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Meet Eliza Rush: The Park Ranger Who Picked Up a Guitar

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In another universe, Eliza Rush spent her career cataloguing trees somewhere on the shores of Lake Superior. She was a park ranger in Canada for years, she loved it deeply, and when a full scholarship came through for a specialized forestry program in Ontario, it was a genuinely serious option.

Meet Gina Royale: the small girl with big things to say!

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Royale is one of 10 artists selected for the inaugural Musikfest Industry Conference Band Showcase, where emerging musicians ranging from youth performers to established local acts will receive professional coaching, perform on an official Musikfest stage and receive live feedback from talent buyers, booking agents and producers. 

Meet After August: A Sound That Came Naturally

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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.  

Meet Vodou: The High School Band That Never Accepts Mediocrity

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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.