Five-piece band THE MCCHARMLYS from Santa Ana are now dominating the scene with their sophisticated fusion of doo-wop, surf, beat and 60s-style rock 'n' roll. The band, which has been praised by LA Weekly as "an absolute joy" for its ability to evoke vintage sounds while incorporating a modern edge that appeals to punk, new wave and rockabilly enthusiasts, has received praise from... read full bio
The McCarters are a country music trio composed of Jennifer McCarter and her twin sisters Lisa and Teresa. The trio was signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1987, where they recorded two albums for the label: 1988's The Gift and 1990's Better Be Home Soon, the latter of which was released as Jennifer McCarter & the McCarters. The title track... 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 Mavericks is a country music band founded in Miami, Florida. The Mavericks have recorded nine studio albums, in addition to charting 14 singles on the Billboard country charts. Their highest-peaking American single was “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down”, a collaboration with accordionist Flaco Jimnez. After the band split up, lead singer Raul Malo became a solo... 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 dynamic between identical twins Jared and Jonathan Mattson, when they perform a captivating jazz-rock orchestration as The Mattson 2, is unparalleled in today’s jazz world. With Jared on the guitar and Jonathan on drums, the duo captivates fans with their vibrant contemporary compositions. The Mattson 2 have performed for audiences across Japan, China, Brazil, Paris, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland,... read full bio
Sean McKenna, Charles and Andrew Hendy made up the original lineup of The Wallopers, an Irish traditional (trad) band that originated in Dundalk, County Louth. With their DIY mindset and attention to the human condition, traditional music is frequently subversive and articulates social and political commentary. The Wallopers got their start performing traditional music in taverns, where musicians would jam for hours... read full bio
The Martins are a Christian vocal trio that consists of siblings Joyce Martin Sanders, Jonathan Martin and Judy Martin Hess. The group was started after they were found singing accapella in an empty Civic Center by Michael English and Mark Lowry, after being rejected by a local record company. They then signed with mark Five Records and went on to... read full bio
Puerto Rican-American duo The Martinez Brothers (consisting of Chris Martinez and Steven Martinez who are, of course, brothers) who have held residencies at clubs in Ibiza and have performed around the world. They’re known for their remixes, especially. According to Mixmag, The Martinez Brothers were DJ’s of the Year in 2014. The magazine said that “no other DJ or DJ... 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
Multi-generational jazz families were once the rule in New Orleans. As jazz evolved from its origins to incorporate new forms and techniques, and to attract players and listeners from around the US and the world, both the tradition of making the music a family affair and the central role of New Orleans in the musics progress were overshadowed. How fitting,... read full bio
The Mariachi Divas, an all-female mariachi band, became the first all-female mariachi band ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award, and the first to win one. They have been nominated for five Grammy awards in total, winning twice. The official mariachi band of Disneyland, they headlined the opening of a new dinner theatre in Anaheim, CA dedicated exclusively to... read full bio
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
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
The Marías is a five-member alternative band formed in Los Angeles that creates a unique blend of psychedelic soul, jazz, funk, and lounge music. The band members, Josh Conway, María, Jesse Perlman, Carter Lee, and Edward James, come from diverse backgrounds and share a passion for creating authentic, soulful music that reflects their individuality and their love for the Hollywood... read full bio
Hits include: ""One Life to Live,"" ""There's No Me Without You,"" ""Don't Take Your Love,"" ""Hurt,"" ""Kiss and Say Goodbye,"" ""I Kinda Miss You,"" ""It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad,"" ""We Never Danced to a Love Song,"" ""Am I Losing You,"" ""Shining Star"" and ""Crazy"". Legend has it that George ""Smitty"" Smith, Edward ""Sonny"" Bivins, Winfred ""Blue""... read full bio
The Manatees (Jay, Tyler, and Miller) hail from a small town on England's south coast and use hip-hop samples, funk-inspired bass lines, thrashing guitars, and frank lyrics to carve out their own soundscape within modern rock. Their debut EP, 'Dream in Colour,' earned them a Jack Saunders Next Wave interview on Radio One. Throughout the summer, the band performed at the... read full bio
The Man in Black is a tribute to Johnny Cash brought to you by Shawn Barker. Barker strikes an uncanny resemblance to Cash, and if you close your eyes he sounds exactly like him as well. During his show, The Man in Black, the audience can hear anything from a full live band, to The Sugarbelles, a female singing group,... read full bio
The Makers are a garage rock and rock-n-roll band from Spokane, Washington that consists of members Michael Maker, Donny Virgo, Jamie Frost, Timothy Killingsworth, and Aaron Saye. When they first started their careers, The Makers were known for their anarchic performances, and traveling from gig to gig in a 1965 Pontiac hearse. The band released their debut album, “Howl” and... read full bio
The Maine is a pop-punk band from Tempe, Arizona. After signing with Fearless Records, they released the five-song EP, The Way We Talk. They landed a slot on Vans Warped Tour the following year, and recorded the album Cant Stop Wont Stop, produced by leading emo-pop producer Matt Squire (Simple Plan, Sum 41). It rose to No. 40 on the... read full bio
