*Anna Fermin has come down with Laryngitis and will not be able to perform tonite. However, Ron Lazzerretti has graciously jumped in to keep the show boat afloat!

ANNA FERMIN'S TRIGGER GOSPEL Named after an old Western novel, anna fermin’s trigger gospel reflects a spirited sound that intertwines hometown country and rock & roll with “a strong melodic-pop appeal.” (Holly Rushakoff, The Octopus)

Formed in 1997, anna fermin’s trigger gospel has garnered the attention and respect of critics and music fans alike, hooking audiences with their eclectic songs and rousing live shows. In the years this Chicago-based band has been together, they’ve shared the stage with an impressive roster of musicians including Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Joe Ely, Robbie Fulks, Delbert McClinton, Neko Case and many more.

The eclectic influences of her bandmates, who include Paul Bivans on drums & percussion, Michael Krayniak on bass, Grant Tye on guitars and Alton Smith on keyboard, have become the perfect compliment to Fermin’s stunning originals, "that smartly place her voice where it belongs - front and center.” (Monica Eng/Chicago Tribune)

JODI WALKER Jodi Walker is a recovering New Yorker who has been writing and performing in Berwyn since 2009. Jodi was the featured vocalist for the Eric Plaks Quartet (Cadence Records) from 2002-2009. She also performed with 3 of her 8 siblings as the lead singer for their mega party band The International Superstars in and around NYC from 2001-2009. Upon moving to Oak Park, Jodi and her husband, guitarist Dave Walker stumbled upon a flourishing creative community in Berwyn where Jodi was encouraged by the astoundingly talented and generous people she met to pick up a pen and mandolin and start writing. Her writing blends the influences of jazz, roots and funk to produce an eclectic sound as backdrop for her raw, quirky lyrics.