Sam Pacetti has long been referred to as "The Chosen One" by St. Augustinians and musicians worldwide. His mastery of classical and fingerstyle guitar, flamenco, and jazz makes one wonder how such sound can be accomplished on a single guitar. A St. Augustine native, Sam was mentored by the late great Gamble Rogers, a hometown troubadour hero and father of the Florida folk music revival. Sam's knack for writing songs that invoke both existential thought and nostalgia, without waxing gushy sentiment, has made Sam a top tier songwriter in the Florida music scene.

Chelsea Saddler, originally from Jacksonville, has been a St. Augustine native for more than a decade and never fails to disappoint when it comes to her fiery on-stage presence. As a child, Chelsea studied classical guitar in middle school and began singing around age 13. Her technical abilities astound audiences and her charismatic energy is immediately contagious. An accomplished guitarist and award-winning songwriter, Chelsea takes new audiences by surprise with her sheer powerhouse nature.

Hailing from both Indiana and the ancient city, St. Augustine, Florida's The Young Step is an elite, highly sought-after original rock band. Their style is one that bounces around the musical scale of genre, ranging from glam-rock to folk to funk. The Young Step consists of husband and wife Micah and Lauren Gilliam as well as front-man Ben Whitson. Ben Whitson plays electric rhythm guitar while Lauren and Micah Gilliam both take turns on electric bass, electric guitar, and keys.

Dynamic and diverse, Brent Byrd is easily one of St. Augustine'ss hidden gems. With a sultry voice, Brent delivers a raw emotional performance down to each singular note. Whether performing an original composition or a rendition, Brent has a knack for thinning the veil of vulnerability between himself and his audiences. Impeccably executed songwriting, filled with an array of genres, Brent has a motivation to seek the deep within, and to bring it to the surface with his performances.