Our 2023 After Party Artists:
Georgia Funkadelic
Old Time Boxing, Brandon McCarty, and Samantha Michelle
Samantha Michelle
Start time: 4:00pm
Samantha Michelle is an artist from Evansville, Indiana. Her passion for singing began at a very young age. She grew up to participate locally in vocal competitions and performing in community theater with D’alto Studio. Eventually, she found her way to guitar and began songwriting. You can expect to hear a mixture of folk and indie covers as well as originals of her own. She is inspired by the work of Leonard Cohen, John Prine, and Maggie Rodgers. For her, writing lyrics is one of her truest forms of vulnerability. She hopes that she can create music and an atmosphere that others feel connected to, as well.
Brandon McCarty
Start time: 4:30pm
Who is this guy? Well funny you should ask! Brandon is a rising country artist from Indiana. Growing up to Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and more, he developed his love for country music. From a young age he’d started songwriting and participated and won various singing competitions from fairs to some festivals! He recently won a competition giving him a slot in “The Really Big Show” in Evansville, IN. In 2020, he officially recorded his first single “Niner Fiver”, and a year later dropped “I found.” Since then, he’s had more than several appearances on Channel 25’s Local Lifestyles and Lifestyles After Dark.
Old Time Boxing
Start time: 6:00pm
Old Time Boxing is a five-piece rock band from Southern Indiana, formed in 2020. The group's members have diverse musical backgrounds, with previous involvements in various bands and projects. Ryan Connors, the singer, had solo endeavors as The Mutineers. Stuart Davis, the lead guitarist, was part of Pre Delorian Doc Browns and now creates ambient music as Pouter. Alex Rang, the drummer, was in the band 5:41. Derek Osborne, the bassist, has a well-traveled past. Kevin Halter's impactful synth contributions stand out in the band's debut EP. The band's origin story traces back to a chance meeting in an Indiana field.
Georgia Funkadelic
Start time: 7:30pm
Georgia Funkadelic, a 6-piece electric groove band based in Evansville, Indiana, crafts an infectious blend of rock 'n' roll, jazz, blues, and funk, producing dance-inducing music. Their debut album, 'Georgia's Pool Party,' emerged during the gig-free period of 2020, featuring 18 local artists and embodying the essence of groove music. With their second album 'Georgia's After Party,' an instrumental groove masterpiece, and the bluesy love song "Love Tango," released in subsequent years, the band showcases their commitment to rhythm. Anticipated is their upcoming 'flamboyance' EP, scheduled for a late Summer 2023 launch. With a lineup encompassing electric guitar, bass, drums, keys, and two female vocalists (The Funkadellas), Georgia Funkadelic consistently delivers high-energy, engaging performances.