25-year-old Milwaukee artist, Julien Kozak, is a versatile singer-songwriter with a soothing voice (and guitar chops to match) reminiscent of a young James Taylor. With a contemporary folk-pop style, he shares his vulnerability with his audience through simple, honest lyrics about love and life. Other influences include John Mayer and Ed Sheeran.

Portland, OR-based alternative singer/songwriter Trevor Giuliani left his native Connecticut at the age of 18 to study musical composition at NYU. At 22, he left New York City for the semi-wilds of Portland, OR where he dutifully transported his urban musings into a more naturalistic framework, and released his 2009 Dovecote debut, Subcontrario.

Marcus Robinson’s emotive vocals and pulsing rhythm guitar make him a performer that people want to hear. Marcus honed his stage presence in Colorado before landing in the vibrant Portland music scene. He writes familiar pop songs with a literate edge of surprise. His songs stir the heart without being sugary.