Carly Winter

Carly Winter is a talented young singer-songwriter from Annapolis, MD, whose powerful, soulful voice resonates with the depth and wisdom of an old soul. Her lyrics weave emotional stories that feel timeless, capturing the echoes of experiences and feelings beyond her years. Carly’s music reflects her unique ability to blend vulnerability with strength, creating songs that speak to the heart of listeners.

With a growing presence in the mid-Atlantic, Carly has performed across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware, sharing her raw, authentic sound with a wide audience. Her work has not gone unnoticed, with several of her tracks being featured on WTMD, one of the region’s most respected radio stations. Carly’s draws from great songwriters like Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, the Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlyle and John Prine. As she continues to craft her musical journey, Carly Winter is a rising artist to watch, bringing a refreshing blend of soulful storytelling with a contemporary edge.

Laura Brino

Laura Brino is an indie folk-pop singer-songwriter based in Annapolis, Maryland, blending vulnerability and resilience through heartfelt lyrics and shimmering melodies. She began writing songs at eight, taught herself guitar at sixteen, and quickly became a fixture on East Coast stages including The Bitter End and Rams Head On Stage.

After releasing four early albums—including Snowglobe with Lily and the Pearl, which earned a Deep Elm Records licensing deal—she returned from a decade hiatus with No More Surprises and Cactus Moon, alongside a documentary about her near-death birth experience. She released 4 albums over the last year and is a 2025 and 2026 Bernard/Ebb finalist, she co-founded Songbird Festival and Songbird Collective.