The Buffalo Ryders - singer-guitarist Joe Risdon, drummer Mike Lupica, bassist Mike Coduto hail from Akron, OH. Known for their blend of raw, riff-heavy alternative rock, the band is slated to tour the midwest in support of their sophomore album “Going Nowhere”. Risdon and Lupica founded the band with their debut EP “Egghead” (2019) followed up by their debut full-length album “Where the Liars Go” (2021) and sophomore album “Going Nowhere” (2022). More information on The Buffalo Ryders can be found on social media and at www.thebuffaloryders.com.

Iris Marlowe is an alternative-country songwriter that uses her love of classic country music to create cinematic songs that paint a southern gothic landscape. Her latest album ‘Where the Devil Bid the Owl Goodbye’ features songs driven by revenge, terror, and a yearning for the danger of the old west. Iris creates country music for the eccentrics and folks that are looking for something a little different in the country music landscape.   Iris is currently working on her fourth album which will be released in 2025. The record will be heavily inspired by her love of horror movies and classic country music.

Chicago-based, Ohio-born singer-songwriter Nick Wilkinson draws from his rural upbringing to deliver unapologetically on wanderlust and love. Wilkinson is known for his high energy and engaging performance that has been known as “theater rock” in some circles and Out of the Blue called them: “A touch of Cash fused with early 90’s Barenaked Ladies style rock.” He currently hosts Taproom Open Mic (@taproomopenmic on Instagram) at Uptown Taproom every Tuesday.