Black Buttafly and her Electric Band

Kayla Childs, also known as “Black Buttafly”, is a 26 year old New Jersey native hailing from New Brunswick. Her musical roots are in Gospel, Jazz, and Soul music with influences ranging from Patrice Rushen, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, J Dilla, and Ahmad Jamal. She is a rising pianist, songwriter, and producer attending Rutgers University pursuing her degree in Jazz Performance and Music Technology while currently living and playing in Philadelphia, PA. Kayla has performed in venues such as World Cafe Live, Keystone Corner, Pitchfork Festival (Chicago, London, Paris), The Beacon Theatre, and Nublu Jazz Festival. She is a band member of Omarʼs Hat, UPENDO, & Instrumental band “Astrium”. Kayla has traveled the Across the U.S. and Europe touring professionally. She has played and recorded with artists Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pete Rock, Lenny White, KeiyaA, RES, Ivy Sole, Orion Sun, Duendita, Hannibal Burress & Grammy Award Winning Artist, Jermaine Holmes. She is an inspiring artist looking to impact the world through her soulful sounds and vulnerable vibes.

Ryan Gilfillian is a Philadelphia based singer / songwriter that is providing soulful therapy for all that have dealt with the pain of heartbreak. The warmth of Ryan’s tone carries you into a safe place of vulnerability and self-reflection as you think back on the good and the bad of past relationships. Behind the warmth and vulnerability sits a confidence and cool that pulls you in like a magnet. Despite all of the obstacles life has thrown Ryan, he actively chooses to inspire confidence with his go-getter attitude that is infectious to those around him. Ryan has performed on stages at WXPN Xponential Festival, Newport Folk Festival, Philadelphia Flower Show, and Bonnaroo headlining and opening for some of the top acts in the music industry ​In the 4th quarter of 2022 Finally Released his debut EP "Evergreen" which brings you along Ryan's journey of heartbreak and love. Multiple songs off "Evergreen" are in rotation on the airwaves with support from WXPN Philadelphia and 91.5 Jazz & More Las Vegas. From the suburbs of Philadelphia, Ryan was born into a musical household. Both his father Nelson and brother Devon are professional musicians. Music was something that Ryan always found happiness in, but he didn't know if it was the career path he wanted to pursue. It wasn't until 2009 when Ryan was involved in a life-altering car accident that left him paralyzed, that his love for singing and songwriting was ignited. “Even though I may not be able to walk, writing music, recording, performing live and being able to connect with others, has allowed me to express my whole entire self without any limitations”. Ryan uses music as a means to inspire his fans while shining a light on the disability community. His musical influences include His father, Nelson Gilfillian, his brother Devon Gilfillian, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Musiq Soulchild, & Jill Scott which you can hear through his own original music. When he's not making music Ryan can be found spending time with his family, creating a new definition of confidence, beating the odds, and living life on his terms.