Sara Mercurio, born and raised in New York, is a Chicago-based musician and performing artist. A frequent act at many open mics and DIY events, Sara has also performed at spaces like the Holiday Club, the Voice Revolution (R)evolve Concert Series, Gallery Cabaret, Reggie’s Rock Club, Phyllis’ Musical Inn, and more. Sara is a prolific songwriter, known for her energetic performances and evocative storytelling. She draws inspiration from many different styles of music, including but not limited to rock, punk, folk, and lofi.

Zhuzh Girls is a songwriting duo with Asher Sizemore on the cello and Jennifer Femme on vocals/guitar. Zhuzh Girls love to walk the lines between dramatic and camp, silly and sincere, passionate and playful. These small town divas started performing together after winning the Chicago Music Scene’s 2023 Pride Show competition, and have been performing regularly as a duo ever since. Stay in touch on Instagram @zhuzhgirls for updates about shows and their upcoming debut EP.

Lauren Kenyon (Twocell) began her minimalist indie-rock mischief in her childhood bedroom while being trapped by the suffocation that only living in a small town in Colorado can bring. Starting with her phone and the garageband app, she slowly developed her sore-throat style that only the D.I.Y approach can elevate. The Twocell sound has been likened to that of simplistic folk rock following artists like Alex G, Angel Olsen, and Jackie Cohen. With poetic yet bare lyrics that capture the feeling of loneliness along with distorted guitar, she is able to create a reminiscent sound landscape.