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Artist Overview
With powerhouse vocals and a groundbreaking mission, Evelynroze is a 23-year-old multifaceted and award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Actress, and Advocate,whose work charts a course through pain, rebirth, and resilience. Rooted in and influenced by Country, early 2000s rock, Classic Rock, and Grunge, she blends a wide spectrum of influences to craft a sound that is cinematic, rebellious, and unapologetically raw, and a voice for the underdogs still fighting to be heard.
Early Life & Origins
Evelyn grew up in the small town of Paxton, Massachusetts, surrounded by her parents’ wide-ranging taste in music. Her grandmother noticed that she would always be singing along to the gospel music she would play in the car. Her natural spark for music quickly became clear, leading her into dance classes and eventually onto the musical theater stage at just five years old, where she discovered her enduring love for performance.
Overcoming Adversity
As a child, Evelyn was placed on an IEP due to learning differences, which began to dull her spark due to the social isolation and the negative impacts that it can have on self-esteem. Around age 11, songwriting became her escape and emotional outlet. Unfortunately, she ended up getting severely bullied over her singing and for her dreams of pursuing a music career. She was harassed about the music she liked, the way she dressed, and for posting singing covers, and was randomly filmed and photographed for ridicule. She even experienced peers throwing her songwriting pouch into a toilet. Even in college, Evelyn experienced the same voices trying to discredit and underestimate her.
Rise to Recognition
In late high school, Evelyn began releasing music independently, experimenting with different genres before ultimately returning to her roots. In 2019, she began posting music and fashion history content on TikTok, where she connected with her audience through her deep love of music. In early college, she began opening up about her healing journey, candidly sharing her story and the meaning behind her songs. Her transparency resonated with thousands of young people who saw themselves reflected in her story. Evelyn’s first viral moment occurred in 2023, her sophomore year of college, when a video she made about being bullied went viral online, significantly boosting her platform and visibility. Around the same time, Evelyn was in the process of forming her backing band and started playing gigs.
Accolades
Evelyn went on to win Best New Artist (2023) at the Worcester Music Awards, followed by Best Female Vocalist and Best Live Act in subsequent years. In 2025, she was nominated for the Boston Music Awards “Country Artist of the Year.”
In 2024, she was selected for Plaid Dog’s Rising Artist Campaign, raising over $10,000 to complete her debut album. On May 30th, 2025, she released the first half, “Trials of the Flame..,” with its opening single Flame gaining traction after several of her TikTok videos about the song’s meaning surpassed 100,000 views, inspiring fans to use the sound to share their own stories.
Education & Vision
A recent high honors graduate of The Hartt School of Music from the Music & Arts Management program, Evelynroze approaches her career with both passion and precision. She is currently based in Massachusetts but actively planning a move to Nashville to expand her live performance opportunities, pursue label interest, and continue growing her audience across platforms.
Mission
More than just a musician, Evelynroze is a voice for the voiceless — an advocate for those who’ve been bullied, doubted, or misunderstood. Her music and message create space for healing, power, and transformation. Because for Evelyn, this isn’t just about building a career. It’s about building a legacy.
Influences
Evelyn’s biggest musical inspirations include Stone Temple Pilots, Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert, Bailey Zimmerman, Daughtry, Alice In Chains, Evanescence, Pink Floyd, Austin Snell, and many more.
Meet the Band!
In Autumn 2022, the group came together through Evelyn and Reid's collaboration, following a few years of performing as a duo.
Reid Plonsky ~ Guitar + Backing Vox
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Reid Plonsky is a 22-year-old musician and audio engineer from Long Island, NY.
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Reid started teaching himself guitar around age 13 and attended School of Rock. He then met Evelynroze at college in 2021. The two played as a duo for a while and co-wrote songs such as "Careless Heart" before forming the band in late 2022.
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Reid's biggest inspirations are Jimi Hendrix, Green Day, Black Sabbath, and a lot of 2010s Pop-Punk such as State Champs and The Story So Far.
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According to Reid, Evelyn's advocacy for IEPs and learning disabilities is very important. As he has a visual disability that affected him in school. Reid also strongly believes in never giving up your dreams, as his former best friend once told him that he wasn't good enough to play in his band.
John O’Shea ~ Guitar + Backing Vox
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John O'Shea is a 22 year old guitarist and drummer from MA.
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John began playing at the age of 16 and quickly demonstrated remarkable growth. By the summer of 2024, his talent earned him an invitation to audition for the band.
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John's biggest inspirations are Oasis, David Gilmour, Brian May, and The Beatles.
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Having faced mental health challenges in the past, John understands the importance of transparency and believes that raising awareness can create a sense of comfort and support for others going through similar struggles.
Chris Bafuma ~ Drums + Backing Vox
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From Southington, CT, Chris Bafuma is a drummer and Music Production & Technology student at the University of Hartford.
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Chris grew up watching his dad play drums in various cover bands.
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Chris’s biggest inspirations are Styx, Tool, and various other Classic Rock and Country artists.
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Owen Strand ~ Bass Guitar
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Owen Strand is a Bassist from South Hadley, MA.
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Owen has been playing bass since his 14th birthday and currently attends The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford along with Evelyn and Reid.
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Owen has a wide range of inspirations. Blues and soul musicians like Robert Johnson, Irma Thomas, James Brown, B.B. King, and Elmore James. Rappers like Biggie and 2pac. Jazz musicians like Coltrane and Louis Armstrong, and classical composers like Beethoven, Mahler, and Bruckner.
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Owen says that messages of perseverance through intense challenges, taking care of your mental health, and supporting people with disabilities, are all important parts of the advocacy.