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"I'm Nei.da Singer / Soulwriter born and raised in New Haven, CT.

Music has always been a part of my life since I was a young child, I don't know life without it. My music comes from my heart and soul, what I feel, I write."

Mark Ferg is a singer, songwriter, and rapper blending soulful melodies with thoughtful lyricism. Originally from New Haven, Connecticut and now residing in Harlem, New York, his sound lives at the intersection of hip-hop and R&B, driven by honest storytelling that reflects everyday life, relationships, perseverance, personal growth, and the pursuit of purpose.

Driven by emotion and intention, Mark Ferg creates songs that feel personal yet universal, pulling from lived experience to shape narratives that resonate with listeners across backgrounds. His ability to move seamlessly between smooth, melodic hooks and confident, rhythmic verses gives his music both heart and edge, allowing him to explore vulnerability without losing strength.

At the core of Mark Ferg’s artistry is a commitment to authenticity. Each song functions as a chapter in his ongoing journey where he is documenting moments of doubt, triumph, love, and self-discovery. Whether reflecting on personal relationships or broader themes of ambition and resilience, his work invites listeners into an intimate conversation rooted in truth and growth.

More than entertainment, Mark Ferg’s music serves as both expression and reflection, a mirror of his evolution as an artist and as a man. With every release, he continues to refine his voice and expand his creative range, building a catalog that speaks to persistence, emotional honesty, and the power of music as connection. His artistry stands as a testament to the idea that melody and message can coexist, and that storytelling remains at the heart of great music.

Born and raised in New Haven, KDNS has gone from making his mark on the community as a New Haven Public School teacher to making his mark on the music industry. From landing placements with VH1, writing for R&B superstar Eric Bellinger, to the success of his debut album EDEN, and earning his first million streams in 2025. KDNS is a true example of what it means to be a New Haven kid with a dream. 

Flynn Ayers is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from New Haven, Connecticut, with more than 100 original songs to her credit. A senior at Hamden Hall Country Day School, she has recently been accepted to Berklee College of Music in Boston on a partial scholarship.

Flynn has been classically trained in piano for seven years under the direction of Rachael Jungkeit and studied voice for three years with opera coach Maggie Lieberman, in addition to training with Dr. Matthew Harrison, choir director at Hamden Hall. She began pursuing her dream of becoming a musician at just five years old, first collaborating with drummer Gary Fiandra and later with Nick Wadson while living in Bermuda. During her time there, her voice teacher Deanna Friesen and her school, Warwick Academy, helped nurture her lifelong love of singing.

Flynn recently won Bethlehem Fair’s annual “America’s Got Talent” competition and has been a finalist in the CMEA All-State Choir each year of high school. Her theatrical credits include Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Regina George in “Mean Girls”. She is delighted to be making her debut at the Shubert Theater and thanks the Shubert community for sustaining such a vibrant artistic home in the Elm City.

The daughter of a disabled New Haven firefighter and the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of disabled veterans, Flynn is deeply committed to her community. She regularly performs The Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America at sporting events throughout Connecticut.

Flynn can next be seen at the “Battle of the Jams” to help the New Haven Center for the Performing, Inc. Follow Flynn’s journey on her YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@flynnayers7876 
 

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