Arts & Entertainment
PVMS East Student Performs at Java's Brewin'
A Collegeville middle-schooler gave a solo performance on Friday night.
13-year-old Emma Cullen, a Perkiomen Valley Middle School East student, gave a live performance on Friday evening for a small crowd of mostly friends and family at Java's Brewin', a Limerick coffee shop.
Cullen recently released a six-song, self-titled EP. All six are songs that Cullen wrote.
Cullen said she has been writing for a few years, and playing guitar for longer. Given Cullen's age, it's probably not surprising that her biggest influence is country superstar Taylor Swift.
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"She's why I started playing guitar," said Cullen.
Cullen's songs reflect her experiences, she said, and her style is country-pop. However, she said, when she plays live, she feels that her performances have a more indie-artist feel.
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"I love playing music," Cullen said. "I hope people can see that when I play."
Enjoy a clip of Cullen singing "Here For You", from her album.
Cullen's album can be purchased on iTunes
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