David Wilcox is a Canadian rock musician from Montreal, Quebec. At only six years old, Wilcox had a fascination with Elvis Presley whom he draws influence from, and went on to begin learning how to play the guitar and later had his first live show when he was 14 years old. Wilcox first began playing in the band Great Speckled... read full bio
Ariel Posen is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Posen was born in Winnipeg but since his parents were musicians, he spent a majority of his childhood living on the road as they toured, which is what was embedded into him to pursue a musical career himself when he was old enough. Posen began playing guitar at only 9 years... read full bio
Gaby Moreno is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter and musician who performs a mixture of jazz, blues, soul, and R&B music. Moreno was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and she began her career performing locally, and gained fame in Latin America after performing a song entitled, “Fuiste Tu,” with Ricardo Arjona, another popular Guatemalan singer. She also became more well-known for her... read full bio
GA-20 is an American blues band that consists of members Matthew Stubbs, Pat Faherty, and Tim Carman. The band is based out of Boston, Massachusetts, and their music is known for being Chicago blues. GA-20 was formed by Stubbs and Faherty and Stubbs had previously played guitar for Charlie Musselwhite before forming GA-20. After about a year, they added Carman... read full bio
Bette Smith is a rock and soul singer that was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. While growing up, Smith had a love for gospel and soul music and as she pursued her own musical career she decided to incorporate that sound as well as rock and roll into her music. This led her to release her breakout album... read full bio
Nick Perri and the Underground Thieves are an American blues rock band that was founded by Nick Perri. The ground also consists of members Brian Weaver, Justin DiFebbo, Michael Montesano, Anthony Montesano and Zil Fessler. The band is based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and they have recently released their debut studio album, “Sun Via.” Since forming, Nick Perrio and the... read full bio
Kristian Bush, a member of Sugarland, is the founder of the rock band Dark Water, which plays in the jam band genre. Benji Shanks, who plays guitar, and Brandon Bush, who is Kristian Bush's brother, make up the other two members of the rock band's trio lineup. Brandon was a part of the band Train at one point and has... 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
Your Grandparents is an up-and-coming musical group that performs music that isn’t just one genre but blends between RnB, rock, blues, funk, soul, and rap music. Your Grandparents consists of the trio DaCosta, Jean Carter, and the producer ghettoblasterman. The trio founded the band and used the name Your Grandparents as a tribute to their elders who showed them all... read full bio
The Walcotts are a rock n’ roll band with a huge lineup of highly talented musicians. Their sound has been described as a mix between country, blues, soul, and classic rock. Their music is highlighted by their male-female dual vocals and the use of instruments like piano, fiddle, pedal steel, horns, etc. They’ve opened up for the likes of Honeyhoney,... read full bio
Country music has strong roots for Crystal Shawanda. She was a natural-born country person, connected to the land and the true stories of common people. Native Americans' lives revolve around music. It is their dance, their history, and a tool for both remembering and forgetting. It is a method to both honor life and lament death. On the Wikwemikong Native Reservation... read full bio
The Pack A.D. is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based garage rock band from Canada. The Pack A.D. play garage rock with a wide range of influences, including pop, punk, psychedelic, polka new wave, and blues. They are well known for their spectacular live performances and their capacity to produce a big sound with just two players. The members of the 2006-founded... 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
In a theatrical, cabaret-style opening, Dessy Di Lauro introduces her event by having a dance entourage walk straight onto the dance floor. The best party ever is created by fusing the style, music and organic sounds of the 1920s and 1930s with modern technology to boost creativity and amazing visual features. Songs like "Why U Raggin" will get everyone in the club... read full bio
She has a voice that is distinctive to her generation. Tracy Nelson's natural talent has always directed her spirit; in fact, it has enabled her to write and search for the deeper songs regardless of market or genre. In her decades of singing, she has consistently decimated audiences. She is a fiery singer of truth and a source of the... read full bio
Irma Thomas ranks among The Crescent City R&B's greatest and most enduring musical ambassadors. Although she never experienced the widespread commercial success of contemporaries like Aretha Franklin and Etta James, they nonetheless breathe the same rarefied air in the minds of many soul music connoisseurs as the undisputed Soul Queen of New Orleans—a title officially bestowed by local officials, no less.... 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
The music of life experience is the true blues. It is straightforward but packed with insights and wisdom accumulated over years. The three musicians who make up Supersonic Blues Machine (SBM) have lived more than three typically sized lifetimes together. Supersonic Blues Machine is a group of renowned musicians that have joined forces because they share a passion for this... read full bio
Jaws drop when Tameca Jones, a native of Austin, Texas, opens her mouth to sing. Her hometown has been enthralled by her honeyed and potent vocals for just over ten years. She started melting faces when she became the lead vocalist and composer for the Austin-based band 8 Million Stories. The group gained recognition by performing in and around Austin... 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
