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Beane

Beane is an alt-pop artist based in Los Angeles, California. Beane’s warm, energetic, and feel good performances have garnered the attention of over three million fans world-wide, as well as American Idol, and ELLEN herself. Over the last few years, Beane’s original music reached millions, and was recently invited to tour internationally alongside the viral band, Tiny Habits (As seen with Lizzy McAlpine, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, etc.).

Ilija Mihailovic

Ilija Mihailovic is a singer/songwriter and performing artist whose artistic persona finds inspiration in the areas of contemporary R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, and Pop music. As someone who went through the finals of “The X Factor” (Balkan version) and has had an opportunity to perform at numerous music festivals and TV shows, Ilija is very knowledgeable when it comes to performing live, vocal technique, and band leadership.

Darrin Stafford

Originally from southwest Missouri, Darrin has been performing, teaching, and writing in the Los Angeles area for over fourteen years. He has a bachelor’s degree in classical voice, a master’s in jazz voice, and teaches as an adjunct at Los Angeles City College in his spare time.

Ted Bordeau

Ted Bordeau is an L.A. based singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He is an old soul whose music harkens back to the pop sounds of the 60s, 70s and 80s while maintaining a modern sensibility. From tender ballads to raucous rockers, Bordeau delivers a one-man show that is sure to excite!

Stefan Mahendra

Stefan is a South East London bred musician that has established himself as an anomaly amongst the modern day RnB artist. Half Sri Lankan and half German, Mahendra proudly represents his roots, his wide and varied influences stemming from his rich cultural backgrounds and early exposure to gospel music in the church. From there, his love of soul, RnB and motown grew immeasurably, the tone for what his career is today. With a polished and refined craft that he has made his own, he continues to push the boundary of his original music. Stefan has toured the world with bands that were opening shows for the likes of world famous artists such as Sting, Shaggy, Melanie C and many more. When Stefan is not creating and recording his original music, he continues to perform all over the world, leaving you with a desire for more of that classic old school sound with a modern twist that appeals to all ages.

Bryan Lazar

L.A. Native Bryan grew up idolizing guitar gods like Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan, so it was only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. In just a few years, Lazar has self-released over 100 original tracks and has already surpassed 30 million total streams worldwide. He has worked with artists such as Willie Nelson, Annie Lennox, Carole King and recorded projects for Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. He gigs regularly around Los Angeles, performing solo as a one man band with loops or with a full band supporting him.

Kate Grahn

25-year-old singer-songwriter Kate Grahn was born and bred in Los Angeles. Grahn is no stranger to resilience, self-expression and soul. Her music is raw and passionate, and she draws from influences like Paramore, Alanis Morissette and Janis Joplin to tell honest stories about mental health, womanhood, and coming of age. After studying a wide range of contemporary artists at USC’s Thornton School of Music, she found her own sound which can be described as pop with a rock edge.

Nathaniel Willemse

Nathaniel Willemse, born in Cape Town and raised in Melbourne, is a globally-minded artist with aspirations beyond boundaries.. Rising to fame on The X Factor, Nathaniel’s distinct smokey tone propelled him to the Top 6 and earned him a triple platinum debut single, ‘You,’ followed by chart-topping hits like ‘Live Louder’ and acclaimed albums like ‘Yours.’ With over 3 million streams on his acoustic rendition of ‘Peaches’ by Justin Bieber, Nathaniel continues to captivate audiences worldwide. He’s toured with luminaries like Mariah Carey and remains dedicated to evolving as a singer, songwriter, and producer.

Chris Dalton

Chicago born, LA-based artist Chris Dalton draws inspiration from the 90’s R&B he grew up on while honoring his guitar idols throughout the songs he writes. Dalton has played for audiences as an opener for national touring artists as well as at a sold-out, debut appearance in Chicago. From his early four-track recordings in a studio apartment to recent grass-roots efforts in crowd-sourcing, Dalton’s work ethic also hearkens back to a time before DIY was hip or underground.

Kira Levin

Kira Levin is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and pianist based in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by the soulful sounds of the 1960s and 70s, Kira blends nostalgia with a modern twist, offering an intimate and engaging listening experience to audiences of all sizes. She graduated from USC Thornton School of Music in 2023 and currently performs extensively in Los Angeles. Kira has shared the stage with renowned musicians such as the multi-Grammy Award-winning group, The Yellowjackets, Grammy Award-winning pianist Ruslan Sirota, Jason Goldman’s Big 17 Band, and the Grammy Award-winning pop a cappella group Pentatonix.