ST. LOUIS, MO

Violet Vonder Haar is a Mid-Missouri songwriter whose music moves fluidly between intimacy and intensity. As the voice behind Violet and the Undercurrents, she crafts songs that feel both personal and expansive. Violet's music is rooted in indie rock and folk traditions, but guided by a deeper sense of purpose. A performer, educator, and community builder, Violet has spent years using music as a tool for connection, healing, and expression, both on stage and within the communities she serves. Her work invites listeners to slow down, listen closely, and step into something that feels equal parts grounding and transformative.

ST. LOUIS, MO

Irene is not much of a marketer, but she can sing, and is a serviceable songwriter. She's been blessed to have gone into 14 local studios, singing backups to the likes of The RoundUps, Union Electric, Ellen Hilton Cook, Alley Ghost, The Defeated County, Old Souls Revival, The Bottoms Up Blues Gang, The Maness Brothers, and even lead sometimes. She's been honored to have residencies in local venues, including Off Broadway, Pop's Blue Moon, the Livery, and Magee's. She can't believe her luck currently, as she's joined by Eric McSpadden, Sharon Bear, and Jake Maness on Sundays at 5 pm at Yaquis on Cherokee. But the greatest thrill remains being Kim Massie's backup singer and soprano section leader of Kim's gospel choir, almost 25 years ago. She plays mostly ragtime, vintage rhythm & blues, and cowboy lullabies.

ST. LOUIS, MO

Tom Wood honed his performing chops, working the music scene as a solo acoustic troubadour. His professional reputation and live performance skills, garner accolades from many acclaimed St. Louis publications and music critics as well as talent buyers and local St. Louis music legends.

His songwriting talents reflect his multi cultural diversity through his proficiency in writing songs covering several musical genres. He has written and recorded music, labeled as Roots Americana, while also reflecting an efficiency in Jamaican influenced Roots Reggae music.

Tom Wood has twice performed at the prestigious SXSW music conference in Austin, as well as numerous Music Festivals in the Midwest. Currently, his indie record label distributes a catalog containing 7 independent albums of original work.

ST. LOUIS, MO

Alencia Norris is an emerging singer/songwriter from Chicago, with a passion for music of all genres. Alencia first began to hone and develop her musical talents as a member of Chicago Children’s Choir. There she gained an appreciation for choral performance and music of all genres. Later, as a student of Chicago High School for the Arts, she began to study solo voice and further enhance her musical skills by learning to play piano, writing music, and learning music production.

Alencia received her degree in Music Business from Bradley University. While there she was a member of the Bradley Chorale, Chamber Singers and Community Chorus. As a member of the Bradley Chorale, Alencia was chosen to perform backup for the internationally acclaimed Barry Manilow and is grateful for the opportunity she had to tour overseas in Denmark and Norway.

As a solo performer, Alencia won the Bradley University Concerto Aria competition and was selected to perform an excerpt from Handel’s “Messiah” and Bizet’s “Habenera”, from the opera “Carmen,” with the Bradley Symphony Orchestra. Most recently, Alencia has collaborated with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as a part of their virtual season. First as a part of choreographer Rena Butler’s “A Tale of Two” performing an original song. In 2021, she completed her second collaboration with Hubbard street performing “End of the World” originally by Skeeter Davis as a part of the film titled “Ended When” by Robyn Mineko Williams. The film went on to be recognized nationally receiving many accolades.

Alencia's music is an amalgamation of colors and timbres from r&b, jazz, classical and neo-soul. Her love for writing poetry drives the lyrical intensity of her songs. Alencia's music tackles complex topics from societal division to unrequited love. Her song "Black Butterfly," about the challenges faced by black people in America was sung and toured by Chicago Children's Choir. She is influenced by artists such as India.Arie, and Corrine Bailey Rae. You can find Alencia’s single “Sleeping all year” on all music streaming platforms.