Max Johnk is a bassist, composer and teacher. A native of the Fargo- Moorhead area, Max ea...

Max Johnk is a bassist, composer and teacher. A native of the Fargo- Moorhead area, Max earned his bachelor’s degree in music from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2011, and went on to earn his master’s degree in jazz studies from Northern Illinois University in 2014. While at NIU, he played in the nationally recognized NIU Jazz Ensemble and the Rosebud Foundation Jazztet. Max returned to the FM area in 2014. He currently teaches at MSUM, and at Amped School of Music in Fargo. An active performer on double bass and bass guitar, Max can be heard in a variety of freelance situations, and with increasing frequency as a bandleader. Allweather, his acoustic modern jazz quartet, released its self-titled debut in 2019. Division of Masters, a trio project blending underground rock music and free improvisation, released the album “Laid Across Your Path” in 2021.

Alison Molony is a professional singer with almost 20 years of experience in the entertain...

Alison Molony is a professional singer with almost 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She first began as a singer/dancer for Valleyfair Amusement Park in Shakopee, MN at the age of 18, and has since performed with numerous musical groups and variety acts throughout the United States. With a focus on commercial vocals, Alison specializes in pop, rock, R&B, country, and jazz. She currently fronts local band Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, best known for their 6-piece horn section and tribute performances in the Fargo-Moorhead community. Alison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. At Minnesota State University Moorhead, Alison is thrilled to co-lead the Commercial Music Ensemble and teach private voice lessons. Alison resides in Fargo with her husband and two children.