Women Crush Wednesdays
Women crush Wednesdays is a weekly highlight where each week we feature a woman or nonbinary musician from Orlando.
Spotify Playlist
Women Musicians of Orlando has a playlist called #Womencrushwednesdays of local women and non binary talent's original music that gets updated regularly. The woman/nonbinary person who is featured will be on the cover and more of her songs are added. The purpose is to not only spotlight our local talent but also create a great experience for music lovers to discover and fall in love with new music.
Featured Artists
Band
Catnap
Meet Catnap, Orlando’s indie sensation that’s got everyone talking. This dynamic trio—Nina on vocals and guitar, Julia on bass, and Angie on drums—combines dreamy vibes with distorted guitars to create a sound that’s all their own.
Catnap’s original songs are a cut above the rest. Their debut EP, “Talk!,” is already turning heads, and their live shows at local spots like Will’s Pub, Stardust, and The Conduit are unforgettable. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer Songwriter, producer
Chelz Danielle
Introducing Chelz, a soulful artist whose music echoes the seasons of life. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, Chelz has illustrated themes of love, sadness, and happiness into her dreamy neo-soul music. As a multi-faceted artist, Chelz not only writes and produces, but also performs her music around the city of Orlando. Step into Chelz Danielle’s music, where warm melodies and lyrics invite you to experience life’s highs and lows. CLICK HERE for more.
Rapper
Bide Divine
The hip-hop game is constantly being impacted by female enigmas who continue to reshape the way we think about music. She is constantly pushing the envelope and reinventing herself and her sound. Her overarching ambition is to impact her community in a meaningful way. She also believes in giving back. Her bars are cold and knit together by emotive and expressive punchlines. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer/Actress
Jamalia Scott
Jamalia is a well-rounded entertainer who began singing in the church choir at the tender age of three and she hasn’t stopped. Her career has spanned into many different things ranging from singing in churches, and later opening for larger acts such as Le Andria Johnson and Aaron Lavelle. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Jen Lowe
Jen Lowe, a soulful and captivating Americana singer-songwriter, weaves tales of life, love, and the American experience through her heartfelt lyrics and melodic compositions. With a voice that resonates with authenticity and a gift for storytelling, Jen invites audiences on a musical journey that reflects the rich tapestry of the human spirit. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter and Lead Singer of The LadyBits
Renee Arozqueta
Central Florida alt-rockers, The Ladybits, are dropping their debut full-length release, Little Dreams, on Friday, March 29, 2024 on the Orlando-based Sugar City Music label. Musically, Renee’s punk-influenced guitar drives the band while her distinctive vocals feature dramatic dynamic shifts from searing anthemic shouts to whispered secrets, and intricate layers of vocal harmony. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Alanna Chuyan
Alanna Chuyan is singer songwriter who stars as lead vocalist, fronting a talented 5 piece band, emulating Alanis' expressive voice & style. This show brings the passion of Alanis’ first time touring with her band in 1995, leading up to their world tour. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter and Lead of Faae
Vanessa Frances
Faae is a southern gothic folk-jazz duo, comprising the vocals and rhythmic guitar stylings of Vanessa Frances, and the melodies of lead guitarist Jordan Morales. Frances, an author, and poet, discovered her passion for instrumentation in her early twenties, after singing for most of her life. Morales, a lifelong musician and composer, brings a wealth of musical expertise and creativity to the duo. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Kelly Jarrard
Kelly Jarrard is a singer-songwriter with roots in soul, rhythm & blues and jazz. Her smooth & sultry voice is the star of the show but she also wows the audience with her looping skills consisting of short recordings of beatboxing, bass lines and harmonies created all live by the one-woman-band herself. CLICK HERE for more
Singer-Songwriter
Shelby Lauren
Shelby Lauren was born and raised in Central Florida. Ocala is where she met mentors like Ruthie Nelson, Greg Pando, and Michelle Ingrham. Two years ago, encouraged by Michelle and Charity Cox she started playing solo shows at local venues. Now she plays multiple shows a week, anywhere from Gainesville to Tavares, and expanding still! Shelby has a heart for music with a folkier side. Shelby’s dip into songwriting didn’t start till 2020, but she’s been writing non stop since! CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Terri Binion
"...this woman follows her own compass. She's not guided by the pack mentality. She works the back roads of life with no regrets. Leaving This Town drew the attention of the Indigo Girls, who pegged Terri to open for them, kicking off that tour at the legendary Ryman Auditorium up in Nashville." -Jim White CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Kristin Grice
Singer-songwriter Kristin Grice grew up in a small town in Ohio when she received her first acoustic guitar as a gift from her grandfather. At the age of fourteen, she began her journey to finding her voice as an artist, writing songs with that of a doe-eyed, teenage girl perspective. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Francesca Tarantino
Francesca Tarantino is a singer, musician, and songwriter from Orlando, Florida, with an undeniable passion for rocking the stage. Armed with her acoustic and electric guitars, she not only plays epic riffs, but crafts her own musical magic. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Iesha Marie
"Iesha Marie is a singer-songwriter from Sanford, FL. Her raw, soulful vocals cut deep within her original compositions as well as dance between a vast selection of genres that span 7 decades. You can find her sharing the stage with her better half, Shawn Clarson as a Duo or with the energetic Orlando band, American Party Machine.
CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Aria Fiori
Aria Fiori, a singer-songwriter with roots in indie folk and pop influences, aspires to encapsulate the complexities of the human spirit through her music. Beginning with a background in music education, Aria discovered solace in songwriting, weaving the rich vocal tones and harmonies drawn from her classical roots into a tapestry of contemporary expressiveness and color. CLICK HERE for more
Founder of Pawli PR & Production, Management, and, Marketing
Jessica Pawli
Pawli is most certainly one of the staples of the music community in Orlando. She is a major advocate for the Orlando community and continues to harvest an ever growing music scene, while giving back to charitable organizations and individuals in need whenever possible. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Hannah Stokes
Hannah Stokes is a singer-songwriter based in Orlando, FL. Influenced by the jazz-infused folk songwriting of Joni Mitchell mixed with the soul/RnB stylings of artists like Lianne La Havas and Emily King. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter/Lead of Concrete & Country
Dani Marie
Dani Marie was born in Orlando, FL. She began performing at a very young age, singing and dancing to tunes like "Good Ship Lollipop" and "Proud to be an American". CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter/Lead Singer of The Chotchkies
Jeannine Gage
Jeannine Gage is an Orlando singer/songwriter. She fronts the band The Chotchkies, performs solo or with other Orlando musicians as an acoustic duo, and heads up The Ukulaliens, a ukulele jam group. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer Songwriter
Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward is a down to earth singer/ songwriter who got her start performing folk, country, and bluegrass music in the hills of northeast Tennessee. CLICK HERE for more info.
Drummer/Founder of Orlando Girls Rock
Kristin Anne
Hi! My name is Kristin. I've been playing drums since 1997. I currently play drums in a band called Double Bubble. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Liz Nash
Liz Nash, a singer songwriter originally from New York, continues with her original songs of indie, blues, country and folk carving music of the future one song at a time. CLICK HERE for more info.
Singer-Songwriter/Lead Singer of Auditory Armory
April Rose
April Montallana, who goes by the artist name “April Rose,” is an accomplished musician with 15 years of experience performing in bands, ensembles, and solo. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Jaclyn E.
Jaclyn Arnold is a singer/songwriter and piano player located in Central Florida with a classically trained background, turned pop! CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter
Amy Robbins
Amy Robbins is a singer/songwriter born and raised in the rural heart of central Florida. Drawing influence from blues, country, gospel and folk with a healthy dose of indie rock, Amy has a blend that is all her own. CLICK HERE for more.
Singer-Songwriter/Founder of Swamp Sistas
Beth McKee
If you ask Beth McKee whether she is an artist or an activist, she is likely to answer "both!" Her love for performing and community merge into a perfect force of good music and goodwill. CLICK HERE for more.