Gem is a singer-songwriter boppin around the Hudson Valley area. She sings in a local band Rootbrew. Her songwriting is personal yet accessible, poppy yet thoughtful, whimsical yet emotional with lyrics that underline her reflections on life, love, humanity, and social justice. Major influences include Joni Mitchell, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Silvio Rodriguez, the Beegees, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Harry Nilsson. She is a social worker by profession and loves to travel internationally, hoping to foster healing and connection far and wide through music.