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We are excited to announce the Juried Showcase Artists
for the 43rd Annual Arts Northwest Conference
the Fox Theater
Spokane washington
Abby Posner
Louise Baker
Title: Agent
Company: Rockwood Booking Agency
Email: louise@rockwoodbooking.com
Website: bakerbooking.com
1705 River Ridge Dr,
Asheville, NC United States
28803
Abby Posner has been a working musician in Los Angeles for the past 18 years. Best known for her ability to play nearly any instrument that she can get her hands on, twisting genres, and pushing the boundaries of folk, roots, electronic, and pop music making her "Genre Fluid." Her showcase will be original songs from her most recent CD "Second Chances" Abby can work a Blues song with crafted guitar looping skills and move to a Reggae Beat with an upbeat foot stomping original song. She brings the audience in with her outgoing and inclusive stage presence and the audience will be on their feet at the end of the show.
Bachelors of Broadway
Ron DeStefano
Title: Producing Director
Company: EPIC Arts Management, LLC
Role: Agent
Email: ron@epicartsmanagement.com
Website: epicartsmanagement.com
2811 Village Blvd.
#104
West Palm Beach, FL United States
33409
Starring New York City's top theatrical talent, BACHELORS OF BROADWAY offers a fresh take on audience favorites that have captivated millions worldwide. This show features a trio of dashing men, soaring melodies from stage and screen, and contemporary three-part vocal harmony. Audiences will hear lush symphonic arrangements of songs from modern and classic musicals like WICKED, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, JERSEY BOYS, 42ND STREET, MISS SAIGON, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, LES MISERABLES, and many more. Available in multiple accompaniment configurations (tracks-only to a 9pc live band) with optional custom full-length multimedia.
Bon Debarras
Sean Boyd
Company: Wooden Ship Productions
Role: Agent
Email: sean@woodenshipproductions.com
Website: woodenshipproductions.com
31 Fawn Lane
Accord, NY United States
12404
Bon Débarras unites the worlds of music, dance and poetry through a collaboration between Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas and Véronique Plasse. Over the years, Bon Débarras moved boldly into an entirely original repertoire steeped in poetry and rhythmic sounds, with unambiguous Quebec flavors. On guitar, banjo, violin and harmonica, the group carries an identity, a style and an energy-filled zest for life quite unique and beautifully served by the versatility of the musicians as well as their daring jigging and vivid body percussion.
Brian James was Here
Steven Ovens
Title: Manager
Company: Avalanche Entertainment
Role: Manager
Email: swovens@gmail.com
866 Morningview Ave
Akron, OH United States
44305
Brian James Was Here” is an original artist who will be featuring music from their newest album, “Wildflower.” This release (and the showcase) comes at a time when Brian and the band have begun successfully making the transition from “local” to regional artist. “Brian James Was Here” has been selling out hard-ticket events in the Seattle area and throughout the Puget Sound, and has been featured this summer touring the new album along the coast as far away from home as the San Francisco Bay Area. Brian recently sang the National Anthem at the Seattle Mariners game on July 23rd and has also performed for the Mets, Marlins, and was featured by the Seahawks on Monday Night Football in front of an audience of 24 million nationwide. “Brian James Was Here” offers a soulful country blend of originals and covers, along with a generous helping of family-friendly humor. They’ll take your audience on a ride and create an experience they will remember.
Buzz Brass
Annick-Patricia Carriere
Title: Agent
Company: Agence Station Bleue
Role: Agent
Email: ap.carriere@stationbleue.com
Website: stationbleue.com
4713 Papineau
Montreal, QC Canada
H2H 1V4
Featuring a unique repertoire of innovative arrangements that brilliantly blends classical music and various styles, combined with a strong stage presence that appeals to a wide audience, Buzz Brass is one of Canada's most renowned brass quintets. Since 2002, the ensemble has presented over 2,000 concerts, reaching more than 500,000 music lovers throughout North America, Europe and China. Last year alone, 130 concerts were presented throughout Canada, a record-breaking season and a great success for this "top-notch brass quintet" (CBC Music).
Calle Sur
Rachel Cohen
Title: President
Company: Cadence Arts Network, Inc.
Role: Agent
Email: rachel@cadencearts.com
Website: cadencearts.com
10516 Clarkson Rd
Los Angeles, CA United States
90064
Calle Sur is known for the breadth of its musical repertoire. Both musicians are immigrants to the United States who have undergone firsthand the process of adaptation to a new culture. They are veteran musicians and experienced educators who expertly perform a broad range of Latin music styles including traditional and popular, jazz, and salsa, and offer a broad range of community engagement opportunities. They have been a team for 24 years. Karin and Ed excel at challenging preconceptions about Latin America and Latin Americans with beautiful sounds, comfortable skill, and an engaging stage presence.
Champagne Sunday
Jessi Fredeen
Role: Self-Represented Performer
Email: mail@champagnesunday.com
Website: champagnesunday.com
2211 N Bristol St.
Tacoma, WA United States
98406
Husband and wife members Jessi and Jared Fredeen tear up stages and crowds nationwide with their unique upbeat, roller coaster style shows, firing off gypsy-punk rock songs alongside everything from intimate tear-jerkers to anthemic foot-stompers, peppering their sets with compelling stories behind their music. Champagne Sunday is one of the rare original acts that performs with stadium-level energy, regardless of whether it’s for a festival crowd, a club, a group of coffee shop patrons, or house concert attendees. Together, Jessi and Jared have been able to create a sound that’s totally unique, fun, emotional, and captivating, with a show that packs the power of an entire orchestra. This act has a ton of showmanship, heart, and talent that makes for a powerful experience.
Derina Harvey
Craig Knudsen
Title: Artist Representative
Company: Knudsen Productions
Role: Agent
Email: craig@knudsenproductions.com
Website: knudsenproductions.com
1737 Blake St
Berkeley, CA United States
94703
Derina Harvey leads the award-winning Derina Harvey Band, a Celtic-rock group originally from Canada's East Coast. The band has toured extensively in both Canada and the USA, sharing their songs and stories with audiences from coast to coast in North America. In their show, Derina’s vibrant personality takes centre stage with her humour, engaging storytelling, and powerful vocals all backed by an amazing instrumental ensemble and rich blend of harmonies. The repertoire includes both original songs and fresh takes on traditional favourites from the Celtic/Folk genre. Their latest album, “Waves of Home” was released in 2023 to much critical acclaim. The band’s most recent honor was winning the "Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year” award at the prestigious East Coast Music Awards earlier this year. The showcase will feature excerpts from the new album as well as material from previous albums. The show is suitable for all ages and adaptable for any venue; whether it's a captivating night of storytelling through song in a Performing Arts Center or a dinner and dance in a community hall.
Jâca
Wesley Ferreira
Company: Jâca
Role: Self-Represented Performer
Email: info@jacamusic.com
Website: jacamusic.com
2109 Cutting Horse Dr
Fort Collins, CO United States
80525
Jâca is an award-winning clarinet/guitar duo made up of two classically trained virtuosos with diverse musical backgrounds who have set out to explore the limits of multi-genre instrumental music. Portuguese-Canadian clarinetist Wesley Ferreira and guitarist Jaxon Williams (Spain/USA) combine the intimacy of an instrumental duo with a larger-than-life energy to bring an adventurous, passionate, and completely original style to the stage. Sprinkle in a dash of comedy, audience interaction, and improvisation, and you’ve got an experience that consistently leaves audiences buzzing. From Flamenco to Fado, Appalachia to Argentina, and guitar slides to clarinet smears, the duo explores the highest limits of what their instruments can do. Their debut album, Breakthrough (Navona, 2022), has been honored by worldwide organizations including the International Portuguese Music Awards (Best Instrumental Performance 2023). Since 2018, Jâca has brought their infectious charm to arts series and music festivals across the USA and worldwide. They have played in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and have been featured on national television and radio in Portugal, Ecuador, and throughout the USA.
Jason Lyle Black
Erika Finley
Title: Booking Agent
Company: Live Arts and Attractions
Role: Agent
Email: erika@livearts.biz
Website: www.jasonlyleblack.com
2724 Airwood Drive
Nashville, TN United States
37214
From Blockbusters to Broadway: 100 Hits of Stage & Screen® is an electrifying new show celebrating the most iconic melodies in music history. From Rachmaninoff to the Rolling Stones, and from Star Wars to Stairway to Heaven, this fast-paced show blends virtuosic piano with climactic drums, electric guitar, and dazzling visuals. One of the only shows in the PAC market to tour with self-contained live video screens onstage, this production offers each audience member an up-close view—making “every seat a front row seat.” From producer and director Jason Lyle Black—known for over 40 million viral views worldwide—100 Hits of Stage & Screen® is a true reimagining of the instrumental concert experience.
Kalan Wolfe and The Shift
Keely Hatton
Title: Manager
Company: Wolfe & Crow Productions
Role: Manager
Email: musicbytheshift@gmail.com
Website: musicbytheshift.com
1410 Irondale Road
Port Hadlock, WA United States
98339
THE SHIFT is a dynamic original band from the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Their genre-defying sound is ever shifting, integrating everything from rock, reggae, folk, & beyond, yielding an entirely new sound with BIG energy that gets people up & dancing to songs with lyrics crafted to inspire positive change & bring unity to diverse peoples. As Elmore Magazine puts it, THE SHIFT presents "A new move in modern folk music." THE SHIFT’s theatrical & engaging performances quickly gained them momentum in the festival scene. In addition to recording collaborative works with Wookiefoot, Ramblxr, & Tim Snider, THE SHIFT has shared the stage with acts such as Nattali Rize, Leon Hendricks, and Peter Rivera of Rare Earth. They have headlined many festivals all over the US and now have their sights set on branching out internationally."
Las Guaracheras
José Curbelo
Title: Booking Agent
Company: Home Team Mgmt
Role: Agent
Email: jose@hometeammgmt.org
Website: hometeammgmt.org
2536 30th Ave So
Minneapolis, MN United States
55406
Las Guaracheras is an all-women salsa sextet born in the city of Cali, Colombia in 2017. The ensemble´s cultural and artistic objective is to uplift a female voice within Afro-Latin music and build a more inclusive, diverse and respectful cultural space for all. Their music communicates joy, memory and transformation. With vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano and vocals, Las Guaracheras present an explosive show that provokes dancing, singing as well as reflection. Las Guaracheras do a diversity of bilingual outreach and educational programming. From workshops on salsa, percussion and Colombian Pacific music, lyrics creation sessions with a feminist approach, to talks about the ensemble´s experiences in the music industry that motivate women to follow their musical passions, Las Guaracheras engage diverse audiences of all ages and skill-sets. Among multiple presentations in the best salsa forums in Colombia, Las Guaracheras have performed at festivals in Mexico, Spain, and Canada.
Liars & Believers
Robin Klinger
Title: Agent
Company: Robin Klinger Entertainment
Role: Agent
Email: robin@robinklingerentertainment.com
Website: robinklingerentertainment.com/
80 Knightsbridge Rd
Great Neck, NY United States
11021
A bumbling (yet lovable) maintenance crew finds a magical bird and a mad chase begins! Racing over land, across the sea, and through the air – battling pirates and monsters – how far will our heroes go... without ever leaving the storage room? Our crew turn everyday familiar objects into puppets and masks which will spark imagination in kids of all ages.
LP And The Vinyl
Marian Liebowitz
Title: Booking Agent
Company: Marian Liebowitz Artist Management
Role: Agent
Email: marian@marianliebowitz.com
Website: marianliebowitz.com
73218 Fiddleneck Ln
Palm Desert, CA United States
92260
In 2015, renowned jazz, blues and gospel singer Leonard Patton teamed up with the critically acclaimed Danny Green Trio to form LP And The Vinyl. The band’s wide array of influences includes everything from jazz, R&B, and rock, to 80’s and 90’s hits, Brazilian music, and classical music. Blending these sounds together, LP And The Vinyl has created a highly unique and personal approach to music-making that leaves its audiences energized and craving more. Their current touring show "From Blues to Beatles to Bowie" features beautifully reimagined renditions of favorite hits by artists including Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, and David Bowie, fresh and funky explorations of jazz standards, and their own original songs such as "Night Waltz" by Danny Green. The band has performed concerts and educational residencies throughout the U.S.
Marianne Lambert
Annick-Patricia Carriere
Title: Agent
Company: Agence Station Bleue
Role: Agent
Email: ap.carriere@stationbleue.com
Website: stationbleue.com
4713, Papineau Avenue
Montreal, QC Canada
H2H 1V4
Canzone di Notte... The Songs of the Night Experience the enchanting voice of soprano Marianne Lambert, whose "diamond voice with shimmering colors" and captivating stage presence have charmed all audiences. Marianne’s warmth, sensitivity, and effervescent personality make every performance an unforgettable experience. Join Marianne and talented harpist from Spokane Earecka Moody for "Canzone di Notte," a magical evening of music that transports you to a world of dreams. Together, they will present a collection of the most beautiful arias by Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Mozart, and Schubert - all inspired by the mystery and charm of the night. This concert promises to delight your senses and leave you dreaming long after the final note…
Medusa
Marta Solek
Title: agent
Company: woodenship productions
Role: Performer with Representation
Rep Name: Sean Boyd
Email: martasolek.w@gmail.com
Website: medusaquartet.com
Argyle Ave 25
Orillia, ON Canada
L3V 2V5
Medusa Quartet is reimagining the Western string quartet. By inviting back forgotten fiddles from all over the globe , Medusa tempts us to redefine what is beautiful. Through their personal narratives of alienation due to racism, sexism, immigration, queerness, and disability, the band aims to retell this story by bringing back what has been cast out. Marta Solek and Saskia Tomkins resurrect the Suka, the Plock fiddle, and the Nyckelharpa - near-forgotten traditional folk fiddles with disreputable connotations that were rejected for centuries in their home countries of Poland and Sweden. Their immediate and electrifying connection is transmuted through a common string language, a love of enigmatic and obscure folk fiddles, and their personal stories of navigating society’s liminal spaces.
Parlor in the Round
Kevin Worrell
Title: Producer/Host
Role: Self-Represented Performer
Email: KWorrell@pitr.biz
2921 Pelican Dr
Anchorage, AK United States
99502-1664
Hilarious and heartwarming, Parlor in the Round turns the songwriter-showcase on its head with high stakes improv, songwriter homework and audience participation. Each show pairs a national act with local artists in collaborative performances, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes banter all led by Bob Barker-meets-Oprah host, Kevin Worrell. After the intermission, tradition is cast aside as the musicians dive into jocular inventions and premeditated musings all based on written submissions from the audience. Expect to lean in and laugh out loud at the Parlor.
Pipeline Vocal Project
Lisa Hawkins
Role: Self-Represented Performer
Email: pipelinevocalproject@gmail.com
Website: pipelinevocalproject.com/press
130 Shelly Marie Cir
Anchorage, AK United States
99515
Performing top hits from all eras with a unique twist, Pipeline Vocal Project's interactive show contains iconic pop songs, oldies classics, as well as tunes from today sung in yesterday's style. Featuring songs from the ‘50s and today, PVP takes audiences on a nostalgic journey with their artistic vocal arrangements and high energy performance. PVP incorporates multi-media in their family-friendly performances, as well as educational outreach. The award-winning trio has won Best Album (2021) and Best Hip-Hop Song (2024) from the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. Noteworthy performances such as their appearance on Good Morning Lithuania, and serenade for former President George W. Bush have put them on the map to being a trailblazer in the vocal music industry. Hopping through genres and decades from start to finish, you will be entertained with clever arrangements, amazing harmonies, and a soundscape of a band coming from only three voices.
PUSH Physical Theatre
Robin Klinger
Title: Artist Manager
Company: Robin Klinger Entertainment
Role: Manager
Email: robin@robinklingerentertainment.com
Website: robinklingerentertainment.com
80 Knights Bridge Road #1D
Great Neck, NY United States
11021
This multi-award-winning Off-Broadway show is about the bond between fathers & sons and our tenuous grip on our own mortality. Life, while serious and sometimes dark, is also full of humor, fun and joy. The piece was written to handle serious topics with a light touch, because too often our culture mistakes seriousness for despair. The show takes the audience into the beating heart of the failing patriarchy as it descends into PUSH’s signature style of acrobatic absurdity. “Cirque du Soleil meets Samuel Beckett with a dash a Monty Python”. - The Orlando Weekly
Small Matter Productions
Tara Bailey
Title: Executive Director
Company: Bailiwick Booking Agency and Arts Management
Role: Agent
Email: bailiwick.biz@gmail.com
Website: bailiwick.biz
24155 Weir’s Sideroad
Georgina, ON Canada
L0E 1N0
Join The Professor and her Lab Assistant on a hilarious behavioral science adventure! Get ready to laugh as they expertly navigate the audience volunteers through a captivating array of progressively intricate challenges, all done without uttering a single word. The fun starts with a simple desk bell, escalates into an exhilarating Nerf gun showdown, and culminates in an astonishing musical extravaganza. Brace yourself for a side-splitting fusion of Bill Nye the Science Guy's passion for discovery and the playful antics of the Blue Man Group. Prepare to witness some seriously uproarious scientific shenanigans!
TAKE3
Jean Schreiber
Title: Executive Director
Company: Jean Schreiber Management
Role: Manager
Email: jschreibermanagement@gmail.com
Website: jeanschreibermanagement.com
24628 Gardenstone Ln
West Hills, CA United States
91307
Described by audience goers as a mini–Trans Siberian Orchestra experience, TAKE3: Where ROCK meets BACH (violin/vocals, piano, and cello) features songs by THE BEATLES, BILLY JOEL, ELVIS, NEIL DIAMOND and pop favorites including SWEET HOME ALABAMA, HALLELUJAH, GAME OF THRONES, and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN. The all-female trio is celebrated for weaving, seamlessly, in and out of musical styles with jaw dropping virtuosity. Their fierce energy is combined with charm, wit, and easy camaraderie with audiences, making them a crowd favorite wherever they perform. TAKE3 has become known for their clever mashups including Imagine Dragons with Carmen, Bach with Amazing Grace, and Orange Blossom Special with Flight of the Bumblebee and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. They perform over 60 concerts in the U.S. each season. TAKE3 is available with backup band and/or dancers OR Trio only and offers a multi-media component as well as educational outreach.
The McDades
Solon McDade
Role: Self-Represented Performer
Email: info@themcdades.com
Website: themcdades.com
9531 107 ave
Edmonton, AB Canada
T5H0T6
Punching through the walls of tradition, The McDades’ Celtic-rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation and infectious global rhythms. The Juno Award winners’ cutting edge sound is the perfect complement to their fiery performances. With vocal harmonies that can only come from a family, and an obvious love for each other and their music, The McDades’ sound is immersed in the spirit of improvisation. Combining original tunes and unique interpretations of traditional songs, their performances feature both energetic instrumentals and moving vocals performed in English and French. This compelling and dynamic group “finds their groove somewhere between a down-home kitchen party, a jazzy after hours club, and a folk festival.” (London Free Press) The McDades are winners of the Juno Award for Best Roots Album and three Canadian folk music awards. Their new album “The Empress” continues to highlight the group’s one-of-a-kind sound and irresistible groove. “This Kicks!” (fRoots)
The Paperboys
Tom Landa
Title: Agent/Manager
Company: Cubby-Hole Artists
Role: Agent
Email: tom@cubbyholeartists.com
Website: cubbyholeartists.com
6037 Adera St.
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6M3J3
The Paperboys are a unique Folk- Roots band that blends Celtic, Latin, Soul and Roots music in a way that is seamless and creative. For over 30 years, they have been touring throughout North America and Europe as an independent band, relying solely on the support of their fan base. Although best known as a band that packs dance floors, the music is singer-songwriter based and can also be soulful, slow and haunting. The band consists of flute, fiddle, guitars, banjo, jarana, percussion and a three piece horn section! That combination earned them a JUNO for best Folk Roots band.
Twin Flames
Marian Liebowitz
Title: US Agent
Company: Marian Liebowitz Artist Management
Role: Agent
Email: marian@marianliebowitz.com
Website: marianliebowitz.com
73218 Fiddleneck Lane
Palm Desert, CA United States
92260
Twin Flames are an indigenous husband-and-wife duo based in Cantley, Quebec. Their exceptional talent and artistry have earned them forty-four music awards and nominations. This includes the prestigious title of four-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners and 2022 Vocal Group of the Year. Audiences will be treated to a showcase where music, comedy, and thought-provoking stories intertwine to create an experience like no other. Their music is both contemplative Folk and unapologetic Rock ‘n’ Roll, which “The Pitch Kansas City” calls “bigger than two people in front of a crowd.” Twin Flames connects audiences from all cultural backgrounds inspiring unity. This is clearly expressed in the song “Human,” which was commissioned by UNESCO and adopted as their official anthem in celebration of the “International Year of Indigenous Languages.” Dedicated to community education, Twin Flames has outreach programs for all ages. Also published authors, their children’s book “Maakusie Loves Music,” is a cornerstone of their elementary school shows.