BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.0.4//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3867@betterkenmore.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T213000 DTSTAMP:20250310T194817Z URL:https://www.betterkenmore.org/events/van-arlo-release-show-rye-valley- charlotte-morris-kayla-dunbar/ SUMMARY:Van Arlo Release Show / Rye Valley / Charlotte Morris\, Kayla Dunba r... DESCRIPTION:\nVan Arlo\n\nVan Arlo is a musical project led by singer-songw riter Ben Marthey\, blending heartfelt lyrics with thoughtful melodies. In spired by artists from City and Colour to Zach Bryan\, Van Arlo creates mu sic that connects with listeners on a genuine level exploring emotions thr ough sound\, the project offers an honest and reflective listening experie nce.\n\nVan Arlo has performed at notable venues like the Blue Bird Cafe a nd the Commodore Grille in Nashville\, TN. The project has been featured o n the Fox 8 morning show\, headlined Cleveland Beer Week’s Farm Fest\, a nd is a frequent player on the House of Blues Cross Roads stage. Additiona lly\, Van Arlo has played at the Rialto Theatre in Akron\, showcasing the growing recognition and reach in the north east Ohio music scene.\n\nRye V alley\n\nRye Valley is an Americana band from Northeast Ohio. Founding mem bers Brett Auerbach and Landon Kearns met at an iconic NEOH open mic hoste d at the Silver Swan Tavern. After nearly a decade of casual collaboration \, Auerbach and Kearns joined forces in 2021 to create Rye Valley. Rye Val ley showcases Auerbach’s original songwriting and Kearns talented multi- instrumentalism. They released their first EP in 2023 titled “Greetings from Rye Valley”. Additionally\, Rye Valley released a live recorded alb um in 2023 titled “Rye Valley Live at Plastic Dino Records”. Rye Valle y recently finished recording their first full length studio album with pr oducer Tuck Mindrum that will be released in 2024. Many guest appearances are on the album including Tyler Lobdell (Ray)\, Jon-o Yowell\, Erik Diaz\ , Jen Maurer\, and Leigh Ann Merrill.\n\nSongwriters Round with Charlotte Morris\, Kayla Dunbar\, and Maura Streppa\n\n\nCharlotte Morris is a Phila delphia-based singer-songwriter\, whose autobiographical music weaves toge ther a unique blend of Americana\, Folk\, Jazz\, and more. Her soaring voc als and keen songwriting\, often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell\, Liz Longley\, and Eva Cassidy\, create an intimate and vulnerable listenin g experience. When you see Charlotte live\, it's like having a deep conver sation with an old friend - personal\, authentic\, and familiar - and almo st always with a few laughs and a few tears.\n\nGrowing up outside of Phil adelphia\, Charlotte discovered her love for music early on\, taking up mu ltiple instruments starting at age 4\, and embracing songwriting by age 12 . Influenced by female artists like Brandi Carlile\, Judy Collins\, and Sa ra Bareilles\, she joined the Lonesome Traveler folk tour in 2018\, tourin g alongside Peter Yarrow\, Noel Paul Stookey\, George Grove\, and more. Si nce then\, Charlotte has released various singles and EPs\, including "To New York\, with Love" and "Sputnik\," [produced by Grammy winner\, Mitch D ane]. Her 2020 debut album\, "Songs For My Next Ex\," showcased her divers e talents and raw songwriting.\n\nRelocating to Nashville in 2021\, Charlo tte began working with producer William Gawley\, of Charlotte Avenue Enter tainment\, and released the poignant "Good Kind of Hurt" in 2022\, address ing addiction and PTSD. This was followed by the folk-infused "Tennessee" and empowering "Your Number One." In September 2023\, her second studio al bum\, "Wild Child\," made waves globally\, resonating with audiences and c harting internationally. While spending most of 2024 on the road touring h er album across North America to 30+ cities\, Charlotte came to the realiz ation that it was time to head back to her roots. Making the decision to r eturn to the east coast\, Charlotte is refocusing her energy on what she l oves most: performing live.\n\n-\n\nWHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET…AND THE N A LITTLE MORE\nA blend of Chicago grit and Southern charm\, Maura Strepp a's music reflects a journey that began in the Midwest\, began to bloom in North Carolina\, and has now found solice in Tennessee. Her sound is a ca ptivating tapestry woven from diverse influences – the soulful Janis Jop lin and the storytelling genius of John Prine\, the raw honesty of Phoebe Bridgers and the vibrant energy of Lainey Wilson. This unique blend create s a space for listeners who cherish both classic and contemporary sounds.\ n\nMaura's vocals possess a gritty\, soulful edge that elevates modern cou ntry melodies to new heights. Her songwriting traverses a wide spectrum\, from upbeat Honky Tonk anthems to deeply personal ballads that chronicle h er everyday struggles with unflinching honesty.\n\nWith 15 tracks currentl y available across all streaming platforms\, Maura's music has garnered at tention from industry heavyweights\, including Billboard\, SiriusXM's "The Highway\," and iHeart Radio's "Women of Country." Her poignant song\, "Si nger and The Song\," earned the prestigious 2022 Tennessee Songwriters Wee k award.\n\nIn 2025\, Maura is poised for a breakthrough year\, with plans to embark on a tour to new cities and release her highly anticipated debu t album.\n\n-\n\nBorn and raised in Cleveland\, Ohio\, Kayla Dunbar grew u p in a home filled with music. With her father\, Douglas Dunbar\, being a songwriter\, musician and recording artist\, she was immersed in music and melodies from an early age. Her passion for music quickly took shape as s he began singing\, earning spots in honor choirs at Strongsville High Scho ol\, Beck Center for the Arts\, and Baldwin Wallace University.\nAs her mu sical journey evolved\, Kayla expanded her talents by learning piano and g uitar\, allowing her to develop her own songwriting voice. Determined to t urn her passion into a career\, she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Recor ding Industry – Songwriting from Middle Tennessee State University\, gra duating in 2018.\n\nSince then\, Kayla has made her mark in her new hometo wn of Nashville\, Tennessee\, playing live on stage in countless writers ’ rounds\, honing her craft among the city’s most talented songwriters . Kayla has been frequently noted as the "one to watch" by the Nashville S ongwriters Association International (NSAI). In May 2024\, she took the st age at the BMI Key West Songwriters Festival\, further establishing hersel f as a growing force in Nashville's songwriting community.\n\nKayla contin ues to write and collaborate across multiple genres\, from Pop Punk to Chr istian to Country. With a deep love for storytelling through music\, she i s dedicated to crafting songs that resonate with audiences far and wide.\n \nDoors: 6:30 PM / Showtime: 7:00 PM\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/11 45861146918901/ LOCATION:The Rialto Theatre\, The Rialto Theatre\, \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Rialto Theatre\, \, Un ited States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Rialto Theatre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR