Soul singer and songwriter Erica Falls credits her unique vintage sound to her childhood growing up in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, where her parents introduced her to Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, and Whitney Houston.  Whether on stage or in the studio, she channels a sassy, soulful tone that recalls an earlier era. But Erica cautions her fans: “Vintage soul is not about bringing the listener back to a time of authentic music, it’s about reminding them that it never went anywhere,” she says. 

Kristin Diable is a jazzy, soulful singer-songwriter who commands attention whether she performs solo, with her band, The City, or in collaborations that have included members of the Louisiana Philharmonic and the Lost Bayou Ramblers. As a young adult, Diable left her native south Louisiana to spend time in New York City, and returned home in the early 2000’s with solid chops and musical stories to tell. Her voice has been compared to Amy Winehouse, inflected with Southern warmth and playfulness. Her 2015 album, Create Your Own Mythology, was a national success, garnering several awards on the strength of singles like “I’ll Make Time for You” and “Honey, Leave the Light On,” the latter which was featured in Season 7 of television’s Hawaii 5-0. Songs from an earlier release, Kristin Diable and the City were included in episodes of HBO’s True Blood and Treme series.  Diable is a regular performer around New Orleans and at singer-songwriter gatherings, and is an annual feature at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.