Born in Atlanta, Kristin Hersh co-founded the acclaimed alternative rock band Throwing Muses with Tanya Donelly in 1981. Best known for her solo work and bands like 50 Foot Wave, she debuted solo with 1994's Hips and Makers, featuring the hit single Your Ghost with Michael Stipe.
Steve Wynn rose to fame as the leader of the pioneering Paisley Underground neo-psych band the Dream Syndicate before launching a prolific solo career and forming side groups like Gutterball and the Baseball Project.
Stewart Lee, born in Wellington, Shropshire, is an English stand-up comedian, writer, and director. Known for his distinctive, deconstructive style, he co-created "Jerry Springer: The Opera" and the BAFTA-winning "Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle." He won British Comedy Awards for his television work and had a No. 1 single in collaboration with Asian Dub Foundation. Lee is acclaimed for his critical insight and unique observational comedy.
Liverpool-born indie experimental songwriter blending shoegaze, synth-pop, acid folk & dark ambient; conceptual-pop standout praised by NPR & The Guardian as “different.”
Los Angeles Paisley Underground band led by Steve Wynn. Debuted in 1982; known for literate songwriting and strong guitars. Breakthrough album The Days of Wine and Roses (1982) was widely acclaimed, followed by Medicine Show (1984) and Ghost Stories (1988).
Howe Gelb, born in Pennsylvania, found his muse in Tucson, AZ, forming Giant Sand. Known for blending rock and country with playful lyrics, Gelb's band released influential albums like "The Love Songs" and "Chore of Enchantment". Collaborated with Neil Young, John Convertino, and others, they captured a distinct desert rock sound. Despite retiring in 2016, Gelb revived Giant Sand in 2018, continuing his musical journey.
Josephine Foster, a Colorado-born singer/songwriter/guitarist, is known for her haunting vocals and folk-infused experimental style. Her albums, including "All the Leaves Are Gone" and "Godmother," reflect her evolving artistry. Foster has collaborated with Victor Herrera and artists like Jason Ajemian. Her work often blends American folk, psychedelic rock, and synth experiments, with influences from Tin Pan Alley and early British folk. Noteworthy projects include "I'm a Dreamer" and "Faithful Fairy Harmony," showcasing her distinctive, genre-spanning sound.
