Performing and recording artist Dave Desmelik has established himself as an accomplished and rising singer/songwriter and instrumentalist whose music might best be described as Americana or Alt/Country. Drawing upon influences from country to bluegrass to blues to rock and roll, Desmelik writes and performs an original blend of songs. His eight albums, dating from 1999 to present, have garnered acclaim and positive reviews in various music communities around the world and he has toured extensively in support of his songs including numerous performances in the USA and UK. Focusing on lyrics, melody, instrumental and word phrasing, Desmelik mixes distinct ingredients into his songwriting as well as his live shows. Music critic Rein van den Berg (altcountryforum.nl) states “Desmelik’s music is honest, his are relevant questions, and he plays guitar viciously. This man carries with him the legacy of a dying breed.”
Athens, Ga. songstress Betsy Franck, is a singer songwriter and guitarist who has made quite a name for herself in a short period of time. With a Blues/Americana Rock Band, and melodic soul southing solo project, Betsy offers variety and raw talent.
The band began touring the Southeast in 2003, with the release of “Held up By Progress”. They followed that album up in March 2010 with the national release of “Still Waiting”, and Betsy’s solo album “This Far”. Currently recording a new album, she continues to gain momentum, and national acclaim.
Betsy has shared the stage or recorded with multiple well known artists including Loretta Lynn, Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Leon Russelll, Billie Joe Shaver, Bobby Keyes, and John Popper, just to name a few. Whether you catch a full band show, or one of Betsy’s lyrically enchanting solo sets, you will be blown away as this artist embodies impassioned performance at its best.