Emily Ishihara - Writer

Emily Ishihara is a senior at Mercer University in Macon, GA studying Sociology and Photography. As a born and raised New Englander she spent years singing for her school and church. While she grew up in Andover Massachusetts she now replaces “you guys” with “y’all” but still can’t get used to just how sweet, sweet tea is. While living in the south she has enjoyed learning about the unique cultural and musical differences between the two places she calls home. The music scene in Macon has always captured her attention.

On Sundays you can find Emily watching the Patriots game, yelling at the TV as if they can hear her. Any other day of the week you can find her scrolling through Pinterest or watching Friends on Netflix.

Emily Ishihara's Latest Contributions

The Way Down Wanderers

The Way Down Wanderers played at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom on January 14th. This Chicago based quintet uses traditional acoustic folk instruments and tight harmonies to create their unique brand of pop-folk. They opened the show with “No Braking Now”, a hopeful anthem that shouts “Cause days aren’t for the taking these days are […]

The English Beat at Cox Capitol Theater

Classic British ska band The English Beat played at Cox Capitol Theater with Macon favorite Dean Brown on November 11th.

The Big Bird Bash Music Festival

Photographer Emily Ishihara captured one of our favorite annual events, The Big Bird Bash Music Festival, at The Hummingbird. Enjoy these shots of Far From Over, Some Boys, The Walking Guys, Dirty Doves, and the Dirty Sound Professors.