Kevn Kinney, lead singer and guitarist of the Southern rock band Drivin N Cryin, formed the band with bassist Tim Nielsen and drummer Paul Lenz after moving to Atlanta. Kinney and his bandmates were a part of the Atlanta underground rock scene until the album Fly Me Courageous, and its hit single title track, catapulted them to national prominence on... read full bio
Kevin Davy White is a French singer-songwriter based out of London, England, who rose to fame after competing in the 14th season of “The X Factor,” where he finished in third place. During his time on the X Factor, White was mentored by Nicole Scherzinger and was the final competitor in the ‘Overs’ category. After finishing third in the X... read full bio
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has lived more than half of his life in the spotlight. At the age of at 16, he was signed to a major record label. While a senior in high school, he recorded his first album and while most of his classmates were looking for a part time summer job after graduation, Kenny was embarking on... read full bio
Keith Sykes once traveled by hitchhiking to the Newport Folk Festival in the summer of 1967 to see Arlo Guthrie play "Alice's Restaurant." He acquired a copy of the album that year's fall, memorized the entire song, and performed it at a Holiday Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. He was immediately engaged for a regular position performing music in the... read full bio
Kat Wright feel and sounds like a mixture of Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse, her sulty, dynamic, delicate and powerful voice makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time to another era. Soul mixed with rock’n’roll her voice is sure to seduce you, it’s been said that Wright’s performance will hurt a little, and make you happy, and it... read full bio
What are the requirements for making a music legend Ask Karen Wolfe, the Queen of Blues & Soul. Karen was raised singing gospel music in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she was born and raised (her birthdate was August 14). She initially explored a career in religious music, performing with Soul Unlimited and working with the Harmonettes, a group that would eventually... read full bio
JJ Julius Son, David Antonsson, Daniel Kristjansson, and Rubin Pollock make up the Icelandic indie pop/rock/folk band named Kaleo. The group has released two studio albums, “KALEO”, and “A/B”, which peaked at number 16 on the US Charts and went BPI certified Silver. The group's song “Vor i vaglaskogi” earned their rise to popularity, as it was heavily featured on... read full bio
July Talk is a Canadian alternative rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The group consists of members Leah Fay, Peter Dreimanis, Josh Warburton, Ian Docherty and Danny Miles. Since started the band, July Talk has released two studio albums, “July Talk” and “Touch”. After the release of their self-titled debut album, July Talk went on to tour with artists such... 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
Jontavious Willis is an American country blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist from Greensville, Georgia. While growing up, Willis began singing gospel music alongside his grandfather at his local Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He gained a love for blues music after watching Muddy Waters perform the song “Hoochie Coochie Man”. From there, he began to learn how to play different styles... read full bio
When he was barely a teenager, Jonny Lang was well on his way to becoming a household name for his transcendent guitar playing and voice reminiscent of a seasoned blues singer. He began taking guitar lessons with Ted Larson of the Fargo-based Bad Medicine Blues Band. By the time he was fourteen, he had joined the band, which had been... read full bio
Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights are an American rock band from Dallas, Texas, that is led by Jonathan Tyler and consists of members Brandon Pinckard, Jordan Cain, Emotion Brown, and Chase McGillis. Jonathan Tyler formed the band in Dallas, Texas, and after their formation, the band immediately began recording music in the studio with producer Chris Bell to record... read full bio
Dallas, Texas-based rock band Jonathan Tyler was formed by Jonathan Tyler, Nick Jay, Jordan Cain, and Brandon Pinckard. Right after the bands formation, they went over to record their debut independent studio album with record producer Chris Bell. They released the album entitled Hot Trottin. The band continued to promote their music by playing at a number of venues in... read full bio
With a powerful, unified sound that encompasses a cross-section of New Orleans styles, and a songbook of contagious, soul-drenched originals, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen released their debut album, Moonburn, on Virgin Records in 1999. By then, Cleary had already won the praises of roots music aficionados the world over. With nods from the likes of Maria Muldaur... read full bio
Johnny A. has captivated people around the country with his six string guitar skills. This earned him the honor of having his name be placed on a signature Gibson Guitar, with Johnnys specifications. This American guitarist and songwriter bought his very first guitar at the age of 12. Working with many different bands during his career including, The... read full bio
For almost two decades, Johnny A. has traversed the globe with grace, navigating and fusing various musical genres to present his distinct brand of instrumental guitar music. His obsession started when he was 13 years old and saw the Beatles for the first time in Boston. Two years later, he saw Jimi Hendrix live. He was immediately enthralled and bought... read full bio
Without a doubt, John Primer contributed to the development of the Chicago blues' current sound and aesthetic. Every chord he plays now is tinged with the pulse of heritage that echoes from the birthplaces he played, such as Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard, and Rosa's Lounges. A Chicago Blues Living Legend is John Primer. Raised in 1945 on sharecropper land in Mississippi,... read full bio
John Nemeth is an American electric blues and soul harmonists, singer and songwriter from Boise, Idaho. Nemeth started his career singing at his local church and over the years he started playing in different local bands before forming Fat John and the 3 Slims alongside his friend Tom Moore. The group stayed together for nearly a decade before Nemeth started... read full bio
John Mayer received a total of seven Grammy Awards for his career after celebrating two victories at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. The guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter currently has seven Grammy Awards to their name and has sold approximately 14 million records throughout the globe. John Mayer has established himself as a musician and collaborator who transcends genre barriers ever... read full bio
John Mayall is a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical career spans over fifty years, but the most notable moments in it occurred during the late '60s. He was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and, as a gifted talent-scout, has been influential in the careers of many instrumentalists, including Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Peter... read full bio
