The Lobby Lounge

Alison Albrecht

Alison is a soulful singer-songwriter blending the timeless storytelling of Carole King with the modern edge of Maggie Rogers. A Season 24 alumna of NBC’s The Voice (Team Reba), she has opened for major acts like the Steve Miller Band, Troye Sivan, Melanie Martinez and Charlie Puth. After earning a degree from the University of Michigan, Alison swept the 2025 Michigan Music Awards, winning Best Pop Album and Best Pop Single. Her new single, “When Things Change,” drops September 26, 2025.

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.

Katherine Nerro

Katherine Nerro is a dynamic pop, R&B, and soul singer, songwriter, and performer, known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Her journey in music began at the age of 11 when she joined an all-female performance group, where she showcased her singing, dancing, and performing talents at festivals, professional sports games, and theaters across her home state, Florida. Her musical influences include iconic 90s female artists such as Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Brandy and Lauryn Hill as well as contemporary stars including Ariana Grande and Adele.

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.

Amy May

British Singer and Songwriter Amy May’s raw, heartfelt lyrics and stirring melodies have gained her a global fan base, expanded further by her songs being regularly featured in hit TV shows, Documentaries and Feature Films. Amy May has traveled extensively with her music, performing across the United States, Sydney, Dubai, Thailand, Fiji and throughout Europe, including multiple times at Cannes Film Festival. Her popular song ‘Open’ became the No. 1 spot in the Female Singer-Songwriter chart on the music discovery and MTV Partner Ourstage.com. Amy’s song ‘Real’ gained huge acclaim after featuring on the CW hit drama series ‘One Tree Hill’. In 2019 Amy released the album “Mystic”and embarked on a European Tour; with both acoustic and full-band festival dates in Berlin, Zurich, Paris, Italy, Greece and London. Amy is currently working on material for her next album.

Nic Jackson

Nic Jackson, a Los Angeles-based recording artist and songwriter, blends soul, funk, R&B, and pop with old-school charm and innovation. Notable highlights include recording the theme music for “Is That Black Enough For You” (Netflix) and voicing characters on “Motown Magic.” He’s opened for acts like Mint Condition and Blackstreet at the prestigious Nova Theatre. Nic’s 2020 album “Waiting for the Day” showcases his live intensity with compelling lyrics, drawing comparisons to Al Green, Marvin Gaye, and Leon Bridges. Experience Nic Jackson’s captivating sound from the very first listen.

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.

Sophia Dion

Sophia Dion is a multifaceted artist, performer, and songwriter in the music industry, blending elements of pop, alternative, country, and soul to create her distinctive sound. Based in Los Angeles and a graduate of USC with a degree in Popular Music, Sophia has graced renowned stages such as the Hollywood Bowl. She has shared these stages with acclaimed artists like John Oates, Michael Bolton, Pentatonix, and Jon Batiste, and her music has been featured in various commercials and Netflix films and shows. With her sincere songwriting, soulful vocals, and diverse musical influences, Sophia continues to captivate audiences and establish herself as a promising name in music.

Lotus Rey

Lotus Rey is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter known for her 2026 single “Stuck In A Fire”. She performs original music and covers, often appearing at venues like Zin Bistro with live accompaniment. Her music is featured on streaming platforms including TIDAL, Spotify, and iHeart.