Rye Valley
Working-class Americana troubadours delivering original songs and a signature sound from the heart of the rustbelt, the Cuyahoga Valley. Rye Valley grew out of the rich musical soil unique to Akron, Ohio, after nearly a decade of casual collaboration between founding members, Brett Auerbach (not related to Dan) and Landon Kearns. The two formally launched Rye Valley in 2021 to showcase the pairing of Auerbach’s heartfelt songwriting and soulful tenor with Kearns’s percussive multi-instrumentalism and subtle harmonies. Tyler Lobdell’s guitar wizardry brought a trio to life, further honing the emotive “Rye Valley Sound”. In the fall of ’24 and again in the winter of ’25, the Rye Valley Trio toured as opening support for legendary singer/songwriter Clem Snide (Eef
Valeria Stewart
American Argentinian-born singer-songwriter Valeria Stewart blends Latin American traditions, folk, jazz, and Americana in songs that bridge cultures and languages. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in the Washington, DC area, she brings an intimate presence to the stage, performing in English and Spanish.
Stewart recently won two Wammie Awards for Best World Album and Best World Artist. Her album Raíces spent three consecutive months at #1 on the World Music chart and reached the Top 10 on the Latin Jazz chart. Her latest album, On A Wing, continues her exploration of her American and Argentine roots through stories that blend love, nature, identity, and nostalgia.
“There is a hushed intimacy in her delivery, as though each lyric were written to be shared around a quiet fire or during a late evening walk through the city.” — Iggy Mag (FR)
