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New Writers at 54! Rashad McPherson, feat. Kyle Ramar Freeman & more

February 25, 2025

New Writers at 54! Rashad McPherson will be an evening of music wherein we all share in a songwriter’s journey. The experience will include the mountaintops of accomplishment, achievement, and success; but also the valley lows of closed doors, difficult moments, and missed opportunities.

Join Rashad McPherson (Ben Platt: Live at the Palace), his band and singers, and several special guests for a night of original music that will span genres. Giving each of us a reminder to keep believing.

New Writers At 54! is an ongoing series at 54 Below showcasing exciting work by today’s hottest emerging voices, curated by Assistant Programming Director Alexa Spiegel.

Featuring:

Ken Alston, Jr. (Three Mo’ Tenors national tour)
Kyle Ramar Freeman (The Wiz, A Strange Loop, Once on This Island national tour)
Cristina Raé (The Wiz)

Joined by:

Shawn Dustin on drums
Jeff Huart on keys
AJ Jagannath on guitar
Criston Oates on bass

Supporting vocals:

Tyneshia Hill
Chauncey Matthews
Alexis Tidwell
Candida Walker

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

Rashad McPherson

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Ken Alston Jr.

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A black and white portrait captures Kyle Freeman with long, thick dreadlocks elegantly tied atop their head. They don a dark turtleneck sweater, radiating a calm expression against the plain backdrop.

Kyle Freeman

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Cristina Raé

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Shawn Dustin, wearing sunglasses and a red, blue, and white plaid shirt, smiles while holding a pen-like object. With short hair and a chain necklace against a plain background, his cool demeanor shines through effortlessly.

Shawn Dustin

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A grayscale portrait of a bearded man with short hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a white shirt and small hoop earrings. The lighting highlights the texture of his facial hair and skin. The background is plain and dark, emphasizing his face.

Jeff Huart

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Musician AJ Jagannath, in a plaid shirt and cap, plays guitar on stage, illuminated by colorful lights. He gazes to the side with a microphone in the background. The atmosphere is vibrant and dynamic, capturing the essence of a live music performance.

AJ Jagannath

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Criston Oates, a musician wearing glasses and a striped shirt, is playing an electric bass guitar with intense focus. A microphone and music equipment are visible in the background, indicating a musical setting. The guitar strap is red, and the bass guitar is white with a wooden fretboard.

Criston Oates

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Tyneshia Hill poses confidently against a dark background. With short, curly hair and wearing a long-sleeved, black sequined dress with an open-shoulder design, she complements her look with hoop earrings and red lipstick, standing with one hand on her hip.

Tyneshia Hill

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Chauncey Matthews lies on his back against a light blue surface with blurred patches. Sporting short curly hair and facial hair, he wears a vibrant blue ribbed sweater. His arms stretch dynamically towards the camera, showcasing his hoop earrings and the ring on his left hand.

Chauncey Matthews

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Alexis Tidwell

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Candida Walker, with straight, light brown hair, wears a black, patterned turtleneck. Her makeup is elegant, featuring bold red lipstick and shimmery eyeshadow. The plain white background highlights her confident expression beautifully.

Candida Walker

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Past Performances

  • Tue, Feb 25 :9:30 pm
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