Emily Barnes * Alex Austin

***THIS SHOW IS IN THE THEATER, WHICH IS ON THE 2ND FLOOR & ACCESSIBLE ONLY BY STAIRS. We would love nothing more than to be able to welcome every human into the theater and are working really hard to have an elevator built in the near future.***

With a voice that cuts to the bone and songs that pull on the heart strings, Emily Barnes has the ability to turn any room into a listening room. Boasting a diverse four albums and many miles under her belt, Barnes is a seasoned singer-songwriter who continues to build grassroots following from city to small town, one new believer at a time. Her songs have garnered her spots on national stages—the highly coveted Kerrville Folk Festival, 2024 Acorn Songwriter Contest Finals, sold-out headlining tours. Now based in Colorado, Barnes writes vivid songs of empathy, love, and perseverance over lush melodies. There is a feeling one gets when witnessing something authentic and rare, and that aura permeates the room at an Emily Barnes show.

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Alex Austin is a singer-songwriter from Wayland, Michigan. Also the leader of the West Michigan band Deerfield Run, Alex writes and sings strong original songs designed to pull at the heart without letting the brain off the hook. His debut solo album, Nobody’s Home, was released in February 2024.