Veronica Wirges Veronica Wirges is a powerhouse saxophonist and cultural organizer, shaping the future of Arkansas music. As co-founder of Monsterboy Lives, an indie rock duo with songs featured on television and podcasts, she has performed everywhere from grassroots community stages to regional festivals. She is also the driving force…
Jeri Katherine Howell Jeri Katherine Howell is a Folk/Americana singer-songwriter and rhythm guitarist from Frankfort, Kentucky, creating at the intersection of social and ecological justice, wellbeing, and the fullness of our shared human experience. She commands performances with her dynamic voice, thought-provoking lyrics, quality musicianship, and joyful presence. Jeri Katherine…
Rees Shad Rees Shad is a singer/songwriter with 16 solo releases to date and songs and/or performances on over 30 releases. He is also a former music executive, having run an indie label, publishing company, and recording studio before focusing his attention on usability studies (MS -RPI), design & technology…
Ashley Rose Ashley Rose was born in a small town in southeast Idaho and moved to Boise in 2008 to pursue music full-time. She has shared stages with Angelique Kidjo, Jefferson Starship, Vieux Farka Tauré, Ken Stringfellow (REM, The Posies), The Steve Miller Band, Curtis Stigers, Sugar Ray, Smashmouth, Jackie…
Read Van West Through the simple acts of saying hello and giving one guitar in 2015, the grassroots IMC Portland (Immigrant Music Connection) and the International Open Mic at Mayo Street were born. Now based at Studio 224, Jenny Read Van West's professional teaching space in the heart of Portland,…
Lady J Huston St. Louis Blues Sensation - Lady J Huston (pronouced Houston), is a multi-award-winning vocalist, trumpeter, and songwriter, intertwining Soul, Jazz, and Gospel. Graduating Valedictorian, she accepted several academic and music scholarships including Howard University, eventually earning a B.S.B.A. Degree. As a child dancer, she was managed and…
Seth Glier The earth speaks to us in a myriad of ways — through ice cores, through uplift and erosion, through tree rings — languages we have the potential to restore our literacy in. Reconnecting with these quiet messages has set Seth Glier, an avid mushroom forager and a Grammy-nominated…
Cory Hills Multi-percussionist, composer, and Grammy award-winning artist Cory Hills thrives on breaking down musical barriers through creative, interdisciplinary projects. He has received degrees from Northwestern University, Queensland Conservatorium, and the University of Kansas, and was awarded a research fellowship to Institute Fabrica. Currently, Hills is an active performer, composer,…
Gabe Parsons Gabe Parsons hails from Hopewell Valley in Central New Jersey. or to hear him describe it; he’s from The Heartland; it’s not a place, but rather a state of mind represented sonically in his music. Home plays a large role in the narrative that Parsons weaves in songs…
Phoebe Hunt An accomplished Americana instrumentalist with foundations in jazz and swing music, Phoebe Hunt is no stranger to the festival stage, having played the likes of Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Mountain Stage and eTown. Hunt’s work on and off stage has deep story lines…
