Songwriters in the Cellar: Jason Gamble, Cody Piper, Halloway, Ellianna Koulouris, & Aaron Shafer

About Jason Gamble:

Jason Gamble, a talented musician hailing from Pittsburg,  United States, has carved out a niche for himself in the realm of  Country music. With a rich blend of Americana and Alt Country  influences, Gamble's music captivates listeners with its heartfelt  lyrics and soulful melodies.

Gamble's music is a testament to the authenticity and raw  emotion that defines the Country genre. His songs are imbued with the  spirit of the American heartland, evoking images of dusty roads, wide  open spaces, and the struggles and triumphs of everyday life. With his  distinctive vocals and skillful guitar playing, he effortlessly  transports listeners to a place where time seems to stand still.

Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Johnny  Cash and Willie Nelson, Gamble infuses his own unique style into each  and every song. His music resonates with both traditional Country  enthusiasts and those seeking a fresh take on the genre. From  heart-wrenching ballads to foot-stomping anthems, Gamble's versatility  as a musician shines through in his captivating performances. About Cody Piper:

Cody Piper is a solo singer-songwriter who crafts tuneful,  introspective songs that are rich in harmony and concise in structure.  Also a producer and multi-instrumentalist, Piper has released a six-song  EP and two standalone singles while assuming full control of the  recording process - creating indie pop arrangements that are often  driven by pounding keyboards, meandering basslines, and dense vocal  stacks. As a solo performer, Piper reduces his arrangements into a more  intimate, keyboard based setting, but still captures the high energy  that emanates the core of his songwriting.  About Halloway:

Halloway is an indie act based out of Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania and the mind-child of singer-songwriter, instrumentalist,  and producer, Billie Sue Bracken (she/they) who takes influence from  pop-rock, indie-folk, and alt-soul music. Halloway combines ethereal  melodies with moving, introspective lyrics to help listeners cope with  trying matters of the heart, mind, and melancholy soul. About Elliana Koulouris:

Elliana Koulouris is a 17-year-old Pittsburgh-based  singer/songwriter who regularly performs in the area. With passion in  her lyrics, Elliana writes about change and growth throughout her  teenage years. With her instrumentation including the piano, guitar, and  ukulele, her acoustic sets will touch your heart and please your ear.  You can find her first released EP "White Dirty Shoes" on all streaming  platforms and can follow her on instagram @elliana_musicofficial. About Aaron Shafer: Aaron  Shafer hails from Beaver County, PA, where he began his music career by  performing covers at open mics and fronted a cover band (Live Wire) to  hone his skills. From the onset, Shafer alwaus composed original works  and in 2001 joined Waking Matthew, where he took on co-writing duties w/  Geoff Zalice, writing three original albums before the band broke up in  2008. Shafer then started Round Black Ghosts, in which he was the  primary songwriter, compiling 3 more full original albums before the  band folded in 2015. Since then, Shafer has continued to amass songs and  albums and in 2021 reuinited with Zalice to write Tend the Garden,  another Waking Matthew record after almost 13 years. May they keep  coming...