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.

Valentina Shelton

Valentina Shelton, a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California, captivates audiences with her emotive voice and heartfelt lyrics. Influenced by jazz, soul, and contemporary pop, Valentina’s music resonates deeply with listeners. Her dedication to excellence and magnetic stage presence have earned her recognition in the music industry. As she continues to evolve, Valentina invites audiences to join her on a journey of musical exploration.

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.

Ines Belayouni

Ines began singing at a young age, growing up in a family that first instilled the love of Jazz and Arabic music. Ines always aspired to be an internationally recognized artist, preferring to sing in English, but also performing in Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic. Confident in her proven talent as a singer and performer of western music, in 2018 she chose to move to Los Angeles, city of talent and opportunity, to build her international career.

Doll Knight

Doll Knight is a performing artist and songwriter with Grammy award winning credits. Doll has opened for Diana Krall, KC & The Sunshine Band, Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Berlin, Jesca Hoop, and more. She has played nationally acclaimed venues including House of Blues, The Nokia Theater, and The Forum, to name a few. When she’s not practicing Stevie Wonder runs, you can find her cozied up to a glass of Cabernet, watching The Carol Burnett show.

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.

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.

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!