Marcus King has been penning music, taking the stage and leading his own bands for close to ten years. He has been swapping licks with prominent admirers and instructors Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks ever since he was a teenager whenever their paths have crossed. Haynes, who was 19 at the time, was so impressed by King's artistic prodigality that he... read full bio
Marian Hill is an American songwriting duo that consists of Samantha Gongol on vocals and Jeremy Lloyd on production. They meet in High school and both went on to study music at different universities. Their music is a mix of blues, jazz, heavy bass and delicate vocals. They put out two EPs ‘Play’ and ‘Sway’ before releasing their first studio... read full bio
Mark Lanegan is an American alternative rock artist who sings vocals and plays guitar. He can also play the violin, the drum machine, the trombone, and the rasp. He is best known for creating the grunge band called Screaming Trees. He also is known for his low-key solo career which is where he released his very popular CD, The Winding... read full bio
Martha Redbone is an American R&B/Soul singer who has won awards for her contemporary Native American music, as she is partly native american and fuses the influences into her work. Redbone was born in Kentucky and she grew up in Harlan County. She has roots in Clinch Mountain, Virginia, as well as other parts of Appalachia which makes her Native... read full bio
At the age of 20, Mathias Lattin became the youngest person to win both the International Blues Challenge and Best Guitarist. He showcases his skills on stage rather than the basketball court. He is the grandson of NBA Hall of Famer David "Big Daddy" Lattin. He graduated from the well regarded Kinder High School of Performing and Visual Arts in Houston.... read full bio
Paste Magazine premiered the cut, ""Let's Get Back"" from Matt Andersen's album, titled Honest Man. This new release was followed by tour dates coast to coast to support the album. A powerhouse performer with a giant, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt Andersen has built a formidable following the old-fashioned way - touring worldwide and spreading his reputation through... read full bio
Matt Schofield, a British native who now resides in the United States, continues to push the limits and reinvent the British Blues tradition. After more than 30 years of performing and 20 years into his solo career, guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader Schofield's effect as one of the most influential and recognizable guitarists of his generation is undeniable. Three... read full bio
The scenic settings of Taos, New Mexico, are where acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician Max Gomez finds his creative home. He has been compared to legends like Jackson Browne and John Prine for his skillful blending of Americana and folk music, which he uses to craft melodies and stories that have a lasting emotional impact on listeners. Gomez's varied ethnicity—his mother... read full bio
With a serious blend of Motown soul and blues-based guitar playing, McKinley James' outstanding EP "Still Standing By" showcases his incredible talent to the fullest extent. Instead of sounding like the classic blues, it sounds like the playing of a guitarist who is so adept at using chord theory that at times you would mistake it for a horn section.... read full bio
Everything changed when Melody Gardot had a head injury in a cycling accident when she was 19 years old. She recovered much more quickly with the help of music. She started writing songs while she was in the hospital, which she later recorded for the 2005 album "Some Lessons: The Bedroom Sessions" and made available for download on iTunes. Employees... read full bio
British soul musician Michael Kiwanuka has a unique style, but has also been compared to other great soul legends such as Bill Withers, Randy Newman, Terry Callier, Otis Redding, Van Morrison The Temptations, and many others. Kiwanuka was raised in North London and is the son of Ugandan parents who escaped the Amin regime. Kiwanuka recorded his debut EP, “Tell... read full bio
Michael Lee is an up-and-coming blues artist from Fort Worth, Texas. He is the leader of the Michael Lee band that also consists of members Nathan Ziehm, Brian Miller, Colin Cambell, Preston Lewis and Evan Templeton. Lee has gained fame after being a contestant on the hit reality competition series “The Voice.” During his time on The Voice, Lee was... read full bio
Michelle Shocked has never been one to care what anyone thinks about her creative notions. She's based her career on defying convention, making each album stylistically different and managing to escape a major-label contract with complete ownership of all her work, another precedent-setting achievement.... read full bio
Mick Fleetwood is best known for his tremendous success as the drummer of Fleetwood Mac, the band he co-founded in 1967. In his downtime from his work with Fleetwood Mac, Mick got this all-star band together and recorded an album that feels like an old friend. Blue Again! is his sixth solo album, for which he toured with the Mick... read full bio
Mike Farris' music merges traditional black gospel, '70s Stax soul and southern blues. Known for his soul-bearing stage performances, Mike became a music sensation. HIs first critically acclaimed album Salvation in Lights was the first time people around the country heard the blend of gospel music and New Orleans sounds. Farris earned the Americana Music Association's New & Emerging Artist... read full bio
Although ex-Waterboys singer songwriter Scott didn't make his proper solo debut until 1995's “Bring 'Em All In”, he'd actually already made a solo album of sorts on the final release to bear the Waterboys billing, 1993's “Dream Harder”, which Scott recorded in New York with session musicians. Following the release of “Dream Harder”, Scott decided to leave New York (where... 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
The mos' fun y'all ever gonna have wit' y'all's clothes on! Mojo and The Bayou Gypsies are touring the world with their Bayou House Party. Like Luzianne, this rollicking troupe of amazing performers rocks the house! They are unable to help but smile at you. Foot-stomping bayou boogie is what this is! Mojo is a wild dude who is also a little... read full bio
Monster Truck is a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, formed in 2009. The band consists of lead singer and bassist Jon Harvey, guitarist Jeremy Widerman, keyboardist Brandon Bliss, and formerly drummer Steve Kiely. They gained success in Canada with their 2011 EP "The Brown EP", which included the hit single "Seven Seas Blues" that charted in the top ten... read full bio
Although Moody Jones (not to be mistaken with the late blues musician of the same name) played his first show in Montreal when I was 17 years old, when he was a young man growing up in Saudi Arabia, he frequently performed at underground hip-hop parties. His first mix tape was a compilation of some of my favorite songs from... read full bio
