Born in the rumbling cab of a stone truck and aged in the oak of Tennessees smoky night haunts, The Black Lillies have quickly risen to the forefront of the Americana scene. Founded by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cruz Contreras (Robinella and the CCstringband), the group honors the traditions of their Appalachian heritage while blazing new trails in the roots rock... read full bio
The Roys consists of Elaine Roy and Lee Roy. Their album, The View, was released Sept 2014 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. The title track was co- written with Opry Legend Bill Anderson. The lead off single No More Lonely reached #1 on Bluegrass Today charts. In Nov. 2014 The Roys released a Christmas Album called... read full bio
James Hunter is a British R&B musician and soul singer. His career began when he was in a band called ""Howlin' Wilf and the Vee-Jays"" and worked on their first album titled ""Cry Wilf"". He spent most of his time playing smaller clubs around London. Hunter's soulful sound got the attention of Van Morrison, who appeared on... read full bio
Frontman Cormac Neeson, guitarist Paul Mahon, bassist Micky Water, and drummer James Heatley form the Northern Irish hard rock and blues-rock band, The Answer. A few years into the group’s existence, ‘Classic Rock’ magazine named The Answer as the ‘Best New Band’. They went on to co-headline the first Nokia ‘New School of Rock’ Tour and, that same year,... read full bio
Nicholas David is a vibrant, dynamic and multi-talented singer/songwriter from Saint Paul, MN. For more than a decade, Nicholas has composed alternative soul music that connects with people worldwide on a deeply human level. Prior to his unforgettable 2012 run with Team CeeLo on NBC's The Voice, Nicholas had already recorded five critically acclaimed albums, experienced national radio airplay and... read full bio
Ashleys music is poetic and inspired by her Southern roots that give a little soulful influence, making it a sound that allows fans to connect. Nashville tradition, coffeehouse intimacy, and emotionally mature pop sounds are all trademarks of Ashley Matte. Anyone who loves melodic guitar riffs and a passionate voice will be instantly pleased. Anyone who loves melodic... read full bio
Bluegrass Etc. performs a hard hitting show of instrumental expertise, vocal precision and stage personality that never fails to entertain. The group is well known internationally and tours more than eighteen countries per year, performing more than 200 shows annually at festivals and in concert. Bluegrass Etc. consists of John Moore (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Dennis Caplinger (banjo, fiddle, vocals), and... read full bio
San Diego's finest bluegrass band, Gone Tomorrow plays hard-driving bluegrass music. Based in San Diego, the band also plays a wide variety of Texas swing, old-time, and early country music. The name of the band says it all, and true-to-form there have been a number of personnel changes as musicians come and go. The latest incarnation of Gone Tomorrow includes... read full bio
Bluegrass. Swing. Hot jazz. Pre-war blues. Southern soul. New Orleans funk. The Dustbowl Revival is what you could call an American roots orchestra with eight full-time members — and they play it all, mashing the sounds of traditional American music into a genre-hopping, time-bending dance party that coaxes new fire out of familiar coal. This isn’t a throwback band. It’s... read full bio
Randy Sabien is an American jazz musician who plays the violin, mandolin, guitar, piano, composes music, and teaches music who is known for his many recordings and spectacular live performances. When he was 21 years old he created the Boston's Berklee College of Music. He is now the chair of the Strings department of McNally Smith College of Music. He... read full bio
Assembly of Dust was formed by former Strangefolk frontman Reid Genauer. Genauer hand-picked the veterans who would comprise the band with Nate Wilson on the keyboards, John Leccese on the Bass, Adam Terrel on the Guitar, and Andy Herrick on Drums. Assembly of Dust has a distinct sound that travels from immersive hooks to resonant grooves, all with diverse... read full bio
What started gaining momentum as a loose collection of musicians, eventually evolved into a solid quartet of performers who turn heads with their wild live performance, genre-bending sound, and unique aesthetic. The group recorded their eponymous debut studio EP with Brian Karscig (producer, and founding member of Lous XIV Atlantic Records). In keeping with their DIY tradition, the band... read full bio
Kevn Kinney, lead singer and guitarist of the Southern rock band Drivin N Cryin, formed the band with bassist Tim Nielsen and drummer Paul Lenz after moving to Atlanta. Kinney and his bandmates were a part of the Atlanta underground rock scene until the album Fly Me Courageous, and its hit single title track, catapulted them to national prominence on... read full bio
Rock and roll musician Mitch Ryder has released over two dozen albums throughout the span of more than forty years. Fans know Ryder for his gruff, wailing singing style and his energetic live shows. As the leader of The Detroit Wheels, he released many hits with the band, most popularly “Devil with a Blue Dress On”, their highest-charting single at... read full bio
Grant Maloy Smith puts his heart and soul into American Roots music. Smith uses his mastery of singing and songwriting to blend traditional country, bluegrass, and folk music into a unique sound of his own. He is a Grammy nominated artist, a four-time nominee in the Indie Music Channel awards, an Associate Producer of Grammy nominated and Grammy Award-winning album... read full bio
Michael League, Snarky Puppys founding member, debuted his new band Bokante. They released an album, titled Strange Circles, on Leagues GroundUP Music label. They also recorded a music video for their track Jou Ke Ouve. League plays the baritone guitar and bass, along with the eight-piece collective that includes Roosevelt Collier (lap and pedal steel guitar), Chris McQueen (guitar), Bob... read full bio
SIMO is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee. Headed by extravagant guitarist JD Simo, their psychedelic soul sound incorporates improvisation in live sets and enthralls audiences across the nation. They have released two studio albums and a live EP. The band was inspired to bond together after meeting up one day and playing for three hours straight.... read full bio
Dallas, Texas-based rock band Jonathan Tyler was formed by Jonathan Tyler, Nick Jay, Jordan Cain, and Brandon Pinckard. Right after the bands formation, they went over to record their debut independent studio album with record producer Chris Bell. They released the album entitled Hot Trottin. The band continued to promote their music by playing at a number of venues in... read full bio
Pauly and the Goodfellas come together to bring you a one of a kind show entitled, The History of Rock & Soul, which brings you anywhere from gospel, ragtime, blues, and good old rock. The band comes together to bring you the old-school music from the Mississippi River that was truly the best there was at the time and led... read full bio
Ryan Montbleau is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who is known for touring as the Ryan Montbleau Band and who performs a mixture of music genres which include Americana, blues, folk and funk. Montbleau was born in Peabody, Massachusetts, and he began playing the guitar at nine years old. Although he had a passion for music at a young age... read full bio
