allison Leah.
What’s your favorite summertime tradition? Going to the beach with family.
What’s your favorite summertime treat? Getting Kohr Brothers soft serve on a cone with sprinkles on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk.
You’ve probably sharpened your cooking skills since quarantine began. What’s your favorite thing to make for a meal these days Baked cod with cayenne, lemon, salt & pepper.
Best summer concert you ever saw? What’s your favorite venue to see a summer concert in? Brandi Carlie headlining at the XPoNential Music Festival back in 2016. Any type of outdoor venue
Favorite Philly bands right now?
The Roots Tim Williams Band Louis Knight
Favorite non-Philly bands right now? Maren Morris, Caitlyn Smith, Three Lane
Favorite Summer Blockbuster(s)? Did you see it in the theater? I’m looking forward to watching the live performance version of Hamilton on Disney+.
Current summer reading? All time favorite summer read? Currently I’m reading “More Myself” by Alicia Keys. All time favorite summer read, “Where The Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens
What’s your favorite summer jawn? Sitting in my backyard enjoying a glass of wine
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