Anna Smyrk
With a voice described as ‘truly astonishing’ by Rolling Stone, Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer and songmaker from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). Her songs are anthemic indie bombshells, pairing vulnerable lyrics with explosive arrangements and undeniable hooks.
2024 is shaping up to be huge for Anna. She's an official showcasing artist at SXSW in Austin and at Folk Alliance International in Kansas City. This year will also see her set off on her first US tour and release her debut album.
The last few years have been massive for Anna. She recorded an EP in Nashville with award-winning producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, boygenius). Released in 2023, the record is a smart, multi-layered offering filled with wry observations and muscular arrangements. Singles were added to MTV in Germany and to Apple Music’s New Indie playlist across multiple territories including the USA.
She’s toured non-stop, supporting some of Australia’s biggest artists (Birds of Tokyo, Tim Rogers) and performing at some of Australia’s finest festivals (Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival). She’s showcased at international events all over the world, including NXNE (Canada), Folk Alliance International (USA) and Live at Heart (Sweden).
Gavin Haley
A pop singer and songwriter best known for his emotive relationship songs, Gavin Haley counts Ed Sheeran and Frank Ocean among his many inspirations. While his 2016 debut single, "Fades Away," topped charts at streaming sites, his popularity surged with the release of his debut EP, 2019's Long Game, and accompanying single "The Way I Am" featuring Ella Vos. His first album, i hate you, Don't Leave Me, saw release in 2022.
Raised mostly in Louisville, Kentucky, Haley began singing in church as a preteen. By age 16, his family had relocated to Northern California, where Gavin had a brief career in off-road cycling that took him to Belgium. He was there when he suffered an injury. While recovering, he took in some of Europe's underground music scene and was particularly inspired by some of the live performances he saw. Retiring from cycling while still in his teens and newly focused on making music, Haley moved to Los Angeles and released his debut single, "Fades Away," on Ohm House in late 2016. It made its way onto streaming charts in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. In the meantime, he had written scores of additional songs.
Wussow’s Concert Cafe is a locally owned coffeehouse featuring live music, a full espresso bar, homemade seasonal fare, and a fun variety of beer and wine. For over 24 years, Wussow’s has strived to be an inclusive and supportive home for local artists, musicians, writers and everyone in between. We are excited to offer food, beer, tea, and coffee that comes directly from our local community of friends and dreamers. Our stage continues to be the stomping ground for many local musicians and a favorite stop for regional & national touring acts. We love good music, good food, good coffee, and good friends! The next time you’re in the neighboring, stop in and check out what’s cooking in our kitchen and on our stage!
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