2024 ARTISTS

Madhavi Devi

Madhavi Devi knew without a doubt songwriting was her calling from a young age. From performing her latest notebook entries in the elementary school parking lot to dominating talent show stages with ballads about her middle school crush, it’s no surprise she’s grown into the New Jersey music scene. She grew up busking on the Asbury Park boardwalk, playing open mics throughout her hometown of Ocean County, and worked her way up to playing iconic venues like The Stone Pony and The Asbury Lanes. Madhavi is known for leaving her audiences stunned with honest, intimate lyricism and expansive, all-encompassing tracks. After touring throughout New England, playing a variety of music festivals including headlining her home Pride festival in Toms River, New Jersey, Madhavi continues to move forward with her art and expand her audience live and online. She works to celebrate the human experience in all of its highs and lows, making the soundtrack to her loneliest moments, sharing music as a uniting force of feeling.

Vera Caruso & Jonah Banks

Vera Caruso is a singer-songwriter who is a part of the vocal program at Rowan University. Her genre focuses on jazz and soft pop. She has performed at Sterling Performing Arts last year, showcasing her unique voice and undeniable talent. Jonah Blank is a classically trained jazz pianist that is currently in the music education program at Cairn University. He and Vera have recently written a song together for the NPR Tiny Desk Contest. They are both super excited to expand their live performance resume and perform at MainStreet Music and Arts Festival.

Gustavo

Gustavo Andres is an exciting new Latin/Pop singer/songwriter from New Jersey. Forging an early connection with music, Gustavo stems from an Ecuadorian family with a rich musical heritage. His grandfather and twin brother formed "Los Hermanos Arce", a popular musical duo who performed around Ecuador and the U.S. From an early age, Gustavo attended dance classes and performed in various talent shows, auditions, and the church throughout his school years. By the age of 14, confident, creative, and keen to cultivate his talent, Gustavo began learning guitar. Around the same time, he started developing his songwriting skills: his words became his tool for expressing his feelings. A contemporary artist whose songs are an expression of love, he is devoted to creating meaningful songs that touch the heart, he aims to inspire others with his music. Gustavo Andres is a hardworking entertainer who is pursuing his dream and promoting positivity through music.