The Contenders embody a unique optimism for a duo of troubadours. Their rich songwriting comes from their experiences on the road, meeting different people and connecting to their commonalities and inner good. But there’s a flip side, and their new album, Laughing with the Reckless, is a sad album, as it deftly conveys that unique […]

Fox Royale make anthemic, jangly indie rock that sparkles with the same energy as acts like Cage the Elephant and Vampire Weekend. Before they were in a rock band, the members of Fox Royale were in a traveling orchestra. The band was born when high school friends Nathan Hurley, Davis Drake, and Evan Todd along […]

Best described as an offspring of Linkin Park and Fall Out Boy, Autumn Kings quickly discovered that music need not abide by outdated genre boundaries. Hailing from a small Canadian town of LaSalle, ON, the 4-piece rock/pop quartet has been inundated with support from fans both domestically and abroad since releasing its self-titled EP. This […]

Witty & engaging, Damn Tall Buildings’ energizing music finds beauty and glory in the mundane of everyday life. The trio radiates the energy of best friends playing bluegrass on the street. Anchoring that energy is their instrumental chops, strong songwriting, and influences that stretch beyond bluegrass. Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending […]

GRAMMY award and Emmy award-winning Cocoa Sarai was raised in a musical family in Brooklyn, NY. Singer-songwriter Cocoa has written for and collaborated with iconic artists and producers like Dr. Dre, Anderson .Paak, Nas and many more. Cocoa is the only woman to feature on Dr. Dre’s latest release in collaboration with Grand Theft Auto […]

Presley & Taylor are a dynamic sister-duo based in Nashville who continue to rise on the national stage with millions of streams and energizing live shows performed all throughout North America. Their chart-topping music videos achieved the #1 and #2 spots respectively on the fan-voted CMT Countdown. Presley & Taylor are featured on Country Rebel, […]

Robert Jon & The Wreck take the Southern rock sound from the East Coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, Robert Jon Burrison, Andrew Espantman, Henry Schneekluth, Warren Murrel and Jake Abernathie have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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, […]

Gulf Coast Records’ Blues Music award winners Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia bond as Blood Brothers, joining forces in a collaborative effort of songwriting and performance to create a total listening experience. Added to that process are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the Blood Brothers sound, […]

The Arcadian Wild is a 4-piece indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN. Led by songwriters Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick with Bailey Warren on fiddle, the band confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary. Combining elements of progressive bluegrass, folk, and formal vocal music, The Arcadian Wild offer […]

Rising artist Tiera Kennedy is emerging as one of the most exciting voices in country. Lighting a fire last year with her independently released self-titled EP, Nashville Scene cited the Alabama native as “the total package” and “a writer who has learned how to write for their own voice at a young age,” while American […]

Five-time GRAMMY-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives for 25 years. Now, with his 16th full length album, Space Cadet, Justin’s rock journey goes interstellar with feel-good songs rooted in themes of inclusion, acceptance, and self-discovery. Inspired by his life as a new dad, Justin’s music offers feel-good fun […]

Ax and the Hatchetmen is a 7-piece Chicago-based indie rock band. Their innovative music gives a wall of sound created by 3-guitar harmonies, the depth of the bass, and the floating melodies of the horn and sax. Lyrics that tell a story, coupled with the energy of their vocals, make them an invigorating live experience. […]

Tom Buckmiller and Brian Schwager were introduced by a mutual friend before forming The Buckmiller Schwager Band in 2019. Today they’ve grown in popularity by consistently delivering their electrifying originals and authentic blues classics in a wide range of venues throughout the Midwest. Performing as both a high-energy duo and with a full band, they […]

Led by husband and wife duo, singer and lyricist Anjii and songwriter and bassist Steve Portolesi, this award winning group from Australia threads blues, soul, funk, R&B, and gospel together in an eight-track vinyl patchwork stitched tight by live virtuosity and vulnerability. Since coming together in 2014, the band has released three albums, including Red […]

Angie and Shawn Blomberg of Ultra Violet Fever are a power duo. Angie’s guitar, ripping harmonica, and belting, smoky, soul-inspired vocals combine with Shawn’s smooth guitar stylings and groovy bass lines. Bringing honey sweet harmonies, these Midwest musicians know how to tie it all together in a song and leave you wanting more. This power […]

Born and raised on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, Indigenous front man Mato Nanji dedicates his latest album release Time Is Coming to the Indigenous youth and all young people on the Indigenous reservations. Besides being influenced by the music his father and uncles were making, Mato was exposed to artists such as […]

Woven throughout Jackie’s performance are the intricacies and belief of her Native American culture. Through the aid of her puppet Wild Flower, Jackie is able to tell stories and sing songs from her culture. Jackie’s performance is a gift shared by a spirited people who have mastered the skills necessary to preserve their culture. Her […]

Frank Waln is a Sicangu Lakota public speaker and a multi-genre music artist and curator from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. He received a BA in Audio Arts & Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago where he was given the Mayor’s Award for Civic Engagement upon graduating. Frank has won several awards for his work. […]

Fiddles and Friends bring Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer, and Owen Dejong together with some long-time friends from the local music scene including Boyd Bristow, Mike Conner, Al Remund, Larry Rohrer, […]

Six-String Soldiers will perform a free concert at Levitt at the Falls on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Six-String Soldiers is a five-member country music group performing Americana and patriotic music […]