Indigo Girls:

Across four decades, 16 studio albums, and over 15 million records sold, the Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray continue to blaze the trail for generations of Queer artists in the mainstream.

The pair began their career in clubs around their native Atlanta before signing to Epic Records in 1988. Their eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies, powered by singles "Closer to Fine" and "Kid Fears." It was the first of six consecutive Gold and Platinum-certified albums.

"We joke about being old, but what is old when it comes to music? We're still a bar band at heart," says Saliers. "Our passion for music feels the same as it did when we were 25."

Beyond music, Saliers and Ray are committed activists working on racial justice, reproductive rights, immigration reform, LGBTQ advocacy, and Native American rights.

Recently, "Closer to Fine" featured prominently in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster Barbie, introducing Indigo Girls to a new generation. Their 2024 documentary It's Only Life After All blends 40 years of footage into a heartfelt career retrospective.

Trina Meade & Co.:

Today Trina Meade is one of Atlanta’s most loved and respected live musical performers the city has to offer! Her passion for music began early watching her father sing in the living room floor and from the pulpit of their church! “My spot was up in daddy’s arms after church watching and listening to many of the church members thank him for his song selections. In school all of my electives were musical in some way.” 

Trina moved from Indiana to Atlanta in the mid 80s where she joined one of most prominent bands on the local R&B circuit, later moving into the alternative rock music scene with her band Stereo Popsicle who’s name later changed to Three5Human recording 5 records together. Trina has toured and recorded with artists such as TLC, Pebbles, Babyface, Indigo Girls, Michael Franti, OutKast, Stevie Wonder, Corey Clover, Fishbone, Michelle Malone, and Blind Boys of Alabama through Kevn Kenny to name a few! 

Trina is currently writing and recording her first solo album entitled “Ashes”, set to release in the third quarter of 2026! “I’m crazy excited and can’t wait to offer what I have to give to the world!”

Located at 22 Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury, CT, Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center is the Farmington Valley's home for live outdoor performance. We're the summer home of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and host to national touring acts, community events, and everything in between.

Great music. Beautiful setting. An experience you won't forget.