PET NEEDS and Black Guy Fawkes

Essex punk band Pet Needs—brothers Johnny & George Mariott with Jules and Ryan—known for high-energy shows; acclaimed “Fractured Party Music” and Frank Turner-produced “Primetime Entertainment”; toured with Frank Turner, Flogging Molly & The Lottery Winners.

Black Guy Fawkes, born Ian Robinson in Baltimore, MD, is a folk singer-songwriter known for blending heartfelt folk with energetic, punk-driven music. His sound features honest, vulnerable songwriting. Notable albums include "The Misery Suite", and he has collaborated with artists like Dave Hause, Linh Le, and Angelo Moore on popular songs such as "This Radio" and "Racial Battle Fatigue". He received a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.