Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

The Sea Tease

In addition to being the founder of Golden Poppy Michaela D. Jordan is also known as their stage name The Sea Tease. They have been a vocalist, songwriter and guitarist for 20 years and have now begun producing and engineering their most recent projects. Primarily performing as a power trio, The Sea Tease was formed in Philadelphia in 2015 and is currently based in Los Angeles. They have been described as Led Zeppelin meets Adele and has performed internationally, highlights including The Troubadour, The Whisky a Gogo and Viper Room in Los Angeles and Club Dauphine in Amsterdam. Jordan's vocals are heavily influenced by classic rock and soul artists such as Robert Plant, Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Jackie Wilson and The Scorpions. Their guitar playing evolved as they grew up playing blues music with their father and listening to legends like BB King, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and contemporary artists like John Mayer and any number of bands on the emo scene in the early 2000s. They have shared the stage with Denny Seiwell of wings, Fernando Perdomo of Echo In The Canyon, Philip Lassiter of Prince and the New Power Generation, Durand Bernarr, The Stone Foxes, and members of Taking back Sunday and Coheed in Cambria to name a few.  

The debut album, Resilient, produced by and featuring Fernando Perdomo on bass, has gained international radio play and press. Resilient was followed by a live album as well as two singles, a cover of Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin and Slipping, an original. This was followed up by the entirely self produced singles, Slipping, One Step (featuring Prince trumpeter and horn arranger Philip Lassiter), and Pills, Lines & Patterns as a lead up to the self produced, composed and performed album Come Home To Yourself. They have since release three singles, Back Into Your Body, Alchemy, and Ruthless and are currently working on their third album. Alchemy has seen national radio play as well as international playlist placement while Ruthless was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 Wavy Awards. 

The Sea Tease has also been featured as a guitarist and vocalist on a slew of recording sessions including Ram On, a tribute and rerecording of Paul McCartney’s Ram featuring Denny Seiwell and sanctioned by McCartney himself. In addition, their collaborations include: Feed Mooney, Fernando Perdomo, James Booth, Ty Asoudegan of Fastride and Danny Henry.

Ryan Cassata

Ryan Cassata (he/him) is a multi-talented artist signed to Kill Rock Stars. As an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist, and transgender motivational speaker, Ryan's music and story has been showcased on prestigious platforms, including The Larry King Live Show, The Tyra Banks Show, CNN, GRAMMY.com, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, Newsweek, and The NY Daily News.

Ryan Cassata has built an impressive career with a remarkable track record with over 800 national and international performances. He has released eight original and critically-acclaimed musical albums of original music. Notably, Ryan made history as the first openly trans performer at the Vans Warped Tour and has graced renowned stages such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Global Pride, and SXSW.  The Advocate Magazine hailed him as a "Transgender singing sensation," while Paper Magazine included him on their list of "50 LGBTQ Musicians You Should Prioritize." LOGO's New Now Next recognized Ryan as one of the "9 Trans Musicians You Need To Get Into." Acknowledging his impact, Billboard Magazine referred to him as a "true force in the industry." They also featured him on their list of "11 Transgender & Non-Binary Musicians You Need to Know," and premiered his award-winning music video "Daughter," which has amassed over 2.5 million views on YouTube and 3.5 million streams on Spotify. Ryan's music has been played on Sirius XM Radio and BBC Radio 4, reaching listeners worldwide. In 2019, he proudly received The ASCAP Foundation's Mariana and Paul Williams "Sunlight of the Spirit" songwriting award for his original composition, "Jupiter." His 2021 self-written and self-produced album, Magic Miracle Mile charted on the iTunes Alternative Charts. Ryan's talent has garnered the endorsement of prominent names in the industry, including Ovation Guitars, Marvin Guitars, Figurehead Guitars, Breedlove Guitars, Grover Allman Guitar Picks, Daredevil Pedals, and My Cluck Hut Soap. His most recent LP, his debut LP with Kill Rock Stars, Greetings from Echo Park, Ryan Cassata, a genre-defying powerhouse musician and activist, constructs a raw collection of folk punk, blues, and pop punk songs that soundtrack stories of anxiety, escapism, illness, and transphobia. The album released on June 6th, 2025.

Ryan has been at the forefront of the transgender liberation movement since his early teens, appearing on the Larry King Live Show at 15 years old, the Tyra Banks Show at 17 years old, and speaking at schools and conferences to educate people on the importance of diversity and equality. With a Masters of Art in Social Transformation (MAST) from the Pacific School of Religion, Ryan was honored with the prestigious 2023 Marcella Althaus-Reid Award for his efforts in queering theology and his work thus far for the Transgender Liberation Movement. Ryan's journey as a transgender activist began at 13 when he joined the LGBT Network's Safe Schools Team after being severely bullied in middle school. Since then, he has become an influential speaker, delivering impactful speeches and sharing his experiences at numerous Middle Schools, High Schools, and Universities nationwide. Notably, Ryan achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the youngest keynote speaker in the history of the Philadelphia Trans Health [Wellness] Conference. Ryan has shared his research and experience at esteemed institutions like Harvard University and the U.S. Capitol. His groundbreaking accomplishments have earned him recognition, including being the inaugural recipient of the Harvey Milk Memorial Award in 2011 from Bay Shore High School (Harvey Milk's alma mater) and receiving a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the United States Congress in 2019. In June 2023, he was invited to The White House, where he engaged in a taped conversation with Admiral Rachel Levine, leaving a lasting impression on national platforms.

In Film and TV, Ryan Cassata was the focus of the award-winning documentary Songs for Alexis, which Elvira Lind directed. Ryan Cassata stars as "Jalin" in the award-winning Travis Fine feature film "Two Eyes," which debuted as the closing night film of Outfest 2020. His original song "You & Me Babe" served as central music in the film and awarded him FilmOut's Best Soundtrack award (2022). Ryan also starred in the short film "Collective: Unconscious," which premiered at SXSW. Rolling Stone Magazine and The New York Times praised the short, highlighting Ryan's noteworthy performance. The Victoria Independent Film Festival recognized his talent with the "Best Breakout Performance" award in 2016. Ryan's artistic endeavors also extend to the realm of musical theater. He has been involved in various musicals, including a workshop production at New York Stage & Film's Powerhouse Theatre at Vassar. Ryan has also ventured into modeling and influencer work with notable brands such as Nike, Lids, Bonobos, Lull, Lyft, Hollister Co., and HP. In 2019, Ryan proudly became the face of TomboyX's Trans Pride Underwear line and modeled in The Style Section of The New York Times.

Ryan is passionate about spreading joy and empowering others, and is committed to educating the global community through his music and message. Ryan continues to share his inspiring message of hope and acceptance via his social media platforms and at nationwide venues.

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