Shannon Lay’s music is shored by radical empathy. After 15 years of writing, recording and performing her singularly gentle songs in venues around the world, the self-taught singer-songwriter is most concerned with how her music may help people in emotional and spiritual need. In a world of persistent change, Lay’s goal is to have concentrations of love and energy in her work that double as a helping hand or a voice whispering “everything is going to be ok.” The singer’s abiding belief is that immense change also means invaluable transformation and permanent relief. Intention is her North Star. Hailed by publications such as Pitchfork, The Guardian, SPIN and Uncut magazine, Lay’s solo albums, including “Geist,” “August”, “Living Water,” and “All this life goin’ down” are noted for their thoughtful and entirely tender reflections on life’s big questions. Her seraphic voice has drawn comparisons to British folk icons Anne Briggs, Sandy Denny and Vashti Bunyan. Though an old soul, Lay aims to meet her listeners in the present. For her, creating a song, a recording or a live performance that is relatable and communal is of the utmost importance for we are constantly in flux and those unknowns, met with compassion, can be beautiful.

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Meernaa is the musical project of Carly Bond, a Bay Area native known for her introspective and genre-bending music. Her sound blends Americana, indie-pop, and classic R&B, often exploring themes of self-examination, addiction, and loss. Bond's emotive vocals and elastic melodies, paired with lush arrangements, create a distinctive sound that has been praised for its depth and accessibility.

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elie mcafee-hahn (b. ’96) is a songwriter living in Brattleboro, VT. elie is a founding member of the People's Coalition Of Tandy music & art label, one-half of the trailblazing guitar duo BLUE DiSH, proud member of the Ruth Garbus Trio, far-out keyboardist of the adventure-some Illusionary Dreams, and a devout member of Intangible Shirt Company. Where Music can be found, you can expect to find this musician raring and ready to go. In 2024, they released two solo albums: No Sun on Main Street & Change Ringing In America. The third album of the trilogy – Share The Music – is forthcoming, and will be out in due time!