Day 14: Noah Guthrie | #HITSBC17

Hey guys!

Day 14! We're halfway through our countdown!
Even though there's some absolute madness happening behind the scenes, I can't believe we're already two weeks in!
I'm having so much fun publishing these posts every day, because I'm so proud of the fantastic lineup we've got this year.

So if you have been watching all videos so far, fear not- we still have two weeks worth of new potential favourites, so let's dive right into day 14!


What is #HITSBC17?
HITSBC17 stands for house in the sand's Birthday Countdown 2017.
Throughout the entire month of February, we are going to celebrate house in the sand's fifth birthday.
(Because why celebrate on one day, if you can celebrate for an entire month, right?)
With the support from some of the finest artists and bands around, each day in February will be filled with an exclusive performance just for us.

Who is performing today?
Noah Guthrie.
He is a singer/songwriter based in Greer, South Carolina, USA.
His music combines the key elements of Americana, Soul and Acoustic.

Noah grew up in household filled with music, so he naturally discovered his love for it at an early age.
He has been covering songs on YouTube for almost 6 years now.
His most famous cover of LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" has reached almost 25 million views. This soulful rendition of the pop track obviously got a lot of well deserved attention.

Noah's talent also caught the attention of US hit series Glee's staff who asked him to audition for the role of Roderick Meeks, which he successfully did.

Over the years he opened concerts for Ed Sheeran, Neon Trees, Selena Gomez and many more.

But Noah Guthrie is capable of way more than just covering songs. And his debut album "Among The Wildest Things" proved just that.
You can pre-order Noah's upcoming album "The Valley" via Pledgemusic (click here), that way you will be supporting Noah and you'll be receiving special access to sneak behind the scenes. It's a win-win!  

What needs to be said about this performance?
Whether you care about Valentine's Day or not, a bit of love is never wrong.
That's why Noah's performance is perfect for today; it tells a wonderful love story. Noah's voice is one you'll want to hear over and over again, so dear HITS readers - happy Valentine's Day!

Alright, here we go - check out Noah Guthrie's fantastic performance of his song "Beautiful Crime".





Where can we find Noah Guthrie online?
Website | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram

Who deserves a thank you?
Noah! For recording this fabulous performance and for being fabulous to work with.
Also a huge thank you to David for organising this.

What can we do now?
If you enjoyed this video and post, please help us reach more people.
Share it online along with the hashtag #HITSBC17.
We would love to hear what you think, so please feel free to comment.


And that's it for video number 14!
In case you haven't seen the rest of the videos, make sure to give them a watch, you'll probably find some new favourites!



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Thank you for your visit!

Credits // Text: Vanessa Jertschewske | Image: Noah Guthrie | Video: Noah Guthrie for house in the sand

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Video Interview: Noah Guthrie

Hey guys!

There are a few things I won't ever shut up about.
One of them are cats. I mean... I don't have to explain that, do I?

Other than interviews, I also love talking about interviews.
Not job interviews, phew, who enjoys those?

But those interviews where I get to be nosey and ask questions that not only I want to be answered, but also the viewers can enjoy.
And on top of that, it's a nice platform for talented musicians who deserve an even bigger audience.

Whenever I get to film an interview, I try to create a casual and relaxed enviroment for everyone to feel comfortable.
For house in the sand it just feels more suitable to have an enjoyable interview rather than those where everyone feels a little intimidated.

Today I've got another lovely and relaxed interview for you, so let me invite you to check it out.
The artist who is in the spotlight today is Noah Guthrie.

Noah Guthrie is a singer/songwriter based in Greer, South Carolina, USA.
His music combines the key elements of Americana, Soul and Acoustic.

Noah grew up in household filled with music, so he naturally discovered his love for it at an early age.
He has been covering songs on YouTube for almost 6 years now.
His most famous cover of LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" has reached almost 25 million views. This soulful rendition of the pop track obviously got a lot of well deserved attention.

Noah's talent also caught the attention of US hit series Glee's staff who asked him to audition for the role of Roderick Meeks, which he successfully did.

But Noah Guthrie is capable of way more than just covering songs. And his debut album "Among The Wildest Things" proved just that.

Over the years he opened concerts for Ed Sheeran, Neon Trees, Selena Gomez and many more.

During his second Germany tour this year, Noah stopped by in Stuttgart to play a gig at Stuttgart's most rock'n'roll venue, Kellerklub.

Just before he went on stage, we sat down in the world's most glamorous backstage area and had a little chat about the crowds at gigs, Glee, social media, his next album and more!
Enjoy!



If you want to hear more from Noah, make sure to check out this performance of his song "Death Of Me".




Noah Guthrie online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram



Many thanks to Noah for this lovely chat!
And, of course, thank you to David for the special appearance and arranging the interview.




Thank you for your visit!

Credits // Text, Image & Video: Vanessa Jertschewske

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Gig Photos: Noah Guthrie at Kellerklub, Stuttgart

Hey guys!

One thing I've always loved about the music community I'm in, is that there's this honest appreciation and support for one another's work.
Everyone is grown up and aware of the fact that there are so many talented people out there.

Which is why I've decided that I only want to support people like that.
What's the point in back-stabbing others?
What's the point in thinking you're the only one good at your craft?

I certainly don't have time for that and I want to cheer for everyone who doesn't either.

Noah Guthrie is one of those artists who support others, who seem to be in awe with the work that other artists put out there.
And I seriously can't clap loud enough to show how great I think that is!

On Monday, September 19th, I went to his show in Stuttgart. We filmed an interview beforehand which you'll be able to watch super soon. Subscribe to us on YouTube so you won't miss it.



Noah Guthrie is a singer/songwriter based in Greer, South Carolina, USA.
His music combines the key elements of Americana, Soul and Acoustic.

Noah grew up in household filled with music, so he naturally discovered his love for it at an early age.
He has been covering songs on YouTube for almost 6 years now.
His most famous cover of LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" has reached almost 25 million views. This soulful rendition of the pop track obviously got a lot of well deserved attention.

Noah's talent also caught the attention of US hit series Glee's staff who asked him to audition for the role of Roderick Meeks, which he successfully did.

But Noah Guthrie is capable of way more than just covering songs. And his debut album "Among The Wildest Things" proved just that.

Over the years he opened concerts for Ed Sheeran, Neon Trees, Selena Gomez and many more.

During his second Germany tour this year, Noah stopped by in Stuttgart to play a gig at Stuttgart's most rock'n'roll venue, Kellerklub.

Below are impressions from the gig.







Noah was accompanied by his brother Ian on the drums. The two of them played new songs which will be on Noah's next album, as well as tracks from a his debut album.

Joking how he only seems to write sad songs and love songs, he sure knew how to keep the audience all happy.
Overall he was very happy to tell the stories behind the songs which the fans really enjoyed.

It was very obvious that the music Noah plays, is exactly the music he wants to play. The honesty in the songs and the passion in the way he delivered them just proved that this guy loves his job.

Between his original songs, Noah also decided to play a few covers.
George Michael's "Father Figure", which Noah performed on Glee was one of many great covers.
With his version of Amy Winehouse's "Valerie" he got the crowd to dance and sing along. (Myself included!)

Of course his very own version of "Sexy and I Know It" was another highlight and the audience made it very obvious they enjoyed it.













I had a fantastic evening watching the gig.
I love those evenings where it's just one or two people on stage playing heartfelt music.

Also really enjoyed the very lovely audience who was very kind to me as a photographer.
















Watch the music video for Noah's latest single "Pardon Me" below!




Noah Guthrie online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram



Massive thank you to David for arranging the evening and to Noah and Ian for the lovely chats.

Thank you for your visit!

Credits // Text & Photography: Vanessa Jertschewske

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