Alex Ahn is a contemporary electric violinist like you’ve never seen before. Already having vast experience in both live and virtual concerts, he specializes in offering 2 specific shows! The first would be a typical performance set. Comparable to that of a concert type vibe. Viewers would be able to tune into the stream, kick back and turn up to some good music! The second option is more engaging and allows viewers to make their own requests. Hip Hop? Edm? Pop? Country? Jazz? Funk? Meme music? You got it! This option allows Alex Ahn to communicate directly with the audience in real-time. Best of all, he will get to perform the music your audience wants to hear like they’ve never heard it before!

While many country artists work hard to legitimize their country roots, Austin Moody doesn’t need to try. Everything about him is country. Moody was born in Kingsport Tennessee, a mere stone’s throw from the birthplace of country music. Moody also found a love of flying in his teen years. He spent four years in the Junior Air Force ROTC and had his pilot’s license by the age of seventeen. He was all set to enlist and begin training at the Shaw Air Force Base in Charleston, SC when his call to music came. Austin has been actively touring college markets while writing for his album.

As one of NPR’s Top 10 Nashville Bands to Add to Your Playlist, Arts Fishing Club is not a band that you want to sleep on.  Their music draws from a lineage of folk and rock that takes traces of bands like Bon Iver, Paul Simon, and The Kings of Leon and mixes them with a modern indie rock to create something completely fresh.  They’ve dialed in their live streams to strike the perfect balance of music and engaging banter to keep everyone entertained. Your students will walk away with a one of a kind experience and feel as if they had a chance to swap stories and songs with the band right in their living room.

Cameron Bedell is a Nashville based singer-songwriter from Wichita, Kansas. He moved to Nashville, TN to attend Belmont University in 2010 and is now pursuing his music career. In 2014, he recorded a version of himself covering The Weekend’s, “Earned It” which received over 20 million streams. An active touring artist with an amazing voice, heart of gold, and ability to wow any crowd in front of time.

With over 500 lifetime performances under his belt Chris has built up an impressive cover song repertoire spanning many genres including Rock & and Pop (both current and classic hits) as well as modern country in addition to his original songs. His livestreams are often interactive, telling stories behind his music and encouraging viewers to leave song requests. His original music has been praised by press outlets worldwide and his songs have been streamed over a half million times to date. 

Conor is a dynamic entertainer whos energy is captivating and engaging. Although a Nashville based country artist who you may recognize from NBCs The Voice, Conor’s show is well rounded with great features from all genres and some incredible mash ups. Any performance he does is Interactive, Fun and the kind of show where you are left wanting more of.

From the isolation of his private studio space, Jared Mahone fills out singer/songwriter tunes with live looping and intimate storytelling. Jared has patiently turned hometown open mic night glory into a humble career as a nationally touring independent musician. He has traveled the country for 15 years as a solo performer or with the help of his midwest Garage Soul band and now brings these songs and stories to you through the safety of the screen. With his audio engineering knowledge and newly acquired webcasting gear, his fully produced, live-stream experience aims to deliver an intimate and engaging show with the least amount of compromise to quality. 

Houston, Texan, Julia Cole, is a CMT Next-Artist-Discovery, CAA, and Radio Disney Country Artist. Influenced by the genre-crossed locker-room playlists she and her volleyball teammates blasted, Julia’s music blends authentic country storytelling with a little Houston rhythm and attitude. Julia encourages good energy, summer vibes, and empowering self-worth through her records, virtual, and live shows.

Lakin is one of those rare artists that can be both raw and refined—expressing deeply personal truths with poetic lyrics and stately songwriting. Garnering favorable comparisons to John Mayer, Sara Bareilles, & Alicia Keys, Lakin has the distinction of opening for such acts as Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat, Brian McKnight, & Gladys Knight. In her virtual shows, she hones in on her ability to engage with her audience through a series of personal stories about her music to which the listener can relate. Much like sitting together in a living room for a house show, Lakin leans heavily into the conversational aspect of music performance. In a time where the connection is sorely sought after and society is finding new ways to interact, Lakin uses her performances to create a space of solace and solidarity where it is most needed.

Discovering Levi Stephens’ music is like enjoying a surprisingly great meal at the local cafe you’ve passed a thousand times before finally deciding to stop in. His debut album, “This Way” goes far beyond the confines of R&B and seamlessly melds a variety of genres, from soul to rock to gospel to folk while always remaining honest, clever and conversational  Levi was exposed to artists like Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and Donny Hathaway. In addition to those soul legends, The Beatles, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix and Prince all made their mark on Levi’s musical style and led him to the guitar which was the final piece needed to create his sound. With each song he writes, Levi’s goal is timelessness, musicianship, strong lyrics, and shared experiences. This line of thought is even reflected in the cover songs that Levi chooses to perform.

Laurin Hunter combines highly melodic and soothing vocals with intricate acoustic guitar work to take listeners on a virtual journey they’ve never been on before. He has an endless supply of original music as well as covers, and his laid back yet passionate delivery is aimed to provide a relaxing, easy listening experience for everyone to unwind to. Laurin’s engaging and interactive approach to virtual performances will make everyone feel like they’re enjoying beautiful music in the same living room together. Having earned his BA in Songwriting from Belmont University in Nashville, Laurin is happy to share valuable tips and tricks he’s learned along the way with listeners that are interested in the craft of songwriting and can even offer helpful instruction and feedback to those that submit songs to him prior to the performance. Laurin has been playing guitar and singing for over 15 years, and can also demonstrate effective techniques and strategies that have helped him get to the point he’s at today. If you book Laurin, you are guaranteed to be serenaded with amazing music, engaged, and highly entertained throughout the entire virtual experience.

Originally from Columbia, South Carolina… Matthew Mead discovered his love for music much later than most musicians. Growing up he would occasionally play his brother’s acoustic guitar to the music of Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson, and John Mayer. But it wasn’t until he was 26 that he decided to get one of his very own. Fast forward a couple of years later and he released his debut singles ‘Lady’ and ‘Dope Sick Love’ which were written, recorded, and produced in his home studio in Los Angeles, California.

Nelly’s Echo is a concept of the musical experience associated with its creator vocalist/guitarist Nelson Emokpae who prefers to define his music as storytelling with a groove aka folk soul. The folk soul singer is inspired by soul music and contemporary melodic storytellers such as Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Leon Bridges to name a few. Born in Lagos Nigeria, he for the last 20 years calls Baltimore MD home. Nelly’s Echo has had his version of, “Ain’t No Sunshine” reach #7 on the iTunes R&B charts while also having his original song, “Voices of the People” named a World Cup 2014 Super Song Top 20 semi-finalist. Nelly’s Echo has had the privilege of not only entertaining the military in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba but also turned heads in Season 3 of NBC’s, The Voice.

Multi-talented singer-songwriter Rachel Brown has a unique voice that combines sweetness, sultriness and vulnerability, enchanting the listener. New York City born, with Bermudian, Ethiopian, and Southern roots, she creates a captivating fusion of pop, Caribbean, world, Hawaiian, country, and hip hop. Brown has shared the stage with Wyclef Jean, Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke, Quincy Jones, and John Legend, and has received multiple music awards. She won Perez Hilton’s “Can YOU Sing???” competition for her rendition of “Without You” by David Guetta featuring Usher. She was also the 2011 winner of the Abe Olman Scholarship from the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, as well as the 2010 winner of the ASCAP Foundation Robert Allen Award for Excellence in Songwriting. Graduating with honors from Harvard College in May 2010, she was named one of Harvard’s “15 Most Interesting Seniors.”

Ryan Calhoun, already has an impressive list of musical accolades under his belt. With his songs being featured throughout countless episodes of “The Kardashians,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “One Tree Hill” and many more. Ryan can offer a unique and intimate virtual show by telling the stories behind the songs he has written and answering questions from viewers. Most recently, Calhoun was honored as a part of CMTs New Artist discovery and voted a fan favorite 5 out of 6 weeks on CMT’s “12 Pack Countdown.” He has also shared the stage with Brett Young, Jimmy Allen, Matt Stell, All American Rejects and many others.

Steve Everett comes to LIFE on screen. He simply loves to connect and engage with new people, and his positive message of inclusiveness and fun are undeniable. Steve is hilarious without being vulgar, he’s an incredible songwriter, and as a man who’s lost over 140lbs, he blends quite a few life hacks into his sets. It’s just fun. 

The Icarus Account virtual show is a positive energy acoustic set filled with classic covers, tight harmonies and catchy originals. Even in a virtual setting the twins vibrant personalities pop off the screen as they perform and engage with their audience. The duo often will interact with online comments during their set and use polls to allow viewers to determine what cover song to play next. After each set a live Q&A session is available.

Yaniza is a bilingual pop singer-songwriter from New York City! She sings in English and Spanish and usually has a huge smile on her face 🙂 At her virtual performances, Yaniza’s priority is to make her audience feel like they’re right there with her in her cozy, fairy-lit room. She plays a combination of popular covers and original songs, which include interactive call-and-response parts that are bound to get everyone dancing at home! Yaniza’s shows include several engaging segments, including a Q&A for aspiring musicians, a simple ukulele or guitar lesson of one song from the show, and an original song made up of viewer comments. On top of all of this, Yaniza uses quality audio equipment to ensure a top notch and exciting experience for all.