Shayfer James and Sparkbird

Apr 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM · World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA

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Shayfer James

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Shayfer James, an American singer-songwriter and pianist, crafts hauntingly beautiful music blending rock, pop, soul, and cabaret. Influenced by legends like Sam Cooke and Elton John, his work features poetic lyricism and cinematic arrangements. With 4 LPs and 5 EPs, Shayfer is also known for composing film and theatre scores.

Sparkbird

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Brooklyn-based Sparkbird, led by Stephan Nance, creates music praised for its "slice-of-life aesthetic" akin to Sufjan Stevens. Known for their hit "November," they’ve toured globally and collaborated with Madilyn Mei. Stephan is a Lambda Literary Fellow, Tin House alum, and Oregon Literary Fellow.