Empire Wild is a genre-bending, crossover trio featuring Ken Kubota, Ji-Yong Kim, and Mitch Lyon. Ken and Mitch bring all the cello has to offer - bowed, plucked, chopped, and more. The three musicians channel their love for musical exploration into the trio - fusing the sounds of pop, folk, jazz, and more into their songwriting and composition. Their debut EP ‘Paper Seasons’ features all original songs, highlighting the trio’s unique sound and instrumentation. Based in New York City, Empire Wild was selected as an Ambassador Prize winner in the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition.