1 Sandy Pickett
Southern Indiana Blues, Straight from the Heart

Kicking off Night Two of Women in the Blues, Southern Indiana blues woman Sandy Pickett brings music that comes straight from the heart.

A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sandy brings both artistic accomplishment and a deep commitment to community. Her recognition includes induction into the Southeast Indiana Musicians Hall of Fame in 2017.

Throughout her career, Sandy has used music not only to entertain, but to create connection, encourage young musicians and help give voice to survivors of domestic violence. Her work with the collaborative SHIFT project reflects a belief in music as a force for awareness, healing and hope.

That combination — accomplished musician, Southern Indiana roots and music with purpose — makes Sandy a fitting artist to open Saturday’s Women in the Blues celebration.

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2 Geminii Dragon
Where Blues Tradition Meets a Fearless New Voice

Geminii DRAGON brings another dimension to Saturday’s Women in the Blues lineup — blues foundations delivered with an individual, contemporary edge.

Their sound and stage presence expand the evening beyond any single definition of the blues, showing how the tradition continues to evolve in the hands of distinctive modern artists.

Placed alongside Mississippi piano, Southern soul and regional blues, Gemini Dragon helps make Saturday night a celebration of the breadth, vitality and future of the music.

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3 Heavy Suga’ & The SweeTones
Deep Blues, Sweet Soul & Serious Groove

Led by bassist and vocalist Heather Crosse, Heavy Suga’ & The SweeTones bring a rich, danceable blend of blues, soul and groove to Saturday night.

Crosse’s Mississippi blues background, commanding bass playing and soulful vocals anchor a sound that feels both deeply rooted and built for a live audience.

Within the Women in the Blues lineup, Heavy Suga’ & The SweeTones bring the groove — a muscular, soulful contrast that keeps the evening moving.

4 Eden Brent
Mississippi Blues with a Whole Lot of Boogie

Eden Brent brings the sound, wit and spirit of the Mississippi Delta to New Harmony with a piano style built for boogie, blues and a room full of people ready to have a good time.

Rooted in Greenville, Mississippi, Brent developed her unmistakable approach through years of performing and learning alongside blues pianist Boogaloo Ames. Her music pairs formidable piano playing with expressive vocals, warmth, humor and the joyful personality of a born entertainer.

Her appearance adds a distinctly Mississippi voice to Women in the Blues — honoring tradition while making the music feel immediate, alive and irresistible.

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Eden Brent — on Spotify