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Scott Laursen

Photographer

Scott Laursen is a fine art documentary photographer who holds an MFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art. He spends time in both urban and rural environments documenting life and telling stories. Laursen combines his loves for traditional film photography, digital, and alternative processes in his digital studio and darkroom. He has exhibited photography from the West Coast to the East Coast, and Internationally.

Phil Lynch

Composer; Musician

“Songs that hit your heart!” is how one festival organizer described Phil Lynch’s joyful mix of life-affirming music. With a style similar to James Taylor and a voice often compared to Randy Newman, Phil’s songs about life, love, and time are proven to make audiences think, laugh . . . even cry. Hailing from Michigan’s rugged Upper Peninsula, Phil is widely known for his ability to both entertain and inspire. Delighted listeners often remark on the personal connections Phil makes through stories and anecdotes, ranging from thought-provoking to downright funny. Well-known throughout the upper Midwest, Phil has received standing ovations not only from his audiences, but also from festival organizers, theater managers, even the host of Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café, who exclaimed, “You can’t help but sway to his infectious, smiley groove!”