Paytra is a New York City based artist, starting her run on "breaking glass ceilings" all over the country. An original artist, she takes pride in sparking change and encouraging self-empowerment through her spunky, raw, and playful lyrics. This pop/hip-hop powerhouse is making waves and challenging norms on her 2024 Pride festival tour.
Madz emphasizes and adds power to Paytra's message behind the drum kit, and works with the artist in many different ways. Madz has been with Paytra since her first full band show in April 2024, and continues to move forward with her for the future.
The Indy Annies are an all female folk-country band based in Indianapolis, IN. Known for their hits "Ain't Your Name" and "Coldest Thing In Texas," the Annies have been running the Indianapolis area country scene for years now. They have been featured in many country music festivals, and have shared the stage with many female country powerhouses like JC Clements, Jaime Wyatt, and more.
Madz kept the beat for the Indy Annies all through the summer on their journey through a number of amazing Indianapolis venues on acoustic and full band shows.
Todd Michael is a touring country artist recording in Nashville, TN with support from Sony Music and MC1 Nashville. Well known for his singles "Put Your Foot on the Gas" and "Amnesia," which sparked his success in the modern country scene, he continues to play country and rock hits throughout the midwest with his band, The Ghost Town Marshalls behind him.
Madz ran with the band in July, 2023-March 2024 to complete the all star 5-piece lineup that lit the stage each night.