Devin Champlin, Levi Thomas, Zero Charisma
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Devin ChamplinSpotify | YoutubeDevin Champlin writes songs that stick in your head and settle in your heart. His recordings, solo and as the songwriter/frontman for Sons Of Rainier have found their way into the permanent library of hobos, widows, fry cooks, and fancy pants alike. Lyrics filled with optimistic existentialism are sung with a wavering baritone over ace fingerpicking guitar. He's got one foot rooted in traditional American music styles that he loves, and the other foot in the clouds.Levi ThomasInstagram | Spotify | YoutubeGrowing up in the Ozarks, Levi Thomas was exposed to the music that shaped him via hand-dubbed cassettes from family and friends and developed an eclectic range of influences at an early age. He spent his teens and early twenties finding his voice among the thriving DIY scene of the Midwest and South, and was eventually lured to Oakland, California. He found his people quickly, and released two albums featuring a host of talented Bay Area musicians and engineers (2017's loner-mystic-inspired "Billie" and 2020's psych-rocker “Big Sky”). His forthcoming album, "Shasta" (May 2023), is his first LRS release and was recorded in deep collaboration at the Sundog Studios outpost in Big Sur, CA.Zero CharismaYoutube | Instagram | BandcampMicah Morris, ZERO CHARISMA, is a distinctive voice emerging from the rich tapestry of the Bay Area's artistic landscape. As a queer, black, and indigenous performer, her unique background fuels her work. More than just a performer, she is a self-reliant artist, producing every ounce of her mesmerizing content.Listeners often find themselves transported into a dreamlike state when enveloped by her melodies, reminiscent of meditative journeys and profound collective experiences. Micah’s music not only sounds but also feels transcendent, as it bridges the spiritual and the real, the ethereal and the grounded.Nature's beauty and the interwoven magic of every living being form the core of her lyrical universe. With her voice looped into haunting choruses, Micah builds a powerful current of song, improvising layers of lyrics, sometimes accentuated with the pulse of synths and beats.Over the last five years, her performances have graced various venues and events. She's collaborated with the Working Name Studios collective, harmonized with fellow black musicians at BAMPFA, and invited audiences into her sonic world. She's showcased her talent at SOMA Arts during the closing of *Murmurations*, a queer arts spectacle, and has been a recurring performer at the Multiverse is Illuminated Fest, a POC-centric "punk" celebration. Micah's association with Long Road Society has seen numerous evocative performances.