I am an independent artist with disabilities. I love making music. My cerebral palsy challenges me sometimes but I don’t let it stop me from creating. The music I create helps me express what I’ve been through. I like writing music to help other people not feel alone. I use music to motivate me. I hope when others hear it they’ll say “yes, he may have disabilities but he is trying to let us know something about himself. I’ve seen and been through a lot of stuff in my life. I’ve been through obstacles and now I’m trying stay positive and work through pain. I have a language barrier.

shn shn is the newest project from Black queer creator Shanika Maria as she dives into production, beat making and sound creation. In this space, she creates pulsing and meditative tracks with midi and live instruments, samples and her voice. The project focuses on exploration, experimentation, genre-mixing and self-directed practice.

Biography

Ronnie Verl & the Wallbangers are celebrating the release of their debut album, Mostly Drinking Songs. Singer Ronnie Verl has been a writer for more than 40 years, crafting songs with the late Shad O’Shea for Fraternity Records and also contributing comedy bits to former radio icon Gary Burbank, among other projects. Mostly Drinking Songs is a collection of songs written over the past several years and, while there are some humorous moments, the nine-track release is loaded some seriously well-crafted vintage Country.

Sam Woolf

Sam Woolf is a singer-songwriter known for his original compositions and pitch perfect vocals. Sam has been hailed as a "natural singer whose soul and passion are undeniable in every note he sings." With the support of his strong network of fans, dubbed the "Woolfpack," Sam's live performances and recordings have garnered millions of views and streams on social media.