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This is a digital bulletin board space for musicians and music resources in the nieghborhood of Bridgeport to share information and connect. Please email us at BridgeportMusicCollective@gmail.com if you would like to submit any information to this page!
Evon J. Sams is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, educator, composer, and recording artist from Rockford, Illinois. His distinctive approach to music draws from a diverse range of influences, including classical music, jazz, world music, R&B, hip-hop, and beyond. These influences come together to create thoughtful, soulful music expressed through his performances, compositions, and unique artistic voice.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Evon performs on soprano and alto saxophone, flute, and bass clarinet. His versatility as a musician has led to opportunities to perform alongside acclaimed artists and ensembles, including the legendary Count Basie Orchestra and country music artist Darius Rucker. His musicianship has also earned recognition from Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
In addition to his performance career, Evon is deeply committed to music education. He formerly served as Director of Bands and Class Piano at Jefferson High School and currently serves as Director of Bands at Sauk Elementary School in Richton Park, Illinois. Through both his artistry and teaching, Evon continues to inspire and develop the next generation of musicians while expanding his own creative voice across genres and musical traditions.
Website: https://evonjsamsmusic.com
Rachael Wilson is a singer-songwriter from Chicago with roots in Belfast. Her sensual lyrics are uplifted by lush, shimmering vocals. Rachael draws upon her classical training in her singing, and she blends this foundation with inspiration from singers including Linda Ronstadt and Rhiannon Giddens. The themes of her songs surround her intimate relationships with nature and loved ones, organizing, and being on the road.
Mad Dream is a folky, trippy, feminine album with a rock and roll heart. The title track explores Rachael's desire to get the most pleasure out of life as possible, while the anthemic “No Glory” calls out systems of oppression that oppose such pleasure. “Jewelry Box” and “Beloved You” each touch on Rachael’s gratitude for cherished relationships, while “Consort” examines her more complicated relationship with her own voice and performing life. With the sensual, “Solid Ground,” Rachael takes a nostalgic look back at time spent in Ireland growing up. Rachael's songs are celebratory and declarative. They evoke the feeling of savoring a cup of black tea to the last drop, taking the first step into a steamy bath, and basking in the sun.
Rachael is looking to connect with other Bridgeport musicians, especially drummers and guitarists as she works on fleshing out a band. Her album is linked below, and you can contact her at rjwilso2@gmail.com
https://album.link/b/4038956914
House of the Golden Sun- Recording Studio in Bridgeport
IG: @houseofthegoldensun
**House of the Recording Sun offers a scholarship to one band to record for free!**
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