Songwriters Under the Trees

Welcome to Songwriters under the Trees! Join us for a cozy evening of live music and storytelling. Grab a blanket, find a spot under the trees, and enjoy the talents of Omar Ruiz-Lopez and Angela Autumn plus special musical guests.

ANGELA AUTUMN is an Appalachian born musician and writer based in Nashville, TN. She has released several albums, including ‘Cowboy Jack Clementine’ (2023) which has been praised for its unique blend of folk and country music.

OMAR RUIZ-LOPEZ is a distinguished musician and educator currently based in Durham, NC, with a remarkable command over multiple instruments, including violin, viola, guitar, and mandolin.

The evening will feature a mix of original music from these incredible artists plus special guests in solo, duo, trio, and beyond combinations.
Where: This is a private outdoor show at Schroeder Gardens - 346 Walnut Hill Rd. Millersville, PA

When: Saturday May 10; Doors open at 3pm, Music Starts at 5pm and will last approximately 90 minutes.

What to expect and bring:

• Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, beverages, and food.
• You are welcome to walk the mowed paths of the tree nursery and enjoy an evening in nature prior to the show.
• No Dogs, sorry
• 21+

Weather: If there is rain we may have to cancel. A full refund will be provided

Cost: $20 per person

Parking: Pull up the driveway past the barn where you will follow the established pattern. Don't be that person :)

Questions: Email – [email protected]

MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

OMAR RUIZ-LOPEZ is a distinguished musician and educator currently based in Durham, NC, with a remarkable command over multiple instruments, including violin, viola, guitar, and mandolin. His roots lie in North Carolina, having been a part of the burgeoning Triangle music scene for 13 years until his move to Nashville in 2023 and back in 2025.

Since his time in Nashville, Omar has played and recorded with artists such as the GRAMMY-nominated band War and Treaty, Lizzie No and Langhorne Slim, and cowritten with songwriters such as Rachel Baiman and GRAMMY-nominated Melody Walker (Sierra Ferrell, American Dreaming). He is currently working on an EP with Willa Frank (Paper Wings) and a full-length album with Rachel Baiman producing.

Born in Panama and raised in Puerto Rico, Omar's early exposure to traditional Caribbean folk songs, courtesy of his father, laid the foundation for his deep appreciation for music. Spanish is his first language, and it remains an integral part of his cultural identity.

ANGELA AUTUMN is a singer, songwriter, guitar and banjo player from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Growing up in rural Western PA, songwriting came naturally. Angela picked up a guitar at age 9, and began writing and performing for larger audiences shortly thereafter. In middle school, she was the lead singer of punk-ska band Skafe, playing throughout Western PA.

At age 17, she took a monthly residency, playing 4-hour nights. She attended Duquesne University, studied English and Literary Theory, and taught writing to freshman and Non-Native Speakers. After graduating, Autumn began traveling extensively throughout the U.S., writing and jamming along the way. She was drawn to the spirit of traditional, old time music in Asheville, NC, and toured briefly as the third singer in the folk-soul band Buffalo Rose.

Her music is heavily influenced by rural life, and she has captured fans with her heart-driven melodies and captivating lyrics. She has released several albums, including ‘Cowboy Jack Clementine’ (2023) which has been praised for its unique blend of folk and country music.

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