Stephanie James with Special Guest Late Night Thoughts

Recording artist Stephanie James breathes new life into pop music, blending the smoothness of jazz and classic country singers with her honey-coated voice. Her songs range from heartstring-tugging ballads to uplifting songs that leave a lasting impression on audiences. James has established herself in the heart of the music industry, performing at venues from coast to coast including Hotel Cafe in L.A., Rockwood Music Hall in New York City, and Brighton Music Hall in Boston.

A powerhouse of a performer, James has been likened to legends like Linda Ronstadt, as well as mega-talents of today such as Sara Bareilles and Kacey Musgraves. Whether in intimate rooms or packed venues, Stephanie connects deeply with her audience in ways that elicit both tears and celebration.

Stephanie recorded her debut album, Unbreakable, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated producers Jorel Corpus and Simone Torres in Los Angeles. The album is home to her most authentic, unfiltered songs to date, including a tribute to Maya Angelou's poem, "Caged Bird," and the anthemic single "Throw Me a Rope," that encourages listeners to overcome obstacles in their lives.

In addition to ten years of classical and pop vocal coaching, Stephanie honed her skills as a singer, musician, and songwriter at Berklee. Her 15 years of real-world performances have brought her talent to life and confirm that she was born for the stage. 

Late Night Thoughts is the indie-pop duo of Michael Harlow and Brian Rauch. Michael is the music and harmony to Brian's lyrics and melody, as the two share their complementary talents to create a unique combination of singer-songwriter stylings with anthemic pop production. 

Both Michael and Brian began their musical journeys at a young age. Brian has been singing since he can remember, echoing tunes from John Mayer to Elton John. Michael's musical journey began with the drums and later expanded to piano, guitar, ukulele, melodica, bass, banjo, and last but not least, didgeridoo. 

The pair met while attending Brandeis University and began to write and perform across Massachusetts. They forged a friendship through a shared love for songwriting as they realized their keen ability to find optimism amidst personal growth.

Their first EP, Moonlit Memories, was released in 2018 and helped them burst onto the scene behind their singles "Shit Happens" and "What Love Truly Means," as they grew their audience by performing locally and at colleges up and down the East Coast. Before graduating, they released their second EP, Worth It, as a culmination of their bittersweet goodbye to college, collectively amassing over three million streams on various platforms. Garnering praise from multiple outlets such as Popternative, NYS Music, and Aesthetic Magazine, their early releases have given the duo a dedicated fanbase across the country.