Black Americana Fest, Pont:Productions and The Bloom Effect present Buddy Red, an emerging Atlanta singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist blending psychedelic rock, James Brown drive, Jimi Hendrix mystique, and Delta blues. Debut singles 'Sold His Soul' and '1958' in 2025; performed at SXSW, MONDO NYC, Tutti Frutti Music Festival with Little Richard’s band, Folk Alliance International. Known for passionate storytelling, improvisation, and stage presence. New Orleans debut. With Dusky Waters (Jenn Jeffers), Americana songwriter bridging Southern traditions with modern sound; Executive Director/Co-Founder of Black Americana Fest. Band: Analiese De Saw (viola, vocals), Conner McCready (percussion), Hannah Kreiger-Benson (piano, organ), Nelson Williams (upright bass).