WORDS AND MUSIC SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES

This installment of the "Words & Music" series will spotlight four local songwriters performing their original music, in the round, at Artisphere in the Dome Theatre.

Hosted by Jon Kaplan of Bicycle Thieves, this showcase will feature:

Amber Dutton - Dutton plays indie-folk-rock in the DC area, a songwriter in love with spoken-word and melody, reflecting influences as diverse as Ani Difranco, Vampire Weekend, Regina Spektor, Ben Harper, Black Keys and Violent Femmes.http://www.amberdutton.com

Derek Evry - Evry is an alternative/pop/rock songwriter from Arlington, Virginia. He  is currently preparing for the release of his third studio album, "Here's To Better Misery" which is due out March 2012. http://www.derekevry.com/

Michael Pearsall (of Honor By August) - Michael Pearsall is the lead vocalist & guitarist of Honor By August. In its young career Honor By August has already played arena stages, had its music broadcast to millions and won the Grand Prize in Billboard's World Song Contest.
 http://www.honorbyaugust.com

Jayme Salviati - Salviati is a singer/songwriter who captures life through music. With original songs that can quiet a crowded room, she will immediately draw you in with her voice, and keep you there with the simplicity and genuineness of her lyrics.http://jaymesalviati.com/

--Artisphere website