Wednesday December 9th Hope or Heartbreak ft. Kyaira & Gabrielle Hights w/ Al Hostile \*\*\* “Hope or Heartbreak” is an immersive and interactive R&B experience built around the idea that everyone has loved, lost, healed, or is still figuring it out. Gabrielle Hights is Team Heartbreak, aka the voice for anyone who’s been hurt, disappointed, and feels like they’re done giving people chances. Kyaira, on the other hand, is Team Hope, aka the voice for those who still believe love is worth the risk, and that staying open and warm, even after heartbreak, is the ultimate flex. Throughout the night, both artists will share their perspectives through original music, stories, and conversations with the audience. It’s not about who’s right, but about creating a space where people see themselves, connect with one another, and maybe even heal a little in the process. The audience gets to pick a side, switch sides, sing along, laugh, and reflect on their own experiences. This isn’t just your regular indie artist show, it’s an interactive and immersive R&B experience that’s perfect for diverse audiences who can relate to being hopeful or being heartbroken. \*\*\* Kyaira is a dynamic soul singer-songwriter based in the Greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Renowned for her powerhouse vocals and soothing undertones, her artistry evokes comparisons to legends such as Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, and Ari Lennox. Kyaira’s voice has been described as the warm hug you never knew you needed, effortlessly blending strength with vulnerability to captivate listeners. Her musical journey includes a robust discography featuring the critically acclaimed EP Almost 30. Released in 2023, the album won Best R&B Album at the 2024 Wammie Music Awards and amassed over 20,000 streams within its first year, a testament to its heartfelt lyrics and emotive delivery. In June of 2025, Kyaira went viral for a collaboration with local DMV artist, Fulton Lee, for their song " Believe". The song amassed over 7 million views in the first two weeks. More recently, in 2026, Kyaira's original song "Tongue-Tied" was selected to be featured on NPR's "Top Shelf". \*\*\* Gabrielle Hights is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer known for her powerful vocals, genre-fluid musicianship, and commanding live presence. Born in Killeen, Texas and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Gabrielle’s Southern roots and classical training shape a distinctive sound that moves effortlessly between R&B, soul, gospel, rock, and contemporary music. Now based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, she brings a unique combination of vocal versatility, musicianship, and emotional depth to every performance, whether on guitar, piano, with a full band, or in an intimate setting. Gabrielle has collaborated and performed with acclaimed artists including Mýa, Kevin Ross, TA Thomas, and Trey McLaughlin, among others. Most recently, she toured nationally as a guitarist with Monaleo on arena dates supporting Summer Walker, performing for thousands of fans across major U.S. markets. Drawing from her experience in touring, choral arranging, composition, songwriting, and production, Gabrielle continues to establish herself as a dynamic independent artist and captivating live performer, creating memorable experiences that connect with audiences across intimate venues, festivals, and major concert stages. Presented by Songbyrd All ages