Annette Wasilik

Every first Wednesday of the month, Annette gathers great songwriters together at Rockville's premier musical stage. $10-$20 suggested donation.

8:00pm. - $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists. Local Cream https://www.facebook.com/localcreamshowcase Every first Wednesday of the month, Annette Wasilik curates and hosts this showcase of the area's finest singer/songwriters at Hank Dietle's Tavern in Rockville, which has literally risen from the ashes and it looks, sounds and feels fabulous! $10-$20 Suggested donation for the artists. This month features Michelle Lockey, Lisa Moscatiello, Kim Eaton, and Annette Wasilik, hosting.

Lisa Moscatiello has a clear, pure voice one listener described as the aural equivalent of chocolate and critics have compared to Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Eva Cassidy. With a vast repertoire that spans contemporary and traditional folk, Celtic, jazz, and her own original songs, Lisa can often be heard performing lead vocals for Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra. Lisa's voice has a "room-silencing" quality that both transports and soothes. With her tasteful guitar work, deep musicality and sense of humor, she turns first-time audience members into lifelong fans.

Kim Eaton is a singer-songwriter from Austin TX now living in Annapolis. Her songs are in the tradition of Austin's Americana music scene and Indie-Folk Rock sound. She has been influenced by artists such as Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kate Wolf, Lucinda Williams, The Kennedys, and many others. Kim hosts the New Deal Café’s Grand Rounds every month on the 4th Sunday of the month. Kim has three albums out: Backbeat of the Heart (2019), Flying Change (2021), and Skipping Stones (2023), and is working on a fourth. Her music is available on Apple music, Amazon music, Spotify, Audiomack, and Soundcloud. Kim is a child psychologist, horse trainer, and aviator, who finds inspiration for her songs in everything she does.

Michelle Lockey is an award-winning singer-songwriter and composer known for her evocative storytelling and genre-spanning music. With a unique style that blends folk, Americana, and pop influences, Michelle creates songs that resonate with raw emotion and authentic narratives. Her compositions have been featured in numerous TV shows, films, and commercials, captivating audiences worldwide with heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies. As an independent artist, Michelle is dedicated to helping other musicians navigate the industry, frequently sharing insights on licensing, songwriting, and the creative process. Her passion for music and connection shines through in every performance, leaving a lasting impression on fans and fellow musicians alike.

"Love & Fire is a masterpiece." ~ Tom Prasada-Rao Annette's performances are marked by her compelling alto and moving songs that "touch you to the bone". In the tradition of the poet songwriter, with rich tones reminiscent of Linda Thompson or Natalie Merchant, she weaves a spell both startling in its intimacy and expansive in its vision. Her songwriting influences include Jane Siberry, Lucinda Williams and John Prine to mention just a few. Both down to earth and deeply atmospheric, Annette’s songs are explorations into longing, love, loss, God, home, homesickness and hope. "I found my first guitar in an old tin wardrobe in my basement. Its bridge was broken but it was love at first sight, as if I found a buried treasure in my backyard. The room spun and everything. I glued the bridge back on and never looked back." On songwriting Annette says, "It feels like diving for pearls. I sink down and don't know what's going to happen. Usually a combination of emotion, melody and phrasing opens the way for the lyrics." In her late teens and twenties. Annette was performing in local cafes, small venues and eventually festivals. When her daughter was small, Annette took a break from performing to attend her family and grow her healing practice. Now she is out performing again and becoming known in the DC area and nationally as a powerful songwriter and performer. Annette's debut CD, Songs from the Talking House, was awarded Contemporary Folk Recording of the Year by the Washington Area Music Association in April 2016. She also won Honorable Mention for her song Don't Look Down in the 2016 MidAtlantic Song Contest. Her January 2020 release, Love & Fire, is her first album on the Azalea City Cooperative label. On release, it landed at #6 on FAI Folk DJ chart and #1 on the NACC chart and ended up #40 for the year. In 2019, Annette created a new concert series, Local Cream, to showcase the best local and regional songwriters and co-hosts a popular monthly songwriting circle. In the spring of 2022, her song "Almost" was a finalist in The Great American Song Contest and won "Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting" Award.

Local Cream's sound person is sponsored by Focus Music. Find out more about the great music they bring to the DMV throughout the year here: https://focusmusic.org/