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
A groundbreaking blues/rock band, Canned Heat's niche in music history was secured with their performances at the Monterey Pop Festival and the original Woodstock Festival. For 44 years, they have played everything from motorcycle festivals to charity shows, while recording 34 albums and selling millions of records. Canned Heat has had three #1 worldwide hits that continue to be used... read full bio
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson’s poetic lyrics, irrepressible vocals, and evocative musicianship are a faint reflection of the remarkable gifts that characterize Gary, Indiana’s native son. Tito has spent his entire life enchanting music lovers with soulful harmonies interwoven with curvaceous rhythms as a member of Motown’s greatest discovery, The Jacksons (Jackson 5), and presently as a... read full bio
Robben Ford is famous for his melodic, soulful and expressive style. Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. He is rooted in the blues but sometimes reaches into jazz for a few ideas. Ford is without a doubt... read full bio
Jackie Greene is a singer-songwriter playing folk or roots rock music. As a child, he taught himself to play the piano and subsequently the guitar. At 16 he started sitting in for local bands. As he got older he started composing his own songs and ended up playing in coffee-houses. He recorded a demo in his garage called Rusty Nails.... read full bio
Ana Popovic is a Memphis, Tennessee-based Serbian blues guitarist and singer. Popović was born in Belgrade, where her father introduced her to the blues, and she started to play the guitar when she was fifteen. She formed the band Hush with Rade Popović (guitar, vocals), Milan Sarić (bass guitar) and Bojan Ivković (drums). Hush performed rhythm and blues, but also incorporated... read full bio
Robert Randolph & The Family Band is an American soul and funk band who have strong blues and gospel influences. The five member band is comprised of Robert Randolph on the pedal steel guitar, Marcus Randolph on drums, Danyel Morgan on bass, Lenesha Randolph on vocals, and Brett Haas playing the keyboard/ guitar. Robert & The Family Band's first album... read full bio
Ronny Cox is an American character actor, singer-songwriter, and storyteller. His best-known roles include Drew Ballinger in Deliverance (1972), George Apple in Apple's Way (1974-75), Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Richard ""Dick"" Jones in RoboCop (1987) and the villain Vilos Cohaagen in Total Recall (1990). Cox wrote a book about his experience filming Deliverance for the movie's... read full bio
Employing a stylish mix of arty, confessional bedroom pop and electro-rock that has drawn comparisons to the likes of Grimes, Fiona Apple, Amy Winehouse and Lorde, Perth singer-songwriter Grace Woodroofe, came into light at the age of sixteen when she entered two demo recordings into the influential Australian radio station, Triple Js Unearthed. After being discovered by, The Masses, Woodroofe... read full bio
The California Honeydrops have deep roots in American Music, embracing genres such as Gospel, R&B, Blues, and Second Line New Orleans Jazz. They bring an energetic innovative experience that will get people out of their seats, dancing and singing along. The band originated in Oakland, California, playing in the subway stations. Since then, they have completed six European tours... read full bio
Madeleine Peyroux is a songwriter, jazz singer, and guitarist. Her voice has been compared to that of Billie Holiday. Madeleine started signing at the age of 15 when she discovered street musicians in the Latin Quarter in Paris. A year later she joined The Lot Wandering Blues and Jazz Band and toured with them for a few years.... read full bio
Having grown up in North Georgia, Andy was certain he wanted to pursue a career in country music. Andy began touring with Corey Smith, a rising country music performer at the time, immediately following his high school graduation. Through that experience, he was able to gain firsthand knowledge of all the requirements behind the scenes for becoming a touring musician.... read full bio
Samantha Fish is an award-winning blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. She was most notably honored with the Best New Artist Debut at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Her album Black Wind Howlin’ reached No. 42 on the Top Heatseekers chart, and No. 7 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Samantha’s most recent release, Wild Heart, rose to the No.... read full bio
Welshy Arms is a rock/blues group that has released an EP, titled Welcome, and a self-titled studio album. Their songs have been heard in trailers for the blockbuster films The D Train, starring Jack Black, and the Quentin Tarantino-directed The Hateful Eight. Welshy Arms’ music has also been used in the national TV and radio campaign for the Cleveland Indians,... read full bio
Steve Gadd is a world-renowned drummer and Modern Drummer Hall of Famer. Some of his most notable work is on Paul Simons 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover and Steely Dans Aja. Gadd has worked with many other artists from various genres, such as Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Grover Washington Jr., Chick Corea,... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Virginia Claire Wigmore is from New Zealand. Wigmore, who was featured on the Smashproof song "Brother" in 2009, later released four albums, the first three of which reached the top of the New Zealand Albums Chart: "Holy Smoke" (2009), "Gravel and Wine" (2011), "Blood to Bone" (2015), and "Ivory" (2018). She is renowned for her raspy, high-pitched voice. At... 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
Dan Sartain is an American Musician whos southern infused rock and roll won him a spot under the wing of Jack White (of White Stripes fame). After releasing two self-produced albums he opened for The White Stripes and The Hives. The single, Walk Among the Cobras Pt.1, from his fifth studio album can be heard in the video game The... read full bio
Devon Gilfillian is an American musician who has been singing his whole life. He grew up with a musically talent family; his father was a singer and percussionist and he thrived off of it. During his teenage years he learned the guitar and learned to mix his bluesy sound into that of rock. Gilfillian doesn’t want to bring nostalgia into... read full bio
Bone Hill: The Concert is a dramatic musical work, inspired by Martha Redbones family lineage. The story depicts one womans return to her homeland in the Appalachian Mountains and the coalmines of Harlan Country, Kentucky. The music spans over the lives of four generations of women, a Cherokee family. Touching upon topics like the familys connection to the land, this... read full bio
