Desert Studio: Emerging Artists Series

DATE: Oct. 17, Nov. 14
TIME: 6:30-9 p.m. | Doors: 6 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission

Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse.

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Discover the next wave of talent with our new series—uncover emerging artists, never-before-heard music and album drops designed to spark excitement for Garden members and music lover alike! All ages event.

Oct. 17

Opening Acts: Phoenix based Driftwood Quintet and Sean Avery Medlin release “ECHOES EP”, a collection of poetry written by Sean Avery Medlin with original chamber music accompaniment by Kevin E Kerr and Driftwood Quintet’s own bassoonist, Benjamin Paley.

Musical Genres: classical, spoken word, chamber music, modern classical, poetry, reed quintet

Headliner: Giovanni Kiyingi
Originally from Uganda but now living in Phoenix, Arizona, the talented Ugandan folk singer-songwriter and world music artist, captivates audiences worldwide with his extraordinary skills as a multi-instrumentalist. His mastery of diverse instruments such as the local Ugandan Endingidi, Akogo, Adungu, Endere, Djembe, Embuutu, Calabash, Congas and more, sets him apart in the music industry.

Musical Genres: Ugandan folk music

Nov. 14

Opening Acts: Cross-Eyed Possum
Folk-Americana twin duo Cross-Eyed Possum brings a larger than life sound with roots in jazz, classical music, and the passionate voice of influential folk. From music school to big stages, they bring an adventure to every show.

Musical Genres: Folk-Americana

Headliner: Lennon VanderDoes
Lennon VanderDoes is an American indie folk and folk rock songwriter known for his evocative lyrics and haunting voice. Inspired by artists like Jim Croce, Neil Young, Adrienne Lenker, and Sufjan Stevens, His songwriting stands out for its emotional depth, capturing both sweeping sentiments and the intimate details of everyday life.

Musical Genres: Indie folk and folk rock

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