Performing Live
Kiella Squires
Kiella Squires is a dynamic singer, songwriter, musician, and DJ based in Indianapolis. Fusing Jazz, Neo-Soul, and R&B with a fresh, soulful touch, she creates music that moves and connects. Having toured with stars like Anthony Hamilton and Charlie Wilson, Kiella brings undeniable energy and heart to every stage. Don’t miss the experience.
Ali Cheri
Ali Cheri is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose voice creates an instant connection. With a sound rooted in honesty, emotion, and self-expression, she crafts music that resonates long after the final note.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Ali brings a unique blend of vulnerability, strength, and soulful energy to every record she creates. Her music reflects real experiences, meaningful relationships, personal growth, and the emotions that connect us all.
Ali Cheri possesses one of the most unique and unforgettable voices you’ll ever hear. The moment she sings, listeners are drawn into a world of emotion, honesty, and authenticity. Her ability to make people feel seen, understood, and connected has become one of the defining qualities of her artistry.
A proud twin and free spirit at heart, Ali embraces individuality both in life and in music. Her peaceful energy, creativity, and passion for self-expression naturally flow into every song she writes. As a songwriter, she creates directly from her own experiences, allowing listeners to connect with the person behind the music as much as the music itself.
Whether delivering soulful melodies, heartfelt ballads, or uplifting records filled with warmth and feeling, Ali’s artistry remains grounded in authenticity and emotional connection.
Foosie Thirty-One
Foosie is the “Ghetto Bob Dylan.” Raised in the inner city of Indianapolis, he champions storytelling through genuine scar tissue and a one-of-one, acoustic Americana-rap. Having spent nearly half his life behind bars, he writes heavily on hard-yielded transformation and the grit, beauty, and resilience of American life on the margins. Whether performing doloustic (solo dolo & acoustic), with a DJ, or The All-American Ghetto Band, what Foosie delivers feels more like a conversation. Fresh off a feature on The Kelly Clarkson Show, he’s steadily becoming a distinctive Midwestern voice—a graceful, ghetto sage.
Seline Fire
Based out of Indianapolis, Seline Fire is an R&B artist that bridges gap between the nostalgic writing of the early 2000s and the dynamic, crisp production of modern-day music. Fueled by his deep love for R&B, his music explores the never-ending pursuit of real love, vulnerability, and passion with infectious hooks, and production that instantly captures his audience.
Drumline Battle
It’s serious now. A battle over a year in the making. BRAVE INC. took center stage in May. Sounds of Legacy stood ten toes down in August. Now, in October, they’ll go head-to-head at Daptoberfest®: Homecoming ’26!!!
That’s right. We’ve got an official Drumline Battle! An exciting head-to-head musical competition where two percussion groups perform short, intense routines facing each other, directly in front of the Black Onyx Management SoundStage!!!
