Indie folk singer-songwriter Taylor Kress was one of the first musicians to record a Ghost Light Session with us this spring—and we’re glad he did. From Knoxville, Tennessee, he’s now a resident of Ojo Caliente and bringing his talent and passion to all of us in New Mexico. Learn and hear more about Taylor and his band, Jubal, on Facebook @jubaltune.

Santa Fe flamenco favorite La Emi recently danced on our stage! La Emi, who trained under the great Maria Benítez, has been dancing since age 4 and has performed on stages from New Mexico to Spain. Currently, she teaches and directs at the school she founded, EmiArteFlamenco Academy. She’s also the featured performer at The Lodge in Santa Fe. Learn more at http://www.emiarteflamenco.com/.

Betsy Scarinzi and Justin Lindsey of Santa Fe’s alt country–desert rock band The HollyHocks: yet more proof that Santa Fe has an incredible community of incredibly talented musicians. The HollyHocks were nominated for “Best Band” in the 2018 Santa Fe Reporter’s Readers Poll. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

What a treat—Free Range Buddhas (Francesca Jozette with Justin Pucila and Jake Montiel) played a set for us. Known for their spirited blend of indie Americana, rock, punk, blues, and psychedelic pop, Free Range Buddhas won a New Mexico Music Award in 2018 for “Best Pop Album.” Hear lots more on Facebook and Instagram @FreeRangeBuddhas and on youTube @Glitterstarbucks.

Singer-songwriter Talia Kosh of Golden General brought her ukulele to The Lensic! Talia is active in the music community and received the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2014. She’s also the founder of Lawyers for the Arts. Learn more about Talia and her music on on Facebook and Instagram @GoldenGeneralMusic.

Kirk Matthews blends Southwestern style with urban folk. A singer- songwriter and producer who spent much of the past decade in Los Angeles, he’s now back in his home state, New Mexico. He’s a Sofar Santa Fe artist, too. More at KirkMatthewsMusic.com.

Lucy Barna has been singing her story since she got her first guitar at 17. She performs as a solo artist and with her bands Hot Honey, HitchHike Honey, and High Hippie Associates. Follow Lucy on Facebook (@LucyBarna) and visit LucyBarna.com to learn more.

Steinway Artist Jacquelyn Helin has played solo recitals in London’s Wigmore Hall, New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall, Washington D.C.’s Corcoran Gallery, and many other venues. She regularly performs with the Santa Fe Opera, the New Mexico Performing Arts Society, and Chatter. Jacquelyn is a founding faculty member of the New Mexico School for the Arts and music director at the United Church of Santa Fe. She’s a piano teacher, too! Brava.

Garry Blackchild is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Taos, New Mexico. His music embodies rustic Americana and country blues, layered with soulful vocals. Garry describes himself as a musical troubadour of universal truth for modern times. His newest EP, “Rebel Folk” (available on Spotify and iTunes), is an ode to 16 years of living in New Mexico. Learn more about Garry, who’s also a featured Sofar artist in Santa Fe, on Facebook.

Gina Browning and Joe Illick are not only well-loved performers; they’re also among Santa Fe’s most passionate supporters of the performing arts. Both have performed on stages around the world, Gina as a professional soprano and Joe as a musician, composer, and conductor. Joe is currently artistic director at the Fort Worth Opera. We appreciate you, Joe and Gina. Thank you for stopping by for a Ghost Light Sesssion!

The fabulous Felecia Ford teamed up with the equally fabulous Justin Lindsey for this rockin’ Americana Ghost Light Session. Hear more and learn about Felecia’s many projects (including her latest solo album, Kissing Booth) at Felecia Ford Music on Facebook. Want more Justin Lindsey? Check out @justinlindseymusic on Instagram, Justin Lindsey Music on YouTube, and St.Range on Spotify.

Santa Fe-based Nohe & Sus Santos, led by celebrated Honduran vocalist and songwriter Nohelia Sosa, mixes Spanish  and English with the musical vibes of Central and North America. Usually a four-piece band, they came to The Lensic as a duo and shared their upbeat sound, which incorporates alt-rock en Espanol, Cumbia, pop grooves, and more. More at https://www.facebook.com/noheysussantos/.

Matt Sanford, stage manager and director of our technical theater internship program, is an actor and musician when he’s not at The Lensic. Matt recently performed this song by Possessed by Paul James for The Ghost Light Sessions.

Johnny Bell is a man of many musical talents. He’s also a Lensic production team alum. Here, he shares three original songs (“Stay at Home,” “Social Distance #3,” and “Chicken Wire”) composed for the banjo. You can hear more of Johnny’s music, including work he’s done with band Johnny Bell and the Visitors, at johnnybell.bandcamp.com.

Santa Fe-based singer-songwriter Justin Lindsey performs “Great America” and two other original tunes. When he’s not performing, Justin is a valued member of the Lensic production crew. You can find more of his music online: @justinlindseymusic on Instagram, Justin Lindsey Music on YouTube, and St.Range on Spotify.

Reyes and Cordelia Garcia are just two of the performers we planned to welcome at Nuestra Música this April. This beloved annual event celebrating the music and culture of New Mexico could not take place in 2020, so the Garcias agreed to perform these three original songs at The Lensic this week. Thank you, Reyes and Cordelia. We’re looking forward to Nuestra Música 2021.