Caroline Strickland, MJ Upstairs

John-Robert is an emerging rock-pop songwriter and vocalist whose work centers on direct melody and plainspoken storytelling. He brings that approach to New York City stages, including a set at the Knitting Factory under his own name.

nickname Jos is a New York City–based rock/pop performer who turns up on bills at the Knitting Factory. Often appearing alongside John‑Robert and Caroline Strickland, Jos works in a voice‑ and guitar‑forward format that keeps arrangements lean.

Caroline Strickland is a rock/pop songwriter and performer heard on New York City stages, including sets at the Knitting Factory. She appears in bills alongside emerging songwriter John‑Robert, known to many as Jos, in lineups that keep the focus on voice, guitar, and direct songcraft.