Jesse Malin with Butch Walker, The Hold Steady, and more

Jesse Malin, born in NYC, is known for evocative lyrics and genre-crossing music. Collaborated with Bruce Springsteen and Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. His double album "Sad and Beautiful World" showcases themes of rebirth, redemption, and finding beauty amidst chaos.

Lucinda Williams, born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a lauded singer/songwriter noted for blending blues, folk, country, and rock. Known for her evocative lyrics and gritty vocals, Williams has earned multiple Grammys with hits like "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road." Collaborations include Emmylou Harris and Elvis Costello. In 2023, she released her memoir and "Stories from a Rock 'n' Roll Heart," further solidifying her innovative legacy.

Buffalo-born Willie Nile, dubbed "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters" by The New York Times, is known for his raw rock style. Hailed as "a one-man Clash," his iconic albums, like *Streets of New York* and *The Innocent Ones,* received critical acclaim. He toured with The Who and performed with Bruce Springsteen. Earning accolades like "Top Ten Best Under-the-Radar Albums" by Rolling Stone, his legendary live shows led to his Buffalo Music Hall of Fame induction. His 2020 release, *New York At Night,* was praised as a "sonic love letter to Gotham."