Gary Simons & Friends

Hoodo is a New York City–based rock/pop artist who appears in small-room lineups where songs land close to the audience. At Union Hall, Hoodo has shared bills with Caroline, Baniewicz, Hersi, Rebecca, WeiserMC, Nanda, Chris, and Murphy, including sets tied to *Girl Church* hosted by Amelia Ritthaler.

Hersi is a Rock/Pop artist heard on New York City lineups, including performances at Union Hall. They have shared bills with Caroline, Baniewicz, Hoodo, Rebecca, WeiserMC, Nanda, Chris, and Murphy, moving between bandstand collaboration and front-person focus.

Grace is a New York City–based performer working across rock/pop songwriting and DJ sets, appearing at venues including Union Hall and Signal. Her credits span mixed-bill shows that place short song sets alongside character-driven comedy, with collaborators and billmates including Frankenstein’s Baby, Kurt Braunohler, Irene, Morales, Zae, Jordan, and Meka.

Johnson is a New York–based performer whose work sits between stage craft and close observation, shaped by formal training and steady time in rehearsal rooms. In recent seasons, they have appeared in roles across theater and performance work presented at small and mid-size New York City venues, including downtown stages and black-box spaces.

Jean is an American performer known for comic work across stage and screen, with a career that also extends into drama. She has amassed major television and guild honors over time, reflecting a steady presence in mainstream American acting.

Pierre is a New York City–based performer heard at Freddy’s Bar, where he moves between open-mic formats and curated nights. His recent appearances include Mimsey’s Open Mic (music, comedy, and poetry), Humans Against Music, the Monday and Wednesday Comedy Open Mics, and “So What Happened Was…,” a monthly storytelling series.