Heart Strings : An All Female Songwriters Showcase at Blue Jay Listening Room

Doors at 7. Show at 8. Seating is first come first served. Ages 18+.

$10 ticket increase at the door.

Beginning in July, join us every second Sunday for an all female songwriters showcase at Blue Jay Listening Room.

CHELSEA SADDLER

Dubbed “The second coming of Joni Mitchell,” Chelsea Saddler has been hailed as the queen of women songwriters – past and present (Florida Times Union). Her lyrical content arises from a deep well of life experiences as a queer woman, adventure, and heartache. As Chelsea played a one hour set on NPR’s “Roots and Branches” in Tennessee, she described her greatest influences as Lightning Hopkins, Leonard Cohen, and Madeline Adams. 

Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Chelsea has been performing in the southeast for the past two decades with three original albums under her belt. She has opened for national touring artists Chris Pureka, Melissa Ferrick, Shawn Mullins, Elephant Revival, Mount Moriah, David Onley, Cliff Eberhardt, and Susan 

She has spent the majority of the past decade largely focusing her musical efforts on performing with Bad Dog Mama, (https://www.baddogmama.com/)her collaborative project with Lauren Gilliam, and writing new music. Chelsea’s long-awaited full-length original solo album 

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LAUREN WOODALL

Hailing from the heart of North Central Florida, Lauren Woodall is a singer/songwriter currently based in the vibrant musical landscape of Jacksonville. Lauren began performing professionally at just 15 years old. From there she poured her heart and soul into a career that blossomed from a hobby into a lifelong passion. After completing her Associate of Arts degree on a Fine Arts Scholarship, she transferred to the University of North Florida and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Music in 2021.

Lauren released her debut single, “Joice. St.,” at the close of November 2023 and the music world has eagerly embraced this fresh, evocative sound. She had the honor of gracing stages around the U.S and Canada during her Summer of 2023 tour and made her first international appearance last October in Gougane Barra, Ireland. 

ROADIE

ROADIE is a side project of Jacksonville singer-songwriter Alexis Rhode. Her honest lyricism is inspired by the depth of the human experience, love, loss, and the quest for meaning. Her first single "Ball of String" was released earlier this year with an accompanying music video and is available on all streaming platforms. For fans of Katy Kirby, Jenny Lewis and Phoebe Bridgers. 

RACHEL HILLMAN

Rachel Hillman is an FSU graduate in music and performs her original music in the southern United States region. She collaborates with The Rockitz and Edessa in Tallahassee as well as leads her owns bands, and is the creative director of a small publication The Tallahassee Reach.