Las Vegas poet Demetri Manabat brings powerful storytelling to Important Ears Only. A 15-time slam champion and viral spoken word artist, Demetri turns love, grief, and loss into healing art that pushes poetry into the mainstream.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Luna carries a kind of quiet power that comes from deeply observing the world around her. Her work: whether it’s music, film, or performance; feels intentional, like every frame, every lyric, every note has a heartbeat of its own. She’s not chasing visibility. She’s documenting presence. And that’s what makes her an essential voice for Important Ears Only this October 24th.

When you talk about Las Vegas artistry that actually moves people, really moves them, you can’t avoid the name ItsRayiGuess. He’s one of those rare artists who can walk into a room full of chaos, pick up a mic, and somehow bring everyone back to center. The city knows it. The people know it. And for anyone still learning, October 29th at The Usual Place will be your introduction to why he’s become one of Las Vegas’ most respected and quietly celebrated wordsmiths.