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Thomas Kozak + the Poets

Thomas Kozak is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville, NC. His songs string together themes of despair, denial, faith, and hope against the landscape of the American South. With a focus on lyricism and structure that stretches convention, he looks to bend an ear beyond the expected. His blend of intricate picking patterns and soft, dark vocals has led his music to be described as meditative and intimate, while his lyrics are a challenging but rewarding departure from a clear narrative pattern. 

Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Kozak left the Deep South for the music community of Western North Carolina, but he held on to his sense of ghostly peripheries and his uncanny comfort with paradox, which have remained influential in his work. While performing in the Piedmont, Kozak linked up with the critically-acclaimed Americana artist Jim White (“Wrong-Eyed Jesus”/“No Such Place”) who would produce his most recent album, “The Rubicon.”  Engineered by John Keane and released on June 3rd, 2022, “The Rubicon” is an exploration of the ongoing life of the decisions one makes, traced through to a culminating acceptance, all against the wildly diverse soundscape Jim White is known for. 

Kozak generally performs as part of a trio, with his partner Mackenzie joining on vocals and Jack Victor (Slow Packer / Night Walks) on keys and percussion. More can be found at www.kozakandthepoets.com or on social media (Facebook ; Instagram).

Night Walks

Night Walks is the solo project of Maddie Shuler (they/them), a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based out of Asheville, NC. Having primarily acted in the music scene as a hired player for various bands, Night Walks is Maddie's re-exploration of where it all began- looking inward and truly creating just to create. Their debut single 'Wait Up' is available now on all streaming platforms. Listen on Bancamp