Opera singer, Grammy-Winner and Author, Jay Hunter Morris came into the national spotlight when he created the role of Tony in Terrence McNally’s celebrated play Master Class on Broadway in 1995. He debuted the role of Siegfried with the San Francisco Opera in 2011, and perhaps most famously, at the Metropolitan Opera in their new production by Robert LePage in 2011-13. The production was broadcast live to cinemas worldwide, and in 2013 won a Grammy for Best Opera Recording. He sang the role in Budapest at the Wagner Days Festival, and again in 2016 with Houston Grand Opera. Other recent successes include his first Tristan in Valencia, under the baton of Zubin Mehta, and Schoenburg’s Guerre-Lieder at the Vienna Konzerthaus with Kent Nagano. Mr. Morris has most recently been seen on PBS in the role of Captain Ahab in Jake Heggie’s Moby-Dick, from the San Francisco Opera. A contemporary opera veteran of great renown, Mr. Morris has been heard in world premiere productions including Doctor Atomic (Adams), The Fly (Shore), Grendel (Goldenthal), Dead Man Walking (Heggie), A Streetcar Named Desire (Previn), A Christmas Carol (Bell), and he created the role of Teague in a new opera: Cold Mountain (Higdon), which premiered in Santa Fe in 2015, and earned him two more Grammy nominations. This year, he made his Carnegie Hall debut in John Adams’ The Gospel According to the other Mary. In 2013, his book Diary of a Redneck Opera Zinger was published by Opera Lively. Jay is accompanied by pianist David Hanlon. 

Gold Shades is a band and production/songwriting group based in Atlanta, GA by way of Bowie, MD and Honolulu, HI. The group consists of twins Marlon and Julian Booker and Gary "Stello" Clark, II. After meeting at Morehouse College in the fall of 2011, they became a group in March 2012. Though their genre of music would largely be classified as Pop/Funk, the group boasts a diverse and versatile sound that allows them flexibility and full creativity, having first been classically trained before expanding into the realm of modern and popular music. Collectively, the group plays more than a dozen instruments, and writes, composes, and arranges all their material — recorded and live. Their talents have taken them to venues such as the Apollo Theater in Harlem for Amateur Night on two occasions, and Wolfcreek Amphitheater in Atlanta opening for Jagged Edge and Avant. They have also worked with several Grammy Award winning/nominated producers and songwriters. On January 11, 2019, Gold Shades released their debut self-titled album, and performed their album-release concert to a sold-out crowd at the famous Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA. Their most recent release is their single "Love Baby," which came out in February 2021. Check out their debut album "Gold Shades" and other releases on all major online music platforms!

Mike Kinnebrew is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and currently resides in Macon, Georgia. Mike’s music is laced with familiarity and comfort, and his lyrics tell the story of his heart. His passion for music and its ability to engage is made evident by the swell of enthusiastic fans, some of whom are fellow musicians, such as Drew Holcomb of Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, and Matthew Perryman Jones. Mike has performed in many venues such as Eddie’s Attic and Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA), The Capitol Theatre (Macon, GA), and made special guest appearances at The Old Edwards Inn (Highlands, NC). Mike has performed with Oteil Burbidge (The Allman Brothers Band), Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Matthew Perryman Jones, Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Gabe Dixon (Tedeschi Trucks Band), and Andrew Ripp. Mike traveled to Nashville in 2010 to record his 1st CD, “Between the Living and the Dying” at the famed Smoakstack studio, which was produced by Andy Hunt (Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Third Day). In 2019, Mike returned to the Smoakstack to record singles, “Where the Big Waves Are” and “Just Getting Started,” which was produced by Paul Moak (Matt Kearney, The Civil Wars, Dave Barnes, Gabe Dixon). 

Haddon Kime is a songwriter, sound designer, and lyricist, and is currently resident composer at Out of Hand Theater in Atlanta. Haddon usually spends his time behind the scenes of theatrical and film productions, so he is extra excited to have the opportunity to perform some songs for you at Club Hertz Live! Haddon is credited with creating the world's first original musical designed to be performed remotely over video conferencing software (LAG: A Zoomsical Comedy, produced by Out of Hand Theater). Other original musical adaptations for which Haddon has written music and lyrics include Scapin: A Pop Rock Musical, Wicket: A Star Wars Parody Musical, Frannie the Flamingo (TYA), and most notably The Snow Queen: A New Musical (Music and Lyrics), which has been produced Off-Broadway as well as London, Sydney, and Tokyo. Other Off-Broadway credits include The Atheist (with Chris Pine), Haymarket, The Blowin of Baile Gall, and Ring Twice for Miranda. Regional credits include The Red Room: An Underworld Cabaret (Music and Lyrics) for the Alliance Theatre Reiser Lab, As You Like it and The Death of the Novel at San Jose Rep, A Streetcar Named Desire and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead for New Repertory Theatre, and Richard III for Georgia Shakespeare. Haddon is the winner of two IRNE awards for best original music/sound design, a TANNE Foundation Award for Artistic Excellence, and a Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab grant from the Alliance Theatre. Hear Haddon’s work and learn more at www.haddonkime.com.

From Actor Mommy Productions and the moms who brought you Broadway Baby Mamas and Moms Unleashed, here is Moms Unleash on Christmas, a cabaret that celebrates all the beauty and weirdness of a being a working actor mom. Join these fabulous and fiery performers as they recount their lives as actor moms around the holidays with a sensational, seasonal soundtrack to match, including songs ranging from Broadway hits to upbeat dance music to glorious pop ballads.

LILLIANGINA QUIÑONES is excited to share the stage with such fabulous actor mommies! Notable Atlanta Credits: Once On This Island (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre), On Your Feet (Aurora Theatre), Mary Poppins (City Springs Theatre Company), Ragtime, Titanic, Carousel (Serenbe Playhouse), The Wedding Singer (Atlanta Lyric Theatre), The Wiz in Concert (Independent Artists' Playhouse), In The Heights (Aurora Theatre/Theatrical Outfit). New Works: The Yellow Wallpaper (Alliance Theatre Reiser Lab), La Negra (Out of Hand Theatre), Faith (Working Title Playwrights), Closing Doors, Mother of God (Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival), Sin Palabras (Latinas In Media). Directing Credits: Song and Dance (Aurora Theatre), Chess in Concert (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre). Frankie, Imani, Maya, and Kyla - thank you for letting mom do what she loves! IG: @lilliangina

MALA BHATTACHARYA is absolutely thrilled to be part of this hardcore group of Actor Moms! She has played Miss Clavel in Horizon's annual holiday production of Madeline's Christmas for the past two years and had performed on many other stages in Atlanta as well as in Boston and New York. A singer by training, she has worked with Capitol City Opera, Boston Opera Company, Berkshire Opera, Berkshire Music Festival, and Pine Mountain Music Festival. Her theatre credits include performances at Synchronicity Theatre, Aurora Theatre, Out of Box Theatre, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Speakeasy Stage, and others. You can also catch her on "The Resident" on Fox as well as AMC's "The Walking Dead." Mala is an active voiceover artist and holds an M.M. in Opera Performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard. Her favorite role, though, is that of Mom to her nine-year-old son: nothing beats live kitchen performances! Thanks to Courtney for trusting her and for giving the artistic moms of Atlanta a voice. Follow her @malabhattacharya

In addition to being a mom to a very special 10 year old boy, KATRINA LONCARIC is a choreographer and dance instructor versed in teaching nearly every type of dance including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Preschool Dance and Music Theatre. Her choreography has been seen with The City of Roswell’s Performing Arts Department’s Roswell Dance Starz and Dan & Company Dance Studio’s Atlanta Jazz Theatre. She is also the owner of TinkerBelles Dance, a preschool dance program that travels to area preschools introducing movement and dance. Since growing up and receiving her training with Dan and Company Studios in Dunwoody, GA, and St. Pius X High School, Katrina has been blessed with sharing her talents around the world. Most notably, Katrina worked with Susan Stroman in the Broadway production of Mel Brooks’ The Producers, where she not only danced in the Ensemble, but also performed as the Understudy to the female lead, Ulla. She also performed in the Las Vegas production of The Producers sharing the stage with Tony Danza and David Hasselhoff. In Las Vegas, Katrina was also a Feature Singer and Showgirl in the long running Las Vegas spectacular, Don Arden’s Jublilee! She has also been seen around the world traveling as a Cabaret Vocalist with Azamara Club Cruises, where in addition to performing in the ship’s production shows, she regularly took the stage in her own “One-Woman Cabaret”. Katrina holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and has studied and performed Improv and Sketch Comedy with The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre, Second City, and The Groundlings in New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. She also has had a successful voiceover career, most notable heard as a regular promos voice for Nickelodeon. Some favorite musical regional credits include: A Chorus Line (Judy); Crazy For You (Irene); Damn Yankees (Lola); and Hair (Jeannie).

MEGAN JURKOVIC is a married, working Mom of 3 and a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She has performed professionally on stages and cruise ships across the globe as an actress, singer, dancer and show host. She toured nationally as a Game Show Host for Nickelodeon Live Shows including Game Lab and U Pick Nick and also toured internationally as a singer and dancer with Nickelodeon’s Rugrats: Live! She has also toured nationally with pop acts Aaron Carter, B*Witched, and LFO as part of Nickelodeon’s All That Music & More Festival. Recently, Megan played the roles of Ms. Hannigan in Annie, Mama Murphy in Bright Star, Mother in A Christmas Story, (The Holly Theatre) and Grandma in The Addams Family Musical (School Street Playhouse). When she isn’t “mommy-ing” or performing, Megan freelances as a marketing and project management consultant. “Laughter is the best medicine.” www.meganperforms.com

COURTNEY LOCKE is so excited to bring Moms Unleash on Christmas to the Hertz Stage with some more amazing mamas! Courtney is a mama, actress and the founder of Actor Mommy Productions. Her previous credits include Mimi Marquez (RENT), Annie (Evil Dead), Velma Kelley (Chicago), Cinderella (Cinderella) and will be taking on the role of Annelle in Steel Magnolias at Springer Opera House in May 2022. Since launching Actor Mommy Productions in January 2021, the Actor Mommy website & blog has been providing resources for Actor Mommies. She wrote and starred in Actor Mommy’s first short film with an all actor mommy team, produced Actor Mommy’s first original cabaret at the Aurora Theater: Moms >Unleashed and filmed Actor Mommy’s first scripted pilot, Stay-at Homes. Courtney >wants to thank everyone at the Alliance Theatre and Hertz Stage for supporting Actor Mommy Productions and these talented moms onstage for being a part of this fun show. Check out the Actor Mommy podcast on Spotify. She also wants to thank her beautiful family for their support and feeding her when she is hangry. @actormommy @thecourtneylocke www.actormommy.com

Cody Bolden is a singer-songwriter based in Canton, Georgia. He was raised between Alabama and Georgia, traveling between homes. Music seems to be in the background of all of Cody’s memories, from his mom singing folk songs while cooking breakfast in the morning to his dad’s radio always being on and dialed to an Outlaw Country station. When Cody decided to pick up a guitar and make music of his own, he found himself writing and performing songs about things that are important to him: bullshitting, bikes, and beer. Cody found a group of like-minded individuals, and they joined together to create Cody Bolden and The Roadhands. Their debut LP, “Road Hand,” was proudly recorded in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Armed with lyrical wit, virtuosic piano runs, and a sultry-sweet voice reminiscent of the golden age of jazz, songwriter Anita Aysola is a deft musical mixologist who seamlessly infuses jazz and blues with classic rock and traditional Indian influences. Anita’s newest album, “Beyond Our Dreams,” folds radiant flights of Indian-style improvisation, rhythm, and piano into resonant storytelling on the American experience. Her latest original single “Heartbeat,” written in response to Georgia’s abortion ban, debuted exclusively in Rolling Stone India for its powerful call to action, and is the recipient of several awards including the 2020 L.A. Music Video Award for Best Social Commentary. Anita tours nationwide with shows at high-profile venues like the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC, the Kennedy Center, and for notable figures like President Barack Obama. Currently, Anita is a regular performer in Atlanta, GA including at City Winery and the storied Eddie’s Attic. Anita is accompanied by Justin Chesarek on drums, Robby Handley on bass, and Anjaneya Sastry on tabla. For more info, visit www.anitaaysola.com.

ozello is a six-piece queercore band of punks with songs about love, death, and the queer experience growing up in the Deep South. The bulk of their music is written by their lead singer, Jeofry Wages, who founded the band in late 2016 and slowly collected the rest of their bandmates over the last five years. Their musical inspirations range from bluegrass to punk to musical theatre to indie rock, but at the core of all their songs is the examination of different facets of life, death, hurt, and healing through a queer lens. ozello is based out of Atlanta and play all over the city, frequenting Boggs Social Club, The Masquerade, Smith's Olde Bar, and 529, with bands like Sarah and the Safe Word, SASAMI, I'm Glad it's You, and Live Well. Their first full length-record is coming out in early 2022 with Say-10 Records, and the whole band is ecstatic to be here! We really hope you like our sad gay yelling.

From Actor Mommy Productions and the moms who brought you Broadway Baby Mamas and Moms Unleashed, here is Moms Unleash on Christmas, a cabaret that celebrates all the beauty and weirdness of a being a working actor mom. Join these fabulous and fiery performers as they recount their lives as actor moms around the holidays with a sensational, seasonal soundtrack to match, including songs ranging from Broadway hits to upbeat dance music to glorious pop ballads.

LILLIANGINA QUIÑONES is excited to share the stage with such fabulous actor mommies! Notable Atlanta Credits: Once On This Island (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre), On Your Feet (Aurora Theatre), Mary Poppins (City Springs Theatre Company), Ragtime, Titanic, Carousel (Serenbe Playhouse), The Wedding Singer (Atlanta Lyric Theatre), The Wiz in Concert (Independent Artists' Playhouse), In The Heights (Aurora Theatre/Theatrical Outfit). New Works: The Yellow Wallpaper (Alliance Theatre Reiser Lab), La Negra (Out of Hand Theatre), Faith (Working Title Playwrights), Closing Doors, Mother of God (Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival), Sin Palabras (Latinas In Media). Directing Credits: Song and Dance (Aurora Theatre), Chess in Concert (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre). Frankie, Imani, Maya, and Kyla - thank you for letting mom do what she loves! IG: @lilliangina

MALA BHATTACHARYA is absolutely thrilled to be part of this hardcore group of Actor Moms! She has played Miss Clavel in Horizon's annual holiday production of Madeline's Christmas for the past two years and had performed on many other stages in Atlanta as well as in Boston and New York. A singer by training, she has worked with Capitol City Opera, Boston Opera Company, Berkshire Opera, Berkshire Music Festival, and Pine Mountain Music Festival. Her theatre credits include performances at Synchronicity Theatre, Aurora Theatre, Out of Box Theatre, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Speakeasy Stage, and others. You can also catch her on "The Resident" on Fox as well as AMC's "The Walking Dead." Mala is an active voiceover artist and holds an M.M. in Opera Performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard. Her favorite role, though, is that of Mom to her nine-year-old son: nothing beats live kitchen performances! Thanks to Courtney for trusting her and for giving the artistic moms of Atlanta a voice. Follow her @malabhattacharya

In addition to being a mom to a very special 10 year old boy, KATRINA LONCARIC is a choreographer and dance instructor versed in teaching nearly every type of dance including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Preschool Dance and Music Theatre. Her choreography has been seen with The City of Roswell’s Performing Arts Department’s Roswell Dance Starz and Dan & Company Dance Studio’s Atlanta Jazz Theatre. She is also the owner of TinkerBelles Dance, a preschool dance program that travels to area preschools introducing movement and dance. Since growing up and receiving her training with Dan and Company Studios in Dunwoody, GA, and St. Pius X High School, Katrina has been blessed with sharing her talents around the world. Most notably, Katrina worked with Susan Stroman in the Broadway production of Mel Brooks’ The Producers, where she not only danced in the Ensemble, but also performed as the Understudy to the female lead, Ulla. She also performed in the Las Vegas production of The Producers sharing the stage with Tony Danza and David Hasselhoff. In Las Vegas, Katrina was also a Feature Singer and Showgirl in the long running Las Vegas spectacular, Don Arden’s Jublilee! She has also been seen around the world traveling as a Cabaret Vocalist with Azamara Club Cruises, where in addition to performing in the ship’s production shows, she regularly took the stage in her own “One-Woman Cabaret”. Katrina holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and has studied and performed Improv and Sketch Comedy with The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre, Second City, and The Groundlings in New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. She also has had a successful voiceover career, most notable heard as a regular promos voice for Nickelodeon. Some favorite musical regional credits include: A Chorus Line (Judy); Crazy For You (Irene); Damn Yankees (Lola); and Hair (Jeannie).

MEGAN JURKOVIC is a married, working Mom of 3 and a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She has performed professionally on stages and cruise ships across the globe as an actress, singer, dancer and show host. She toured nationally as a Game Show Host for Nickelodeon Live Shows including Game Lab and U Pick Nick and also toured internationally as a singer and dancer with Nickelodeon’s Rugrats: Live! She has also toured nationally with pop acts Aaron Carter, B*Witched, and LFO as part of Nickelodeon’s All That Music & More Festival. Recently, Megan played the roles of Ms. Hannigan in Annie, Mama Murphy in Bright Star, Mother in A Christmas Story, (The Holly Theatre) and Grandma in The Addams Family Musical (School Street Playhouse). When she isn’t “mommy-ing” or performing, Megan freelances as a marketing and project management consultant. “Laughter is the best medicine.” www.meganperforms.com

COURTNEY LOCKE is so excited to bring Moms Unleash on Christmas to the Hertz Stage with some more amazing mamas! Courtney is a mama, actress and the founder of Actor Mommy Productions. Her previous credits include Mimi Marquez (RENT), Annie (Evil Dead), Velma Kelley (Chicago), Cinderella (Cinderella) and will be taking on the role of Annelle in Steel Magnolias at Springer Opera House in May 2022. Since launching Actor Mommy Productions in January 2021, the Actor Mommy website & blog has been providing resources for Actor Mommies. She wrote and starred in Actor Mommy’s first short film with an all actor mommy team, produced Actor Mommy’s first original cabaret at the Aurora Theater: Moms >Unleashed and filmed Actor Mommy’s first scripted pilot, Stay-at Homes. Courtney >wants to thank everyone at the Alliance Theatre and Hertz Stage for supporting Actor Mommy Productions and these talented moms onstage for being a part of this fun show. Check out the Actor Mommy podcast on Spotify. She also wants to thank her beautiful family for their support and feeding her when she is hangry. @actormommy @thecourtneylocke www.actormommy.com

Ina Williams is a Savannah College of Art and Design alumna, novelist, playwright, singer, and songwriter. She was born and raised right here in Atlanta, Georgia, where she grew and thrived in its music scene. With influences in every genre from jazz and blues to Christian rock and country, it's no wonder that Ina Williams' sound is ever-evolving. She has two albums, "Masterpiece" and "Before," bot available on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon. Her third project, an EP entitled "Begin," is scheduled for release in early 2022. Ina's work is a reflection of her open heart and unique humor. No matter the medium, Ina's stories are evidence of a curious mind exploring the nature of the human heart.

Come enjoy a night of comedy from the best stand-up comics, sketch comedians, and musicians in the city! Hosted by Mark Kendall, this night of fun will feature comics that have appeared in clubs all over the country as well as Comedy Central and HBO, including performances by Candasse, Damon Sumner, Uprising Dance Company, and Black AF.

Come enjoy a night of comedy from the best stand-up comics, sketch comedians, and musicians in the city! Hosted by Mark Kendall, this night of fun will feature comics that have appeared in clubs all over the country as well as Comedy Central and HBO, including performances by Jayme Alilaw, Carter Deems, Theresa Davis, David Perdue, and Shalewa Sharpe.

A Georgia native, singer/songwriter Leah Belle Faser has an authentic musical style that crosses many different genres but is grounded in a unique blended sound seasoned with county, pop, rock, and folk influences. Powerful and soulful, Leah’s vocals bring to life the emotion and energy of the thought-provoking lyrics and rich storytelling she delivers through compelling original songs and the songs of favorite artists. In 2020, Leah worked with Grammy-Award winning producer Casey Wood to release her debut EP, Crossing Hermi’s Bridge — now out on all platforms. Leah is a “Teen Artist of the Year” nominee in the 2021 Georgia Country Awards and was also recently named among the “5 Up-And-Coming Women Musicians You Should Know” in Bust Magazine and as one of "Three Acts to Watch" in Wide Open Country. In 2021, Leah was thrilled to be an opening act for Jimmie Allen at the Warner Robins Independence Day Concert, for Christopher Cross at the Woodstock Summer Concert Series, and to be featured at other notable music festivals and events throughout Georgia.  A member of the Junior class of the IB Magnet Program at Campbell High School in Smyrna, Leah can be found playing solo acoustic gigs at venues in Atlanta and North Georgia on weekends. For a schedule, visit www.leahbellefaser.com. 

Liz Mannchen fluctuates between being a solo performer and full band performance. With an empowering message to inspire others to be bold, fierce, and wild and to go out and "live as lions," Liz and the Lions narrates through tales of people, life lessons, experiences, themes, and adventures along their journey with an animated yet meaningful flare of folk and indie-rock music. Liz and the Lions has toured in over 40 countries, recorded six studio albums, and branded their message into a company called Live As Lions. Check it out at www.liveaslions.com! Live Wild & Free, Lions! 

Haddon Kime is a songwriter, sound designer, and lyricist, and is currently resident composer at Out of Hand Theater in Atlanta. Haddon usually spends his time behind the scenes of theatrical and film productions, so he is extra excited to have the opportunity to perform some songs for you at Club Hertz Live! Haddon is credited with creating the world's first original musical designed to be performed remotely over video conferencing software (LAG: A Zoomsical Comedy, produced by Out of Hand Theater). Other original musical adaptations for which Haddon has written music and lyrics include Scapin: A Pop Rock Musical, Wicket: A Star Wars Parody Musical, Frannie the Flamingo (TYA), and most notably The Snow Queen: A New Musical (Music and Lyrics), which has been produced Off-Broadway as well as London, Sydney, and Tokyo. Other Off-Broadway credits include The Atheist (with Chris Pine), Haymarket, The Blowin of Baile Gall, and Ring Twice for Miranda. Regional credits include The Red Room: An Underworld Cabaret (Music and Lyrics) for the Alliance Theatre Reiser Lab, As You Like it and The Death of the Novel at San Jose Rep, A Streetcar Named Desire and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead for New Repertory Theatre, and Richard III for Georgia Shakespeare. Haddon is the winner of two IRNE awards for best original music/sound design, a TANNE Foundation Award for Artistic Excellence, and a Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab grant from the Alliance Theatre. Hear Haddon’s work and learn more at www.haddonkime.com.

The ironically-named quartet of virtuosic adolescent minstrels known as The Manly Hero is an oddly, but effortlessly unserious band of impressive dudes. Hailing from the sprawling suburbs of Atlanta, these fellas are crafting a visceral, yet refined, mélange of groovy, edgy, stank-facey, rhythm and soul-funkful sound that says, “we’re gonna side-step the mainstream, so we can jump out in front of it.” For more info, visit www.themanlyhero.com.

Founded in 2019, ensemble vim is an Atlanta-based contemporary chamber collective dedicated to the performance of music by living composers. vim is comprised of flutist Nicole Frankel, pianist Choo Choo Hu, and cellist Laura Usiskin. Vim seeks to highlight the works of underrepresented artists, those with strong ties to the southeast US. With initiatives that include educational outreach programs and multidisciplinary collaborations, vim is on a mission to foster and elevate new music in our Atlanta community. Recent engagements include a feature performance at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, as well as a residency at the University of Georgia. In the 2021-22 season, vim will premiere new works written for the ensemble by The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, Peter Van Zandt Lane, and Luke Blackburn. Please visit www.ensemblevim.org to learn more. ensemble vim appears tonight in collaboration with poet Ashlee Haze. 

With a captivating personality, unyielding stage presence, and an incredible voice, Adam L. McKnight, opens his heart and soul in song! Performing all styles of music, from R&B to Gospel, Pop, and even Opera, Adam amazes and astounds audiences with his natural ability to sing. Performing onstage in bands since age 13, Adam has settled in comfortably as not just a singer, but also as an entertainer, putting his heart and soul into every song he sings and enjoying the experience. He has appeared on records and toured internationally with Sir Elton John. Adam and his gospel choir, Voice of Atlanta, appeared in the 2019 Super Bowl Half-Time Show with Maroon 5 and was recently selected to record music and appear in Whoopi Goldberg’s film Till, based on the life of Emmett Till. As a solo artist, he has released 3 albums, “Determination,” “Life: Work in Progress,” and “Working On Me,” all available on major music outlets. In addition to devoting his daily efforts to writing and producing new music, Adam is giving back to the community by sharing his technical and artistic skills as Associate Artistic Director & Board member for Ballethnic Dance Company.  As a past Board member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy, Adam continues to enjoy the respect of the music arts community. 

Linqua Franqa is the hip hop darkside of Athens-based linguist-turned-legislator Mariah Parker, whose scientific fixation with language is obvious in the intricate, self-aware rhymes she weaves into boom bap tapestries. Her lyrics, garnished with haunting neo-soul hooks, tell complex and unflinching tales of existential heartbreak, racial strain, and feminist swagger. Longtime hip hop heads will hear echoes of nineties New York underground in both her playful vocal delivery and jazz-kissed beat production. In the wake of a critically acclaimed first album and narrowly-clinched election to the Athens city council, Parker has garnered the attention of CNN, The New York Times, Teen Vogue, National Public Radio, Al Jazeera, The Nation, Afropunk, The Root, The Bitter Southerner, and others for her outspoken commitments to social justice and her electrifying live performances.

Una Noche Latina: Dúos is an evening of Latin Duets featuring Atlanta performers Lilliangina Quiñones and Juan Carlos Unzueta. Accompanied by a trio of Atlanta's finest musicians - Frankie Quiñones, José Manuel Garcia, and Bernie Reyes - Lilliangina and Juan will take you through a journey of Latin America's most beautiful music - el bolero. You will be immersed in the emotion and romance of the Spanish ballad, sprinkled with a few songs that make you want to dance in your seats.

Note: This is a bilingual show! English and Spanish speaking audiences are welcome.

Based out of Atlanta, Eric Thomas delivers an incomparable sound, leaving crowds with only one question: “When can I hear him again?” Eric started his professional journey as a finalist in Atlanta's first Future of Jazz competition. Since then, he has captivated audiences from the Atlanta Jazz Festival to the Blue Note New York and many other places in between. Born in Miami, Florida and raised in Riverside, California, Eric has managed to pull from his life experiences to deliver an engaging and intimate musical reference for his listeners. With his distinct tone and soulful approach, Eric's music allows listeners to hear his story and gain insight into who he is through his playing. This multi-talented saxophonist approaches the art of jazz by fusing multiple genres, elements of music, and textures of sound to create a moment. “I'm just a cat trying to join the conversation of jazz,” Eric says. “If what I do inspires one person or changes one life, then it was all worth it.”

Praised as “hypnotic and unforgettable,” award-winning entertainer Dynamo Deb Bowman grew up singing in the gospel church in Alabama, began her professional career in NYC, and continues to thrill audiences worldwide in TV, film, theater, and cabarets. Her newest Jazz album, “Fast Heart,” received critical acclaim particularly for her vocal versatility and songwriting. Bowman’s upcoming holiday record, “A Big Love Holiday,” featuring The Big Love Band (Jared Lanham, Ken Gregory, Arthur D. Turner, Craig Shaw) is bound to bring audiences festive cheer and a truly heartfelt performance in concert at the closing Christmas Eve matinee of the Alliance Theatre’s Club Hertz Live music series. Atlanta Theatre Credits include: Chicago, Addams Family, World Goes Round (Atlanta Lyric), Cabaret, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Little Mermaid (Serenbe Playhouse), Sweeney Todd (Actors Express), Dancing Handkerchief (Theatrical Outfit), City of Conversation, Every Tongue Confess (The Horizon), and 42nd St, Hairspray (City Springs Theatre). Television credits include Miss Woods on DC’s “Stargirl,” Ballet Director on Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories,” Beth on “Ugly Betty.” www.debbowman.com