Cast: Songwriters
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Eric Leadbetter
This Central Oregon-based singer-songwriter whose original music channels the spirit of classic rock with heartfelt storytelling. A seasoned performer, he began his musical journey in 2003 and spent over a decade touring nationally with his band Jive Coulis before forming Leadbetter Band in 2017. With multiple albums to his name — including the solo acoustic release Middle Ground
— Eric continues to bring his incredible sound to venues across the Pacific Northwest. Whether performing solo or with a full band, his music aims to uplift, challenge, and connect.
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Erin Cole- Baker
This artist is a genre-blending songwriter based in Bend, Oregon, known for her ability to move effortlessly between acoustic intimacy and lush electric soundscapes. Whether performing solo or with her band, she fuses folk roots with dreamy textures, drawing comparisons to artists like Brandi Carlile, Neko Case, and Phoebe Bridgers. A Sisters Folk Festival Breedlove artist and International Folk Alliance alum, Erin crafts honest, heartfelt music that reflects the landscapes and communities she calls home. Her performances leave a lasting impression — warm, resonant, and emotionally rich.
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Joel Chadd
This a Corvallis, Oregon-born singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in vulnerability, reflection, and emotional connection. Known for his open-hearted lyrics and soulful vocals, Joel’s songs feel deeply personal while speaking to universal experiences. Over the past decade, he has honed a songwriting style that weaves raw honesty with melodic depth — creating space for healing, understanding, and shared humanity. His performances invite listeners to slow down, feel deeply, and connect through the full range of life’s joys and sorrows.
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Lande
She is the lead singer and songwriter for the band Lande. Born in Los Angeles and shaped by years in Hawaii before settling in Oregon, her music blends dreamy textures with raw, heart-driven intensity. With a voice that echoes the spirit of classic alternative and rock heroines, Lande brings emotional depth and timeless resonance to every performance. Whether gentle or hard-hitting, her songs are always rooted in the heart — honest, expressive, and powerfully human.
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Mari and the Dream
Mari is the visionary frontwoman of Mari & The Dream, a genre-defying project that emerged in 2023 with a sound as eclectic as it is emotive. Drawing from blues, psychedelic rock, emo, funk, folk, and punk, Mari weaves diverse influences into a raw, expressive musical experience. With commanding vocals and guitar work that shifts effortlessly between grit and grace, Mari leads with both intensity and heart — forging a sound that resists labels and speaks directly to the soul.
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Ghost of Brian Craig
He is the narrator and creative thread of Song of Sunset, guiding viewers through the film’s reflection on music, memory, and place. A solo acoustic rock artist based in Oregon, Brian blends Southwest soul with Northwest grit — performing original songs that are both intimate and expansive. As a filmmaker and storyteller, he draws on his background in journalism, caregiving, and the independent arts to explore the quiet magic of community-centered performance spaces. Through voice and vision, Ghost of Brian Craig brings to life the spirit of the solo musician and the golden-hour moments that connect us all.
Cast: Venues
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Derek Sitter
FOUNDER of Volcanic Theater Pub