Come experience a unique showcase of incredible songs, storytelling, collaboration and community. This concert series brings you 4 talented songwriters curated by Aaron Nathans, Avi Wisnia, and Meghan Cary. Each month, a different line up of stand out artists share the stage, taking turns performing an eclectic variety of original songs, sharing the stories behind those songs, and speaking to the unique perspective that comes with having strong connections to the Philadelphia music scene. Our May concert features: Meghan Cary, Andrew Dunn, Jason Ager & Jillian Matundan

The Artists:

MEGHAN CARY With masterful storytelling and anthemic songs, Meghan Cary creates a live music experience hailed as healing, inspiring and outrageously joyful. A frequent performer at Philly Folk, Falcon Ridge, Black Bear Americana, and other venerable fests, Cary’s smoky voice, emotional singing, and award-winning songs garner favorable comparisons to Melissa Etheridge, Brandi Carlisle, and even Bruce Springsteen. Cary’s message around the power of raising our voices together infuses every show, and John Platt (WFUV) extols, "These times require songs of compassion and commitment, and Meghan has several she sings with such infectious joy you can’t resist joining in.” Cary has shared stages with Christine Lavin, Sloan Wainwright, supported Joan Osborne, Lucinda Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, Chris Smither, and Little Feat among others. Time Out Magazine advises: “If you can get to a Meghan Cary show, run, don't walk!”

website: http://www.meghancary.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghancarymusic instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghancarymusic

ANDREW DUNN Andrew Dunn performs songs that are familiar after the first listen. His story songs convey an honest sincerity that resonates with his listeners, and his ability to convey ascene wrapped around a simple melody that floats above his guitar accompaniment is nothing short of magical. He is not to be missed. Website: https://andrewdunnsongwriter.weebly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EFCAG6YZQ/ YouTube: @andrewdunn9124

JASON AGER He’s called his music “funky, nerd-folk,” but Jason Ager is getting back to his roots. Influenced by outlaw and traditional country music, Jason has always had a penchant for storytelling and imagery in his songwriting. Embracing these traditional tendencies, while confronting some of the dichotomies of our current world is where Jason’s music finds a home. artist website: www.jasonager.com facebook: facebook.com/jasonagermusic instagram: @jasonagermusic

JILLIAN MATUNDAN Jillian Matundan, a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter, trade unionist, and first-generation Filipina American has delighted audiences with her resonant vocals, acute and relatable observations matched with her unique guitar-style and wicked sense of humor. After a fifteen year hiatus from music, she ventured to local open mics in 2019 and has been on a tear ever since, winning multiple songwriting awards, playing numerous shows, collaborating with musicians on stage and in the studio, and released her debut EP, "Hangin' On" in 2020. “Singing to the Moon”, her first full-length album, debuted at No. 6 on the FAI Folk Chart in March 2024.

artist website: https://jillianmatundan.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeezamonkeeMusic instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmatundan/

ABOUT THE VENUE

Tickets are $20 | Advanced tickets are recommended! Visit theroyalglenside.com/faq for more information.

Doors Open at 6:30pm | Show begins at 7:00pm

The Royal's Health & Safety protocols can be found at: theroyalglenside.com/healthandsafety

DRINK: Our neighbors at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery have a bar set-up in the back of the venue and will be selling their delicious beer. BYO-Wine is allowed with a $5 corkage fee per person. No Hard Liquor or outside beer permitted.

FOOD: We sell small snacks at each event, but we are not a restaurant and do not have table service. We strongly recommend having dinner at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery beforehand and we do allow outside food in the venue if you wish to bring it in.

PARKING: Guests of The Royal are permitted to park in the parking lot of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Enter the lot on Mt. Carmel Avenue, on the other side of Easton Road. Parking is available at the Glenside Train Station, but at your own risk as we are not associated or contracted with SEPTA. Street parking is also available.