Park Ave West Songwriters Speakeasy opened its doors in 2020 to songwriters and artists to have a creative space to collaborate and share their musical ideas, fostering a vibrant community where talent can flourish and new melodies come to life. The intimate setting encourages collaboration, experimentation, and the exchange of inspiration, making it a hub for both emerging and established artists to connect and grow. 

Park Ave West Fest is a showcase of local talent, featuring full band and accoustic performances from a diverse lineup of songwriters and musicians. This event celebrates the creativity nurtured at the Speakeasy, providing artists with the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience while also building connections within the music community. Park Ave West Fest aims to inspire attendees and highlight the rich tapestry of sounds and stories that emerge from this collaborative environment.

Born & Raised in the little town of Salem, Missouri, Collin Nash grew up surrounded & consumed by music. The sounds of George Jones, Roger Miller, Tom T. Hall and Merle Haggard taught him how to tell stories. For nearly a decade, he has written & been a hired gun for many country music artists. He has co-written songs for Tyler Halverson, Ben Chapman, Harper O'Neill as well as many others. Now stepping out on his own with a blend of raw country, americana & bluegrass, Collin brings forward a fresh, yet familiar approach to the craft of songwriting & storytelling.

Getting out of the way of the story and letting it speak for itself has been a guiding force for Canterbury for almost his entire songwriting career, and it’s evident  that he’s perfected that area of his craft. Instead of waxing poetic over hackneyed issues and tropes, Canterbury eloquently illustrates the complexities of life with a millworker’s vernacular and a hefty southern drawl.

THE GIRL IN BAND SHIRTS & BOLO TIES

Country. Soul. Pop. Rock ‘n Roll.

Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago and finding her home in Tennessee by way of North Carolina, Maura Streppa combines her northern roots and southern influence into one. Heavily influenced by musicians ranging from Lowell George and John Prine to Janis Joplin and Dolly Parton, Maura creates a home for lovers of old and new. Her southern rock vocals take modern country melodies to a new level. Maura’s writing ranges from upbeat honky tonk tunes to raw, intimate songs about her daily struggles.

With 12 songs available on all streaming services, Maura’s music has been recognized by Billboard, Sirius XM “The Highway”, iHeart Radio “Women of Country”, as well as her song “Singer and The Song” winning the 2022 Tennessee Songwriters Week.

Shantaia is a Country singer & songwriter. Growing up, Shantaia always had a love for country music, entering competitions across the country and performing onstage every chance she had. Already in singing lessons at the age of 3, guitar followed at age 6 and a love for writing songs soon after at age 9 when her great grandpa became ill. Shantaia wrote her very first song about losing a loved one and what it would be like when they were gone. Writing songs about her life and experiences has been second nature since.  

As a native of small-town Kentucky who’s influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Breaking out with the Platinum certified Number One single, “My Boy,” the singer/songwriter first took a stand for family values that go far beyond bloodlines, setting himself apart with a deeply felt 2020 tribute to step-parents and their unconditional love. Hailed by critics from Billboard and Rolling Stone to the Nashville Scene and beyond, the track helped launch Shane’s 2021 album BACKSLIDER onto multiple Best Of lists, winning over fans with its gritty yet gracious fusion of heartland rock, modern country and stand-for-something purpose. With over 265 million career streams and counting, that fusion often presents itself onstage as a mix of rebellious energy, indelible imagery and working-class pride, and it has made Shane a favorite all across the globe. Pairing his headlining MY KINDA TROUBLE TOUR in 2021 with high-profile opening slots for Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Brothers Osborne, Brooks & Dunn and Lady A, among others, plus country’s biggest festivals and a 2023 tour across the heart of Europe, he’s capped it all with a nomination for Best New Country Artist at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and is now laying the groundwork for a new chapter. Following inclusion on the star studded Stoned Cold Country tribute to The Rolling Stones 60th anniversary (submitting a special version of “Sympathy for the Devil”), Shane’s new track “Forgotten Man” is out now. Rolling Stone praises that the song “expertly sums up what it means to be blue-collar in the 21st century in this defiant, angry country single that would do Merle Haggard proud.” An anthem for those chasing the American dream with calloused hands and a weary, but still-believing heart, it’s another example of Shane’s deep-feeling take on country, as a new blue-collar generation arrives.

Independent and powerful, yet humble and relatable, Sadie Campbell and her heart-stirring voice will drive deep into your soul. The Canadian-born, Nashville-based artist explains, “On a road trip, you’re going through different scenery, through tall mountains and then total flatlands. You have beautiful and sunny mornings, and then the sun goes down, and everything is moodier. That’s similar imagery to the songs on my debut album, 'Metamorphosis'.  There’s drastic differences in the dynamics and themes of the songs- just like a great road trip.” Campbell’s first full-length record is slated for release in late 2024, and embodies the ups and downs of a long drive. “It’s a variety of light and dark—different scenery, moods, and themes all together on the same project,” says Campbell. “It’s my lessons and my journey.” 

A Nashville-based singer-songwriter with an honest, plainspoken vocal, an eclectic-roots sound and a knack for bringing crystalline characters to life, Jack McKeon is a different sort of musician. A student of the greats drawn to the timeless, rather than the trendy, he hails from Chatham, New York and harbors a deep love for the written word. First inspired by literary music icons from Hank Williams and Guy Clark to Tom T. Hall and John Hartford, McKeon arrived in Nashville in 2021 and has since established a reputation for his own message-drive lyricism – a value which shows up in its full sonic serenity on his 2024 album debut, Talking to Strangers.

Born and raised in the tiny town of Canton, SD (pop. 3054), Tyler Halverson isn’t just any cowboy. He’s got the hat and the boots, but he also plays a mean guitar and writes an even meaner tune. He has no problem bouncing around the country chasing adventure and is telling his different kind of cowboy tale with his self-described “Western Amerijuana Music,” bridging honest storytelling with songcraft inspired by country powerhouses Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Hayes Carll as much as Boyz II Men, Taking Back Sunday, and The Used. 

Aniston Pate is a Texas born artist and songwriter. Since moving to Nashville in 2021 she has released her debut EP “Keystone Cowboy” as well as many singles. You can find Aniston singing her single “hummin’bird” on the current season of American Idol where she received a golden ticket to Hollywood. Aniston writes with hit writers on music row and has travelled nationally performing country music. She’s guaranteed to get your feet tapping, and pull at your heartstrings with her honest lyrics.