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
Fantastic Negrito is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Growing up in Oakland during the 1970s gave Fantastic Negrito a good look into soul, funk, and blues music. He went through several phases with his music, from playing on the streets, to the Hollywood lifestyle, Fantastic Negrito experienced it all. Later in his life, Fantastic Negrito was in a car accident, which put... read full bio
The American singer-songwriter M.C. Taylor is the driving force behind the musical endeavor Hiss Golden Messenger. Taylor, who was born and reared in California, has developed a devoted fan base and received critical acclaim for his compelling musical journey. Due to Taylor's beautiful vocals and reflective lyricism, Hiss Golden Messenger has a folk, rock, and Americana fusion vibe. Taylor's songs, which... read full bio
Jools Holland is an English pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader who rose to fame as a member of the band Squeeze. Holland is also known for being a television presenter who has hosted his own show, ‘Later… with Jools Holland,’ as well as ‘Hootenanny.’ Holland was born in Blackheath, London, England, and he began his career as a musician performing... read full bio
All Them Witches is a Nashville rock band that can’t be summed up into one genre. In fact, their sound ranges from blues to psychedelic to metal to alternative rock. All Them Witches got its start back in 2012 when drummer Robby Staebler, strapped for cash, sold his possessions and moved to Nashville. He met up with guitarist Ben McLeod... read full bio
Keziah Jones' emotional lyrics coupled with his smooth guitar techniques produce one of the most talented artists of our time period. He is a Nigerian singer songwriter and very talented musician who plays blues, funk, Yoruba music, and soul. His is well known for his very distinctive style of playing the guitar, in which he uses his right hand to... read full bio
Louis Baker is a highly acclaimed soul musician and singer-songwriter hailing from Wellington, New Zealand. Born around 1989 in Newtown, he was raised in a tight-knit working-class Ngāpuhi family, where he developed a passion for music from a young age. Baker started writing songs at the age of 11, and by the age of 17, he was a finalist in... read full bio
Luther Dickinson, a brilliant guitarist with a diverse spectrum of inspirations, has acquired a reputation as an innovator in modern blues while also having a great understanding and appreciation for its rich past. Whether co-leading the North Mississippi Allstars with his drummer brother Cody, recording and performing solo or collaborating with regional artists ranging from Jimbo Mathus and Sharde Thomas to... 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
Cyril Neville, the Grammy Award-winning Neville brother from New Orleans, has been referred to be a poet, philosopher and one of the greatest southern soul vocalists of all time. He released his first solo record, "Gossip," in 1970. It featured backing vocals from brother Art's new band, The Meters, and the song "Tell Me What's On Your Mind." The Meters (Art... read full bio
It's true that Katie Kadan has sang her entire life. After performing in church with her mother and sisters for some of her earliest engagements, Katie quickly won over hearts and led her listeners on a mystical musical adventure. Katie, who received classical training in voice and piano, soon came to the realization that her unrivaled love of music and... read full bio
Multi-Grammy-nominated artist, PATRICE RUSHEN has definitely earned the respect awarded her by her peers in the music industry. Admired by many for her ground-breaking achievements, Rushen has amassed an impressive list of ""firsts"". She was the first woman in 43 years to serve as head composer/musical director for television's highest honor, the EMMY AWARDS, the first woman to serve as... read full bio
Benjamin Booker is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from New Orleans, who names The Gun Club, Blind Willie Johnson and T. Rex as his inspirations. The Chicago Tribune called his music "a raw brand of blues/boogie/soul,", while The Independent said it has "frenzied guitar-strumming and raw, soulful vocals that are hair-raising in intensity" and SPIN described it as "bright, furious, explosive... read full bio
Chicago’s Finest is made up of former band members of Chicago, Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin, along with Emmy Award Nominated artist Marc Bonilla, one of the top five finalists on The Voice, Will Champlin, and bassist, producer and vocalist, Rob McDonald (known as Rob McBass). Chicago’s Finest was born to represent the roots of the city of Chicago. The... read full bio
Hector Tellez Jr., a musician of Cuban descent, performed with passion in many Havana bars every week, showcasing his polished, melodic blues rock sound. But locals weren't always fond of his style, which combined the raw intensity of Muddy Waters screaming on electric guitars with the enigmatic yet loving aura of Jeff Buckley. Betty Malo was one of the believers. During... read full bio
Bluesy southern rock and dirty beats collide: Meet ZZ Ward, a singer/songwriter whose artistry spins on a luminous axis of voice and soul. Raised in Roseburg, Oregon where her father wrote songs and played harmonica in blues bands, it was old school masters like Big Mama Thornton and Muddy Waters from her parent’s vinyl collection that first intrigued Z. Her... read full bio
The Tallest Man On Earth plays guitar, banjo and piano and has released three full length albums, the first entitled Shallow Grave and the second entitled The Wild Hunt. The Tallest Man On Earth is known for his very charismatic raw voice. He is often compared to Bob Dylan, who shared his raw vocal style and folk-based musical style. ... read full bio
After pursuing solo music careers for fifteen years, The Wood Brothers (Chris and Oliver Wood) decided to combine their songwriting and instrumental talents to form a group together, later adding on multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix. They signed with Blue Note Records, releasing Ways Not to Lose and Loaded under the label. Ways Not to Lose became the Amazon.com editors number one... read full bio
Paulie Cerra is a talent saxophonist, singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is best known for playing the saxophone alongside artists like Lucky Peterson and Little Milton. Other artists that Cerra has worked with include, Rickie Lee Jones, Kirk Franklin, Glen Hughes, Lionel Richie, and many more. He has most recently been seen performing alongside Joe Bonamassa for the past few... read full bio
Eddie Levert is an American singer-songwriter and actor who is best known for being the lead vocalist of the group, The O’Jays. Levert was born in Bessemer, Alabama, and while growing up he moved to Canton, Ohio, where he joined his church choir, which is where he found his passion for music. Levert became a recognized voice in his church... read full bio
