 Tania Alexandra
As heard on WXPN in Philadelphia, Tania Alexandra sings contemplative and innovative melodies that are strongly rooted in the piano songwriters’ tradition. Made distinct by her unique subject matter, diverse piano technique and distinctively submissive nature of songwriting, “Alexandra coaxes a sweet purity out of simple moments” (Naila Francis – The Intelligencer).
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 Roy Shenberg
In 1976 (when he met his wife Myrna) Roy wrote a musical, and a TV show filmed at New York's Copacabana. In 1982 he wrote a Broadway-bound musical about Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley. Now, Roy's back, creating more dreams. “There's no expiration date on creativity. No shelf-life on dreams”… Roy
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 Adrienne Hamilton
Adrienne’s accomplished piano-driven compositions run the gamut from subdued, organic grooves to unapologetic upbeat cuts. Her sensuous, straightforward voice often accompanied by off-kilter arrangements makes her music uniquely original. It is those contrasts inherent in her music that make Adrienne Hamilton easy to appreciate and hard to ignore.
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 Liz Miller
Sleeping with the radio playing the Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye had Liz Miller dreaming to the top songs in all genres. This may explain why she is comfortable composing music and words from soulful Pop ballads to kick-ass Country. Liz Miller just ‘gets it. ’ Liz ‘ primary goal includes writing for Divas.
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 Dan May
Dan May inadvertently stumbled into an opera career in college, that saw him singing with companies across North America, and leaving a promising future as a singer-songwriter behind.
15 years later, and a vocal-chord surgery that left him unable to meet the demands of opera, he is now back where he belongs, writing and performing his own songs. |
 Joy Simone
Joy a twenty-two year old songstress, is a native of central New Jersey. She performs her original acoustic/jazz/blues musical compositions on piano and guitar, throughout the tri-state area. A recent graduate of Rutgers University, she is proud to participate in the Philadelphia Songwriters Project and thanks the organizers for their support.
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 John Torres
Singer/songwriter John Torres garnered strong praise after winning the Philadelphia Songwriters Choir Competition with his single “One More Chance.” His highly acclaimed CD, Songs From The Curbside Of A Small Town, receives frequent airplay. Various prominent artists have showcased Torres’ songwriting talents and he is currently developing new material and performing.
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 David Ivory
David is a Grammy nominated producer. He has worked with major artists such as Erika Badu, The Roots, and Patti Labelle. He’s a long-standing member of the Philadelphia music community, serves on the Board of Governors of NARAS, and teaches.
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 Adrienne Hardy
At an early age, Adrienne Hardy began singing and songwriting with the hope that one day someone other than her family would hear her songs. She had a brief taste in her teenage years when she joined her brother’s band. She’s been away a very long time, but is ecstatic to return to her first love.
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 Bonnie Warren
A non-performing songwriter, Bonnie writes in many genres – country, pop, R&B, Christian. Her songs are inspirational and uplifting, speaking to the greater messages in life that affect everyone. She dedicates tonight’s performance of CAN’T BREAK OUR SPIRIT to her mother, Beatrice Greenfield, who continues to inspire her music.
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 Anthony Newett
Anthony is a Grammy Nominated Producer and Owner/Operator of Newett Music Studios in Philadelphia. His credits include composing and producing music for nationally syndicated radio, television, & film. He has recorded over 1,000 industry-quality packages for presentation to top labels and indies, doing full production, engineering, and often all instrumentation.
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 Maggi, Pierce And E.J.
Hugely eclectic folk-rockers, Maggi, Pierce And E.J. built a strong grassroots following through constant touring since the late '90s. Their 7 self-released CD's range from coffeehouse folk to rootsy rock & roll, country, jazz, pop, and alternative rock. MPE tie its freewheeling music together with smooth three-part harmonies and energetic concert performances in which all three members switch instruments at a dizzying pace.
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 Erik Mitchell
Described by WXPN as “one of Philadelphia’s most talented upcoming singer-songwriters,” Erik Mitchell has storytelling abilities well beyond his years. Complimented by catchy acoustic guitar melodies and witty, insightful lyrics, Mitchell’s four-minute tales of love, loss, and everything in between radiate color and vibrance rarely seen in songwriting today.
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