Stacy Rene Erenberg

Chicago

Stacy Rene Erenberg is an activist, healer, and socially conscious songstress. Since her 2006 Chicago debut as front woman of the 10-piece neo-soul band Vertikal, she has performed at legendary Chicago venues such as The Jazz Showcase, The Metro and The Park West. The 2011 recipient of the Illinois Arts Council Professional Development Grant, Stacy Rene seamlessly blends improvisational and traditional genres with sultry-sweet vocals to create an inventive interpretation of jazz and blues. A believer in the power of storytelling through music, Stacy Rene’s original lyrics tell stories of love, struggle and resistance in movements for social change.