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8 PM – Show
EMILY DRINKER
Emily Drinker is an independent singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. Her soulful brand of folk, pop, and rock goes down smooth, whether she’s performing with her powerhouse band, the Funky T, or in a more intimate format, incorporating live looping. Emily’s song “Turn Your Face to the Sun” won Best Folk Song at the 2025 Hometown Heroes Homey Awards (on Delaware Public Media). Her 5-piece band has played at many regional festivals including Musikfest in Bethlehem, Philly Music Fest, and the main stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and they are about to play the XPoNential Music Festival in Camden, NJ. Emily has opened for Pat Benatar, Rufus Wainwright, Switchfoot, Joey Dosik, and JD Souther, among others. In addition to a busy performance schedule in Philly and its surrounding areas, Emily enjoys working as a session vocalist, performing in half a dozen local bands, and sharing exclusive content with her lovely community on Patreon. She is passionate about a group for women in the Philly music scene that she leads (the Calliope Coalition), and she hosts “The Smiling Banjo Podcast,” a video podcast about the Philadelphia Folk Festival featuring interviews with some of the festival’s recent performers.
STELLA RUZE
Stella Ruze is a genre-blending force from the Philadelphia music scene, known for their vibrant live shows, rich harmonies, and horn infused folk-jam sound. They offer a bit for everyone combining dance worthy rhythms with heartfelt songwriting, sharing stages with bands like Robert Randolph, Mt Joy, Josiah Johnson (Head & the Heart), Pete Francis (Dispatch), Son Little, Midnight North, Yonder Mt String Band, Tea Leaf Green, Strand of Oaks and many others. Playing on festival stages like XPoNential Fest, Philly Music Fest and the Philadelphia Folk Festival among others, John Vettese of WXPN writes ‘they want you on your feet, ready to dance, and they give you the energy to do it, singing about life and friendship and community.’ For the latest in new releases and show scheduling, please visit www.StellaRuze.com
MAX DAVEY
Max Davey is an emerging artist in the indie folk music scene. Her unique style of songwriting creates an honest experience that resonates with listeners from all walks of life. Max’s ability to connect with people on an emotional level has gained her a loyal following. She invites listeners to pause, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of life’s journey. When not on stage or in her home studio, you’ll find Max at local shows supporting the music community.