The Mercy Alliance, led by Joe Rathb one, (a seasoned songwriter, singer, and guitar player now based in Washington, D.C.) have garnered a reputation for their lyrically rich, musically layered, song-driven studio albums.

The band has brought their image-filled songs and evocative melodies to audiences all over the US. Sirius XM and AAA stations like New York's WFUV and Charlotte's WNCW have championed the band and live radio performances have included WFUV's "Words and Music" and public radio's Mountain Stage.

They have shared stages with artists like Shawn Colvin, Tim Finn, Al Stewart,Drivin' and Cryin, Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express, Steve Forbert and many more.The live band includes drummer Andrew Jelacic & bassist Kate Smith.

“The Mercy Alliance displays a natural feel for neoclassic folk rock on an album suffused with melody and melancholy. Motorik like drumming, humming synths and churning organ bring heft and gravitas .. not unlike The War on Drug’s “Lost in a Dream” Uncut Magazine www.facebook.com/themercyalliance

Bohemian Waxwing is a coming tog ether of four musicians with roots in alt-country, punk, ambient, folk, and indie rock. With songs that range from propulsive post-punk to delicate meditations, their lyrics sit at the intersection of our internal and external lives. Their songs might be compared to Yo La Tengo, with the harmonic leanings of XTC, and the lyrical bent of Bill Calahan.

Time in the Wilderness captivates audiences with original, engaging instrumental grooves that transport listeners into uncharted musical territories. The quintet skillfully blends soundscapes and improvisational elements to explore themes of hope and discovery, seamlessly weaving together genres through intricate rhythms.

Time in the Wilderness captivates audiences with original, engaging instrumental grooves that transport listeners into uncharted musical territories. The quintet skillfully blends soundscapes and improvisational elements to explore themes of hope and discovery, seamlessly weaving together genres through intricate rhythms.