Rae is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer combining pop sensibility with folk roots to tell intimate stories driven by evocative melodies. Rae learned young to let nature animate her music, expressing themes of love, loss, and renewal through metaphors of the natural world, keeping empathy and self-awareness at the heart of every song.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Heart Matter is a band that makes direct eye contact with the human experience. Co-led by vocalist Amy D and vibraphonist Dillon Vado, the two composers share a kinship and collaborative spirit; weaving emotionally-chromatic journeys through song. This intimate concert will feature a pared-down duet centering the message and memorable melodies of these songs with just voice and vibraphone. Their original music combines the improvisatory ethos of jazz and the intentionality of chamber music, presenting an innovative take on the singer-songwriter paradigm. Audiences have been known to experience laughter, tears, and deep self-reflection at Heart Matter shows, often describing the music as… “Fiery and exciting” “Deep, elegant, honest” “The meeting point of impeccable musicianship and catharsis” The lyrical depth of Heart Matter speaks to fans of Joni Mitchell and Becca Stevens, while the virtuosic arranging and execution echoes Steely Dan, Esperanza Spalding, and The Bad Plus. More than anything, Heart Matter seeks to share transformative music with those who need to hear it, offering a remedy for the trance of modern life and a sacred space to feel it all.__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scared of Snakes (Sidd Jagadish) is a Seattle-based acoustic musician. He plays solo fingerstyle lyrically-driven acoustic folk music. His songs are often character studies about people both real and fictional, and occasionally about himself. He tries his best to channel his biggest inspirations, such as Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, and Joni Mitchell, into intricate guitar textures, vivid imagery, and immersive storytelling.