Queer, BIPOC, singer-songwriter, jazz musician, activist, and educator, is “one of the fiercest guitar players and politically-rooted musicians in the industry today," (Curve Magazine) with her "insanely brilliant" (Press Herald, Portland ME) and “stark, defiant songs.” (New York Times) “Good lord. RUN…don’t walk…to see Pamela Means wherever you can.” -Matt Smith, Club Passim, Cambridge MA (Managing Director) "When Pamela Means picks up her guitar and begins to sing, a listener doesn't forget her. She possesses musical attitude and purpose." - WSHU Connecticut Public Radio

Mz. October May Lay is a dynamic, eccentric, PROUD black Hartford based drag entertainer. This decorated title holder (Chez Queen 2019, Chez Queen All Stars 2021, Miss New Haven 2019, and was recently rewarded with the title Chez Queen For Life 2021) is always ready to perform and giving Black and POC drag performers a stage to showcase their talent. She does all the splits and tricks that will get the crowd going. This trained hip hop dancer is not afraid to be different and extremely BLACK.

Indë (they/he) is an artivist born, raised, and residing in Massachusetts. Their live performances are designed to build community and amplify marginalized voices, both present and prematurely past/passed. “My would-be role models are buried: Marsha P., Marlon Riggs, and Malcom X.” Indë’s upcoming album Role Model reflects on their experience growing up in the boonies of Western Mass without Black queer people to look up to, and uncovering their power as a radical interdisciplinary artist today. Full-album performances alongside their massive paintings of queer and trans BIPoC will be held in Northampton from July 18-August 8th, 2025. artbyinde.com/mirror

The B-52.0's are a musical supergroup from Greenfield featuring members of Home Body, Old Pam, Pasty Clone, FDOME, and Bad Wife. They play classics and deep cuts from the iconic queer "trash culture" band The B-52's, whose quirky sound straddles punk, new wave, surf rock, and dance floor kitch.

Namoli Brennet has been writing, recording, touring and releasing albums since the age of Napster. Country Queer called her 2020 release, Light It Up, “An uplifting shot of hope…that queers the sonic landscape.” A multi-instrumentalist with a degree in composition, Brennet’s decades-long career has seen her morph from more traditional singer/songwriter fare into what one reviewer called a “sonic painter,” creating rich, ambient textures as a backdrop for often profound and poetic lyrics. Her music explores themes of belonging, struggle and spirituality and paints a picture of an artist who’s spent their share of time looking for light in the darkness. Namoli has performed in most of the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Austria, Switzerland and Germany; has been nominated for numerous Outmusic awards, the German Music Critics award (twice) and was listed on the inaugural Trans 100 list. She’s also been featured on NPR and her music is featured in the Emmy-award-winning film Out In The Silence. Her latest album, The Poet Tree, was released in December 2023 and her album Moving Pictures has a release date for fall of 2025.

Wylder Ayres calls what they write: folk journalism. Like a magpie sitting on a shimmering nest of 32 years of stories, the cinematic reel of Americana inspired sounds leads the listener through an archive of familial memory, the high lonesome rasp of loves lost and won, and an unshakable political ethos.

Christine Moad (they/them) shatters preconceived notions and societal expectations with their music. Moad, a bassist and singer-songwriter recording under the moniker Miss Christine, blends indie rock with blues and soul influences, delivered with a defiant punk attitude to open listeners’ minds to possibilities beyond the binary. Their exploration of their own genderqueer and asexual identity inspires their lyrics, resulting in songs that are both intensely personal while simultaneously challenging the harmful stereotypes and expectations associated with gender and sexuality.

The Queer Joy Chorus is a 100+ member group of people with identities that span the LGBTQIA+ community. There’s no audition requirement to get in - the only requirement is that you be a member or ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and that you find joy in singing. 

We center music by Queer artists, we sing music with messages of hope and belonging, and we spend a lot of time laughing on stage and off. Our chief mission is to build community within the choir, and to connect with the community outside of our choir.

The chorus is conducted by Mara Levi, a teacher, performer, designer, and arranger who leads the group with a largely democratic style that centers consensus and community.

Two wrong turns is a three piece alternative rock band from Hadley, MA that was formed in 2024. They are deeply influenced by heavy 90s alt rock and create a unique blend of captivating instrumentals and introspective lyrics.

My name is Mz. Clementine KuLayd, I have spent 25 lovely years on this earth and come to you from Connecticut. Most of my drag performances are in Massachusetts. I am proudest of my performances that are able to blend being theater, camp, and comedy while celebrating and elevating the Black Diaspora and culture.

Tim Caira is a folk singer/troubadour from Mt. Holly VT and has been performing throughout New England and abroad for 40 years. His beautiful, warm voice accompanied by his lyrical guitar produce a memorable, joyful sound. He’s well-turned, well-travelled and equally well-received wherever he performs. His varied and wide repertoire guarantees to impress and entertain audiences of all ages. In addition to performing, Tim is an elementary school teacher and resides in his boyhood home which he purchased in Mt. Holly.