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
Oteil Burbridge, a bassist who has won two Grammy awards, has been traveling and recording for more than three decades. He is a founding member of the Col. Bruce Hampton-starring Aquarium Rescue Unit, a cult classic that has withstood the test of time. As a result, he joined The Allman Brothers Band and has received two Grammy nominations for best rock instrumental for... read full bio
Despite being raised on rock & roll and having grown up as a drummer, Coco Montoya went on to excel as a blues guitarist while playing in the bands of Albert Collins and John Mayall. He has built a renowned, chart-topping and award-winning blues guitar, singer and songwriter career over the course of more than five decades. His razor-sharp style combines soulful... read full bio
With a complete band on hand and years of live touring and recording expertise behind him, Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a blazing dynamic seldom seen by a solo act. As a result, the concert performance becomes legendary. Through his Grammy-winning Rootstomp music, Cousin Curtiss has shared his contagious optimism and unending smile both within the United States and beyond.... read full bio
Deborah Bonham has made a name for herself as one of the best blues, rock and soul vocalists the UK has ever produced throughout the course of a remarkable career. She has consistently followed while simultaneously receiving accolades for a run of highly acclaimed original album releases, enthralling standing ovation concert performances at the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium and on the... read full bio
In a family where jazz guitar greats like Wes Montgomery and Johnny Smith were played on the stereo, Stacy Mitchhart's musical career had its start in Cincinnati, Ohio. He naturally gravitated toward the six-string as a result. He first encountered the flamboyant Little Richard on television as a young child and was enthralled by his stage presence. Little Richard was... read full bio
The Brotherhood, a profound roots partnership made up of longstanding friends, has teamed up with The Reverend Shawn Amos, a legendary blues singer-songwriter and accomplished harmonica player. Brady Blade on drums (recognized for his work with Indigo Girls and Buddy and Julie Miller), Christopher "CT" Thomas on bass (recognized for his work with Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, and Macy Gray),... read full bio
Son of Chicago blues legend Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie Baker Brooks is a blues royalty who has shared the stage with some of the greatest blues musicians of all time, including BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, and blues rock icon Eric Clapton. Ronnie performs at prestigious festivals all over the world and was the featured performer at the... read full bio
A.J. Croce, song of music legend Jim Croce, is a singer-songwriter in his own right with nine albums spanning two decades. He began performing in his adolescent years and was a regular in the San Diego nightclub scene by the age of sixteen. By nineteen Croce was signed to Private Music. His first album, the aptly named A. J. Croce,... read full bio
Hot Tuna is an American blues-rock band formed by bassist Jack Casady and guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, as a spin-off of Jefferson Airplane. The band plays acoustic and electric versions of original and traditional blues songs. They have toured with multi-instrumentalist Barry Mitterhoff and drummer Erik Diaz, and have played electric shows with guitarist GE Smith. One of Hot Tuna's most... read full bio
Delta Rae’s debut album, Carry The Fire, came out to high praise. They’ve been profiled everywhere from NPR to Time to Forbes and Rolling Stone. VH1 hand selected them for their “You Oughta Know” Artist Of The Month program. They performed not on both The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno and Conan. Live is where Delta Rae truly flourishes. They’ve... read full bio
G. Love and Special Sauce is an alternative band from Philadelphia, known for their sound that encompasses elements of classic R&B. The group consists of members Garrett Dutton, Jeffrey Clemens, and Jim Prescott. The band has released several successful albums, including: “G. Love and Special Sauce”, “Coast to Coast Motel”, “Yeah, It's That Easy”, “Philadelphonic”, “Electric Mile”, “The Hustle”, “Superhero... read full bio
Climax Blues Band, formerly known as The Climax Chicago Blues Band, is a British blues rock band from Stafford, England. The group’s members has changed several times over the years but currently consists of members George Clover, Roy Adams, Lester Hunt, Neil Simpson, Chris Aldridge and Graham Dee. Over the years the group has released over 20 albums, nine of... read full bio
Trigger Hippy is an American rock band that consists of members Steve Gorman, Nick Govrik, Ed Juri, and Amber Woodhouse. Steve Gorman has previously been the drummer for the Black Crowes and he formed the rock band as a collaboration with Nick Govrik and other local Nashville musicians. After they began performing together for a while, the band made their... read full bio
Henry and Rupert Stansall, who, like Jedward before them, have combined their first names to form Ruen Brothers. And in 2014, they're going to be enormous, not disastrous. There’s anticipation that they will continue to produce excellent works of art. Even if you don't like what they do, you can already tell that this pair will be in various publications... read full bio
Growing up, Phillip-Michael Scales was unaware of the significance of the fact that B.B. King was his aunt's close friend, a guitarist who nicknamed him "Nephew" and that he called "Uncle B." After Phillip-Michael stopped playing the guitar, the importance was so obvious that he avoided soloing and most blues-related activities. However, after hearing his English instructor say that "a great writer can... read full bio
Malina Moye, a well-known singer, composer and left-handed guitarist, fills a niche in the entertainment sector by turning a Fender Stratocaster upside-down. As one of the few musicians in history to be able to cross over between the rock and soul genres, Moye has carved out her own niche in today's music scene and emerged as one of the world's top... read full bio
Ten Years After was a British blues and boogie band that gained international attention after their performance at the Woodstock Rock Festival in 1969. During their nine-minute version of "I'm Going Home," the band showcased the skillful guitar work and powerful vocals of Alvin Lee, the relentless stomping of drummer Ric Lee and bassist Leo Lyons, and the heartfelt backing... read full bio
Brice Bottin and Yousra Mansour founded Bab L'Bluz in Marrakech. This French-Moroccan foursome combines Moroccan musical traditions such as Gnawa and Chaabi with more contemporary rhythms such as rock, blues, and funk. In addition to drums and guitars, the lineup includes traditional Gnawa instruments such as qraqabs (metal castanets), guembri (bass lute with a camel hide body), and awisha (a smaller,... read full bio
Years had passed since Volt left her home of Brussels to busk on the busking circuit in the vibrant city of New Orleans, where she initially gained notoriety as the fiery frontwoman of Mama's Boys, the local heroes. This connection resulted in Volt's critically acclaimed debut album Let The Demons Out (hailed by Classic Rock as "an irresistible force") and Volt's... read full bio
