The Lobby Lounge

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.

Olivia Harris

Olivia, a Dallas, Texas native, has embarked on 9 national and international tours, garnering millions of YouTube views and a devoted fanbase. Collaborating with industry talents like Blake Lewis and David Michael Ott, she crafted “Juicy,” debuting at #12 on iTunes R&B/Soul charts in 2020. Her expressive voice is featured in an MTV documentary and led to her 5-track EP, “Luvtrovert,” reaching over 1 million listeners on Spotify.

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.

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.

Lyle Anthony

Lyle Anthony is a versatile male vocalist and renowned Pop/Dance artist, with a unique blend of soul and his afrobeats influence, originating from South Africa. He has enjoyed a diverse, multifaceted career spanning over a decade, where he initially gained fame by winning “Popstars” in 2010, the Precursor to American idol. He has evolved into a global performer, sharing stages with legendary artists like Mariah Carey, En Vogue, and Thelma Houston to name a few. His international performances have taken him to more than 40 countries, including headlining roles in cruise ship shows, as well as the Soccer World Cup 2010 alongside Shakira and Black Eyed Peas.

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.