Born and raised in the greater Chicago area, Brandon began his journey to becoming an entertainer before he was even old enough to understand the true meaning of the word. His unique personality and ability to captivate the attention of any crowded room screamed of something special to come in the years ahead. During his youth, Brandon enjoyed performing in talent shows and writing original music, which led him to record his first original song at just 15. With these experiences and more, Brandon immersed himself into the world of music and quickly fell in love with performing professionally in front of large audiences.
Brandon went on to sign with Atlantic Records as one of the members of the Chicago band Makeshift Prodigy. During that time he toured across the United States, performing at numerous venues, including Summer Fest and Lollapalooza ’13. Brandon is extremely grateful for being able to share this special journey with his band mates. After a period of contemplation, he decided to part ways and create “The Brandon Fox Project”.
Since then, Brandon has not slowed down. Emerging as one of Chicago’s hottest rising acts with his mix of urban pop, dance and r&b, he paints the perfect picture. When his presentation comes to life on stage, it’s apparent he has raised the bar.
Stypes create a vibrational energy that is not comparable to most hip hop music that is produced today. With the contrasting vocal styles of StereoAdam and StereoAaron matched with a bedrock of sound so gorgeously presented by WaxBuzzard, Incise, George Fields, Teddy Roxpin and so many others. What Stypes offer to the spectrum of sound is greatly needed and they are here to give it
Liquor Mortis: a Chicago band and a group of drunks that all were hanging around the same rehearsal buildings in Chicago. The dudes thought they should form the new band since their old bandmates all had to enter rehab. This would give them some time to rock tunes inbetween bong rips and shots.
Members of:
Give Us The Witch
Antioch Secret Society
TITTY
Imperial Battlesnake
Redneck Exorcist
Bryan Ford is a producer of Downtempo, Trip-Hop and Chill/Lounge music and a multi-instrumentalist studio musician and performer from Chicago, IL
Bryan has been writing music and playing the guitar, drums, and bass guitar for most of his life. Over the years he has toured the country numerous times with various bands. From 1994-2000 he was the singer/guitar player for the 7 piece horn driven funk band, Isabelle Haze. From 2000-2004 he played guitar for Meg Lee Chin, the former lead singer/songwriter for Pigface. With Meg Lee Chin he toured the U.S. with the infamous Chicago ensemble My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult and Martin Atkins’ Damage Manual. He was the drummer for outlaw blues/rock outfit The Badvibes from 2004-2008. Currently Bryan composes, produces and performs live as himself and with various other bands nationally.
Since easing out of the touring lifestyle and easing into the studio, Bryan has steadily released and licensed music with various labels. He’s released tracks as himself and as “Terry Swank” on labels Four Play Music and Revolutionary Music and with Andre Harris on Innate Soul and Large Music. He was commissioned to co-write with Staci Kidd and Glenn Underground a string of well received singles on labels such as Music 101 and Masters At Work. Bryan also co-wrote the song Forever by the Lake Street Project, which spent 62 weeks on the US club charts and 10 weeks on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
His single Here All Along feat Ava Fain charted in the overall top 10 of MTV’s affiliate Ourstage in the soul category. His music was released on the compilation Prive’: The Lounge Anthology along with artists Jazzanova, Jose Padilla, and J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science and licensed on Universal Music’s compilation High Society: Haute. Several of his songs appear on the Revolutionary Music Presents Organica Lounge compilation and he was featured on the Promo Only Alternative Club compilation for December 2010. He also joined J Boogie of OM Records in remixing Burton L’s sultry little ditty Feel The Love feat. Darcy. Bryan released the EP Moniker in December 2013 on sub-label Swank Vibe Records. His most recent EPs of 2014, Shoe Tree and Hands, are available in online stores now.
Heidie Fifield is a singer/songwriter, and recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago. She has had the pleasure of working with several highly acclaimed musicians including Grammy Award winning singer/songwriters Paula Cole and Jim Lauderdale, multi-talented singer/songwriter and guitarist Charlie Sexton, and the world renowned Todd Rundgren. She currently works as a lead vocalist in one of Chicago’s top cover bands, Shout Out, and has just released her very first single, “No Love Like Our Love”, off her forthcoming debut EP, currently available on iTunes.
Brought up under the influence of a cappella music, Ashley Otis grew up with the advantage of hearing and experiencing music in a way that increased her intuition for harmony, melody, tone quality, vocal blend and song composition. Quickly developing a naturally trained ear nearly as fast as she could learn to speak complete sentences, Ashley was able to discern and maintain harmonic and melodic structures at a very early age.
Originally from the eastside of Detroit, Michigan, Ashley likes to pay homage not only to her a cappella upbringing but also to her hometown and the music it had awaiting her discovery as a child. Having grown up on the birthing grounds of Motown Records, it didn’t take long for the legendary sounds of artists and groups including, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes and Michael Jackson to engrave its musical timelessness in the development of her love for contemporary, urban and popular music.
Since relocating to Chicago to study music at Columbia College, Ashley has performed and worked with industry legends and World-renowned musicians, Todd Rundgren, Charlie Sexton, Jim Lauderdale, Nicholas Tremulis and Bernard Purdie.
In the spring of 2011, Ashley was asked to sing backup vocals for Chicago Independent Music Awards nominee, Justin Ruff, and during that time discovered a huge passion for professional background singing. Now having also sung for artists including Mark Hubbard and The Voices, “Colum Alums”, Alma Cook and Sam Trump, and most recently Chicago singer/songwriter, Erthe St. James, Ashley has performed in Chicago’s Gospel Music Festival, sang for Stellar Award winner, Byron Cage, and has opened shows for award winning artists, Ryan Leslie and Estelle.
Later that year, Ashley joined all female band, SHE. A band of 7 eccentrically hip queens heavily inspired by artists including Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, Little Dragon, Sun Ra and Janelle Monae, SHE has played in several Chicago venues including The Shrine, Abbey Pub, Reggie’s Music Joint, The Red Kiva, Double Door, Schubas Tavern and The Metro and has opened for Eric Roberson, L’Renee, M&O, Rahsaan Patterson, Jean Deaux, Jean Grae and Vic Mensa.
Now a little over three years later with a Bachelors of Music degree in Contemporary, Urban and Popular Music, Ashley works as a session singer and has recorded for artists including Chicago-based guitarist, Joe Moss, and Chicago singer, Joey Locascio. She is also performing as a lead vocalist in Chicago cover band, Blue Water Kings, and is currently working on the release of a solo project.
2 Bass Legends on stage together! These guys have been the center of the groove for most of your favorite artist for many years! Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Chip Shearin and Bass Super Star, Ethan Farmer. There isn’t a day that you turn on the radio or TV and don’t hear one of these guys. Chips new single Truth Be Told is still sitting on every major jazz chart and his new CD has been critically acclaimed by Downbeat Magazine, Smoothjazz.com, JazzTimes. Ethans CD Wine and Strings is as earth shattering as they come! Taking you on a ride like nothing else has.
Now they step out together in a hugely entertaining show, highlighting music from their successful solo Releases! The music will move you out of your seat on to the floor! Be careful! No seatbelts provided!…”Am I really seeing this? Thunderous presence and as entertaining as I’ve seen,”
Ted Ross, Music Radar…”felt like I should have paid twice. Chip and Ethan returned us to real music. I was scared to blink”
Anita Scott, Musician Magazine
Singer/Songwriter Mike McKenna is rapidly establishing a name for himself within Chicago’s Americana music scene. His insightful and thought provoking lyrics combined with haunting grunge guitar riffs make each performance uniquely electrifying. Recent appearances at the IPO Chicago Music Festival and sold out show at Uncommon Ground created a refreshingly raw buzz throughout the industry. McKenna recently signed a deal with Rae Records and Entertainment LLC and has recorded in Chicago with Producer JR Henk of Legendary Recorders. A 2014 release is expected. He is rapidly rising on ReverbNation and his following is growing fast as word gets out about the raw talent this artist brings to the audience.
Zoofunkyou is a modern day blues-infused psychedelic soulfunk phenomenon who have brought their quick-witted sonic expressionism and meaningful melodic lyrics to audiences all around the country.
The Sueves have been a band for 3 years and still haven’t won anything. The tradition continues. Google them or come to one of their live shows and watch them. They’re all pretty nice!
ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN
With a style defined as “classically trained hip hop”, Bolingbrook native Encyclopedia Brown is the quintessential triple threat. He’s a DJ, Producer and Rapper who’s been living the culture and music for over 20 years. He wrote his first rhyme at the age of 11, has battled with legends like Eyedea, Rhymefest and Qwel, and came up during the golden age of Chicago Hip Hop. He was a member of the hip hop collective Giraffe Nuts, and continues to play and DJ throughout the region. He remains a stalwart in the scene, and occasionally serves as Psalm One’s touring DJ.
In 2012, after decades in music, Brown released his first solo effort, Wholesale: Everything Must Flow!!!, which he mixed and engineered himself. Known for possessing an amazing ear for music and a commanding voice, Encyclopedia Brown is a current throwback to great rap artists. He is a multi-layered artist and an incredible party rocker.
“Chicago’s premier Black Flag tribute featuring NO original OR iconic Black Flag members(much like the actual Black Flag with the exception of Greg)!!! SO we could be just as good or better than the real Black Flag!!!”
NICK&TOM&FRED&NICK
THE DAWN
For over 8 years, the Western Illinois based roots rock/jam band “The Dawn” has been spreading their love of cutting edge improvisational rock throughout the Midwest. From their humble beginnings in the shadow of the Mississippi River, they have crafted out their place as one of the premier up and coming jam bands.
The Dawn’s live show experience has proven contagious and is tightly gripped in spacious jams, roaring guitar and soulful harmonies. These four accomplished musicians push the envelope at every performance and audiences are rewarded with an experience that can only be described as “The Dawn Effect.” Coupled with an equally adventurous light show, Dawn concerts keep their dedicated and growing fanbase coming back for more.
Fresh off the heels of their fourth studio release Waiting For the Storm, 2014 has seen the Dawn play major festivals, including the inaugural Phases of the Moon, and has shared the stage with such acts as Widespread Panic, The String Cheese Incident, Govt Mule, Robert Randolph And the Family Band and Railroad Earth. Combined with high profile local gigs, the Dawn is turning many heads in the jam scene.
A Chicago-based, and horror obsessed, sludge metal multimedia spooktacular. Musically, they burrow heavily from the influence of Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard, Weedeater, Sleep, and Pentagram. Lyrically, they derive inspiration from the writings of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft. Visually, they burrow form the influence of cult horror and exploitation films.
Dave Helem is a writer, stand-up comedian, and former Kanye apologist from Chicago, Illinois. He attributes his sense of humor to the fact that he believes there is a lot of funny in life…even the dark stuff. He was a writer for Comedy Central’s Hood Adjacent, Fox’s REL, Raven’s Home Season 4 and a consulting producer for TruTV’s Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks. He can be seen acting in Comedy Central’s South Side, as well as Sherman’s Showcase on IFC. He is a newly paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store on the historic Sunset strip in Hollywood. He has headlined numerous venues and has performed on tour in numerous cities with Hannibal Buress, Tony Rock, Doug Stanhope and Tracy Morgan. In 2016, Dave successfully completed a two month residency at the Woolly Mammoth Theater in Washington D.C. for Second City’s Black Side of the Moon, where he helped create and write the most successful selling show in the history of that theater. He is currently living in Los Angeles, California.
Aviator is tricky to write about – something on which they pride themselves. Formed in 2009 in the hardcore hotbed of Boston, the members have been so sharply focused on honing their songcraft that they’ve neglected to manufacture a backstory, an “angle.” But with the maturation evident across their early short-form releases (3 EPs, splits with My Fictions & Spirit Fangs), Aviator is comfortable letting their music speak for itself.
For their first few years, they billed their sound as “progressive” hardcore, but catching up with them in 2014 it seems as if they’ve progressed into something else entirely. Somewhere along the way, the band – vocalist TJ Copello, drummer Aviv Marotz, bassist Mike Moschetto and guitarists Mat Morin & Michael Russo – began letting go of the tropes of heavy music in favor of emotional weight, plucking instead at heartstrings and cathartically pounding the doldrums away. This growth comes to fruition on ‘Head In The Clouds, Hands In The Dirt,’ their first full-length effort and No Sleep Records debut. Its ten self-produced tracks cover wide swaths of stylistic ground, comprising an emotive post-hardcore tour de force.
Fast,negative,anthemic dark hardcore done correctly. From Clevo. Economic desperation. The wrong color on a pregnancy test. Dropping your phone into the shitter. 3:17 AM at Steve’s Hot Dogs. WE SOUND A LOT LIKE THAT
Allan Kingdom’s melodic impulses have had as much permanence as his childhood hometown — none. The 20-year-old has drifted from his frigid birthplace of Canada, through dusty winds in Wisconsin, to ultimately touching down in St. Paul, Minnesota. At his disposal are a wealth of influences and cultures intertwined in his music, resulting in a distinctive catalog off which Kingdom has launched an absorbing career to date. The records are ultra-personal while acutely life affirming, both understated and glamorous, all as though crafted in the evergreens but destined for stadiums.
At just 17, the half-Tanzanian, half-South African’s musicianship won him the attention of Plain Pat and Jon Kaslow, two industry veterans that are no strangers to developing young talents into future stars. That dual cosign has shifted the direction of Kingdom’s career; three years later and he’s been stamped by The Weeknd’s producer Doc McKinney, Kanye West’s close associate Virgil Abloh, and is also a member of thestand4rd — an intriguing Minnesota clique outfitted by exceptional outsiders Spooky Black, Psymun and Bobby Raps.
Prior to his fusion with the other misfit super-talents, Kingdom initially surfaced during the summer of 2013, after releasing the dazzling, original, and impossibly vulnerable Talk To Strangers. He produced, wrote, and recorded the entire project in his bedroom, an intimidating factoid that left early adopters gushing over his daunting potential.
In the one-year gap between that tape and his follow-up EP, Future Memoirs, Kingdom has seen local success by capturing the cover of Vita.mn, being named ‘Best Hip Hop Artist of 2014’ by City Pages, emerging in front of a massive crowd at Minneapolis’ Soundset Festival, and frequenting performances at legendary local venue, First Ave. He’s also glimmered on a national spotlight, appearing on Complex’s Top 25 Rappers To Watch In 2014 list, and receiving consistent praise from both Pigeons and Planes and FADER.
In short, Allan Kingdom is an enterprising jolt of energy and gusto, a skilled pioneer for the exhilarating new pack of talented youngsters. He’s cosigned by many, and chosen by a reputable few, but most critically, hell-bent on upgrading not just his own life with the music makes, but yours too.
Aviator is tricky to write about – something on which they pride themselves. Formed in 2009 in the hardcore hotbed of Boston, the members have been so sharply focused on honing their songcraft that they’ve neglected to manufacture a backstory, an “angle.” But with the maturation evident across their early short-form releases (3 EPs, splits with My Fictions & Spirit Fangs), Aviator is comfortable letting their music speak for itself.
For their first few years, they billed their sound as “progressive” hardcore, but catching up with them in 2014 it seems as if they’ve progressed into something else entirely. Somewhere along the way, the band – vocalist TJ Copello, drummer Aviv Marotz, bassist Mike Moschetto and guitarists Mat Morin & Michael Russo – began letting go of the tropes of heavy music in favor of emotional weight, plucking instead at heartstrings and cathartically pounding the doldrums away. This growth comes to fruition on ‘Head In The Clouds, Hands In The Dirt,’ their first full-length effort and No Sleep Records debut.
Since its creation, Stone Soul has been breaking ground in the electro-funk and soul-hop scene to cultivate a new listening experience in the Bloomington community. Combining elements of Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Electronica with modern experimentation, Stone Soul develops a timeless sound that incorporates 21st century techniques into an overall raw old-school sound. This unique sound and style gives its audience a mid to late 20th century feel with the flare every concert-goer seeks from their experience. Since the projects inception, Jordan Stone has dedicated countless hours to the craft, materializing original tracks that provide the perfect balance between sensation and passion. Stone Soul fixes funky rhythms with lively dynamism that screams good vibes for all who listen.
Stone’s upbringing in Jazz and Rock lead to his eventual fascination with digital production and has fashioned his skills as a producer. He has played countless venues in New York and Indiana gaining positive feedback and a reputation for leaving fans satisfied with their distinctive experience
In December of 2013, Stone Soul unvailed the projects first EP release, “Pieces of the Puzzle” under the name Lharz Benz. The EP takes the listener on a rollercoaster of sounds from Funk and Soul to 40’s and 50’s Blues, the EP touches many parts of the musical spectrum. Tracks like “Wash My Troubles Away” and “In The Palm Of My Hands” have become instant fan favorites. Stone Soul recently released a single, “Funk In The Key of Love” along with a new EP entitled “Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy The Flow” and a full-length album “Hiding In Plain Sight” which was released on August 3, 2014. Even with all of his 2014 releases, he is still set to release over 20 tracks by the years end including a Double LP due out in later November/early December. With handfuls of new music to come, be sure to look for Stone Soul as he hits the road this winter and heads towards a city near you.
Hailing from Chicago, Zaramela has been very active in the Midwest music scene for the past 3 years. With a unique sound combining elements of Jazz, Soul, Rock and Hip-Hop, Zaramela continues to grow a sound unlike any other band. Their first EP “Work” was released in 2011 followed by their first full length album “Gumbo” in 2013.
Zaramela is currently working hard in the studio and are excited to release their 3rd project in early 2015!
Zaramela is:
Josh Schwartz-Dodek: Saxophone Aaron Gamalinda: Trumpet/ vocals Mike Jang: Saxophone/ piano/ vocals Jameson Brenner: Guitar Kris Hansen: Lead vocals/ trumpet Malcolm Engel: Drums/ vocals Inho Park: Bass/vocals/ piano
Bullfights on Acid is a gang of brothers whose musical influences and inspiration draw from all corners of the musical spectrum. Writing great songs is always their number one goal and priority. BFOA generally writes acoustically and then after the song is finished, they embellish the tune with their distinct sound.
Oscillator Bug is an analog synth/psych pop outfit hailing from Chicago, IL. The band released their premier LP, Burst of the Million in September via a west coast tour in support of Tobacco. They spent much of 2013 on tour with both Black Moth Super Rainbow and The Hood Internet. The LP is out on Dymaxion Groove records and is receiving a PR push currently which has landed glowing reviews in many publications and blogs including SPIN magazine (http://www.spin.com/articles/oscillator-bug-feel-rif-stream-bursts-of-the-million/) and TinyMixTapes.
PW welcomes it’s newest member Kevin Rosen (Dark Star Orchestra) on bass! Jamband music from Chicago mixing a diverse original song catalog over an 8-year run as Chicago’s Grateful Dead tribute. Never the same show twice, PW pulls from a list of over 300 songs. Rock to country to jazz to blues to free-form psychedelic jams, rich 4-part vocal harmonies and high energy jams.
Beginnings hold gravitational pull. The moment just before a spark becomes a flame, the familiar friction of a key sliding home into a lock or the dilated pupils of a future lover sitting across from us – it is at once new and familiar. The music of Sundae + Mr. Goessl generates a like feeling of the familiar mixed with the new.
Sundae + Mr. Goessl is a new collaboration between resident Seattle, WA musicians Jason Goessl and Kate Voss. The duo embodies a spirit reminiscent of 1930s pop; repackaging classics with nuanced stylistic detours, ultimately imparting a ‘fresh’ vintage patina to the songs. Voss’s sultry and honey imbued vocals mixed with Goessl’s impossibly layered guitar work comfortably ebbs and flows while transcending the definition of ‘pop’.
Goessl is widely known for his venerable guitarmanship and possesses a deep and diverse well of genres to draw from. Whether it be Brazilian (Brazil Novo), country (Jessica Lynne and the Cousins) dub rock cross over (Trimtab), surf/western (The Pornadoes) or funk (The Bayous), he approaches the music with studied curiosity and stamps it with his indelible signature sound.
Voss has steeped for over a decade in vocal and piano study and performance. She appears regularly around Seattle lending her unique sounds to a myriad of styles ranging from Indie/Pop to operatic to Americana to ensemble music, but she proves most delightful and captivating when she injects her verve into such old-school tunes.
It’s the rotten reeking Kennedy Klan! They have come back from the Dead! Coming stiffly to a venue near you, to play all your favorite Dead Kennedys songs!
RIVAL SUMMERS
Where you are is not where you are going. Bring your ambitions to light and speak life into them. Let’s start the conversation.
Dads is an indie group from New Jersey (now re-located to Michigan). Their blend of melody and rhythm becomes the familiarities that help you through your day, the calm of your anxiety and panic attacks, the unintentional disregard for the future and why you’re afraid of it, the shitty movie you know is crap but put on to forget about everything else going wrong around you. Dads is your loyal best friend and favorite distraction. New album, “I’ll Be The Tornado” out October 14 through 6131 Records.
Classic, Hard Driving Rock/Metal from Chicago!
Tony Spillman (Earthen Grave), guitars – Bruce Franklin (Trouble), guitars – Lothar Keller (Sacred Dawn, Divinity Compromised, The Skull), vocals –
Willie Max (Shadoz Edge), bass – Nick Bozidarevic Guitars and Chris Martins (Band Of Brothers), drums.
Take The Beatles, Three Dog Night, Judas Priest, early Aerosmith, early Scorpions, and Black Sabbath, toss them in a blender with a healthy dose of originality, and you get Spillage!
The music of Memphis May Fire is the sound of hope and compassion, delivered by a dedicated group of men striving for something greater than the world around them. Memphis May Fire is a clarion call to those who insist on bettering themselves, their loved ones and the conditions afflicting the world. It’s not about divisive politics, it’s not about polarizing debate – it’s about the transcendent power of love through heavy rock.
The body of work Memphis May Fire has crafted over their last three albums, together with producer and collaborator Cameron Mizell (Sleeping With Sirens, The Word Alive), represents a creative achievement beyond even what the band’s formidable success would suggest. Sure, Unconditional arrived at #1 on Billboard’s Rock, Independent and Hard Music charts, but that was just the mainstream icing on a cake that was lovingly baked by fans around the world who’ve discovered Memphis May Fire in the live setting, from satellite radio, from social media and from each other.
These five guys are like family to over a million fans following Memphis May Fire on Facebook, the tens of thousands who rushed out to put this year’s Unconditional at #4 in the Billboard 200, the dedicated diehards who empty the magazine rack whenever the group graces the cover of Big Cheese, Alternative Press, Outburn, etc. and the early believers who made Challenger the highest selling debut ever for Rise Records to that point when it was released in 2012. YouTube clips like “Sleepless Nights,” “Miles Away,” “The Sinner,” and “Vices” together represent more than 20 million views.
The unity of shared purpose is palpable at a Memphis May Fire show, whether songs like “No Ordinary Love,” “Beneath the Skin” or “Losing Sight” are blasting from the Warped Tour’s main stage or emanating from the speakers at one of the packed clubs the band makes their nightly home. Cares cast aside, problems pushed to the forefront, the visceral connection between artist and audience is alive and audible with each sing-a-long chant. Melodic mood swingers like “Speechless” and “Need to Be” demonstrate the full capacity and scope of what Memphis May Fire is capable of doing, winning them spots on major radio festivals like Welcome to Rockville and Carolina Rebellion as their heavier side secures fests such as Download and With Full Force.
An organic and incremental growth has propelled Memphis May Fire ever since they followed their underground 2009 debut album with 2011’s The Hollow, a modern metalcore masterpiece that led into the broadened musical horizons of their commercial breakthrough, Challenger, and the 2014 Album of the Year contender Unconditional.
Plenty of Memphis May Fire’s contemporaries have fans that profess their adoration, gratitude & even spiritual connection to the power of music, but few groups embrace the full responsibility inherent within those reactions the way Memphis May Fire has, acknowledging that something bigger than rock n’ roll has taken hold. Make no mistake, Memphis May Fire deliver hard rock anthems steeped in modern subculture and the best of radio rock, but their purpose continues to evolve into something greatly bigger than themselves, with no limit as to what they can achieve.
Aladdin Sane is the sixth album by David Bowie, released by RCA Records in 1973. The follow-up to his breakthrough The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it was the first album he wrote and released as a bona fide rock star.
Album will be performed in it’s entirety by Handler
Station to Station is the tenth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released by RCA Records in 1976. Commonly regarded as one of his most significant works, Station to Station was the vehicle for his last great character, The Thin White Duke.
Album will be performed in it’s entirety by Handler
American Folk music with Bluegrass and Irish influences. Starting as a one man band featuring Jonny Swagger of 9 year running Pogues/Woody Guthrie influenced folk punk band Swaggerin’ Growlers, when he decided to keep playing after SG disbanded – playing acoustic guitar / Mandolin / Electric Guitar, drums, harmonica, and singing – all at the same time. He will have Robert Black (Badwater Getaway) on Second Guitar backing him up.
Oogee Wawa is an Alternative Reggae Hip-hop fusion band from Long Island, NY. Take Gym Class Heroes, Sublime, a bottle of rum; mix them in a blender and you’ll have a taste of what is Oogee Wawa. Their feel good music captivates a wide age range of fans that relate to the message that they bring forth. Oogee Wawa’s hard work and determination has honored them spots performing with many national touring acts such as: 311, Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, Sublime with Rome, The Dirty Heads, The Wailers, Badfish, Ballyhoo!, Passafire. They were named WBAB;s Homegorwn Superstars, they won first place at the Indie Music Fest in Las Vegas, NV and have consistently played 130+ shows for the past two years. Always out to have a good time, Oogee Wawa is dedicated to creating feel good music that inspires the desire to party!
Morning Fatty was formed in 2004. What was originally a 12 piece ska band, evolved into a 4 piece funk, reggae, rock band with gnarly guitar solos. The band mixes ska chords with funk beats, slap bass and crazy solos. The syncopation and style developed within the music delivers a range of genres. Such style develops energy within the music that connects all emotion and allows people to unfold their thoughts and feelings. If you have hips that shake and a face that needs melting, Morning Fatty is right for you!
Averaging over one hundred shows a year — The Jauntee has quickly made a name for themselves in the New England music scene. Hailing from Boston, they’ve solidified a dedicated following in the Northeast, playing most staple venues in the area (ie. Paradise Rock Club, Nectar’s, The Spot Underground, Stone Church). Several New England festival appearances (ie. Catskill Chill, StrangeCreek, Disc Jam) and extensive touring down the East Coast and across the Midwest have given them Nationwide recognition, with sold out shows as far west as Denver, CO (Quixote’s). A focus on live improvisation, set list variety, and musical exploration makes every show different from the last, truly making The Jauntee a live act to see again and again.
Drawing influence from a wide variety of bands, The Jauntee’s improvisational landscape spans multiple genres, including: Funk/Rock/Jazz/Progressive/Bluegrass/Psychedelic and Ambient music. Their willingness to explore genres, abandon all song structure, and dive into ‘the weird’ sets them apart from your average upcoming Jam Band. They aim to push the boundaries of improvisation, embrace the moment and engage the audience. With an ever-expanding song catalog and an inclination for open ended improvisation, every show promises to be a unique experience.
Better known by his stage name DuruTheKing is an American rapper from Charlotte, NC. Duru, over the months has created a buzz for himself locally through a slew of tracks; “Dontrezz”, “Smoked Out” and “Social Status.” Growing up, Duru described his childhood as “normal but rough.” Due to his mother’s addiction with drugs, Duru’s grandmother raised him and instilled into him the importance of hard work through her ability to provide for him.
Hip-Hop became an outlet for Duru at a young age and as a means of getting out the inner city life. Duru described music as “Dope” and he found it amazing how you could transfer your thoughts onto paper and make it sound good. The realization came early for Duru, that music could serve as a positive opportunity for him to make money. He pinpoints Tupac Shakur as an individual in which he looked up to while growing up and listening to the genre. The city of Charlotte greatly influenced Duru’s style whether in a positive or negative light. He credits the “hate” around the city to make him pursue his goal of becoming successful within the Hip- Hop genre.
Coming from Surf City USA, Pacific Dub resides in Huntington Beach which is nestled nicely in southern California’s Orange County. Other bands such as Korn, The Offspring, Avenged Sevenfold, and The Dirty Heads all have members that call this surfer’s paradise home.
Combining catchy chorus’s, heavy rock n’ roll guitar melodies, and smooth hip-hop and reggae rhythms are all significant characteristics that add to Pacific Dub’s coastal vibe, and genuine objective of creating innovative alternative-rock-reggae while sharing a message of love and peace.
From the entire Pacific Dub family, we thank you for your continued support, and look forward to releasing new music and seeing you at a show soon.
“This ideal party band . . . also bears messages of togetherness. . . . The rhythms of Indian Ragas and reggae have striking similarities, while the Latin, African and contemporary funk that’s spicing this one-sound, many-voices stew fits the all-world melange to a tee. Whatever your background, there’s music here for you.” – Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star
The 5-Time Winner of The Chicago Music Awards, FUNKADESI is capturing the attention of the U.S. and the rest of the globe. Funkadesi has been hailed by Time Magazine, and even caught the attention of U.S. Senator Barack Obama, who notes: “Funkadesi really knows how to get a crowd going. I can’t say enough how energizing this band is. There’s a lot of funk in that desi!”
Funkadesi proudly hails from Chicago, representing the diverse multi-ethnic communities within the city. What distinguishes Funkadesi as a group is each band member’s unique and uncompromised cultural/musical contribution merging to create one unifying sound and vision. With their not-to-be-missed live shows and visible racial and musical diversity, the band is ideally suited for festivals, nightclubs, world music concerts, weddings & commitment ceremonies, corporate events, as well children’s programs. Funkadesi’s one-world sound, roots-watering vision, and positive vibe makes for a unique and compelling musical force.
