A Faint Glimmer of Hope: A Creative Evening Variety Show

Colby Cobb is a 22-year-old pop singer-songwriter whose music blends emotional honesty with melodic depth. With four releases (Make Believe, Sober, Starting Over, and Fault Line) available across all major streaming platforms, Colby writes using reflexive storytelling and haunting melodies to explore vulnerability, growth, and connection.

Born in Houston, Texas, and shaped by time spent in over eight states, Colby brings a wide emotional lens to his songwriting. A recent graduate of Baylor University, he crafts songs that resonate with both introspection and immediacy.

Colby’s performances span intimate venues and larger stages alike, including NBC’s The Voice, Sofar Sounds (Austin, TX & Louisville, KY), SoberFest (Houston, TX), The Listening Room (Nashville, TN & Pigeon Forge, TN), and collaborative art exhibitions in Louisville, Kentucky — each deepening his connection with audiences through story and song.

Amand & Jamie Conkin are the visionaries behind Rays. Amanda has grown up having many of her own aura photos taken in Sedona AZ since she was a kid, and as an adult became particularly interested in using this special tool to help show others their colorful selves. Officially beginning in February of 2020, Rays has brought much joy to its creators and visitors alike. Jamie brings a stable grounded energy to his readings and has much experience with sound and practical methods of healing/being. Amanda is a Reiki master and energy healer; she specializes in before and after photos using energy work to bring the body back into balance.

Kindling Studios is a creative wellness brand founded by Maria Davis, offering reflective journaling, mindful art, and soulful experiences that help people slow down, tune in, and reconnect with their inner spark. Through events, digital downloads, and creative tools, Kindling invites curiosity, intention, and a little everyday magic!

Jared Howell is a Louisville-based magician and mentalist whose work centers on curiosity, wonder, and human connection. Through mind reading and interactive performance, he creates experiences that invite audiences to slow down, lean in, and rediscover a sense of mystery.

Beyond the stage, Jared is interested in why people are drawn to the unknown and how mystery shapes creativity, belief, and meaning. His work lives in the space between skepticism and wonder, using magic as a way to ask better questions rather than provide answers. He also hosts the podcast Learning to Be Liminal, where he documents his ongoing exploration of the paranormal.

Hillary is a lover of this grand universe we get to inhabit for a while.. a yoga student and teacher, sound healer, meditation student/ teacher, a forever student of life and sharing what lights her up with others is her favorite part of this grand adventure. She feels her souls work is utilizing the power of vibration, sound and natural healing modalities to touch that calm, deepest place within you to remind you of your power to heal yourself. These practices will help you alchemise your human confusion and pain to healing and clarity.

Mashup is a new urban food hall, event space, and community hub in Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood — where connection happens. Spanning 22,000 square feet, Mashup brings together local chefs, curated art, wellness, and vibrant programming to create a bold, modern destination that celebrates the city’s creativity and culture.