Andrew Victor

• Singer/Songwriter

Andrew Victor has shared bills in the U.S. and Europe with Sharon Van Etten, Lael Neale, and Damien Jurado. His new album There Are Hummingbirds was released on 8/16/24.

Victoria Cardona

• Latin
• Rock

Victoria Cardona is a Cuban American singer/songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist. Growing up in a traditional Cuban household, she was influenced by legends like Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan. After studying jazz guitar in Florida and Minnesota, she developed her live looping, One-Woman-Band project. Victoria’s international tours took her across Europe, while her active Southeast U.S. performances sharpened her sound. Her debut album, Que Pas produced by Tim Goodman and featuring legendary musicians like Jimmy Haslip on bass, Jimmy Branley on drums, Justo Almario on horns and Bill Payne on piano and blends Cuban rhythms with jazz, rock, and world influences, reflecting her personal history and cultural heritage.

Emma Cook

• Americana
• Indie Folk

Emma Cook has been looking out. With her upcoming album release, Of the Morning, Emma turned inward to share her rawest songs yet, chronicling her time turning thirty a month into the global pandemic, and becoming a mother. She’s singing about forbidden fruit and moon phases and the climate crisis, and unveiling every feeling in between. With thoughtful lyrics and upbeat grooves, her commanding and expressive vocal range soothes.

A “formidable songwriter and instrumentalist” songwriting and performing since 2005, Emma grew up in the rich Michigan folk and roots music scene. Now based in Vermont, Emma’s sound effortlessly blends the folk, Americana, blues, and soulful pop music that raised her, into something that is uniquely her own.

Sister Speak

• Alt Folk

Sister Speak is the recording alias for Sherri Anne Nyberg. With roots stretching from Canada’s west coast to Sweden, Sherri Anne is currently exploring a deeper connection to her homeland and cultural roots through her upcoming EP, Coming Home.

Sister Speak is known for powerful live performances and socially conscious lyrics. She has a dedicated fanbase and has gained popularity through her stage presence, raw authenticity, songwriting and recordings. Sister Speak has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, in support of her first four albums, each of them “a result of moments of extreme vulnerability transformed into music,” says Sherri Anne.

Her upcoming release, Coming Home, marks a significant milestone in her artistic journey as it represents her first intimate acoustic EP. This is also the first time Sister Speak performs a song almost entirely in French, as heard in duet “L’amour partout” recorded and translated with BC artist Matt Stern. Collaborating with award-winning Canadian engineers Elisa Pangsaeng and Erik Nielsen, the album and music video for Coming Home is a heartfelt homage to her roots in British Columbia, a theme that resonates deeply with Sherri Anne as she reflects on her experiences and yearning for home amidst her travels. She is currently spending time in Montreal, learning French.

During her travels Sister Speak was named “Best Pop” at the San Diego Music Awards, “Top Ten Rhythm Guitarists” by NBC, and was regional finalist of CBC Searchlight. Sister Speak has performed at many iconic venues like Belly up in San Diego, Troubadour Los Angeles, and shared the stage with music legends of various genres including The Doobie Brothers, Air Supply and reggae artist Don Carlos. Her music has been featured on CBC, BBC, CFNR, NPR, commercial stations, “California Roots Presents” playlists and various radio stations around the world. The song “Will it Ever” from the Love For All album is featured in the John Travolta/Kristin Davis movie Cash Out. At the heart of her musical pursuit, Sherri Anne aims to share message-driven music and support the authentic expression of the woman’s voice.

Nine Athens Music

Since 2012, Nine Athens Music has provided resources to the musicians, venues and events which make up the New England music scene. We work alongside artists, providing free services aimed at helping them develop their careers and facilitate the creative process through better branding, networking, and financial support for their projects. Through our partnership with Club Passim, Nine Athens Music strives to bring undiscovered Folk music directly to the fans who want to hear it most.

Chuck Honnet is the founder of Nine Athens Music, dedicated to the discovery, encouragement and support of local musicians, venues and events – all focused on his love of Folk, Americana/Roots, bluegrass, and celtic music.