Songwriters Circle in the Round hosted by Noah Plotkin

Madame Zuzu's Tea House

Live at Madame Zuzus with host, Noah Plotkin

Madame Zuzu's

Featured Songwriters: Jared Rabin started learning music at age five from his grandfather, who was the first chair violinist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Jared became a proficient multi-instrumentalist, went on to study jazz composition and has traveled the world performing an array of music, with different bands and as a solo artist. His songwriting has been awarded by international competitions including the Grand Prize at the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and his recordings have been featured by American Songwriter, Bluegrass Today, NPR and more. He is a longtime fixture on the Chicago music scene. He can be found performing there often, as well as across the US._________________________________________________ Laura Glyda is a veteran storyteller and songwriter, illuminating familiar struggles of the heart and soul through song. Her unique and rich guitar playing blends elements of folk, rock, and Americana, and beautifully complements her powerful and personal words. The Chicago native can vocally move from a yell to a yearning in a moment, pulling listeners in with the dynamics of a seasoned singer.________________________________________________ Albie Powers ( you'll have to edit his photo since it looks like a screen shot from his phone) Albie Powers is an old time song writer ,storyteller and balladeer. He has been writing songs for close to 40 years. His debut record, "The Darktown Waltz came out in 2006. His song Elbow Grease played on the NPR show Car Talk and he taught songwriting at the community college level and is currently part of the Americana Roots duo Gandy Gumbo.___________________________________________________ Wallace Tallman I have feelings. I feel feelings. I write about feelings. I feel better. You listen to feelings. You feel feelings. You feel better. Repeat