Emily’s voice cuts to the bone with songs that pull on the heart strings. She has the ability to turn any room into a listening room. Boasting a diverse four albums and many miles under her belt, Barnes is a seasoned singer-songwriter who continues to build grassroots following from city to small town, one new believer at a time. Her songs have garnered her spots on national stages,including a trip to the highly coveted Kerrville Folk Festival, 2024 Acorn Songwriter Contest Finalist and headlining a sold-out album release tour across the Northeastern US. Now based in Colorado, Barnes writes vivid songs of empathy, love and perseverance over lush melodies. There is a feeling one gets when witnessing something authentic and rare, and that aura permeates the room at an Emily Barnes show.”

Lily DeTaeye is a Des Moines, IA native with a foundation in alt rock and folk. A harmonica-wielding badass with a hauntingly soulful voice, the spirited songwriter might remind you of your weird friend from book club who definitely has a few bodies in her closet. DeTaeye has been touring the country for close to five years bringing audiences across the country a dynamic live show made up of high octane, harmonica-riddled folk songs and pensive, absorbing ballads.After a three year recording process at Golden Bear Studios in Des Moines, her sophomore album, Hive Mind, is out now.DeTaeye is located in New York City.

Iowa Public Radio:

“Since the release of DeTaeye’s album BiTe Back, she has been singing about what it means to be a woman in today’s political landscape. Her just-released video “Tusk” is a challenge to men who believe they deserve to be ever dominant.”