Spafford is a band comprised of members Brian Moss, Jordan Fairless, Andrew Johnson, and Cameron Laforest. They have dubbed their sound electrofunk therapy for its eclectic molding of different genres. Spafford applies sounds of rock, funk, electronic, bluegrass, and more into their music, appealing to a variety of listeners. The band is known for their improvisation during live performances, giving... read full bio
Southern Avenue is an American blues and gospel band from Memphis, Tennessee. The band’s leader, Ori Naftaly, grew up in Israel and moved to Memphis to compete for Israel in the International Blues Challenge competition. He ended up advancing to the IBC Semi-Finals and began touring with his own band and eventually the other members of Southern Avenue joined, and... read full bio
Songhoy Blues is a desert blues band from Bamako, Mali, that consists of members Garba Toure, Aliou Toure, Oumar Toure, and Nathanael Dembele. The group was formed in Timbuktu, but have since had to leave Timbuktu due to the civil conflict and imposition of Sharia law. Together, the members formed together in Bamako to try to recreate what they lost... read full bio
Son Volt is an American alternative rock and country band that was formed by Jay Farrar and consists of other members Andrew Duplantis, Jacob Edwards, Chris Frame, and Mark Spencer. Farrar formed Son Volt with Jim and Dave Boquist as well as Mike Heidorn after the disbandment of Uncle Tupelo. From there, Son Volt went on to release their debut... read full bio
Son Little is a singer and songwriter. His music is inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix and performs a contemporary take on American rhythm and blues. Son Littles debut EP, Things I Forgot, and his first album garnered close to 10 million streams online. The R&B artist has toured with artists like Leon Bridges, Mumford & Sons,... read full bio
Solomon Hicks, also known as “King” Solomon Hicks is an American guitarist, jazz singer, composer, and blues artist. His music is known for being a mixture of funk, jazz, blues, classical, gospel, classic rock and R&B. Hicks has been performing on the guitar since he was 13 years old and he started recording at 14 years old with the Cotton... read full bio
Small Black is an ever-evolving band. Their sounds are inspired by the band member’s colorful pasts, and their aspirations for the future. Artists Ryan Heyner, Josh Hayden Kolenik, Juan Pieczanski, and Jeff Curtin use their musical talents to create something extraordinary with one another. Fusing together guitar, keyboard, bass, drums, and vocals, the group demonstrates their undeniable chemistry on stage... read full bio
Sister Sparrow are a rock and soul band based out of Brooklyn, New York, that consists of members Arleigh Kincheloe, Jackson Kincheloe, Josh Myers, Dan Boyden, Phil Rodriguez, and Brian Graham. The band was formed by the brother and sister duo Arleigh and Jackson and the duo began performing music together while living between New York City and the Catskill... read full bio
Born Charles Jones, Jr. in Akron, Ohio, to composer/pianist Charles Jones Sr. and civil rights activist Blanche Jones from Birmingham, the composer Sir Charles Jones is a collaborator of the throwback and modern in his classic Southern style of R&B. Jones traveled the South on what was known as the "Chitlin' Circuit" as a background vocalist for composer Marvin Sease. Following... 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
Sierra Ferrell is an up-and-coming country singer-songwriter from Charleston, West Virginia. While growing up, Ferrell had a passion of western swing and jazz music. She later grew a love for old country and old island-style and surf music. Ferrell writes her own songs and has a huge backing band that consists of fiddler Nathan Leath. Ferrell has released two albums,... read full bio
Shemekia Copeland released her debut, Turn The Heat Up, to massive popular and critical acclaim. She followed up with Wicked, for which she received three Blues Music Awards and a Grammy nomination. She then released Talking To Strangers, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard blues chart and has been hailed by critics and fans as the best of her... read full bio
With a new blistering blues/rock trio album on the way, and two European tours gaining him thousands of new fans, it has been a great year for Shawn Jones. Recently, Shawn was invited to guest as opener for the five time Grammy-winning legend Robert Cray on a sixteen date theater tour of the UK. “The response and CD sales were... read full bio
Shannon McNally is a blues-Americana music artist, who recorded her first album, Jukebox Sparrows, with Capital Records. She went on to share the stage with some of the industry’s greatest names, such as Stevie Nicks and Ryan Adams, as well as on the Girl’s Room Tour with Tara MacLean, Kendall Payne, and Amy Correia. Following the official release of Jukebox... read full bio
Shannon Curfman is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who started in the blues and roots scene in the late 90s with her debut Loud Guitars, Big Suspicions. Her debut album sat on the Billboard Blues Charts for five years. Since then, she has sold a quarter million albums and is Kid Rocks background singer and guitarist. Some bands that... read full bio
Shakey Graves is a singer-songwriter, a one-man-band who plays a gnarly composite of blues and folk. The sound emitted from his hollow body guitar, mildly distorted amp and suitcase drum belie the young singers lean frame. He fingerpicks while keeping time with a double-pedal kick drum, hitting a snare fitted into his suitcase drum and a tambourine fashioned to its... read full bio
Seth Walker, a three-dimensional talent who combines a gift for melody and lyric with a rich, Gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice with a true blue knack for getting around on the guitar, has emerged over the past ten years as one of the most respected Americana artists in the country. 'I Hope I Know,' Walker's eleventh studio album is available. The Wood Brothers'... read full bio
Steve Wold, more commonly known as Seasick Steve, is a 21st Century blues man, who reaches back to the old traditions but also has a punk sensibility, and a gravelly, soulful voice. Superb live and famous for his three string Trance Wonder guitar (though he does play six-string more often, and a one-string diddley bow) he has played with everyone... read full bio
Say Darling is made up of Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Celia Woodsmith, and guitarist Chris Hersch of ‘Girls Guns & Glory’. Both artists wanted to form a band, and took the opportunity when both of their touring acts came to a close and they were both home in New England with free time. Their sound is known as vintage... read full bio
Savoy Brown is an English blues rock band from Battersea, London, England, that consists of the trio Kim Simmonds, Pat DeSalvo, and Garnet Grimm. The band rose to fame after they began performing their music in the United States. Savoy Brown was started after Simmonds met former member John O’Leary. They began the band as a way to perform Chicago... read full bio
