Yonder Songwriter Showcase

Bryan Leon Phelps hales from Hillsborough, NC and is a member of the popular North Carolina groups JP Leon Band and Eno Mountain Boys. Drawing influence from rock & roll, funk, alternative country, and folk, Bryan’s music reflects on life growing up in NC, love, loss, and late nights filled with tequila. www.reverbnation.com/leonbandusa

Mary Rocap’s songs find inspiration in the natural world and our place within it; the sea and stars are prominent features of her landscape. The other is her attempt to walk in faith, acknowledging that doubt is never far behind. In addition, she a quilter, baker, bookkeeper, and chronicler of a backyard flock of chickens, a wife, mom, and grandmother. www.maryrocap.com

Kirk Ridge has had songs featured on NPR’s Car Talk and Belfast’s Celtic Roots Radio. His lyrics have been published in American Songwriter Magazine and he has written music for Cary Playwrights Forum productions. Kirk is performance director for Durham CenterFest and co-hosts the weekly “Pass The Hat” live music radio show on WHUP. www.kirkridgemusic.com