Rees Shad is a singer/songwriter, record producer, and educator who has spent the last 30 years crafting music that is both poignant and profound. His music jumps genres blending blues, country, folk, rock, and jazz into a unique blend which audiences become deeply and meaningfully engaged with. His album Porcelain Angel (2025) was celebrated by DJs and Journalists alike for “pushing the boundaries of musical storytelling” (Rogovoy Report). An essential element in articulating Shad’s musical vision, The Conversations are drummer Bobby Kay, bassist Jeff Link, and saxophonist Marcus Benoit. Bobby Kay has recorded with jazz pianist Cole Broderick and toured with the like of R&B singer Ellen Macilwaine, Kay began his musical tête-à-tête with Shad twenty-five years ago recording and touring half a dozen of Shad’s unique Americana accented albums. Kay’s life in rhythm began when as a child he’d entertain his family playing along to drum breaks on old 45’s using pencils as sticks on his first drum kit—a “hideous” lime green Naugahyde ottoman. A former Berklee faculty member, Jeff Link joined the discourse three years ago after spending two decades honing his musical fluency as a pit musician on Broadway and touring with rock luminaries such as Robben Ford and Albert Cummings. Link’s first concert performance was at 8 years old, and music has been (and always will be) his animating muse. Whenever the opportunity arises, Link, Kay, and Shad are joined by Benoit who dedicated 5 years as a bandsman in the USAF touring the world in support of air force public relations and recruiting (he even played at a presidential inauguration!), before moving to the Capitol region working with area hero’s such as Cole Broderick with whom he not only played but composed music for 4 of the pianist’s albums.

Lewis and Ide… Colby Lewis and Steve Ide deliver the best of the 70’s. Come sing along to soulful covers of James Taylor, CSN&Y, Van Morrison and so many more.

Michael Aaron is not just another singer/songwriter; he’s a musical craftsman whose eclectic blend of folk and indie rock reflects a lifetime of diverse experiences and influences. Aaron infuses his music with raw emotion and introspective lyricism, capturing the essence of life’s joys and struggles. His sound is a tapestry woven with the threads of his influences, from the melodic sensibilities of the Beatles, to the earnest storytelling of Wilco and the infectious energy of Guster.

Whether fronting a full band or captivating listeners with the intimacy of a solo acoustic set, Katherine Winston’s versatility shines through. Drawing from her deep connection to people and nature, she views songwriting as a way to leave the world a little brighter. Inspired by music spanning many genres and decades, her sound feels both modern and classic and showcases elements of country, pop, rock, and folk music. On stage, Katherine delivers performances that are unforgettable. Whether you discovered her on Season 14 of American Idol, in a club across the country, or in an intimate listening room, Katherine leaves a lasting impression with every melody and lyric. This past year, she released her debut full-length album, a collection that reflects both who she is as a person and as an artist. Something Special, Nothing Fancy is available everywhere now.