ABOUT

Michael Stipe, Steph Werner, and Jordan Zabady form the trio Le Ghast

Le Ghast is a trailblazing trio that seamlessly blends moody atmospheres with infectious grooves, creating a sound that is both hauntingly unique and undeniably captivating. With a signature style that has been dubbed “Prom Rock,” their music evokes the sensation of being lost in a moment—a lone dancer under a disco ball, swept up in dreamy, otherworldly vibes.

Fronted by the powerful and evocative vocals of Steph Werner, the band’s dynamic energy is further elevated by Michael Stipe’s commanding basslines and Jordan Zabady’s innovative live beatboxing and percussion. Based in Harrisburg, PA, Le Ghast is an LGBTQIA+ female fronted trio committed to pushing boundaries and challenging expectations with every performance.

Known for their genre-defying sound and captivating live shows, Le Ghast has earned acclaim for their ability to evoke both nostalgia and bold innovation, crafting a sound that feels both timeless and visionary.

Le Ghast was awarded 2024’s Cover Song of the Year by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame! Thank you CPMHOF for this honor!

Le Ghast was also honored to be nominated in 2025 by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame for Album of the Year and New Artist/Band.

Le Ghast was recently selected for a feature recording and interview with WITF Music which will air on WITF in 2025.

Le Ghast recently performed at the 2024 Pride Festival of Central PA, the 2024 Kipona Festival in Harrisburg, PA, and opened for national headliner Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at the West Shore Theater in New Cumberland, PA in September 2024 as part of the New Cumberland Music and Film Festival.

Le Ghast’s debut album, “Dead of Summer”, a sentimental cover album reimagined as a soundtrack for your soul, released on all major platforms on July 4th, 2024 via Gloom Not Doom Records.

“Dead of Summer” is now available on all platforms!

Artwork & all tracks recorded, produced, mixed & mastered by mastermind Michael Stipe @_mstipe_ of
Gloom Not Doom LLC @gloomnotdoom_

Le Ghast is currently working on a follow up album consisting of entirely original material.

Previous Le Ghast performances:

2023 Pride Festival of Central PA – Harrisburg, PA
2023 New Cumberland Pride Festival – West Shore Theatre – New Cumberland, PA
2023 Franklin County Pride Festival – Wilson College – Chambersburg, PA
2023 Harrisburg ArtsFest at HBG Flea – Harrisburg, PA
2024 Pride Festival of Central PA – Harrisburg, PA
*(opened for David Archuleta)
2024 Delaware County Pride Festival – Upper Darby, PA
2024 Harrisburg ArtsFest at HBG Flea – Harrisburg, PA
2024 Kipona Festival – Capitol Blue Cross Stage – Harrisburg, PA
Good Day PA – Live on ABC 27 – September 2024 – Harrisburg, PA
2024 Music and Film Fest – West Shore Theatre – New Cumberland, PA
*(opened for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)