Trumpeter Riley Mulherkar is a founding member of The Westerlies and in 2024 released his debut album Riley, hailed as “one of the best debut records to come out in a long, long time” (DownBeat). Described as “über hip, modern yet timeless” (DownBeat) Mulherkar is a 2020 recipient of Lincoln Center’s Emerging Artist Award for his work as “an original bandleader, composer, arranger, educator, community activist and advocate for jazz and the arts.” Riley serves as Artistic Director at Joye in Aiken and is a faculty member of The College of Performing Arts at The New School. Mulherkar is an Edwards Artist and performs on Edwards trumpets.

The Sheep Bridge Jumpers always have been a group of friends coming together to create music and not take themselves too seriously. Inspired by their experiences growing up in Idaho in the Wood River Valley, their indie folk sound can range from lyric driven melodies, to indie and punk inspired songs, to slow emotional heart wrenching ballads. The trumpet, violin, electric guitar, and sometimes synth, adds texture to their indie folk landscape. Their lyrics will likely have you singing and dancing along. This last couple years the Sheep Bridge Jumpers decided it was time to make music a priority in all of their lives. Spurred by a lack of band community in the pandemic years, each realized that music is such a large part of each of their lives, their goals were many; To come together to rebuild the band they love was number one, and to play more shows throughout Idaho and beyond; in turn further contributing to the music scene locally was number two. With that has come the writing of new music, the ambition to record an album that they plan to release late spring 2025, as well as the goal to use the band as a …

After thirty years as a leading Celtic Rock band, The Young Dubliners are embarking on their tenth studio album with longtime producer Tim Boland, all while maintaining a demanding tour schedule. The band—Keith Roberts (vocals/guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin/keys/vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar/vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums), and Ethan Jones (bass)—has returned to the road post-pandemic with renewed energy. They are committed to bringing their unique fusion of Celtic and rock music to audiences worldwide, reminding everyone “how important a good gig can be to our sanity.” For this new album, The Young Dubliners are taking a different approach to funding, opting to involve their fans directly rather than a traditional record label. As Keith Roberts explains, “The business has changed so much over our lifetime that it no longer makes sense for us to take money from a label and then owe it all back. Making all our supporters co-producers is a far more rewarding way to make a record and allows us to maintain control all the way.” Having released nine albums previously, The Young Dubliners have a notable history, including appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, songs featured in TV shows like Sons of Anarchy, and extensive tours opening for diverse …

Karla Bonoff, a Southern California native, embarked on her songwriting journey at 15. She initially formed a duo, “The Daughters of Chester P,” with her sister. Later, she co-founded Bryndle, an early songwriter group alongside Kenny Edwards, Wendy Waldman, and Andrew Gold. Although their first album remained unreleased, Bonoff’s talent quickly gained recognition when Linda Ronstadt recorded three of her songs. This success propelled Bonoff into a solo career in 1977, where she achieved hits like “I Can’t Hold On” and “Personally.” She toured globally, garnering critical acclaim for her songwriting and performances. Her collaborations extended to a Grammy-winning duet, “All My Life,” with Aaron Neville, further cementing her status as a respected artist. Bryndle eventually reunited, releasing two albums that showcased their unique collaborative songwriting approach. Karla Bonoff continues to be an active force in music, performing and recording, maintaining her passionate audience and legacy. We’d like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors, Julia and Preston Sargent.