The Rides are an American blues supergroup, featuring CSNY and Buffalo Springfield guitarist Stephen Stills, guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and session musician Barry Goldberg. The group formed four years ago, following a performance by the trio at a benefit led by Stills. Stills called the band “the blues band of my dreams”. The Rides toured in support of their first... read full bio
Major R. Johnson Finley, better known as his stage name, MAJOR., is an American singer-songwriter, actor, vocal producer, and stage performance coach from Denton, Texas. He has most recently released his debut album entitled, “Even More”. Although he only has one studio album out, MAJOR is sure to prove his name for the years to come as he’s already earned... read full bio
The renowned Big Sugar staged a two-set theatrical presentation called "An Evening With" to commemorate the release of their groundbreaking "500 Pounds" deluxe vinyl worldwide via Third Man Records. The show covered the band's historic existence, from Hugo Boss suit days to its more contemporary Roots Rock Reggae vibes. Generations of guitarists have been impacted by the early blues and... read full bio
Poppy Ajudha releases "My Future," her much awaited new track. In the release, which showcases the singer's unique, genre-bending voice, Poppy talks on being OK with putting her and her future selves ahead of fleeting aspects of life like relationships. Charlie Huggall (Ed Sheeran, Florence & The Machine) co-wrote "My Future" with him. Mike Malchicoff (King Princess, Mark Ronson) produced... read full bio
G. Love and Special Sauce is an alternative band from Philadelphia, known for their sound that encompasses elements of classic R&B. The group consists of members Garrett Dutton, Jeffrey Clemens, and Jim Prescott. The band has released several successful albums, including: “G. Love and Special Sauce”, “Coast to Coast Motel”, “Yeah, It's That Easy”, “Philadelphonic”, “Electric Mile”, “The Hustle”, “Superhero... read full bio
Citizen Cope is a rock/soul songwriter and producer from Memphis, who also performs with a band. He can be seen playing the keyboard, guitar, singing, or even DJ-ing. Citizen Cope's first major breakthrough into the music industry was his appearances on albums by Maryland rapper Basehead. This happened around the same time he issued the first self-titled Citizen Cope album.... read full bio
Shakey Graves is recognized for his mesmerizing fusion of blues and folk music. He defies expectations as a one-man band with his captivating sound, which is created by combining his hollow body guitar, a mildly distorted amplifier, and an unusual homemade drum kit made of a suitcase and a tambourine. Rose-Garcia's fingerpicking style and double-pedal kick drum provide a rhythmic tapestry that... read full bio
With a breadth and depth of genuine musical expertise accumulated over countless miles across many types of territory, Cristina Vane is more than just a practitioner of her profession. Her third studio album, "Hear My Call," is a record that demands to be heard because it combines a lifelong passion with an expanding song library. Born in Italy in the foothills... read full bio
Starship starring Mickey Thomas has revamped the band and show with an expanded set list that includes the multi-Platinum hits of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship, now delivering a show that includes all the hit songs and classics! Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the ’80’s and ‘90’s. With his soulful and... read full bio
Five time Grammy award winner Robert Cray is considered to be one of the most expressive vocalists and impressive guitarists on the contemporary rhythm and Blues scene drawing from R&B, rock, pop, and jazz with equal insight and authority. This Grammy award winning blues artists is one of a few precious talents with the vision to successfully usher blues into... read full bio
Taj Mahal is an American musician and songwriter who is known for his blues rock music and for incorporating world music into his music. Mahal plays the guitar, harmonica, and piano as well as many other instruments. Over the years he has released around 30 albums, has received three Grammy Awards as well as ten nominations and has received the... 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
Allen Stone is an American singer best known for his YouTube hit “Unaware,” which has been viewed over 2 million times. The singer-songwriter from the tiny backwoods town of Chewelah, Washington just sees himself as a hippie with soul. One look at his long, curly blond hair and thick-rimmed glasses brings home the first part of that equation—and perhaps leaves... read full bio
Charles Bradley was raised in Brooklyn, New York. He lived most of his childhood on the streets, but was able to take away one good memory, which was when his sister took him to see James Brown at The Apollo. Brown's performance left a strong impression on Bradley and inspired him to get off of the streets and... read full bio
Leela James is an R&B singer and songwriter who is greatly influenced by James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Toni Braxton, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. Her voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Toni Braxton. She has been nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap... read full bio
Davy Knowles has a distinct approach whether he plays the mandolin, electric guitar, acoustic, or national steel. Davy's profile has only grown since he first appeared on the scene with his band Back Door Slam's highly regarded CD "Roll Away." The legendary Peter Frampton produced his sophomore album, "Coming Up For Air." On later tours, Davy shared the stage and provided... read full bio
Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band is the debut album from acclaimed actor and activist Tim Robbins. Robbins has long written songs and performed in small venues, but has kept it under the radar...until now. Joining forces with his friend, the legendary producer Hal Willner, Tim Robbins And The Rogues Gallery Band is a nine track collection of raggle... read full bio
The Tea Party is a Canadian Rock band with a range of influences including progressive rock, Middle Eastern, and blues. This confluence of inspirations creates a unique and interesting sound. Band members Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood and Jeff Burrows formed after a marathon jam session turned into a real love of music. They had decided to name their new group... read full bio
Marian Hill is an American songwriting duo that consists of Samantha Gongol on vocals and Jeremy Lloyd on production. They meet in High school and both went on to study music at different universities. Their music is a mix of blues, jazz, heavy bass and delicate vocals. They put out two EPs ‘Play’ and ‘Sway’ before releasing their first studio... read full bio
Fantastic Negrito is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Growing up in Oakland during the 1970s gave Fantastic Negrito a good look into soul, funk, and blues music. He went through several phases with his music, from playing on the streets, to the Hollywood lifestyle, Fantastic Negrito experienced it all. Later in his life, Fantastic Negrito was in a car accident, which put... read full bio
