Songwriter Showcase at the Schoolhouse

Saturday, November 8th: 6-9PM (doors open at 5:30PM)

Susan Jones is presenting our 2nd Songwriter Showcase at the Schoolhouse and this will be a free, musical event you will NOT want to miss! The Schoolhouse is an intimate and unique music venue, offering an unforgettable listening experience. And luckily for the community, this event is entirely free and family friendly! So come on over to the Schoolhouse at 6PM on November 8th to listen to four local artists generously share their gifts.

The Songwriter Showcase at the Schoolhouse is a free program of the Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center, and is supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wyoming Legislature. Thank you to Hungry Jack’s General Store, Nora’s and Wilsons Pizza for generously sponsoring this community event.

Learn more about our line-up below:

Born and raised in Jackson, Melissa Elliott is a singer, songwriter, and music teacher performing under the alias "Missy Jo.” Her style is a collage of influences and her songs explore observations on the human experience - romance in the midst of apocalypse, her affinity for thrift shopping, the consequences of being in love and getting banned from a small town post office.

Clay Humphrey is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Jackson. He has been making music since he was eleven, and writing music since he was fourteen. Clay teaches private lessons in songwriting and multiple instruments at Teton Music School and performs with the band Cache Funk.

Tori Lund is a singer/songwriter, and yoga teacher, blending music and mindfulness to inspire and express creativity. Originally from Los Angeles, Tori’s background is rooted in classical voice — she holds a B.A. in Music and a Master’s in Vocal Performance, with studies in opera and bel canto singing in Italy. Over time, she gravitated toward roots-driven styles, where she could write honestly and sing authentically. Tori toured across North America for nearly a decade, opening for artists including Shenandoah, Daniel Donato, Junior Brown, Reckless Kelly, John R. Miller, and Eddie 9V. Her music has been featured on NPR, BBC, and Bluegrass Today, with song placements on PBS, Fox Sports, and other networks. Offstage, she has co-run a recording studio, produced albums, and collaborated with established and emerging songwriters. She is currently working on her first solo EP, set for release in 2026.

For over three decades in Jackson Hole, Justin Smith has had a deep impact on the local music scene. His roles have included song-writer, producer (music & video), band manager, sound engineer, performing artist, talent buyer, and music educator. Justin was the founding member and original songwriter for numerous well known local bands, including Sister Smith (1990s), Mandatory Air (2000s) and One Ton Pig (since 2006). Justin has published a book of poems, On the Verge of Knowing Nothing, was the musical director for rock opera Cumberland Blues, and released a solo album, Sprinklers in the Rain. Justin currently serves as the entertainment manager for The Silver Dollar and Cowboy Bars, producing national and regional acts and helping raise the bar for live music in downtown Jackson Hole. This December marks 19 years of Tuesdays with One Ton Pig, a fixture at the Silver Dollar Bar for locals and tourists alike.