No stranger to the stage, Alex has been a performing songwriter and musician for the past ten years. Before appearing as a solo artist his music career has included playing drums with the Nashville rock band Florez, and acoustic guitar and lead vocals for the Charlottesville band Portrait of Another. Alex has performed on numerous stages throughout the East Coast and beyond including the NorVa, Gravity Lounge, Iota, the Jewish Mother and Satellite Ballroom. Alex's trademark groove and high energy bring each song to life at live performances. No two shows are alike and every show is full of the intensity and sonority that makes the live concert truly unique.
http://www.alexmejias.com/
Marie is a complete musician that not only has an incredible singing voice, but also writes her own songs and plays multiple instruments. Curb Records recognized Marie’s potential and signed Marie to an artist and publishing deal. Their faith in Marie paid-off when her first single Cold enjoyed a four month run on the Christian charts.
Marie’s impressive array of talents is fully utilized in her live shows. Switching instruments and musical styles, she keeps audiences engaged and energized from start to finish. Her seamless interweaving of testimony, teaching and music communicates Truth in a beautiful and profound way.
http://www.mariemiller.net/
This art and social justice event celebrates and financially supports the ongoing efforts of Vienna based 501(c)3 non-profit Freedom in Creation www.freedomincreation.org to empower war-affected communities in Uganda by increasing access to the therapeutic qualities of art, education, and clean drinking water (wells). Uniting and creatively educating community, this event will enable youth to participate in collaborative art projects with former child soldiers as a gesture of solidarity. In addition to having performances by dynamic local artists, the event will feature the exhibition, "The Story of Freedom," the artwork of child artists, child soldiers no more, an art auction by supporting artists, and opportunities to purchase fair trade jewelry and products from Uganda.
