About this Event
6:30PM – Doors open with courtyard mixer and music. Hors d'oeuvres, brews and wine will be provided by local vendors!
7:30PM – Opening by Maddie Schulte
8:15PM - Concert by Ferera Swan and Friends
Cost: Balcony Seating - $25 and General Admission - Floor Seating - $35
Proceeds will support Riverbend Centre for the Arts and our local community programs.
Recording Artist | Ferera Swan
Ferera Swan is a recording artist, songwriter, composer, musician, and GRAMMY voting member of The Recording Academy. Classically trained by the Suzuki Method, Ferera began piano lessons at age 3, violin at age 6, and began writing piano pieces by age 10. At age 16, she composed her first cinematic score. Working out of her home studio in Austin, Texas to date, Ferera has released two albums under previous artist names and has written, co-produced, co-engineered, and arranged music for other artists in a wide variety of genres. Her vocals and voice-over work have been featured in various commercial jingles including a national advertisement for Old Navy. Her original piece, “Lighthouse” was a featured highlight in the film documentary ‘Swim For The Reef’ that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France in 2016.
Sharing her personal story through music as an artist, adoptee, and trauma survivor, Ferera is passionate about raising awareness around adoption in support of family preservation and evolving society's mainstream adoption narrative. Her music is a vulnerable expression of her ongoing healing journey, reaching the hearts of all listeners. Bridging music and advocacy for social change and collective healing, Ferera is an advisory board member for Support Texas Adoptee Rights and founding committee member of Women In Music’s very first Austin Chapter.
Macy Dot is a charismatic singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. She was named BMI's 2023 Dolly Parton Songwriting Award Recipient, the 2020 Young Artist of the Year by the Texas Country Music Association, 1 of 8 finalists for the Texas Songwriter U Class of 2022, and her debut single 'Hot Mess' was featured on NSAI's 2022 Bob Kingsley Top 40. She’s an enthusiastic performer with her own unique sense of style. With confidence and abundant stage presence, she takes the stage and her classic country voice and modern-day persona easily captivate the audience.
This energetic, vibrant artist has been performing on stages since the age of two and has been blessed on her journey to open for artists such as Kacey Musgraves, Gary P. Nunn, Zane Williams, The Powell Brothers, Randy Rogers Band, Charlie Robison, Austin Cunningham, Chris Colston, Craig Campbell, Chase McClanahan, Darrin Morris Band, Crystal Yates, Wayland Hicks, Parmalee, Thompson Square, Riley Redding, Austin Layne, Brother Roscoe, and several others. At the age of ten, Macy Dot started taking lessons with John DeFoore, the former guitar teacher of Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves. Although Macy had been penning lyrics for as long as she can remember, it was John who first encouraged her to start performing her original songs live. “I found my passion for songwriting through my work with John. I had always loved writing, but he taught me the art of writing songs that genuinely represent me and tell authentic stories from various perspectives,” reflects the Texas native.
When Macy isn’t on stage, she’s immersed in her songwriting, channeling her experiences—both the hardships and celebrations—into her music. She’s discovering her unique voice in the Nashville songwriting community, co-writing with some of the industry’s best and constantly refining her craft. Authenticity and honesty are at the heart of her lyrics, and Macy remains committed to these values while navigating her way in the music industry.
Macy Dot is a recent graduate of Belmont University, where she earned a degree in Songwriting with a minor in Music Business from the prestigious Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. Talented, passionate, and creative, Macy Dot has already emerged as a high-energy trendsetter, recognized for her authentic and relatable lyrics. With an unwavering work ethic, consistent drive, and steadfast commitment to her craft, she is poised to make a lasting impact in the music industry, confidently paving her way toward a bright and successful career.
Raised on gospel tunes, musicals and Britpop, Natalie Price’s style is eclectic - an Ameri-“kinda” mix of pop, folk, and a little twist of country. Hailing from Austin, Texas, Price’s catchy melodies and smooth, clear voice will draw you in as she weaves stories of heartache, longing and joy. On the heels of releasing her self-titled album in 2023, Natalie is gearing up to release several singles featuring empowerment, friendship and love.
Links to all things Natalie: https://linktr.ee/natpricemusic
Maddie Schulte is a singer-songwriter whose music offers an authentic perspective on life, blending faith and curiosity with a deep exploration of what it means to be human. Originally from Minnesota, Maddie grew up in Austin and graduated from Baylor University with a degree in music. Following graduation, she moved back to Austin and was a prominent soloist and singer-songwriter at Riverbend for over a decade, where she recorded an unreleased EP, Wanderlust, in 2015 and collaborated with some of Austin’s most well-known musicians to deliver moving music. Through her genuine, heartfelt lyrics, she hopes to inspire people to follow their unique calling and individual journey.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Riverbend Centre for the Arts, 4214 N Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 39.19
