About Liz Longley
Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. With her deeply emotional music, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition.
Her self-titled debut album received critical acclaim, being described as “something more; a cleverness, a wit and a mix of musical styles” (Dallas Morning News) and “stunning” (HuffPost). Her follow up album Weightless, released in 2016, was praised as “a thing of beauty” (Pop Dose) and “packed with instantly memorable pop rock songs…” (Popmatters).
The Berklee College of Music grad worked alongside 5-time Grammy-nominated producer, Paul Moak, on her much awaited sixth album, Funeral For my Past. The journey of her self-release made music industry headlines when her devoted fanbase raised over $150,000 to help her purchase the rights to and independently release the album. Longley became the #4 most funded solo female musician in Kickstarter history – a story covered by Billboard Magazine.
About Barnaby Bright
Barnaby Bright, an alt-Americana trio, defies easy categorization with their unique blend of contemporary influences and a geographical journey that spans from Brooklyn to Nashville to Kansas.
Accumulating widespread acclaim, Barnaby Bright has secured a dedicated following who revels in their ability to weave storytelling into sonic treasures. Their presence on Amazon’s “Top 100 Albums of the Year” and the New York Times’ recognition of their Christmas record as one of the top 20 in 2020 further solidifies their stand in the singer/songwriter world.
Nathan’s virtuosic acoustic guitar and banjo playing perfectly complement Becky’s effortless soaring vocals over the mesmerizing drone of the harmonium. The recent addition of Carmen Dieker to the band has elevated their performances with haunting fiddle and violin-playing and rich three-part harmonies. The resulting blend evokes shades of Fleetwood Mac, Brandi Carlile, and a touch of Fleet Foxes. Audiences often describe their shows as a spiritual experience.
Notably, Barnaby Bright was awarded the grand prize at NYC’s prestigious Songwriter’s Circle and recently had five songs featured in the Netflix hit TV show, Sex/Life.
About Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas
For over 40 years, the Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing wishes for children and families.
Make-A-Wish is one united family. But it’s also a collection of independently chartered nonprofit organizations that stand committed to a shared vision and mission.
Chapters throughout the United States serve every community across the nation and its territories. Each has its own board of directors, staff and volunteers. Chapters are the force bringing the Make-A-Wish mission to life. For most wishes, it is local staff members and volunteers who meet wish kids and their families, are told of the child’s one true wish, and devote their energy to make each wish come true.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri & Kansas is a Missouri nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 43-1550697
