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April 24-26, 2026
Alex Miller is a 6 foot 6 ball of fire! Hailing from the hills and hollers of Lancaster, Kentucky, he’s been lighting up Nashville with his country swagger and Kentucky charm. He has shared the stage with some of your favorite artists, including: Hank Jr, Brooks and Dunn, Josh Turner, Jamey Johnson, Tracy Byrd, ALABAMA, […]
As Chief Commercial Officer of SPEAR Human Performance, Adam is focused on organizational strategy, revenue growth and creative solutions within the Federal and Commercial Health and Human Capital Industries. Adam’s human performance efforts began as he co-founded TITUS Human Performance in 2001. Since then, Adam has been deeply engaged in efforts to deliver and scale […]
Andrew Epstein is the Caldwell Professor and the Chair of the English Department at Florida State University. He is the author of three books — The Cambridge Introduction to American Poetry Since 1945; Attention Equals Life: The Pursuit of the Everyday in Contemporary Poetry and Culture; and Beautiful Enemies: Friendship and Postwar American Poetry – […]
Seminole Vibes is a new Neo-Soul/Modern music group from the world-renowned Florida State University’s College of Music. Composed of talented musicians from their Jazz and Commercial Music programs, Seminole Vibes combines smooth, soulful melodies with bursts of pop overtones. The band is led by drummer Lawrence Turner and features vocalist Sarah Langdon, Pianist Ethan Broome, […]
Skip Horack is author of the story collection The Southern Cross, as well as the novels The Eden Hunter and The Other Joseph. His novel Angelfish is forthcoming in spring 2028, and his fiction and nonfiction have appeared in numerous journals and magazines. He is currently director of the Creative Writing Program at Florida State […]
Shonda Knight is the visionary author and founder behind My OmniBooks, a joyful collection of children’s board books that help little readers see themselves and believe they can be anything. Drawing from her years as a television journalist and storyteller, Shonda uses her platform to uplift, educate, and inspire the next generation through positive representation […]
Rachel Hillman is a Tallahassee-based guitarist, songwriter, and orchestra teacher who weaves intricate narratives of place and identity. Her sound blends folk roots with South Florida scenery, Spanglish and jazz and soul influences, creating an atmosphere that feels both grounded and otherworldly. On stage, she’s known for her easy grooves, slips and slides on the […]
Lige Curry, the eldest of 6 siblings, developed a passion for music at an early age, influenced at home by his mother being an avid music lover. Lige started out singing and playing guitar for his many aunts, uncles and grandparents and he shortly picked up the bass guitar. Playing for the church was one […]
If there was ever a question if a young musician could effectively and effortlessly play true, authentic funk as well as embody the finesse of a seasoned jazz swing, drummer Benjamin “Benzel Baltimore” Cowan puts the question to rest. The talented Baltimore native got his first taste of drumming at the age of 2, and […]
The Pharaohs of Funk is led by Kirk Gavin and Aaron Watson, a dynamic duo with over a decade of experience captivating audiences across the U.S. and internationally as the acclaimed Tallahassee Horns. Renowned for their versatility and artistry, the Tallahassee Horns have performed alongside iconic legends such as George Clinton, Fred Wesley, Ricky Dillard, […]