Marcus King, who is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, leads The Marcus King Band. King’s father is Marvin King and Marcus spent his childhood watching his father perform blues from the sidelines and it was from there that he knew what he wanted to grow up to be. Marcus ranges anywhere from funky R&B, Southern soul, Americana, and soul in... read full bio
Legendary American rock group The Marshall Tucker Band was formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its distinctive sound, which combines blues, country, and jazz, contributed to the early 1970s development of the Southern rock subgenre. After 50 years of recording and touring with several line-ups, lead vocalist Doug Gray is the only original band member still regularly performing with the group. Tommy... read full bio
The MC50 is a special one-of-a-kind show that celebrates the 50th anniversary of KICK OUT THE JAMS, and is performed by the founder of the rock band MC5, Wayne Kramer. Through the MC5, Kramer released two studio albums; “Back in the USA” and “High Time.” MC5 was known for singles which include “I Can Only Give You Everything,” “One of... read full bio
The McCrary Sisters, labeled "Nashville music royalty" by NPR, have lost two members of their illustrious family since the release of their recording of "Amazing Grace": sister Deborah and brother Sam, Jr. The legendary trio will release the songs "Shake It Off" and "Run On," which include some of Deborah's final recordings, in an effort to promote healing. "Shake It Off" is... read full bio
The Moanin’ Blacksnakes are a blues band based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The band has been playing for over 20 years and have been based out of Las Vegas over half of that time. The Moanin’ Blacksnakes fill up every venue they play, week after week. They have even been joined on stage by artists such as Jeff Healy,... read full bio
From the San Francisco Bay area, the rock band The Mother Hips have continued to grow since their formation with their debut album Back to the Grotto, when they were students at Chico State in California. The group consists of Tim Bluhm on vocals and guitar, Greg Loiacono on guitars and vocals, Scott Thunes on bass, and John Hofer on... read full bio
The differences between the four Neville Brothers are as dramatic as the similarities that unite them. The source of the similarities is passionate funk, a feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket grooves that is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our cultural history. Singer and keyboardist Art is the oldest, the Founding Father. They call him Poppa Funk... read full bio
The New Respects are a funky blues band comprised of siblings Zandy, Lexi, and Darius Fitzgerald, and their cousin Jasmine Mullen. The group grew up around music, familiar with Nashville’s vibrant musical history. Having played music together for essentially their entire lives, the group’s dynamic flows easily. When The New Respects decided to try something new, picking up electronic tools... read full bio
The Pack A.D. is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based garage rock band from Canada. The Pack A.D. play garage rock with a wide range of influences, including pop, punk, psychedelic, polka new wave, and blues. They are well known for their spectacular live performances and their capacity to produce a big sound with just two players. The members of the 2006-founded... read full bio
Psycodelics' Black American music has always melded foundations of blues, jazz and disco with contemporary funk rock. The R&B fusion group, which began as a four-piece with bassist/vocalist Cam Wescott, keyboardist Noah Jones, drummer Sean Bing and guitarist Whitt Burn, has already taken many forms, adding guitarist James Rubush and drummer Demario Kitt to its ranks and allowing local musicians like Kanika... read full bio
The Los Angeles-based blues-rock group The Record Company has become well-known for their distinctive sound and exciting live shows. Marc Cazorla (drums, vocals), Chris Vos (guitar, vocals), and Alex Stiff (bass, vocals) established a trio in 2011 and started playing local shows throughout the city. Their 2012 self-titled first EP, which was made with vintage and improvised equipment in the... read full bio
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
The Roys consists of Elaine Roy and Lee Roy. Their album, The View, was released Sept 2014 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. The title track was co- written with Opry Legend Bill Anderson. The lead off single No More Lonely reached #1 on Bluegrass Today charts. In Nov. 2014 The Roys released a Christmas Album called... read full bio
Phil Cook, Brian Moen, and Justin Vernon make up the band The Shouting Matches. They have been collaborating for over six years, creating timeless bluesy music with each other. The band has released a countless number of projects together. In addition, they have appeared at countless events on stage. All three members of the band may sound familiar from other... read full bio
What started gaining momentum as a loose collection of musicians, eventually evolved into a solid quartet of performers who turn heads with their wild live performance, genre-bending sound, and unique aesthetic. The group recorded their eponymous debut studio EP with Brian Karscig (producer, and founding member of Lous XIV Atlantic Records). In keeping with their DIY tradition, the band... read full bio
The Slide Brothers - Aubrey Ghent, Calvin Cooke, Chuck Campbell and Darick Campbell - are musicians who embody the Sacred Steel Tradition in gospel. The group grew up in a church, where they were able to perform and travel at a young age. The joyous music these legendary artists create extends far beyond sacred steel to encompass blues, rock and... read full bio
The Spirituals are a compelling musical group that transcends genre distinctions and speaks directly to the audience's spirit. The Spirituals have carved themselves a distinctive position in the music industry by bringing together visionary artists whose abilities come together to create a perfect symphony of sound. The Spirituals have worked hard to delve into the most profound spheres of sound expression... read full bio
The Static Shift is a rock trio based out of Calgary, Alberta, that consists of members Mitchell Brady, Keone Friesen and Isaiah Stonehouse. The three met while in junior high and began performing together locally in Canada. This led to them releasing their debut full length album, “Windsor Street”, which was produced by Christian Stonehouse. The following year, The Static... read full bio
The Stone Foxes are not just a regular blues-rock band. Originally formed in San Francisco, CA, the boys of the band have not only been a success with their music, but also with their philanthropic efforts. The band is composed of four members, Aaron Mort, brothers Spence Koehler and Shannon Koehler, and Avi Vinocur. The band spent most of their... read full bio
The String Revolution is a dynamic and inventive instrumental guitar ensemble that challenges the limits of modern music. They are the Grammy Award® winning guitar trio. They are known for their thrilling performances, combining many genres and styles to create original compositions and an enthralling sound. They are a trio of outstanding guitarists. They have a devoted fan base and... read full bio
