Originally from Seattle, Ruthie Craft is a powerhouse vocalist with songs full of strong narratives and relatable meanings. Capturing audiences with her honest, emotive lyrics and soul-bearing vocals, Ruthie has a loyal following in Texas and around the country. Delivering a unique cinematic pop-soul sound, Ruthie’s songs reflect her worldview: colorful, heartbreaking, and optimistic. Ruthie sees her performances as an opportunity to “let my emotional filters down, while inviting the audience to do the same.” This openness, vulnerability, and authentic connection to her fans, make her a perfect fit for this special show.

A dynamic performer out of Georgia,Ava Connell,is an artist on the rise — and a busy one, playing over 100 shows annually. Drawing comparisons to Jewel, Miranda Lambert, and Avril Lavigne - her voice is full of raw emotion. Ava's lyrics and performances weave in themes of heartbreak and personal growth, a perfect fit for the Under format. Impressively, Ava was recently nominated for Georgia’s 2024 Female Artist of the Year and was a semi-finalist for the Georgia Country Awards.

Under The Rock is an innovative new series showcasing acoustic performances from top-level local artists. Facilitated by Dr. Aaron Rochlen, a Professor, Psychologist, & connected music guy, each concert features lyrical discussions and ideas for how audience member can learn, reflect, and relate from the listening experience. An award-winning presenter, “Doc Rock” frequently uses music in his courses & clinical work.