Lee DeWyze emerged from Chicago’s rich music scene with a voice and songwriting shaped by intimacy, restraint, and lived experience.

After years spent honing his craft in local rooms, his work reached a national audience when he won American Idol - a moment that marked not a culmination, but a beginning.

Intent on defining himself beyond the television spotlight, DeWyze turned inward, committing fully to his roots in songwriting as both discipline, a compass, and a devotional practice.

That commitment crystallized with his debut album Frames, marking the beginning of a body of work rooted in emotional honesty and nuance. Across four full-length records, DeWyze has maintained an exceptionally prolific output, cultivating a catalog that balances indie sensibility with broad emotional reach.

Equally central to his career is his reputation as a live performer. For more than fifteen years, DeWyze has toured internationally, building a devoted following through performances defined by emotional gravity and quiet intensity. His shows favor connection over spectacle. His songs are delivered with vulnerability, space, and an instinctive understanding of when to let silence speak. Whether in intimate venues or on larger stages, his performances are often described as disarmingly personal, leaving audiences feeling less like spectators and more like participants.

Eleni Mandell is a Los Angeles–based singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose quietly influential career spans more than three decades. With over ten acclaimed solo albums, Mandell has carved out a singular lane blending folk, noir jazz, roots rock, and literate pop — music defined by emotional precision, dry wit, and an unmistakable sense of place.

A true Los Angeles institution, Mandell is widely regarded as a songwriter’s songwriter and a cornerstone of the city’s independent music community. Her work has been praised by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NPR, with critics consistently highlighting her sharp lyrical intelligence, understated authority, and timeless, lived-in voice.

Mandell is also a founding member of The Living Sisters (with Becky Stark and Inara George), the beloved harmony-driven trio whose releases on New West Records reflect a deep reverence for classic songwriting and communal music-making. The Living Sisters appear on Mandell’s forthcoming album, further reinforcing the collaborative spirit that has long defined her work.

On May 29, 2026, Eleni Mandell will release a new solo album, Tailspin, via School Kids Records — a label celebrated for championing enduring, artist-first careers and thoughtfully curated releases. Tailspin finds Mandell expanding her expressive range while staying rooted in the lyrical clarity and emotional depth that have made her catalog so enduring.

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Also featuring The Spectacular Sounds of Sean Wolcott and his Starlight Ensemble, performing live. Seattle-based composer, producer, and recording engineer Sean Wolcott brings his cinematic sound to the stage with a full backing band, performing selections heard across his albums. Blending jazz, funk, soul, and soundtrack-inspired arrangements, Wolcott’s music draws deep influence from 1970s recording aesthetics and classic film scores.