Ames Street Listening Room at Carolina Beer Temple

A monthly songwriter & storytelling series showcasing the region’s finest songwriters, hosted by , and presented by .

This month will feature local songwriters and .

William Steven Hall, with roots in soul and rock and roll, began finding his own sound in 2002. A decade later, he co-founded adventure-rock band 'Swim in the Wild', acting as songwriter, producer, vocalist, drummer, guitarist, and front man during his tenure with the group.

In 2021, Steven co-founded 'falllift', an indie-folk duo that has seen two national tours, a film placement, and is releasing music throughout 2024. In addition to this blooming project, a solo album is in the works that will bring together genres such as instrumental saharan indie-rock to classic singer-songwriter acoustic.

Jackson Harden is a singer-songwriter from Utah and currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Combining elements from traditional folk, alt-country, and chamber pop, his music has a timeless quality that creates an airy, open atmosphere tinged with imagery of the vast desert landscapes and towering mountains of the western United States. His gentle vocal style, intimate songwriting, and intricate guitar picking are often compared to the likes of Nick Drake and Elliott Smith. He is a Breedlove Guitar official artist, his guitar of choice since the age of 12. In his early career as a performer he has already shared the stage with acts like Cardinal Bloom and David Childers.

From the moment Harden picked up a guitar at age 8, his sights have always been set on writing songs and making records. In elementary school, he regularly put together groups for school talent shows. At the age of 13, he took first place in the 2009 flatpick guitar contest at the Utah State Instrument Championships. In High School, he formed the instrumental post-rock group Across the Snow to explore experimental sounds and recording techniques, featuring reverb drenched guitars and lush soundscapes. In 2019, he attained a bachelor's degree in music from Snow College. In those college years, Harden played guitar in indie rock/alternative group Sea Elephant, during which time the musician flourished in a space that honed his skills and nurtured his confidence in his own singing and songwriting.

In 2022, Harden left his home state of Utah behind and moved across the country to North Carolina. Now showcasing his chops as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer, Harden ventures out on his own to explore a new, profound sound with his debut EP "Dakota Blue Moon", released on November 3rd 2023; the title track of which earning him a spot in the finals of the 2025 LEAF Songwriting Competition presented by NewSong Music and the semi-finals of the 2023 International Songwriting Competition.

His latest release, “The Water Is Wide”, is a fresh take on a traditional folk song done by many of the great folk artists throughout history, and is available May 30th, 2025.

Taylor Winchester is a singer-songwriter based in Charlotte, NC with a musical style featuring a free-spirited energy and a lyrical sense of mysticism. Weaving a tapestry of sounds that resonate with both heart and soul, his songs are a soundtrack for self-discovery and a mantra for those who seek to live life with purpose and passion.

Taylor embraces the rich soundscapes of folk, Americana, and jamband influences, honing his craft and finding his own voice within these genres. Having shared billing with acts such as Susto, Mipso, Gone Gone Beyond and Lake Street Dive, he’s a seasoned and professional performer.

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