Modeled after Nashville's Blue Bird Café, Writers in the Round is an intimate listening event featuring 4 local singer songwriters that provide a rare opportunity to hear original songs along with stories from the writers offering an understanding of the writer’s creative process.
Sam Kwietniak - http://www.losfestingos.com/
Philadelphia-based songsmith and oddity Sam Kwietniak is no stranger to show business. With a smile, a wink, and a heaping portion of quirk, Sam aims to entertain, enchant, and one day enslave the world. His exalted lyrical sorcery and unparalleled mastery of music are paralleled only by his immensely humble and self-deprecating nature.
Joe Scheller - http://www.joescheller.com/
Musician for over 15 years, Joe Scheller is known for his versatility in instrumentation and genuine, contagious passion for music. Surrounded by music from a young age, Joe's own personal inspiration originates from his saxophonist grandfather who put his heart and drive into creating something which touched others.
Music teacher by trade, singer/songwriter by night, Joe's latest project, EP Remembering the Atlas, holds tribute to his original works created over the course of several years. His inspiration centers around the "atlas" of others' memories as well as his own experiences which translated into music.
Illustrating his wealth of instrumental knowledge, Joe's Remembering the Atlas is a collaborative product of storytelling and turning visions into reality.
Ava Awitan - https://www.reverbnation.com/avaawitan
Ava Awitan is a 15 year old singer-songwriter born in New York and raised all over the US. Classically trained in both piano and voice, she began writing songs at the age of 9. Ava performed her first all original set at the age of 13 at World Cafe Live at the Queen and hasn't looked back. She is very excited about her upcoming shows around Delaware including Writers in the Round Concert Series, Singer-Songwriter Showcase at World Cafe Live and The Ladybug Festival. Her beautiful presence and sweet flowing melodies will touch your heart and leave you wanting more.
Olivia Farabaugh - https://www.facebook.com/oliviafarabaughmusic
Olivia is a singer/songwriter from Hershey PA. She has been playing guitar, singing, and writing her own music for 10 years. Her biggest influences are Ed Sheeran and Miranda Lambert. She likes to support local charities including the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors with a percentage of tips from her shows. She just recently released her first album called "Prisoner of War" now available on iTunes