Hello and welcome to our September Songwriter's Round! School Daze!

Below you will find links and more info about all of the artist you see performing today! Please don't hesitate to ask us if you have any questions. We are thrilled you're here!

Jennifer Stella

Pop Country

Pennsylvania-based artist Jennifer Stella combines indie pop and pop-country influences, drawing from inspirations like Whitney Houston, Kelsea Ballerini, and Carrie Underwood to create a sound marked by heartfelt storytelling and captivating melodies. Her songs have a way of connecting with listeners on a personal level, whether through live performances at wineries, breweries, or festivals. Jennifer has performed at the Launch Music Conference and Festival in Lancaster, PA, for three consecutive years and was recently spotlighted on The Georgia Songbirds podcast, and also competed in the Georgia vs. Pennsylvania songwriting competition. Her music has also been featured across independent radio shows and resonates deeply with listeners, thanks to the genuine emotion and heartfelt honesty she brings to every song. Currently, Jennifer is back in the studio, working on new material that promises to deliver more of the indie pop-country sound her fans have come to love!


Find out more about Jennifer here!

Creature Hour

Alt Rock/Indie

Creature Hour started as the solo project of guitarist Corey Hinds. Hailing from Los Angeles, Corey has played in several alt-rock bands over the years. He started this project to serve as an outlet for his unique style of Indie, Alt Rock, Pop, New Wave, and Funk.

After the release of their debut solo album, Corey filled out the band with singer Samantha Oz, keyboardist Al Baldassarre, and drummer Brian Polensky.

Based in Harrisburg, Creature Hour brings a unique sound to the Central PA music scene with their melodic, intense sound. Influenced by artists like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Prince, and the Smashing Pumpkins, they’ll get your blood pumping and your feet moving.

Find out more about Creature Hour here!

Steve Mazur

Folk/Indie/Rock

Steve Mazur is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who grew up in Frackville, PA and currently resides in Harrisburg, PA. When he is not curling his mustache, Steve can often be found playing guitar, harmonica, and foot tambourine as both a one-man band and with the Strange Agents. In addition to performing with the Strange Agents, Steve has played guitar and/or bass for various groups over the years. These acts include Beelzebob and the Screamin' Demons, Churches & Trains, and Pink Lemons. In 2023, Steve released his debut solo album, Cappuccino Sunrise, and is currently working on writing and recording more original music.


Find out more about Steve here!

Tommy B

Warehouse-Horror Indie Folk

Tommy B has been providing professional quality entertainment for over a decade arranging 50's-present classic rock songs and originals on looping 12 string guitars, cajon, percussion and harmonizing vocals 


Learn more about Tommy here!

Matt Tarka

Folk Rock

Matt Tarka is a singer/songwriter based in Lancaster. After picking up a bass guitar when he was fifteen, he has since aimed to share personal and fictional stories with a guitar and voice. Harrisburg's art and culture blog Raven Rabbit Ram writes: "Tarka has a voice that shares a lot of qualities with Ben Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service) and others of his ilk, drawing a clear line through the musical trends of the past three decades. He pays homage without feeling derivative, like restoring an old car with a brand new engine. It's not something you knew you were totally in the mood to listen to because it's not something you knew existed.” Tarka's music has been featured in media outlets including Pennsylvania Musician, the aforementioned Raven Rabbit Ram, Alchemical Records, Music Meds by Mel, Relix, NPR's "Morning Edition," Country Fried Rock, and The Big Takeover. 

Learn more about Matt here!