That natural musical chemistry has become the foundation of After August, a folk-inspired duo that blends traditional bluegrass with contemporary songwriting. This year, they’ll bring that sound to the Musikfest Music Industry Band Conference Showcase, where emerging artists perform for audiences, receiving coaching from industry professionals and connecting with fellow musicians.  

If you ask the members of Vodou what they want people to walk away feeling after a show, the answer is simple: a good time. But spend a little while getting to know them, and it becomes clear that “a good time” for this group of Lehighton, PA high schoolers requires a lot more work than the phrase lets on.