Workshop and 2x4: Artist Perspectives - A Peer to Peer Open Discussion

Cleveland Rocks: PPF’s Music Industry Workshops and Panels are held on the third Monday of the month from 7-9pm at the Cleveland Rocks Shop (15801 Waterloo Rd.). Each workshop will focus on a different music-related topic presented by a guest speaker or panel of industry professionals. Our popular 2×4 Songwriter Showcases kick-off these events, featuring 4 different artists, 2 songs each.
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JUNE WORKSHOP:
Artist Perspectives: A Peer to Peer Open Discussion
Curated by Rachel Shortt
Sitting down with 4 singer/songwriters of various genre who all also front bands or are educators. How they approach and balance the two sides of their music careers, their individual experiences, best practices and challenges.
Free event!
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2x4 Songwriter Showcase (4 Artists, 2 songs each)
Artists include Morgan aka Trill, loud NES, Noah Gittell, and Daisypusher
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2x4 Artist Bios:
Morgan aka Trill
Morgan Hughes is an educator and Hip Hop artist and MC — raised in Cincinnati, made in New York City, and saved in Cleveland — championing faith, honesty, and positive growth. Looking forward, She desires to take a lead role in producing her music, and to create and perform with live instrumentation.
https://soundcloud.com/trillmah
https://www.youtube.com/@trillmahTFIN
https://www.instagram.com/morgan_trill
loud NES
Ines Bakia is Cleveland local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Regarded for their raw, dynamic vocal styles and emotionally confrontational lyrics, "loud NES" can be found anywhere from intimate acoustic events to rocking festival stages with alternative hard-rock band, "Guiche".
https://www.facebook.com/ines.bakia
Noah Gittell
Noah Gittell arrived in Cleveland in early 2025 and quickly carved out a place in the Forest City’s music scene. A singer-songwriter who cut his teeth in New York clubs like The Bitter End, Arlene's Grocery, and Maxwell’s, he’s since become a headliner at Spotlight Cleveland, Dunlap’s Corner Bar, Brothers Lounge, Headquarters, Smedley’s Bar & Grille, and other local favorites. In addition to his original work, he’s known for his crowd-pleasing acoustic Green Day covers and collaborations with Cleveland mainstays. Blending emotional clarity with sharp lyricism, Noah writes songs shaped by the places and people that move him. Influenced by Tom Petty, Ray LaMontagne, and Paul McCartney, he shifts easily between wry storytelling and heartfelt confession.
https://www.facebook.com/noah.gittell
https://www.instagram.com/noah_gittell/
Daisypusher
Daisypusher is the stage name for Asa Pilbeam. Originally from upstate NY, he now brings Northeast Ohio a mixture of folk and alternative music in solo or duo format. Asa is currently recording his debut album "Common Man" to be released later this year.
https://www.facebook.com/Daisypusher93
https://www.instagram.com/daisypushermusic/
https://daisypusher.bandcamp.com/track/daydream-ft-tangent-whisper
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BxnlTVJUHxLX2IQwmUviS
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The Cleveland Rocks Shop is an intimate venue with LIMITED capacity. Please arrive early to grab a seat!
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This event is made possible with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.