About the Artist: With a soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Julian's unique blend of blues, roots, and folk music has earned him a growing fan base and critical acclaim not only in Canada but also in Europe and the US. He's earned five Juno Award nominations (including one this year for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year for Pathways), along with eight Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist and English Songwriter of the Year. He also won Solo Artist in 2022, five Native American Music Award nominations, plus a nomination for Canada's most prestigious music accolade, the Polaris Music Prize.

"Taylor is a unique and important voice on the Canadian roots-and-folk scene."- The Globe & Mail.

"Among Canada's most premier songwriters. Ultimately, Taylor remains unparalleled" – Spill Magazine.

Represented By: Denis Grabill, Black Oak Artists

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About the Artist: Grammy-winning artists Linda Davis, Lang Scott, and songwriter-comedian Bill Whyte present *Evening In The Round* for your consideration.

This intimate acoustic show blends chart-topping hits, stories behind the songs, and lots of down-home charm. You'll hear songs made famous by today's biggest country stars, along with Bill Whyte's witty originals that keep the crowd laughing.

Linda Davis, known for her Grammy-winning duet "Does He Love You" with Reba McEntire, is a Texas Country Music Hall of Fame member and the mother of Lady A's Hillary Scott. Lang Scott, also a Grammy winner, brings rich vocals and harmonies honed through decades in the business. Bill Whyte, an award-winning radio personality and hit songwriter, adds humor and heart to the night.

*Evening In The Round* offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the music, the memories, and the magic of Nashville. Don't miss this rare chance to experience three master performers up close and unplugged.

Represented By: Elizabeth Bridges, Alkahest Artists & Attractions

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About the Artist: Charlotte Ballet is proud to present the work of Cape Town prodigy, Mthuthuzeli November.

Blending Western dance, traditional sounds, and his signature styling, Mthuthuzeli has been praised worldwide, most notably receiving the Benois de la Danse this year for choreography. In addition to engagements with the likes of the Paris Opera, he has found a second home at the Charlotte Ballet. His 3rd world premiere for the company represents the culmination of a 5-year journey to uncover his role as a black man in a ballet space. The music he composed to accompany the work highlights African instruments and sounds, through themes of self-discovery, reflection, and love. His work connects deeply with and is celebrated by audiences of all demographics. Mthuthuzeli represents one of the most exciting voices in the industry today.

Known for its strong dancers and versatile repertoire of bold, contemporary works, Charlotte Ballet hosts an international roster of choreographers under the direction of Alejandro Cerrudo. Its mission, through dance, is to create authentic connections, engaging and inclusive educational opportunities, and transformative experiences. “We inspire individuals and communities to explore the boundless potential of the imagination.”

Booking Information: Neelanthi Vadivel, Independent Artist

About the Artist: With 5 top 10 hits, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andrew Allen has opened for superstars like Bruno Mars, OneRepublic, and Train, captivating audiences across North America. Known for his heartfelt acoustic folk/pop style and dynamic live performances, Andrew delivers infectious melodies, uplifting stage presence, and engaging storytelling. His performances stand out with live looping, creating rich, layered sounds that make every show intimate and memorable.

Beyond his own successful career, Andrew has written hits for international artists —including K-Pop icon Taeyeon, Italian superstar Marco Mengoni, and Latin America’s CD9 (“Dime”)—and has collaborated with Meghan Trainor, Rachel Platten, and Carly Rae Jepsen. His music has appeared in blockbuster films, TV shows (The Bachelor, Bringing Up Bates), and major ad campaigns (Folgers). His chart-topping single “Loving You Tonight” was featured in the Abduction soundtrack.

Highlighting his versatility and acclaim, Andrew was nominated for a 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award for his moving song “What Would Love Do?”.

Combining incredible musicianship, genuine connection, and a track record for crafting global, cross-genre hits, Andrew Allen’s performance is an inspiring, unforgettable experience!

Represented By: Genny DeMerchant, DeMerchant Artists Agency

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About the Artist: GQ (Gentlemen’s Quartet) is a modern, elegant take on the most famous music ever written, fusing together multiple genres in a perfect symphony of sophistication, virtuosity, and humor.

Featuring Dave Eggar (cello), Matt Scharfglass (guitar/bass), Ben Saporito (drums) and David Shenton (piano/violin), these musicians have, collectively, performed over 10,000 shows including work with John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Norah Jones, Louis Capaldi, Foreigner, Vanessa Williams, Dee Snyder, Audra McDonald, James Taylor, Pink Martini, Renee Fleming, The Manhattan Transfer, and with major symphony orchestras and at festivals around the globe.

GQ offers audiences a deeper way of listening to music that has been reinvigorated by the use of unique arrangements. At their showcase, you will hear their take on the best of Beethoven, set to rock and Latin rhythms. GQ will then perform a mega-mashup of I Will Survive with vocalist Erin Shields, as they blend together pop with Bach, Chopin, and other great composers.

It is by developing these exciting arrangements that GQ sets itself apart from other groups; a testament to the versatility and unlimited imagination of the musical language, so that music written centuries apart can be fused together seamlessly to produce arrangements that are accessible, beautiful, and cerebral.

Represented By: Erin Shields, Showstopper Entertainment

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About the Artist: Nashville native Jenny Tolman is your “ride or die” kind of artist. Her songs make audiences laugh, cry, stomp their feet, clap their hands & shake their heads in wonder at her incisive, story-like lyrics. With a razor-sharp wit and a throwback sound, she is this generation’s Roger Miller–just as funny, just as flashy, but from a decidedly feminine perspective.

Her sophomore album, Married in a Honky Tonk, which made Wide Open Country’s list of the “Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2022” was released with critics proclaiming it “Stunning” (American Songwriter) and permeated with “in-your-face humor & witty lyrics that have become increasingly rare in country music”--Billboard.

From curating the first all-female country music festival, Cowgirls at The Cowboy, at the world famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole, WY, and featured on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown, to garnering a viral music video for her single, “Watering the Weeds”, Tolman continues to prove she has the talent and work ethic to become a country music powerhouse.

To prove it, you can catch Jenny this fall on the new CBS Paramount+ show, “The Road”, featuring Keith Urban & Blake Shelton, premiering Oct 19th!

Represented By: Gerri Abrahamsen, DCA Productions

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About the Artist: 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, Pipeline Vocal Project takes audiences on an a cappella journey through the decades with their artistic vocal arrangements and high-energy performance.

Booking Information: Lisa Hawkins, Independent Artist

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About the Artist: How did John Coltrane influence R&B and hip-hop? Why is Billie Holiday's voice so unique? How did Dave Brubeck force civil rights policies in the South?

The Jazz Legacy Project combines entertainment and education by combining compelling stories about impactful jazz artists and their influence on American music and culture, woven in between authentic performances of popular jazz songs designed to engage casual audiences.

Educational outreach is a priority, as each member of the ensemble is a music educator at the high school and/or college level, as well as several non-profit organizations such as Young Audiences and the Atlanta Music Project.

Booking Information: Justin Varnes, Independent Artist

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About the Artist: Mike Wiley is a North Carolina-based actor, playwright, and director with more than twenty years of credits in documentary theatre for young audiences, film, television, and regional theatre. A gifted and visionary artist, Mike’s overriding goal is expanding cultural awareness for audiences of all ages through dynamic portrayals based on pivotal moments in Black history. His solo plays span the worlds of Emmett Till, Henry “Box” Brown, Jackie Robinson, and more.

Mike is known for portraying multiple characters in his plays, seamlessly transitioning from young to old, female to male, black to white. His performances brilliantly blend audience interaction, humor, and his singular storytelling style to build trust and empathy.  All shows are available with curriculum guides for school performances.

Mike collaborates with presenters to craft meaningful residencies for their communities, offering workshops on acting, storytelling, and documentary theatre as well as customized experiences.

Tonight’s showcase features an excerpt from BREACH OF PEACE: STORIES OF THE FREEDOM RIDERS OF 1961, based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides and others involved in the early struggle for equality. This play is a living monument to those remarkable young men and women.

Represented By: Tracy Francis and Sharon Moore, Mike Wiley Productions

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About the Artist: Electric Resonance delivers a powerhouse concert experience, bringing a unique instrumentation to the "classical crossover" trio: piano, drums, and electric guitar.  

Founded by pianist, producer, and arranger Jason Lyle Black—known for his millions of viral views on social media, and for creating one of the most booked solo piano shows in the market today—this brand new trio blends classical symphonies, blockbuster film scores, and heart-pounding rock anthems into a fast-paced show of 100 iconic themes.  

From Beethoven and Brahms to Rachmaninoff and the Rolling Stones; from Queen and AC/DC to John Williams and Johann Strauss; and from Hans Zimmer to Led Zeppelin to Henry Mancini, this show highlights many of the most iconic melodies in modern music history. 

Electric Resonance shows are also noted for their unique use of live projection onstage—using close-up cameras on each instrument, and a whole projection system that they travel with, to every venue nationally—allowing audiences to experience their performances up close, and helping to draw in new and younger audiences to instrumental music.

Represented By: Jason Lyle Black, Marcato Artists

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