Philadelphia based punk rock outfit The Menzingers. The band’s fiery early releases and dynamic crowd pleasing live performances on tours supporting Anti Flag and Against Me! have created a serious buzz and landed the group on several best of lists. Their high energy sound features crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside poetic salt of the... read full bio
The renowned Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers joined forces to play at the alternative music event in Camden Town with The Men They Couldn't Hang. The members of the Southampton-based pop-punk band "Catch 22," Paul Simmonds, Philip "Swill" Odgers and his brother Jon, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush while busking in Shepherds Bush, London. Their debut single, a rendition of... read full bio
In 1983, the American band The Melvins was founded. Normally a trio, they have recently expanded to a four-piece set with two drummers. Buzz Osborne (commonly known as King Buzzo), the band's singer and guitarist, and Dale Crover, its drummer, have been its constant members since 1984. The supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, Washington, where Osborne also worked as... read full bio
The Melisizwe Brothers are an up-and-coming pop band who have previously earned attention all over the globe with the release of covers that they would post to their Facebook page. They first gained popularity for the release of covers which included Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed,” Whitney Houston’s “I Look To You,” and Michael Jackson’s “Ben.” They also released several other Motown... read full bio
The McElroys are a comedic brother group that consists of brothers Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy. They are best known for their weekly comedy advice podcast entitled, My Brother, My Brother and Me, where they combine comedy with advice. During their podcast, they answer questions that have been submitted by listeners or found on the Yahoo! Answers service. The questions... read full bio
The McCrary Sisters, labeled "Nashville music royalty" by NPR, have lost two members of their illustrious family since the release of their recording of "Amazing Grace": sister Deborah and brother Sam, Jr. The legendary trio will release the songs "Shake It Off" and "Run On," which include some of Deborah's final recordings, in an effort to promote healing. "Shake It Off" is... read full bio
Since joining forces 5 years ago Brooke, Samantha and Mollie McClymont have taken the country music world by storm. With their exquisite three-part harmonies, soaring vocals and stunning onstage presence, its not surprising that The McClymonts have become the hottest recording and touring act in Australian Country Music and fast becoming the talk of the industry in the USA. 2010... read full bio
Five-piece band THE MCCHARMLYS from Santa Ana are now dominating the scene with their sophisticated fusion of doo-wop, surf, beat and 60s-style rock 'n' roll. The band, which has been praised by LA Weekly as "an absolute joy" for its ability to evoke vintage sounds while incorporating a modern edge that appeals to punk, new wave and rockabilly enthusiasts, has received praise from... read full bio
The McCarters are a country music trio composed of Jennifer McCarter and her twin sisters Lisa and Teresa. The trio was signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1987, where they recorded two albums for the label: 1988's The Gift and 1990's Better Be Home Soon, the latter of which was released as Jennifer McCarter & the McCarters. The title track... read full bio
The MC50 is a special one-of-a-kind show that celebrates the 50th anniversary of KICK OUT THE JAMS, and is performed by the founder of the rock band MC5, Wayne Kramer. Through the MC5, Kramer released two studio albums; “Back in the USA” and “High Time.” MC5 was known for singles which include “I Can Only Give You Everything,” “One of... read full bio
The Mavericks is a country music band founded in Miami, Florida. The Mavericks have recorded nine studio albums, in addition to charting 14 singles on the Billboard country charts. Their highest-peaking American single was “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down”, a collaboration with accordionist Flaco Jimnez. After the band split up, lead singer Raul Malo became a solo... read full bio
Legendary American rock group The Marshall Tucker Band was formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its distinctive sound, which combines blues, country, and jazz, contributed to the early 1970s development of the Southern rock subgenre. After 50 years of recording and touring with several line-ups, lead vocalist Doug Gray is the only original band member still regularly performing with the group. Tommy... read full bio
The dynamic between identical twins Jared and Jonathan Mattson, when they perform a captivating jazz-rock orchestration as The Mattson 2, is unparalleled in today’s jazz world. With Jared on the guitar and Jonathan on drums, the duo captivates fans with their vibrant contemporary compositions. The Mattson 2 have performed for audiences across Japan, China, Brazil, Paris, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland,... read full bio
Sean McKenna, Charles and Andrew Hendy made up the original lineup of The Wallopers, an Irish traditional (trad) band that originated in Dundalk, County Louth. With their DIY mindset and attention to the human condition, traditional music is frequently subversive and articulates social and political commentary. The Wallopers got their start performing traditional music in taverns, where musicians would jam for hours... read full bio
The Martins are a Christian vocal trio that consists of siblings Joyce Martin Sanders, Jonathan Martin and Judy Martin Hess. The group was started after they were found singing accapella in an empty Civic Center by Michael English and Mark Lowry, after being rejected by a local record company. They then signed with mark Five Records and went on to... read full bio
Puerto Rican-American duo The Martinez Brothers (consisting of Chris Martinez and Steven Martinez who are, of course, brothers) who have held residencies at clubs in Ibiza and have performed around the world. They’re known for their remixes, especially. According to Mixmag, The Martinez Brothers were DJ’s of the Year in 2014. The magazine said that “no other DJ or DJ... read full bio
Legendary American rock group The Marshall Tucker Band was formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its distinctive sound, which combines blues, country, and jazz, contributed to the early 1970s development of the Southern rock subgenre. After 50 years of recording and touring with several line-ups, lead vocalist Doug Gray is the only original band member still regularly performing with the group. Tommy... read full bio
Multi-generational jazz families were once the rule in New Orleans. As jazz evolved from its origins to incorporate new forms and techniques, and to attract players and listeners from around the US and the world, both the tradition of making the music a family affair and the central role of New Orleans in the musics progress were overshadowed. How fitting,... read full bio
The Mariachi Divas, an all-female mariachi band, became the first all-female mariachi band ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award, and the first to win one. They have been nominated for five Grammy awards in total, winning twice. The official mariachi band of Disneyland, they headlined the opening of a new dinner theatre in Anaheim, CA dedicated exclusively to... read full bio
Marcus King, who is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, leads The Marcus King Band. King’s father is Marvin King and Marcus spent his childhood watching his father perform blues from the sidelines and it was from there that he knew what he wanted to grow up to be. Marcus ranges anywhere from funky R&B, Southern soul, Americana, and soul in... read full bio
