The Lobby Lounge

Maxine Edmonds

Maxine is a pop artist and songwriter whose music serves as a vibrant roadmap of her life’s experiences. Originally from Los Gatos, California, Maxine honed her craft at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she earned a degree in Songwriting with a focus on Recording and Production. With a background rooted in 15 years of musical theater, she brings a unique dramatic flair and technical precision to her pop sensibilities. Known for high-energy live performances and a signature blend of beachy California vibes and club-ready anthems, Maxine’s discography—including standout tracks like “Advil In California” and “Gasoline”—captures the complexity of modern romance. Whether she is leading a 12-piece band or performing an intimate acoustic set, Maxine’s mission remains the same: to turn personal stories into universal anthems that get the crowd moving.

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.

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.

Joey Genetti

Joey Genetti is a multifaceted Musician, Record Producer, and Solo Artist. He studied Jazz piano and Audio Production with a Minor in Pop Voice at the University of Denver. Joey has always had a soft spot for popular music (from all decades). In addition to touring, Genetti is also a rising music producer in the LA music scene. Whether it’s solo piano, keyboard or vocals, Joey brings adaptability to a broad and diverse musical repertoire.

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.

Victoria Zingarelli

Known professionally as Toria, is an emerging independent singer-songwriter based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Blending soul, jazz, and 80s-inspired dance-pop, she is recognized for her “raw and authentic” approach to contemporary music.

Jillian Batt

Jillian is best known for her appearances on “Teens React” and “Adults React” videos on YouTube. Jillian also has her own channel where she shares original music and covers popular songs.

Aryk Crown

Chicago born, LA based artist Aryk Crown draws inspiration from the 90’s R&B he grew up on while honoring his guitar idols throughout the songs he writes. Crown 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, Crown’s 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.

Joey Genetti

Joey Genetti is a multifaceted Musician, Record Producer, and Solo Artist. He studied Jazz piano and Audio Production with a Minor in Pop Voice at the University of Denver. Joey has always had a soft spot for popular music (from all decades). In addition to touring, Genetti is also a rising music producer in the LA music scene. Whether it’s solo piano, keyboard or vocals, Joey brings adaptability to a broad and diverse musical repertoire.