Shelley Star & The Galaxy are making cosmic waves in Washington, DC, bringing out-of-this-world lyrics, vibrant pop-rock melodies, and theatrical flair to the Nation’s capital. The enigmatic Shelley Star powerfully belts and stomps the stage in platform space boots while high-octane musicians “The Galaxy” shred by her side. The band takes musical inspiration from icons such as Lady Gaga, ABBA, and The Killers, and their style comes from deep roots in the art of drag. Since their inception in 2022, the band has released two award-winning full-length albums “Shelley Star and The Galaxy” and “Crystal Beach”. They received two WAMMIE award nominations for their songs “Battery Baby” and “Lucky” in 2023, and in 2024 “Glass House” received high honors in the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Competition (MASC). Their live shows are unforgettable, bringing out-of-this-world music, dance, and glamour to planet earth.
Lily Hain is a North Carolina raised, NYC based Indie artist. The singer/songwriter got her start posting covers and originals on Youtube and has since taken the industry by storm. She released her debut album, Fatal Flaws, in 2024 which garnered attention from BBC1 Future Alternative Radio, Clash, American Songwriter, The International Songwriting Contest, and landed one of her singles, “Internalize,” in Dove’s “Self Esteem Project” Campaign.
Grace Lucia is a genre-blending rock and roll artist based in Wake Forest, NC, known for high-energy and heartfelt performances that light up bars, restaurants, and stages across the Research Triangle. Her original music fuses elements of dreampop, goth, pop punk, and classic rock, balancing grit and vulnerability in songs about resilience, love, and loss. With a voice that cuts through and a stage presence that pulls you in, Grace and her backup band create an atmosphere where every show feels personal. She doesn’t just play for a crowd—she plays with them. Grace Lucia delivers whether you’re ready to dance, laugh, cry, or connect.
Lena Traynham is a second-generation DC area musician whose eclectic original music and infectious stage presence make her a standout in the local music scene. This indie-pop-twang-rock concoction draws from a lifetime of influences creating something undeniably unique. Her long awaited debut project dropped last year with her first single, “Brick by Brick” — having just celebrated the release of her debut EP, “twenty somethin'” early this summer. Her latest voiage has ignited to the launch of her debut music video featuring her newest single “Break Down Easy” — a deceptively upbeat and undeniably raw love letter to anyone that’s experienced heartbreak.
