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Up and Coming NYC: An Independent Artist Cypher

August 1, 2025

Join Music Director Rashad McPherson as he presents a debut artist showcase series titled Up and Coming NYC: An Independent Artist Cypher.

Also known as a cypher, this musical gathering will feature performances from several independent NY based artists who are making waves on Broadway, digital platforms, and various stages across the country. Complete with a house band, this show will shine an incandescent light on the journey of creation, as these artists share their gifts and form a new community here on the 54 Below stage.

Come and celebrate the next generation of musical talent who’s calling “Next!” on the world’s stage!

Featuring:

Amanda Barise (“American Idol” Season 23)
ASHTN MRTN
Omar Madden (Real Women Have Curves)
Schado
Rachel Simone Webb (& Juliet)
and more stars to be announced!

Joined by:

Shawn Dustin on drums/programming
Marcos Robinson on guitar
Daniel Winshall on bass

Supporting Vocalists:

Tyneshia Hill
Keeara Powell
Tim Smith

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

Featuring

Rashad McPherson, sporting a full, dark beard flecked with gray, dons a wide-brimmed cream hat with a red underside. With a nose ring and arched eyebrows, he poses in a patterned shirt against a plain brown background.

Rashad McPherson

Producer/Music Director
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Amanda Barise, with long, wavy brown hair and red lipstick, looks forward, smiling slightly. She wears a mesh top and dark jacket. A strong yellow tint creates a warm, soft atmosphere against the plain yellow background.

Amanda Barise

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A man with a short beard and afro hairstyle stands against a yellow background, wearing a brown and yellow patterned collared shirt and a chain necklace. He looks at the camera with a relaxed expression and has his arms loosely crossed.

ASHTN MRTN

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A young man with short curly hair, wearing a black V-neck shirt, stands against a dark background. He looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. His left hand is partially raised near his chest. The lighting is soft and highlights his facial features.

Omar Madden

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A man wearing sunglasses and a gray suit with a black shirt stands outdoors by a waterfront. He looks to the side with a serious expression. The background features railings, greenery, buildings, and water under a cloudy sky.

Schado

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A young woman with curly black hair smiles warmly at the camera. Rachel Simone Webb has medium-dark skin, bright white teeth, and expressive dark eyes. She wears a black spaghetti strap top, and the background is softly blurred in warm tones.

Rachel Simone Webb

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Shawn Dustin, with short curly hair and a trimmed beard, wears a bright red Tommy Jeans hoodie. Holding a wooden baseball bat on his shoulder, he looks confidently at the camera against a plain white background.

Shawn Dustin

Drums/Programming
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Marcos Robinson, a bearded man in a black sweatshirt, plays a white electric guitar on stage. He has a focused expression and a black guitar strap. The dark background is lit dramatically from the left by stage lighting.

Marcos Robinson

Guitar
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A bearded person with short, curly hair stands outdoors, smiling. They wear a plaid, high-collared shirt. Behind them are parked cars and a brick building with trees, captured in black and white. Sunlight streaks across part of the image.

Daniel Winshall

Bass
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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

Supporting Vocalist
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Keeara Powell, with short blond hair, smiles confidently. She wears a sleeveless black lace dress and red lipstick. Her right hand touches her face, displaying rings, while bracelets adorn her left wrist. The dark background is lit subtly by purple lighting that highlights her features.

Keeara Powell

Supporting Vocalist
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A man wearing a light gray suit, black shirt, and sunglasses stands outdoors. He looks to his left with a confident expression. Behind him is a waterfront view with buildings, trees, and a wooden deck in soft daylight.

Tim Smith

Supporting Vocalist
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Past Performances

  • Fri, Aug 1 :9:30 pm
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