Benjamin Barnes, known professionally as Bencasso, is a multifaceted artist whose career as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist spans several decades and a variety of genres. His artistic journey is one of remarkable resilience, creativity, and a deep commitment to self-expression through music. A former rock star, classical violinist, and accomplished guitarist, Bencasso has navigated the complexities of mental illness, catastrophic injuries, and personal hardships to become a successful musician, artist, educator, and entrepreneur. His songwriting, recording, and performance career showcases a rare ability to blend diverse musical styles with poignant, often introspective lyrics that resonate with a wide audience.

Yolanda was raised in Mexico, San Jose and Oakland, being inspired by many types of music she heard from her parents’ vast collection of records. Her style developed in a true rustic, down-to-earth sound, filled with feelings from her many challenges and facets of her life which have given her a positive life philosophy! She released her first CD in 2022, "Yolanda, Stories of You". You can listen on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify. Or listen to some performance cuts here, on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cazessus1. She’ll be performing this show as part of a duo with Steve Burch, another talented musician.