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PATIO: Samantha Rise + Whitney MongeDoors: 5:00 PM
Show: 5:30 PM
DAY OF: $12.00
ADVANCED: $10.00
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SAMANTHA RISE
samantha rise (they/them) is a black, nonbinary performer, artist, and human-amplifier. One of WXPN’s artists to watch, samantha made a power reentry into Philly’s music scene with their Black Opry residency at World Cafe Live, weaving high country and deep roots into their original music.
A recipient of the 2023 Pew Fellowship for the Arts, Rise believes that creativity and community are our primary technologies for healing, transformative justice and self-determination. Rise combines their original music with advocacy, designing and implementing creative direct action with social justice organizers to build a more just and equitable world.
WHITNEY MONGE
Americana Soul, Singer-songwriter guitarist, Whitney Mongé learned to capture the power of authenticity while honing her skills as a street performer. With or without elevation of a stage, each part of her performance, from the passion of her powerful, smoky voice to the intensity of a whispered lyric, draws listeners into an embrace within each truthful moment of song. Whitney was raised with rhythm and blues in her blood, and while growing up in the Pacific Northwest, her music is heavily influenced by the alternative rock and indie folk scene of Seattle.
Her rich and sultry voice, accompanied by a raspy break at the edges, has drawn comparisons to esteemed artists like Brittany Howard and Lenny Kravitz. Through her music, Whitney gives voice to the marginalized, delving into vulnerable and profound storytelling reminiscent of greats like Tracy Chapman and Richie Havens. Mongé's bluesy, percussive guitar style is unique in it's own right, and she mentions John Mayer and Dave Matthews as influences in her musicianship.
From 2018 to 2022, Mongé was nominated for two terms as a Governor on the Pacific Northwest Recording Academy Chapter Board (GRAMMYs). During this period, she focused her energy on advocating for more local artist representation in the prestigious invite-only academy, helming member outreach events and connecting musicians with their vast network. Whitney is passionate about working with youth, women and people of color through peer support and deliberate collaboration. She has volunteered as a ‘band coach’ for all youth girls music program, Rain City Rock Camp, throughout her years in Seattle and donates a handful of performances to non-profit organizations annually. She offers mentoring for up-and-coming musicians specializing in artist development, branding, songwriting, and has been a guest panelist discussing these very topics from an independent artist perspective.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Grey Eagle, Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States,Asheville, North Carolina
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