When it comes to the troubadour lifestyle, Ian is no novice. For the last decade Ian has toured his whiskey-soaked voice and evocative lyrics across America, with a country sound reminiscent of Joe Cocker and Chris Stapleton. His rubber-meets-the-road approach to his 10 year career in music is reflected in the way his singing, songwriting, […]

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Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and Americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece band composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), and Ben Ticknor (bass). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening […]

Radio Free Honduras is a cross-cultural, multigenerational collective of Chicago musicians that supports the artistry of Honduran folk music legend Charlie Baran. Prior to immigrating to the USA, Charlie was a renowned singer, songwriter, and burning guitar slinger in the mostly undocumented music scene of Honduras in the 70s and 80s. This band mostly plays […]

EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY‘s debut album "Prophecies Of The Conjoined" on Massacre Records offers some of the most intense and uncompromising extreme music you can imagine, proving they are eager to bring back the guttural and raw force of early 90s death metal the way it was meant to be. � The band consists of Tim King […]

Experience traditional African drumming and dance heritage with COMPAS teaching artist Christian Adeti and his group Titambe West African Dance Ensemble. This performance group has an impressive repertoire of authentic drumming, dances, music, storytelling, and cultural teachings. Composed of artists originating from all over the world, including Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Trinidad, and America, each Titambe […]

Since his youth, Ugandan musician and educator Chinobay has captivated audiences with African rhythms and melodies that emanate both from the diversity of his customized traditional instruments and from his travels throughout the continent. With soothing, pulsing, meditative, and at times invigorating textures, his music deftly mixes the original and the traditional. With Chinobay at […]

Shaggy 2 Dope, is an American rapper, record producer, DJ, podcast host of Shaggy and The Creep Show, and professional wrestler. He is part of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is the co-founder of the record label Psychopathic Records, with fellow Insane Clown Posse rapper Violent J and their former manager, Alex […]

Josey Scott Original Voice of Saliva is BACK! with STRANGE DAZE more tba After 10 years of refocus raising his young family, the well-credentialed former Saliva frontman returns to the stage in 2023. Performing the hits (including Hero, his blockbuster soundtrack collaboration with Nickelback), some alternate song versions, and sneak previews from his upcoming September […]

This punchy Irish and Celtic band from France draws inspiration from traditional Irish music, French chanson, and American roots. Wilfried Besse’s vocals are supported by the driving rhythm section of Josselin Fournel, Sébastien Saunié, and Nicolas Besse, and the whistles of Jacob Fournel. The Irish music tradition is not complete without the presence of a […]

A powerhouse 7-piece band featuring Southern soul and roots rock, Bywater Call’s core values of raw emotion, strong musicianship, and the aim to create an exciting, powerful, and moving experience for listeners remains ever present in their latest album. The Canadian band, spearheaded by Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes, was born out of a love […]

Scott Tournet is known for being the frontman for Elektric Voodoo, a founding member of Grace Potter & The Nocturnals (2003-2014), Blues & Lasers, a solo artist, and producer. Like the Black Keys, Jack White, and Gary Clark Jr., Tournet manages to update the blues rock genre by incorporating deep bass, hip-hop influenced grooves, and […]