Elm City's Finest

Feature Performance: Singer-Songwriters

Date
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Event Starts
7:00 PM
Venue
Elm City's Cabaret at the Shubert Theatre
Location
247 College Street, New Haven, CT
Doors Open
Lobby doors open one hour prior to showtime, theatre doors open approx. 30 minutes prior to show. Latecomers may be asked to wait in the lobby until a time that will cause the least disturbance to the audience members already seated.
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Event Details

FEATURING:

Nei.da
Mark Ferg - singer, songwriter and rapper
KDNS

Table Seating in our new Elm City's Cabaret - tickets only $20.00.

The Shubert Theatre puts the spotlight on New Haven's local talent in our all-new Elm City's Cabaret. Patrons will be seated at tables to enjoy an evening of performance in an intimate setting.

Now in its fourth year, the Shubert Theatre launched Elm City's Finest to recognize the diverse artists within our city. Talent from nearly every artistic form—music, dance, spoken word, visual art—has been celebrated on our stage. As we continue to showcase artists, each Elm City’s Finest event will focus on an artistic discipline.

See our other Elm City's Finest performances listed below:

About Nei.da

"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."

About Mark Ferg

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.

About KDNS

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.

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