When a pair of intelligent, visionary emcees joins forces with a battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, a classically trained violist, and a jazz trumpet player, the result is a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Progressive in both style and message, the band's ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots... read full bio
Charlie Musselwhite can be most identified as the “white bluesman”. He is one of the few American electric blues harmonica players and bandleaders who is a non-black bluesman. Musselwhite led his very own band and released the very famous Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite’s Southside Band, which gained immediate success. Musselwhite has released over 20 albums, as well as... read full bio
Delta Spirit is a California based band, best known for their folk rock sound. They also are known for their live sets, and songs being featured on many top television shows. The Delta Spirit song Devil Knows You're Dead" was used in the final scene of the 5th and final season of Friday Night Lights. The song "People, Turn... read full bio
Brooklyn-based band Antibalas categorizes themselves as Afrobeat, but mixes in jazz, funk, dub, improv, and traditional Cuban and West African drumming. They grew their presence until releasing their debut album, Liberation Afrobeat Vol. 1. In that time, they'd toured England twice, while playing throughout New York City. They have since performed all over the world and collaborated with people across... read full bio
EPMD is a hip hop trio from Brentwood, New York. The group has been active for thirty years (minus two breakups), and is one of the most prominent acts in east coast hip hop. Their name is a concatenation of the members' names ""E"" and ""PMD"" or an acronym for ""Erick and Parrish Making Dollars"", referencing its members, emcees... read full bio
Belting out tenacious and soulful vocals, Georgia Muldrow’s distinct sound is unlike any other. The R&B singer, songwriter and producer, Muldrow is best known for her musical accompaniment of free-form jazz style. Born in Los Angeles, California to acclaimed jazz musician Ronald Muldrow, she was exposed to music at an early age. She became the first female artist to sign... read full bio
The Miracles are a rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy’s Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motown’s signature acts of the 1960s, during which time their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of... read full bio
Elle Varner is a multi-talented musician. Not only can she sing and write songs, but she can also play the guitar, piano, flute, bass guitar, and drums. Her first single ever, ""Only Wanna Give It To You"" debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 200 charts. This got her onto the list of one of TheBoomBox's 15 Artists... read full bio
Singer/songwriter and producer Bilal is known for his vast vocal range, genre crossovers, and live shows. He was discovered by Aaron Comess, from the Spin Doctors, who helped him record a demo that got him a record deal with Interscope. He released his debut album, 1st Born Second, which featured contributions from high-profile producers such as Dr. Dre and J... read full bio
SkyRocket! the Band, is a cover band that was first established by a group of musically talented friends in Austin, Texas. The band itself comprises of: Benjamin Hotchkiss (Vocals, percussion, guitar), Darin Murphy (Drums, vocals, guitar), Johnny Goudie (Keyboard, vocals, guitar), Kyle Crusham (Guitar, keyboard), Cory Glaeser (Bass guitar, vocals), Paul English (Guitar, vocals), Trist Murphy (Vocals, guitar, percussion) and... read full bio
For a completely unique entertainment experience, French artist Jean Francois presents Extreme Art, a performance art show in which Jean paints larger-than-life works of art using his hands, feet, brooms, sponges, boxing gloves - virtually anything but a brush - and he does it before your very eyes. Jean Francois has performed Extreme Art in top Las Vegas productions at... read full bio
Air is two musicians (Jean-Benot Dunckel and Nicolas Godin) who are typically French yet altogether worldly. Many of Frances best musicians have something of this, simultaneously from yet not of France. Its an argument that could be levelled at, say, Jean-Pierre Massiera, one of Frances misunderstood geniuses, or Saintly Serge, adored and occasionally reviled, Jacques Dutronc, who in the 60s... read full bio
Indie rockers Idlewild took their name from the quiet meeting place in the book 'Anne Of Green Gables'. Their seven full-length releases have spanned the better part of fifteen years and can be compared to the likes of R.E.M., Pavement, and Gang of Four. Members include lead vocalist Roddy Woomble, guitarist Rod Jones, drummer Colin Newton, bassist Andrew Mitchell and... read full bio
Sean Ono Lennon, the 23-year old son of the late Beatle and second wife Yoko Ono, signed a deal last summer with Grand Royal, the label owned by the Beastie Boys. The youngest Lennon made his public debut in August backed by members of Cibo Matto, plus he sat in with that band as a guest bassist on a number... read full bio
Tennessee rockers 10 Years first made their mark in the early 2000s with a diverse combination of post-grunge, hard rock and alternative metal. They provide a Southern perspective on the melancholy atmosphere, seismic heaviness and aggressive dynamics of current rock. The Autumn Effect, the group's gold-certified third studio album, launched them into the public eye. Since then, they have maintained their status... read full bio
Peter Hollens has been involved with music throughout the Northwest and beyond performing in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Beacon Theatre in NYC. Originally from Ashland, Peter graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal performance, where he co-founded the U of O’s award-winning male a cappella group On the Rocks.... read full bio
The story continues to evolve with Canadas the New Deal, as they celebrate the seismic collision of live, improvised jamming with the energy and flow of contemporary dance music. Since the bands formation in 1999 a self described beautiful accident North American response has been exceptional. Audiences have embraced what is now called the New Deal Sound.... read full bio
Dishwalla is an American alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California, that consists of members Rodney Browning Cravens, Scot Alexander, Jim Wood, George Pendergast, and Justin Fox. The band is best known for their hit single, “Counting Blue Cars” which peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts and also peaked in the charts in the US... read full bio
Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-a-Whirl Band are famous for their guitar-based Texas blues. They built their sound on talented musicians such as Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker, Lightin' Hopkins and Albert Collins, all while contributing to Jimmie Vaughan. Vaughan has valued the feel and craft playing instruments over the speed and flash. He shows this through his... read full bio
Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician who is the son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, leads the band Egypt 80. He became the lead singer when he was only fourteen years old. His debut album, Many Things, was produced by Martin Meissonnier, who had previously produced two albums for his father. The majority of the Egypt 80 members are... read full bio
