For three decades, the multi-instrumentalists Phil Leavitt and Joie Calio, who define their sound as "postpunk dystopian blues," have been collaborating on uncharted musical ground as 7Horse. They began their collaboration as members of dada, the platinum-selling alt-rock group responsible for '90s singles like "Dizz Knee Land." With 7Horse, they are able to blend the sounds of bluesy grit, Vegas... read full bio
Since they were teenagers, Michael Hobby and Bill Satcher, who established A Thousand Horses, have been creating a distinctive fusion of rock music laced with traditional American elements from the southeastern US. Their remarkable sound blends electric guitars, bass, and drums with blues to produce a distinctive and enthralling musical experience. Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, and Shane Lenzen were all added... read full bio
A.J. Croce, song of music legend Jim Croce, is a singer-songwriter in his own right with nine albums spanning two decades. He began performing in his adolescent years and was a regular in the San Diego nightclub scene by the age of sixteen. By nineteen Croce was signed to Private Music. His first album, the aptly named A. J. Croce,... read full bio
Aaron Neville is an American R&B and soul singer and musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. Apart from his solo career, Neville has also recorded music alongside his brothers as The Neville Brothers. As a solo artist, Neville has released nearly 20 albums over the years. Three of his albums, “Warm Your Heart”, “The Grand Tour” and “Aaron Neville’s Soulful Christmas”... read full bio
Adia Victoria is a “gothic blues” singer-songwriter from Nashville. Most notably, she landed a coveted slot at the annual SXSW festival in Austin. She has been featured in American Songwriter, Rolling Stone, and Vogue magazine, which celebrated her Afropop look. Adia has released one album, titled Beyond the Bloodhounds, as well as two EPs: Sea of Sand and How... read full bio
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model and actress who is best known for modeling as a Victoria’s Secret Angel as their longest-running model. She is also a spokes model for Maybelline, Super Bowl commercials, and Kia Motor commercials. Lima started modeling when she entered a modeling contest and then finished in first place in Ford’s “Supermodel of Brazil”. She then... read full bio
American rock band Alabama Shakes embodies the essence of soulful roots rock, inspired by their Alabama homeland. They rose up from virtual obscurity when their 4-song debut EP earned positive critical acclaim. While touring the Southeastern states, they combined material for their debut album. Boys & Girls was recorded independently in Nashville while the group remained unsigned. ATO signed them... 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
All Them Witches is a Nashville rock band that can’t be summed up into one genre. In fact, their sound ranges from blues to psychedelic to metal to alternative rock. All Them Witches got its start back in 2012 when drummer Robby Staebler, strapped for cash, sold his possessions and moved to Nashville. He met up with guitarist Ben McLeod... 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
Allison Crowe is a Canadian singer and songwriter who began performing professionally at the age of 15. She ruled the coffee house and bar scene on Vancouver Island. Her childhood influences include jazz, classical, and rock and she is credited for her distinct voice and performance ability. Largely a solo performer, Crowe performs with her guitar and a piano -... 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
Ally Venable is an American blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter who has been a four-time ETX Music award winner, twice for female guitar player of the year and twice for blues band of the year. Venable began her musical career with the release of her debut EP, “Wise Man,” which led her to become a rising star in the Texas... 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
Ana Popovic is a Memphis, Tennessee-based Serbian blues guitarist and singer. Popović was born in Belgrade, where her father introduced her to the blues, and she started to play the guitar when she was fifteen. She formed the band Hush with Rade Popović (guitar, vocals), Milan Sarić (bass guitar) and Bojan Ivković (drums). Hush performed rhythm and blues, but also incorporated... read full bio
Oftentimes the most true portraits of America have been rendered by those who have come from outside its borders, yet somehow seem to understand and inhabit our culture more than those of us who have lived here all our lives. Consider the Band, which several decades ago became the archetypal American outfit despite being four-fifths Canadian. Swedish native and current... 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
Blues/rock band Andy Frasco & The U.N. have performed at several prestigious events, such as Wakarusa, Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Festival, String Cheese Incident’s Festival at Horning’s Hideout, Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival, Zwarte Cross Festival, Paaspop, Koningsmiddag Festival, Geuzenpop Festival, the Tucher Jazz & Blues Festival, Open Flair festival in Germany, Electric forest, and SXSW. Their acclaimed Electric... read full bio
One of the world's most exciting mandolin/clarinet virtuosos, Andy Statman began playing music as a young child in Queens. His family has long consisted of cantors and some renowned professional musicians. Andy grew up singing hasidic melodies in the afternoon Jewish school his parents sent him to, and listening to show tunes, klezmer, classics, and any other music he could... read full bio
Having grown up in North Georgia, Andy was certain he wanted to pursue a career in country music. Andy began touring with Corey Smith, a rising country music performer at the time, immediately following his high school graduation. Through that experience, he was able to gain firsthand knowledge of all the requirements behind the scenes for becoming a touring musician.... read full bio
