Joey Hebdo

Joey Hebdo is a Columbus-based singer-songwriter known for blending indie rock with vintage Americana into a sound he calls Adventure-Folk. With warm, layered vocals, strong acoustic roots, and memorable hooks, Hebdo crafts music that feels both timeless and modern. His work spans intimate solo performances to energetic full-band arrangements, and his thoughtful songwriting and cinematic visuals have earned regional radio recognition and film festival awards.

Elia Giuliani

Elia Giuliani is a singer-songwriter from Columbus, Ohio, who has been crafting melodies and lyrics for the majority of her life.  Known for her acoustic style and thoughtful and descriptive lyrics, she instantly captures the emotional attention of her listeners. With notes of Ingrid Michaleson, Lizzy McAlpine and Joni Mitchell in her writing, Elia prioritizes the story and emotion first and foremost.   Debut album coming 2026. 

Hadden Sayers

Texas-born blues and roots artist Hadden Sayers has built an international reputation for his soulful guitar playing, gritty vocals, and authentic songwriting. With years of touring and multiple acclaimed recordings, Sayers blends blues, Americana, and rock into powerful performances that resonate with audiences across the country. His music reflects both traditional blues heritage and modern storytelling, making him a standout voice in today’s roots music landscape.

Megan Bee

Singer-songwriter Megan Bee crafts evocative folk-Americana music with a sense of place. Her lyrics, woven with nature imagery and wanderlust, reflect her experiences as an environmental educator and seasoned vagabond. Based in the rolling hills of Athens, Ohio, her sound is influenced by the collision of modern songwriting and Appalachian folk.  Over the past decade, she has toured relentlessly by minivan, connecting with audiences through personal stories, road tales, nature facts, and light-hearted humor. With albums like Cottonwood and Waiting, she has received acclaim from Americana UK, No Depression Magazine, and The USA Songwriting Competition. In Fall 2025, she released her much-anticipated fifth album, Fiction.

Your support directly funds these life-changing initiatives.

The Kirk Horn Fund for Music

Providing music lessons to children in Columbus and beyond, honoring Kirk’s passion for music and youth.

Remote Area Medical (RAM)

Free pop-up medical clinics offering dental, vision, and healthcare to families with no access.

Feed the Kids Columbus

Providing snacks and food access to over 8,600 students across 30 schools.

Rafiki Solar Project – Kenya

Bringing sustainable solar power to schools, classrooms, crops, and housing.

Dr. Gladys / CTPH Solar Project – Uganda

Powering wildlife conservation, research, and healthcare through reliable solar energy.

Short North Rotary Foundation

Supporting local projects like DreamCenter, Ronald McDonald House, CATCH Court, and global clean water, books, shelter, and food initiatives.

Music in the Round is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Short North Rotary Club.  Each year we raise funds for local and international beneficiaries while listening to great music.  All proceeds from our silent auction will go straight to these beneficiaries as they strive to continue with their mission.   

Music in the Round is a unique concert format that originated in Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and grew organically from the traditional jam session. The only rule: the artists must play songs they’ve written themselves on the instruments on which they were written. Music in the Round audience gets to hear the artists talk about their songwriting, particularly the stories, and emotions surrounding the song’s creation. It’s a treat for music lovers featuring some of the most talented musicians Columbus has to offer.

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