Fireworks began in 2005 in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan, where they signed to independent label Run For Cover Records, who released their debut EP, We Are Everywhere, and 7"" Adventure, Nostalgia and Robbery. The band toured extensively, and were signed by the well-known independent label, Triple Crown Records, in 2008. Fireworks re-released We Are Everywhere through Triple Crown,... read full bio
Fistful of Mercy is a rock group from Los Angeles that consists of Dhani Harrison, Joseph Arthur, and Ben Harper. The made their live debut performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic and soon after, released their debut album As I Call You Down. They were featured on Parenthood, a comedy series on NBC where the main characters went to a... read full bio
The PettyBreakers are the nation's #1 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute act, performing the Platinum-selling catalog of these rock and roll pioneers. For nearly 40 years, The Heartbreakers' music has been synonymous with FM radio hits and dynamic live performances that earned the band induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and cemented their legacy as one... read full bio
Vernon Reid is an English American guitarist, songwriter, composer, and bandleader. Best known as the founder and primary songwriter of the rock band Living Colour, Reid was named No. 66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Critic Steve Huey writes, [Reid's] rampant eclecticism encompasses everything from heavy metal and punk to funk, R&B and avant-garde jazz,... read full bio
Driven by formative, familial experiences on their Arkansas plantation, born in Texas, and raised on the beach in southern California, PawnShop kings play the music of the American South with equal parts rock, gospel, country and pop. Their inspiration comes from the melodic sensibility and purpose of the Staple Singers and Bob Marley atop the brilliant musical sounds and honesty... read full bio
You would be hard pressed to find a rocker who did not recognize the name Cannibal and The Headhunters, and even harder to find one who couldn't sing along with NA NA NA NA NA" on the famous hit LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES. The group now combines their Latino and Motown Roots with the sound of today's... read full bio
Maurice Williams is one of the most extraordinarily durable figures in the history of classic R&B and rock & roll, despite the fact that, as a performer, he only ever racked up one major national hit on the pop charts. That song, Stay," became one of the classic singles in the history of rock -- a number one hit upon... read full bio
Austin Webb is a country singer-songwriter who became known after winning a song writing contest in Nashville. His debut single Its All Good" hit no. 53 in its first week on the charts. Austin describes his music as country soul. Its country and its soul. I think its therapeutic. I try to stay as honest and relevant as possible in... read full bio
Dyer’s live performance draws from a wealth of influences, including Dr. John, Donny Hathaway, and Bill Withers, and a long list of songs, many recorded, but still unreleased. The audience is treated to a special brand of commotion as Dyer switches from piano to guitar, as he is very multi-talented, sometimes performing with a boyish grin, and other times with... read full bio
Band of Heathens is a Texas based Americana-Rock band that broke the mold when their first two releases were live recordings. They didn’t even use a setlist until winning Best New Band at the Austin Music Awards. They’ve created a unique and cohesive sound that stems from their songwriting background and relaxed vibe early on.... read full bio
Please Remain Calm is the punk album of the Great Recession. The Connecticut five-piece has crafted an album that captures the defeat, the heartache--what it feels like to be young in the American Decline. Following up critically acclaimed self-titled LP, Please Remain Calm combines elements of Springsteen-esque heartland rock with the band's signature blend of 60s pop melody, 70s punk... read full bio
Sonia Leigh, whose musical style has been referred to as a blend of country and Americana, had a love for music that began early on in her childhood. Music was her escape from her hectic life of constantly uprooting and moving, as her family moved often when she was young; music was her rock, her constant in life. She listened... read full bio
The Marcels are as advertised, the guys who put the Bomp" in the "Bomp-A-Bomp" back in 1961 when their first recording, "Blue Moon" sold over two and a half million copies. The Marcels can boast of three record albums, numerous hit singles, with sales in the millions. They also recorded the theme song, "The Greatest Love" for the motion picture,... read full bio
Dio Disciples is a celebration of the music and spirit Ronnie James Dio featuring his former band mates and friends. The bands lineup is as follows: Oni Logan (Lynch Mob) andMark Boals sharing vocals Craig Goldy (Giuffria, Dio) on guitar, Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio & Rhino Bucket) on drums, Scott Warren (Dio & Heaven & Hell) on keyboard, and Bjorn... read full bio
Syd Arthur, a quartet of Canterbury-based devotees of sound immersed in the simple pleasures of songwriting, performance and exploratory musical interplay. Greatly inspired by the sonic pioneers of the late 60s and early 70s, they have patiently learned how to engineer, produce and mix themselves, using an innovative hybrid of analogue and digital techniques. Syd Arthur may revel in the... read full bio
The members of electro-pop band Hey Champ spend their downtime substituting acoustic drums and electric guitars for analog synths, drum machines, red wine, and candlelight . In these delicate moments, a golden nugget of musical production has been known to emerge from a plethora of seemingly cacophanous bangs, blasts, and squirts. Honing their skills in knob-tweaking and doing official remixes... read full bio
Soulsavers the music and production team of Rich Machin and Ian Glover have been a growing force since 2003s debut Tough Guys Dont Dance. 2007s Its Not How Far You Fall, Its The Way You Land brought their dark flair to a wider audience. The inimitable Mark Lanegan served as primary singer, though there were also vocal contributions... read full bio
Scotty Bratcher plays like a man who’s on a mission to save rock n’ roll. Whether he’s easing into the bluesy “Put My Mind At Ease” or rocking out for “Disappointing Ourselves,” Bratcher’s talents as a classic triple threat are apparent. Already more than 15 years into professional music, Bratcher’s talents have placed him at the top of his game... read full bio
Unfinished Business, the new album from legendary singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" inductee Wanda Jackson, is out now on Sugar Hill Records. This is Jackson's 31st studio album and marks the producing debut of fellow renowned musician and songwriter Justin Townes Earle. Of the release, The Wall Street Journalasserts, "Her twangy cap-gun voice and feisty confidence haven't... read full bio
A Wilhelm Scream (abbreviated as AWS) is a melodic hardcore band from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Many people have referenced Strung Out, Hot Water Music, Propagandhi, and Strike Anywhere as the band's similar artists. Their name is a reference to the Wilhelm scream, a famous stock sound effect which is used in films. The band previously went by the names Smackin'... read full bio
