George Thorogood and the Destroyers gathered a strong following with such releases as “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Born To Be Bad” and “American Made.” But it is the band’s breakthrough hit album's title song, “Bad to the Bone,” that has become synonymous with the group. The album spent nearly an entire year on the... read full bio
Amos Lee is a singer-songwriter whose music embraces a wide range of genres, such as folk, rock and soul. He began his career as an opening act for artists like Mose Allison and B.B. King. When Norah Jones heard his music while visiting the Blue Note Records record company, she was immediately captured by his voice and invited him to... read full bio
Stephen Stills is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and political activist who is best known for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Stills was born in Dallas, Texas, and he found his love for blues, folk, and Latin music at a young age as he often moved all over due to the fact that he was... read full bio
Marcus King has been penning music, taking the stage and leading his own bands for close to ten years. He has been swapping licks with prominent admirers and instructors Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks ever since he was a teenager whenever their paths have crossed. Haynes, who was 19 at the time, was so impressed by King's artistic prodigality that he... read full bio
Duffy is a psychedelic/garage band from the 60s whose song Come Back, Come Back appears on the Beyond The Calico Wall compilation. Come Back Come Back was produced by famed Nashville producer Buddy Killen, but with tons of tape flanging and echo, it is far more psychedelic than the average Killen production.... read full bio
The legend of Jimi Hendrix continues to prosper though his timeless music being played by tribute bands. The Experience Hendrix company was formed by the late guitarist's father, James Hendrix, to continue his son's legacy. He has done so by innovating the spirit of Jimi through an all-star tribute concert that truly lives up to his name. ... read full bio
The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock band, best known for their song “Rambalin Man.” The band has won two Grammy’s and numerous other awards. The Allman Brothers Band was the most influential rock group in America, redefining rock music and its boundaries. The band's mix of blues, country, jazz, and even classical influences, and their powerful, extended on-stage... read full bio
As a founding member, singer, and songwriter of the legendary bands Bad Company and Free, as well as co-founding Jimmy Page's band The Firm, Paul Rodgers is a legendary figure in the world of rock 'n roll. He is one of the most well-known performers in the genre due to his distinctive and soulful voice. Rodgers has made incomparable contributions to... read full bio
Andra Day is an American R&B singer-songwriter from San Diego, California. She started her career at a young age singing at the First United Methodist Church in Chula Vista, California. When she was 5, she also started taking dance lessons which she continued doing into her 20’s. Day later studied at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts... read full bio
The Teskey Brothers are a blues-rock band that was formed by brothers Josh and Sam Teskey, and features Brendon Love, and Liam Gough. Inspired by their parent's soul music record collection, the two Teskey brothers began playing music as teenagers, learning the blues. Later in their musical careers, the Teskey brothers were joined by Gough and Love, adding drums and... read full bio
Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967. Their music is characterized by the lyrics, vocals and flute work of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its beginning, and guitarist Martin Barre, who has been with the band since 1969. Originally playing blues rock with an experimental flavour; they have also incorporated elements of classical music,... read full bio
These guys are not only the real thing, they collectively brought the blues back from oblivion during the early Eighties. It was their collaborations with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that brought a good chunk of the public around to appreciate the real honest-to-goodness blues. After creating platinum albums and playing themselves in the flicks, Blues Brothers and Blues Brothers... read full bio
Two of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in America, Lyle Lovett and John Haitt, join forces to create a captivating show that is sure to be a real crowd pleaser. Lyle Lovett has a career that spans nearly three decades. He has recorded fourteen albums and released twenty-two singles. His ability to fuse elements of country, blues, folk, jazz, and gospel... read full bio
"Lyle Lovett: A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, and on stage... 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
The daughter of the Broadway great John Raitt, Bonnie Raitt has long been the critics' favorite, but she did not achieve popular success until her ninth blockbuster album, which was titled Nick of Time and was released in 1989. Bottleneck guitar is a rare instrument for women, and Raitt is one of the few who can play it. Her songs... read full bio
For nearly four decades, Steve Winwood has remained a primary figure in rock ‘n’ roll, a respected innovator who has helped to create some of the genre’s most celebrated achievements. Beginning with his burst into prominence in 1963, Winwood’s celebrated skills as a composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist have developed an impressive catalog of popular music. That extraordinary portfolio of music... read full bio
Derek Trucks was the youngest player to make Rolling Stone’s ""100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time"" list. With his own group, The Derek Trucks Band (dTb), Trucks built a devoted following through two decades of touring and seven acclaimed albums. Their album, Already Free, won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. dTb's latest album, Roadsongs, is a live double-album recorded... read full bio
American singer and musician Alison Maria Krauss plays bluegrass and country music. She started out in the music business at a young age, participating in regional competitions by the age of 8, and making her debut album at the age of 14. Her debut solo album was published in 1987 after she got a contract with Rounder Records in 1985.... read full bio
Gary Clark Jr. is an American blues artist from Austin, Texas. He started playing guitar when he was only 12 years old and he played gigs in Austin while growing up until he met Clifford Antone, who helped him start playing with artists such as Jimmie Vaughan who helped him get his name out there. Since then, Clark has released... read full bio
