2026 Showcase Artists

Acrobatic Conundrum, Seattle's premier contemporary circus arts company, creates performances that amaze and inspire audiences. Founded in 2012 by Artistic Director Terry Crane, the company blends virtuosic circus skill, dance and physical theater to create work that is poetic, a little absurd, and deeply relatable. Acrobatic Conundrum has appeared nationally and internationally at such venues as New York City’s SummerStage, the Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Vancouver CircusFest, TEDxRainier, and The Backstreet Festival in Alexandria, Egypt. The company is the recipient of Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) Project Support 2018; 4Culture Arts Project Grantee 2018; Seattle Office of Arts & Culture CityArtist Projects Award 2011, 2015 and 2017; and Runner Up, Macklemore BomBom Music Video Project 2013.

Take a ride on the "Midnight Train to Georgia" over "River Deep, Mountain High" while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL, a one-of-a-kind concert event! This spectacular celebration of fifty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era ("Bad Girl," "Best of My Love") to Motown/R&B ("Dancing In the Street," "Killing Me Softly") and Pop ("What's Love Got to Do with It," "How Will I Know"). An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal was chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl, and in 2022, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Jerry Demmings proclaimed September 17th as Annual Cece Teneal Day in Orlando and Orange County respectively to celebrate her twenty years of arts and entertainment contributions. “[CeCe Teneal] forces you to feel and connect with emotions you didn’t know you had.” – Presenter, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando FL

Gideon Freudmann is a genre-melding cellist and composer. He blends classical, jazz and folk traditions to create sounds that are simultaneously fresh and familiar. Combining extended technique with real-time digital effects, his music includes intimate interludes, orchestral swells, hypnotic ambience and funky grooves.

Freudmann also combines his sonic palate with classic silent films bringing the best of cinema and live music to another level and to new audiences.

Gideon writes music for film and dance and has toured in Europe, Asia and Australia. He is a TED Talks speaker, a contributor to NPR and 'This American Life'. He has recorded 25 CDs and published a collection of instrumental chamber music.

The Boston Globe said of him, “Taking a modern artist's approach to the four-stringed instrument, Gideon Freudmann has brought the cello to a new realm.”

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Collision of Rhythm is what happens when you combine an elite tap dancing percussionist/piano/marimba virtuoso with a master vocal percussionist/instrumentalist/juggler! Bronkar and Aaron are multiple world-record holders, achieving national notoriety with their featured performances on The Tonight Show & America's Got Talent, and their individual viral videos (currently over 300 million views combined). The synergy between these two performers is palpable, and they are continually challenging each other to push the limits of their individual talents. The “sweet spot” for Collision of Rhythm is their performances for youth/family audiences. In 2020 they secured one of the coveted full-length (one hour) juried showcases at the IPAY (International Performing Arts for Youth) Conference in Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center, and the response to that showcase was off the charts. Their performances are perfect for youth audiences of all ages in that they engage and energize these audiences with their mind-boggling talents while simultaneously imparting a sense of positivity that is so desperately needed in today’s world.

Described as "Stomp meets Blue Man Group meets Cirque du Soleil", it's not just a performance; it's a high energy, non-stop inspirational experience full of music, laughter, excitement, technical perfection, and yes..rhythm!

Trevor Panczak is a Canadian country music entertainer who is no stranger to the international stage. As an original artist, he has 4 top 50 hits and 1 top 40 hit in Canada. He has toured across the continent and has helped raise over one million dollars for various charities.

Known in some circles as Canada’s “Gentle Giant”, he and his band share familiar renditions and new interpretations of the music of one of the most beloved country artists of all time. The original “Gentle Giant”, Don Williams had 17 number 1 singles among 50 top ten hits. Some of the first songs Trevor learned on guitar were of Don Williams and it all came full circle when Trevor was given the opportunity to open the shows on his final Canadian tour.

Trevor will take you through the decades of hits with touching stories of the relationship to not only the songs but to the man himself, in a way that only Trevor can do.

Duende Libre is an award-winning trio whose original music blends modern jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean. Roughly translating to “free spirit,” Duende Libre combines the Spanish words duende — the mysterious emotional force that gives music its deepest power — and libre, meaning free. The result is music that critics call a “strikingly authentic blend”, balancing intimate lyricism with infectious grooves.

The trio features Alex Chadsey (bandleader and keyboards), Jeff Busch (percussion), and Farko Dosumov (bass), whose collective influences include renowned artists such as Clinton Fearon, Chucho Valdés, Carlos Santana, Martha Gonzalez, Quetzal Flores, and many others.

The trio released its fourth album, Invocation, in 2025 and has toured extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, the Midwest, and the Southeast, with performances and residencies at Jazz Alley, The Triple Door, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, The Myrna Loy, Vashon Center for the Arts, University of Michigan, Ball State University, and many others.

The Edge Effect is a dynamic five-man vocal band from Orlando, Florida, celebrated for their powerhouse harmonies, infectious energy, and genre-spanning performances. Collectively, the members have shared the stage with legendary artists and entertainers including Prince, Tony Bennett, and Jay Leno and more. For more than two decades, The Edge Effect has been a featured headline act aboard premier cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, and Costa Cruises, entertaining audiences around the globe with their signature blend of vocal excellence, humor, and showmanship.

Beyond their work on the high seas, The Edge Effect has become a familiar favorite throughout Central Florida, including a long-standing relationship with Walt Disney World, where they have headlined entertainment offerings and spent four consecutive seasons performing at the Magic Kingdom's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Today, the group continues to captivate audiences in performing arts centers, theaters, and concert venues nationwide with productions including “ICONS: The Show!”, “ICONS: We Love the ‘80s!," and their acclaimed holiday celebration, “Do You Hear What We Hear?” Combining world-class vocals, engaging storytelling, and unforgettable music, The Edge Effect delivers a theatrical concert experience that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Good Co is the US’s first live Electro-Swing Band, a genre mixing the music of the swing era with the dance music of today. Like baseball, mom, and apple pie, Jazz is about as American as it gets. But for years jazz has faded from the mainstream and is now often thought of as an eclectic or intellectual type of music. Of course this was not always the case. When jazz was first invented it was the music of the clubs, it was for dancing, it was for boozing, it was for breaking away from the constraints and formalities of the time. What’s a good speakeasy without some wild jazz music to go along with all that gin?

Electro Swing takes these sounds, embedded in the American identity, and brings them into the 21st century. Its Roaring 20s meets 2020s, as swinging samples are mixed with electronic beats and modern production techniques. It’s the jitterbug meets dub step, it’s flappers on Facebook, it’s Cab Calloway meets Daft Punk.

Led by Carey Rayburn and represented by ECE Touring, this Seattle-based 6-piece band brings jazz back to its roots of dancing and partying, infusing it with 21st century energy. Good Co not only performs their own original music, but they can incorporate classic swing covers and/or perform entirely traditional swing concerts if requested. Good Co also offers a tremendous amount of educational outreach opportunities and workshops including History of Jazz, Swing Dance Lessons, School Shows, Music Clinics, and Masterclasses.

Inspire your audiences with the 31x award-winning, internationally acclaimed Off-Broadway solo show celebrating actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr as a woman of science! Heather Massie enchants your audience as Hedy Lamarr, along with Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis, Louis B Mayer and more. The 36-character solo play where the audience summons Hedy to unearth the truth behind how a glamorous Hollywood film star could create an invention which launched today’s wireless technology revolution!

Hedy Lamarr, glamorous siren of the silver screen, was more than ‘The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.’ She was ‘The Mother of Wi-Fi’, inventing Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum technology for torpedo guidance, which now makes the world of wireless communication tick. From Austria to Hollywood, WWII, torpedoes, ecstasy, and intrigue to the very cell phone in your pocket, Hedy Lamarr is there!

The Imaginaries is a genre-blending Americana/Roots-Rock band consisting of husband & wife duo Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) & Maggie McClure (piano, vocals). Their 2021 self-titled debut album is a testament to their Oklahoma roots and musical journey, featuring collaborations with the legendary Muscle Shoals "Swampers." With their combination of Americana, Blues-Rock, and Singer-Songwriter sensibility, The Imaginaries elicit a similar sound to famed artists like Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, The Civil Wars, and Alison Krauss. Together and separately they’ve opened for iconic acts such as Judy Collins, Sara Bareilles, BB King, Etta James, Buddy Guy, John Waite, Sixpence None The Richer, and Paul Reiser. They are also proud Guitars 4 Vets Ambassadors.

The Imaginaries have amassed 75-plus sync-licensing placements in film, television, and advertisements, making their music a staple in homes across the country. The Imaginaries songs have graced multiple Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, feature films, and TV shows including “One December Night,” “Christmas in the Heartland,” and “My Christmas Love.” They wrote and produced the soundtrack for the feature film “A Cowgirl’s Song,” in which they also co-star, and they are also featured in the film “Mending The Line” on Netflix and the biopic “Reagan” starring Dennis Quaid. In 2025 they released their sophomore album, Fever, a salvation-after-struggle themed album, bursting with gritty blues-rock riffs, mesmerizing vocal harmonies, driving pop-rock tunes, heartfelt singer-songwriter ballads, delicious guitar tones, and dazzling solos. The 12-song collection boasts guitar-solo cameos from Vince Gill, Joe Bonamassa, and Ariel Posen.

The Imaginaries - represented by ECE Touring - offer both a standard and holiday show, as well as educational outreach workshops. Their show is available in multiple configurations including a duo, 4-piece, and full 6-piece band.

Jeremiah Harmon is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in the church as the son of a Baptist pastor and a choir director, his music is rooted in the folk and blues traditions of the South, often blending chamber pop and experimental elements. His extensive vocal range, artistic depth, and poetic lyricism is undeniably inspired by the likes of Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, and foundational folk blues artists like Skip James and Odetta.

After sharing the national spotlight as an American Idol finalist in 2019, Harmon chose to pursue a career as an independent artist. Since 2020, he has released five studio albums, earning recognition from NPR’s All Songs Considered, Billboard, and Out Magazine.

Now based in Tennessee and performing internationally, Harmon is currently writing a collection of songs centered on family history and early childhood memory.

The spirit of country with the aloha of Hawai‘i. Dynamic husband-and-wife duo KALA'E + KALENA captivate audiences with their infectious energy, exquisite harmonies, and great musicianship. Admired in Hawai’i with multiple Hawai’i music awards to their name (“Na Hoku Awards”), their collection of songs resonate deeply with listeners worldwide, offering a lively mix of soul-stirring originals, powerful ballads, and high-energy country classics, infused with rich Hawaiian traditions inspired by the beautiful country lands of Hawai’i and their Hawaiian culture. Notes Grammy.com, “Native Hawaiian country music? Consider your horizons expanded.”

As the "singing zoologist," Lucas Miller (who really does have a degree in zoology) has introduced millions to nature and ecology with his creative, multimedia science productions.

With smart songwriting, zany humor, and eye-catching video, Miller keeps audiences entranced while they learn about ocean food chains, adaptations, the perils of moose in rut, and more. Author of five children's books and host of a vibrant YouTube channel, Lucas has been setting a new standard for educational programs for over 30 years.

Founded in 2016, push/FOLD is an interdisciplinary performance company integrating original music, contemporary dance performance, and education. Based in Portland, OR, push/FOLD’s projects range from intimate site-responsive and smaller theatrical works to large-scale productions, including collaborations that merge contemporary dance with live vocal ensembles. push/FOLD’s immersive programs invite audiences into a world of power, beauty, and transformation, delivering performances, workshops, residencies, and school and community programs across the US.

Jen Ayers is a renowned and innovative Seattle-based singer, pianist, songwriter, and playwright. Her powerhouse vocals and emotionally resonant storytelling anchor SHe Said, a critically acclaimed, music-driven theatrical work exploring love, identity, and transformation through one family’s true story. Directed by Allison Narver, the production blends rock, soul-pop, and piano-driven performance with theatrical narrative, and premiered in a record-breaking run at Seattle’s Intiman Theatre to widespread acclaim. Ayers performs with an all-star band, creating a dynamic concert-theatre experience that is intimate, raw, and deeply moving.

As seen on Amazon Prime, Peacock, Dry Bar, Wiseguys, and SiriusXM, Steve Soelberg's comedy has gathered over 20 million views! Still, Steve hasn’t heard of himself yet either.

Selected to perform at the prestigious Oddball comedy festival, Dry Bar Comedy Tour, USO, and more, Steve has happily been able to perform all around the world, with his observational comedy style a hit with audiences of all ages.

Soelberg has shared the stage with household names from Kevin James and Frank Caliendo to Norm MacDonald, Sarah Silverman, Demetri Martin, Aziz Ansari, Nate Bargatze, and more.

With a degree in molecular biology, Steve’s comedy should be witty, but instead he focuses like an ADHD adult trying to stay away from sugar. He is a dog person, but also a people person, but mostly just a happy person.

Inspired by the traditional dance music from its Nordic ancestors, Stundom invites you into a wondrous immersive world, and mixes folk traditions with classical chamber music and modern symphonic elements. With a blend of the violin, the cittern, and the piano, Emma Kragh-Elmoe, Villads Hoffmann and Julian Svejgaard share a unique musical chemistry and ability to create capturing melodies.

Stundom is one of the most acclaimed groups of New Nordic Folk Music in Denmark today, and the trio has been nominated for the Danish Music Awards Roots/Folk several times, e.g. "Artist of the Year" and "Album of the Year" at Danish Music Awards Roots in 2024 and 2022. In 2022 Emma, Julian and Villads were all separately nominated as "Composer of the Year" as well.

London’s Time Out calls him "Hilarious and enormously talented."

Tomáš Kubínek (Toh-mawsh Koo-bee-neck) is a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime. With appearances in over 30 countries, Mr. Kubínek has won the hearts of thousands in theaters, opera houses, television specials, and in communities large and small. Performances of his award-winning solo shows include sold-out runs at London Southbank Centre’s Purcell Theatre, Teatro Goldoni in Venice, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Singapore Arts Festival, Tokyo’s Asahi Hall, Theatre des Celestins in Lyon, and Broadway’s New Victory Theater.

"HOLY JOHN HUGHES THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!" Get ready to turn up the nostalgia and sing your heart out — synthpop sweethearts Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill are bringing their nationally touring hit show 80s kids to your venue! 80s kids is a high-octane joyride through the best of 1980s synthpop — tied together with funny, moving stories about growing up in the 80s.

From the electrifying beats of Depeche Mode and New Order to the heart-on-the-sleeve melodies of OMD and Erasure, this concert-style theater show features all-time favorites from Pet Shop Boys, a-ha, Soft Cell, Alphaville, The Human League, and many more — delivered in a wildly fun, interactive performance with era-authentic sound, immersive video art, and magnetic, joyful stage presence. It’s an experience you absolutely don’t want to miss.

America has loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves with "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" in 1937, but audiences will hear those great vintage songs with fresh ears when AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS take the stage in their fresh and vibrant show! These New York City-based ladies have performed across the USA at iconic spaces honoring our veterans (the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, the WASP Museum) as well as large theatres and intimate cabaret venues, getting crowds tapping their feet to hits like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" as they celebrate history through their crystal-clear harmony and colorful costumes. With selections from the Great American Songbook, classic Broadway, pop tunes from the 1950s, and jazz, AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS charm audiences of all ages while navigating their way through a variety of trios, duets, and solo features… all with a slice of old-fashioned fun!

Aysanabee (Ace-in-abbey) is an Oji-Cree artist who writes anthems for the soul. Growing up in Northern Canada without running water or electricity, he was inspired to become a storyteller through music. With a swirling mix of indie, folk, and electronic sounds, and pulse-quickening fingerpicking, his music is hypnotic and melodious. His style has drawn comparisons to Bon Iver, Matt Corby, Hozier, The Black Pumas, and Kings of Leon.

Aysanabee's music is both anthemic and cathartic. He made history as the first Indigenous (First Nation) artist to win the JUNO Awards for Alternative Album of the Year and the coveted Songwriter of the Year (2024) and as the first Indigenous artist to reach #1 on Mediabase Canada's Alternative Rock chart with "Nomads". His debut album, Watin, named after his grandfather, combined music and journalism with artistry and expression. The album was shortlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize and established Aysanabee as a unique voice in the Canadian music scene. His 2025 sophomore album, Edge Of The Earth, was included on the CBC's 10 best Canadian albums of 2025, won two 2026 JUNO Awards, and has tracks featured on playlists around the world.

Aysanabee has been inspiring audiences across the globe with his stories and melodies. He has toured as support for Dan Mangan, Allison Russell, and Kim Churchill, and has performed at major festivals such as Reeperbahn, The Great Escape, AmericanaFest UK, Tönder Music Festival, Osheaga, Riddu Riddu, Australia's Woodford Festival, and more.

Multi award-winning duo Matthew Pomeroy and Natasha Lamb, known as THE CONJURORS, are redefining the world of magic. Blending mind reading, psychological illusion, and cinematic stagecraft, their shows captivate audiences of all ages. In 2024, they made history as the first UK duo to sign a multi-year Las Vegas residency, earning the title of Best Show in Las Vegas. In 2025, they wowed over 312,000 people during a record-breaking UK arena tour. Their performances have graced the world's most iconic stages, from the London Palladium and Radio City Music Hall to the Sydney Opera House. They've performed for royalty, A-listers, and world leaders, and their creative expertise has been featured in major film, TV, and stage productions. With a global following in the millions, THE CONJURORS are more than magicians—they're storytellers and innovators, creating unforgettable live experiences that leave audiences asking one question: How did they do that?

When charismatic NYC-based duo Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich perform together, they connect — to each other, to audiences, to diverse traditions that become surprisingly familiar, and to the deeper reaches of human emotion. Their joyful concerts of jazz, Latin, French and original songs invite audiences to travel the world while discovering underground tributaries that connect us in our shared human experience.

Eleanor is a St. Louis, Missouri-born vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with musical roots in classical cello. Dario is a virtuoso guitarist from Tucumán, Argentina, a South American center of folk music and indigenous culture. Their shared, ever-evolving creative paths have taken them to respected stages across five continents, including The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, Lincoln Center’s La Casita, City Winery NYC, The Muckenthaler Center in Los Angeles, Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM, the Guggenheim Museum NYC, Joe’s Pub, The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and U.S. Embassies (in-person and virtual) in Angola, Honduras, Guatemala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania and Argentina.

The duo has just released and is touring their new album, Just The Three of Us, a collection of lovingly arranged and recorded songs by Simon and Garunkel, Jobim, Pink Martini, Bob Dylan and more. Together with cello, classical guitar, and percussion, Eleanor & Dario will take you on a joyful, multilingual, multicultural journey. They will also perform new original music.

KOBER is a powerhouse of funny, appearing on popular television shows including “The Righteous Gemstones,” “The Mandalorian,” “Diary of a Future President” and “American Horror Story.” She also earned the award for Best Comedic Performance on NPR’s hit storytelling show, “Snap Judgement,” and is the headlining comedian for Cirque Du Soleil’s hit Las Vegas show MAD APPLE. With her DRY BAR special she KNOWS how to play to ANY audience. Workshops for all ages on turning your story into a stage show as well as hosting a local community comedy contest.

Megan Dolan is a Long Beach based writer | actor | storyteller. She has a BA in Theater Arts from CSULB and was a founding member of the acclaimed Elephant Theatre Company which built a reputation for championing new American plays. Megan has performed at the Moth, Hollywood Fringe Festival, Ojai Storytelling Festival (finalist) and Expressing Motherhood— as well as many other LA based storytelling shows. Her TEDx talk entitled, Messy Mommy: A Slob in the Shadows can be seen on YouTube. Megan is a frequent guest artist at USC, Cal State Northridge, and Long Beach City College, and was a guest speaker at the Hope on the Hard Road conference in San Diego, CA. Her written work has been published in L.A. Parent Magazine and the anthology, Becoming Brave Together heroic, extraordinary caregiving stories from mothers hidden in plain sight. Megan has written and performed three solo shows, the latest of which, the award-winning, Not the Right Mom played at many theatres throughout Southern California before embarking on a tour of performing arts centers across the US.