Beats + Ballads is an open mic, jam session platform founded and curated in Atlanta, GA. Since 2019, we’ve cultivated an intentional space where talented performers light up the stage and move the room through songs. In 2023, we launched The Close Up—a special spotlight series celebrating artists who are making waves with their music and leaving a lasting impact on their supporters. This series gives them space to share the stories behind their sound and the journey shaping who they are today. This spring, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on the incredible, India Shawn!