JJ LOUI

Originally hailing from the Quad Cities region of Iowa, JJ Loui was born on the Mississippi River and considers the blues to be her ground zero. From there, she incorporates folk, soul and singer-songwriter idioms into her own personalized style. 

KIP LOUI

STL native Kip Loui has been making music in these parts for quite some time. He has fronted and cofounded any number of bands including the Heebie Jeebies, the Stonecutters, Belle Starr, the Transmitters, Kip Loui & Town Criers, the Rockhouse Ramblers, and Diesel Island. In addition, he performs and records regularly with his wife, JJ Loui. Kip's songs range from rock to country and Americana with all points in between.

MATTIE SCHELL

Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Mattie Schell combines the heartfelt honesty of Americana with the raw power of soul, creating a sound that is both fresh and rooted in tradition. Her debut solo album, Everything Means Nothing, produced by JD Simo, showcases Schell’s soulful vocals on a set of originals that explore the universal emotions of love, loss, and redemption. From tender ballads to anthemic tracks, Everything Means Nothing etanlishes Schell as one of the most powerful and engaging new artists to emerge on the Americana scene. 

GERARD ERKER

Gerard Erker is a St. Louis native and seasoned multi-instrumentalist whose music bridges the worlds of roots-rock, bluegrass, and Americana with heart, grit, and soul. His live shows are rich with harmony, high energy, and the kind of musicality that only comes from years on the road and deep roots in tradition.

A gifted vocalist and instrumentalist, Erker moves effortlessly between mandolin, guitar, fiddle, banjo, and more. Bringing texture and nuance to every arrangement. His songwriting is thoughtful and resonant. In 2023, Erker stepped into the spotlight with his first solo single, “Hey KDHX!”, a protest anthem that channels his community spirit and passion for local music advocacy. Whether performing on festival stages or in more intimate spaces, Gerard Erker delivers roots-driven music with purpose, personality, and soul.