Campfire Music Foundation Benefit Concert ft. Mayyadda, MøthKid & More

Sun, Sep 14

6:00pm Doors 7:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 18+ $20 Adv (+fees/taxes) $27 Day of (+fees/taxes) Join us for a compelling evening that blends live music and advocacy. Campfire Music Foundation presents a fundraiser focused on artist compensation in the streaming era and how our nonprofit is working to change that. Four boundary pushing acts deliver performances interwoven with thought provoking commentary about fair pay, streaming inequality, and what a long term solution looks like. The organization is building an ethical streaming platform and invites you to come support and learn more. Featured Artists: Mayyadda Mayyadda is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose music blends neo-soul, folk, pop, and subtle trap influences into a style she calls “BlackGirlMagic.” A self-taught guitarist and lifelong pianist, she began creating original work in college, using songwriting as a way to share personal stories with honesty and depth. Since releasing her debut EP Blue in 2016, she has built a growing catalog including eightynine, Holding Space, and her latest project Try&Remember: The Acoustic Album, recorded live in a single take. Known for her warm vocals, eclectic arrangements, and emotional clarity, Mayyadda has cultivated a dedicated following, drawing listeners into music that invites reflection, connection, and healing. Johannes Larson Trio Johannes Larson is a 24-year-old drummer who has been playing jazz drums for about a decade. Johannes graduated from Georgetown University where he studied American Music Culture and played in multiple groups including the Georgetown Jazz Big Band. Some of his favorite drummers are Brendan Canty, Ches Smith, and JT Bates. Currently based in Minneapolis, he brings his former trio from DC to the Twin Cities with guitarist Kiyan Saifi and bassist Teymour Saifi, both active in Washington DC projects such as Opposite Tiger and Fateful Encounter. Together, their trio blends elements of jazz punk, noise, and free improvisation. MØTHKID (Connor Sullivan) A young local talent from Rosemount and Apple Valley, MN, Connor Sullivan (stage nameMØTHKID) began recording in April 2023. His sound merges punk, metal, rap, and new age influences. He has performed at local open mics in Burnsville and with St. Paul’s School of Rock. Inspired by Ethan Bortnick, MothKid brings raw energy and emerging artistry. Drey Dk Drey Darst Kereakos, otherwise known as drey dk, is an indie songwriter and self-taught producer based in Minneapolis, MN. Their songs are spacious and often minimalist, but hold heavy emotional weight. Their works thus far are heavily dominated by synthesizers, and are layered with guitar, vocal harmonization, and manipulation, drawing influence from artists like Beach House, Cocteau Twins, and The Cure. Other than studying voice and piano in academic settings growing up, Drey has taught themself ultimately everything they know about playing guitar, recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and independent releasing. From 2015-2019, Drey strictly uploaded tracks to a Soundcloud page, occasionally sharing them around whilst only performing within various schools and music-based establishments they attended. Since then, they have independently released three singles and two full-length EPs on a global scale, all on their own. Why attend: Experience diverse, dynamic music while learning about the urgent need for fair compensation in the digital age, and support a nonprofit building an ethical music streaming platform. All proceeds will go towards paying the acts of the evening and supporting the foundation’s programs, artist focused initiatives, and release of a closed beta music streaming app. Format & Flow: • Four performances alternating with short talks on testimony on artist pay, streaming inequities, and the mission of the foundation. • An opportunity for audience Q&A and support sign ups during the event.