KRISTEN FORD: Kristen Ford (Righteous Babe Records) is a voracious singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist currently based out of Los Angeles, CA. Ford's RBR debut, "Pinto", produced by Ani DiFranco and mixed by John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band), is set for release in 2025. In 2023 Ford supported Ani on a sold-out tour of venues 800-1400 cap.
Ford has performed over 2,000 shows across 49 states and 10 countries but now calls LA home. Festival highlights include Mile of Music, SXSW, FAI, and Pride performances in DC, Indy, Phoenix, Boston, Brooklyn, and more.
Kristen Ford is endorsed by Gallagher Guitars and uses a slew of pedals, live looping and beatboxing to create a must-see solo show for fans of Tash Sultana or Ed Sheeran. She is influenced by Radiohead, Tegan and Sara, and Tom Petty.
Kristen is dripping new singles off the upcoming album (White Man's Dream- USA Songwriter Competition winner). She has a combined 15,000 social media followers and 2,000 unique emails on her mailing list.
-- MELI LEVI Melding compelling, soulful progressive indie rock with the heart of a singer/songwriter, San Francisco Bay Area based Meli Levi's sound is vibrant, introspective and ambitious, creating an intimate connection that resonates with listeners long after the final note.
Meli's songwriting and performing have gained significant recognition: * 2024 Semi-Finalist in the AAA category of the Unsigned Only Songwriting Contest * 2024 Under the Radar Magazine Exclusive Music Video Premier for release of "Close to You" * 2023 Tiny Desk Contest entry named KALW 91.7 FM San Francisco's local favorite
Meli has opened for artists such as Brandi Carlile, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Monophonics, Joy Clark, Eric McFadden and more. Festival highlights include SXSW, Juan de Fuca Festival, Railroad Square Music Fest and Pride performances in Santa Rosa, Portland, Seattle, Milwaukee and more.
She has a combined 5,000 social media followers and 500 unique emails on her mailing list. Meli's music is for fans of Adrienne Lenker (Big Thief), Brandi Carlile, Radiohead and Hozier
Meli's latest EP "All Things May Be" was released in May 2024. She is currently in the studio working on a new full length album with producer Jeffrey Wood (Penelope Houston, The Housemartins).
