RED DOT
Trash Bag Gang (say dat and we all paid)
DEAD MAN STRING BAND
Strait from 6 feet under comes Dead Man String Band! A one man rock sideshow from Cincinnati, OH. This isn’t the one man acts of the past you’ve seen before, instead it is a full on rock show with an arsenal of amps, drums, and a style that’s truly unique to the Dead Man giving it the fan made genre of Appalachian/Delta Punk. Since it’s creation Dead Man String Band has been wowing and captivating audiences with not only an amazing sonic display but a visual show made to grab the listeners eyes, as well as their ears. With a stage setup that has been referred to as “Looking at a science experiment” Dead Man String Band has created a sound all his own that will surely grab your attention.
Taking DIY to a whole new level is a phrase commonly used to describe DMSB’s sound, presentation, theatrics, and energy. From being brought out on stage in a coffin, to simply slumping towards the stage stiffly, throwing the audience off, until the first notes hit and by that time their stuck to their spot on the floor. Brining crowd members on stage and making them play his drums is just another thing that makes this act unique. Crowd participation isn’t just encouraged, it’s almost forced to an almost comic like degree. The presentation is another captivating aspect. Dawning a mask fabricated from the same folks that brought you GWAR’s props, when he walks on stage you know you’re in for a crazy night. Finally the music styling isn’t something most are accustomed to seeing. The hands are playing in the stylings of Doc Watson but the amps are in the tone of Slayer and then add the fact that he’s playing a drum set at his feet. Don’t let the low number of members fool you. This is a band as much as any other.
March 21st, 2015 marked the release of Dead Man’s debut album “I” which was widely accepted with much anticipation. And that’s where we’re finding ourselves today. With a new album out and a promising horizon, the Dead Man String Band plans on becoming a force to be reckoned with!
DR. RING DING
Dr. Ring Ding a.k.a. Richie Senior was born in 1970 in Münster, Germany to a multi-cultural and musical household. His introduction to music began with singing along with his family and learning the recorder (deathly boring) but he soon switched to more interesting instruments such as the trombone. From 1987 on he played in the horn section of El Bosso & die Ping Pongs, one of Germany‘s most famous Ska bands and the only one of its time which sang in German. From this experience he came to love Jamaican music.
Around Christmas of 1992 Richie formed his own band, Dr. Ring-Ding & the Senior Allstars. Over the next ten years they would release five albums, numerous singles and two albums as the backing band for Doreen Shaffer (JA) and Lord Tanamo (JA), and in doing so made their mark on the international Ska scene.
Dr. Ring Ding is a popular live performer, studio musician, arranger and producer in many different music genres such as Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Chanson, Hip Hop, Rumba-Soukouss and Punk, but, above all, in Reggae, Dancehall and Ska.
Richie‘s cooperation with German Reggae producer HP Setter was immortalized on the solo dub album Big T‘ings and on the compilation Riddim In Exile. His work with the Rock crossover band H-Blockx secured him a hit with the tune Ring Of Fire, which went to number 13 on the German charts in the summer of 2000. Further collaborations with H-Blockx followed; among others on the title track of their album Get In The Ring (2002), which boxing world champion Sven Ottke selected as his entrance music.
Dr. Ring Ding has also made spectacular contributions to single selections for national and international producers: Doctor‘s Darling (Germaica Records) went to the top 20 of the German Black Music Charts at the end of 2002 and the German language Vom Vatter (Germaica Records) appeared on numerous Reggae compilations.
Dr. Ring Ding has performed live all over Europe and North America. He has appeared alongside many veterans of Jamaican music (Bob Andy, Doreen Shaffer, Phyllis Dillon, Hopeton Lewis, Derrick Morgan and Dennis Alcapone, just to name a few), and has played in the horn section of the New York Ska band The Toasters, most recently during their 1998 “Independents Day” tour in the US.
Television and radio appearances in Germany, Spain, France and the US have helped spread the positive vibes that emanate from Dr. Ring Ding. As a Deejay, singer and/or trombonist, he has appeared on a number of albums from international Ska, Reggae and Hip Hop artists, such as: Stubborn Allstars (New York)
Soul Kid Click (New York)
Curse (Germany)
Adjusters (Chicago)
Toasters (New York)
Spook & the Guay (France)
and many more
Additionally he has appeared as Deejay or MC with famous sound systems all over Germany, as well as in Rome, Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Granada, Barcelona, Madrid, Budapest, Szczecin and New York City, such as:
Crazy Baldhead (USA),
Rude (Italy),
Culture Rock,
Natural Mystic,
Small Axe,
Lucky Punch,
Kingstone,
Pow Pow Movement,
Ba Ba Boom Sound
and many more
In brief, Dr. Ring Ding lives music, particularly the music of Jamaica! As one of the first performers in Germany who bridge the Ska and Reggae scenes, he has opened many ears and hearts for the “Good Vibes” of his favorite sounds.
KING DJANGO
King Django is internationally loved and respected as an important proponent of roots music. With a diverse career now spanning nearly three decades he has made his mark as an influential bandleader, singer, songwriter, arranger, engineer, producer and musician, especially in the genres of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, rhythm & blues, soul, klezmer and even hardcore/punk rock. He has toured many times throughout the US, Europe, Canada, and Japan as the leader of Stubborn All-Stars, Skinnerbox and the King Django band and as a sideman with such renowned acts as Rancid, Murphy’s Law, The Slackers and the Toasters. He is also widely known and respected as an influential mentor of younger musicians, sharing and spreading his deep knowledge of Jamaican and American music. He currently performs regularly leading the King Django Band and Bad Luck Dice, and as a sideman with Predator Dub Assassins.
In late May/early June of 2013, Django led the second outing of his Version City Tour through 27 east-coast shows in 25 days. Version City Tour #2 featured a compact and versatile quartet, with Django joined by Brian Hill of NC’s Regatta 69 on bass and vocals, guitarist/vocalist John DeCarlo of hard-touring Boston ska group Westbound Train. Ranging from 45 minutes to three hours, the tour showcased the songs of these three veteran performers, along with drummer Anthony Vito Fraccalvieri of Long Island bands Broadcaster and Royal City Riot, who had just come off of a six-week US tour with The Toasters.
In February of 2013. Django was invited to perform in Kingston, Jamaica at the Institute of Jamaica’s Jamaica Music Museum, taking the stage accompanying such musical dignitaries as Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, Ras Michael, Nambo Robinson, Big Youth, Junior Reid and Bongo Herman.
In late 2012/early 2013, Django took his popular, long-standing New York City, Rocksteady and Ska “Version City” party (active in various forms since 1997, most notably at prestigious NYC venue The Knitting Factory) on the road, leading the first Version City Tour through 30 dates in 10 states. Playing piano and trombone, supported and backed by young PA group The Snails, Django performed a wide selection of his own material as well as a number of classic reggae and ska tunes.
In 2012 he celebrated the 20th anniversary of his independent label, Stubborn Records and the 5th year anniversary of his “Version City” vinyl label based in Kingston, Jamaica.
In late 2011, Django was a headlining performer on the month-long “Echo Mix” tour along with Konrad Kuechenmeister (Berlin, Germany) and Brian Hill of Regatta 69. In June of the same year, Django set out alone for the Florida performing a string of shows with several different backing bands.
In 1997 he assembled the Version City recording studio which rapidly became the hub of the NYC ska and reggae scene. Django moved the studio to New Brunswick, NJ in 2000, where he continues his engineering and production work for a wide roster of international clients.
QUIQUE GOMEZ
After several years of collaborations and tours around the world toghether, also backing up many Chicago Blues Legends in United States and Europe, ace Italian guitarist Luca Giordano and outstanding Spanish charismatic harp player and singer Quique Gomez present their recorded tribute to classic Chicago blues, Chicago 3011 Studios Sessions. The album was recorded on 2011 in the Windy City and produced by GG Records late last year.The two Europeans, who met each other for the first time in Chicago, share a common passion for “old school” electric blues and the genre’s many past and present masters.
As versatile musicians fond of performing in various musical styles, both Giordano and Gomez front their own bands and projects. But together onstage or in the studio, their deep and genuine passion for Chicago Blues roars to the fore.Chicago 3011 Studios Sessions is a 12-song CD, consisting of six originals played by the core band and six freshened-up classics with guests varying from track to track plus a bonus track with all the special guests together.
After touring with these two young bluesmen all around Europe, backed up by their excellent band, several Chicago blues “living legends” were happy to support their friends Giordano and Gomez on the session. Bob Stroger appears on “Bad Boy,” Jimmy Burns contributes to “That’s Life,” Billy Branch plays on “Rocket 88” and not least Eddie C. Campbell turns up on “Eddie’s Shuffle.” The two Europeans lovingly dedicated the album to Mr. Campbell..Of course, the Chicago blues elders made visitors Giordano and Gomez feel and sound right at home, that is, Home Sweet Chicago.
KID ANDERSEN
Guitar God from Greaseland in California
FOREVER DOYAN
Doyan Starving artist/director/songwriter. Vegan
RIP LEE PRYOR
Rare Chicago club appearance. Son of legendary Snooky Pryor.
Solo and band set.
DON TRIP
When Don Trip surveyed the music landscape a few years ago, he felt something substantial was missing. “Nobody’s giving you the full picture,” the Memphis rapper says. “We’re all human. We all go through different moods. Today we might be happy. Tomorrow we might check the mail and it’ll be all bills and your attitude’s totally different. My whole point is to show everything.”
So when Don Trip began recording material, he purposely focused on life’s highs and lows, on people’s triumph and pain, on our bliss and rage. One of his most powerful cuts was 2009’s “Letter To My Son,” witch details the pain he feels because he doesn’t get to see his son as much as he would like to. It’s an emotional, heartfelt song that documents the battle Don Trip was having with his child’s mother.
As a child growing up on the rugged East Side of Memphis, Don Trip never thought he’d be able to rap. He came from a fatherless household. His mother worked multiple jobs to take care of their family, which also included Don Trip’s brother and sister. By the time he was 15, Don Trip noticed that his family was falling apart.
So Don Trip turned to rap. He recalled the preteen rap duo Kris Kross, who emerged as platinum superstars in the early 1990s with fun raps. A child himself at the time, he was inspired that kid rappers with a lighthearted lyrical agenda could break through in the midst of the gangster rap renaissance.
As Don Trip started gaining clout in the underground Memphis rap scene, Memphis rappers such as Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat and 8Ball & MJG enjoyed a string of gold and platinum releases. The breakthrough 2005 film Hustle & Flow also documented the Memphis rap scene, further added to the city’s status in the rap world. All of this success made Don Trip believe in himself even more. Now there was a bona fide Memphis rap movement, something he could be a part of and emerge from.
Now that he has momentum, Don Trip is anxious to continue delivering the type of heartfelt material that has made him one of the hottest rappers today. “The more honest I am, the more open I am with exploring everything,” he says, “the more people will cling on and will be able to relate to what I’m saying.” Millions of people already do. Millions more will follow.
Fast forward a few years, he is refueled after a bad business partnership. Mr. Trip has returned, and is more driven than ever. With numerous projects to date, he plans to release his first ever studio album titled “Godspeed”, all with no major label, or any label for that matter. Stay tuned, he has so much more in store.
STARLITO
Starlito is an artist of Grind Hard, an American Music Corporation.
RICK KREHER
Guitarist extraordinaire – and one-time member of Muddy’s band – Rick “Junior” Kreher
MUTILATED BY ZOMBIES
Mutilated By Zombies is a powerful three piece metal band formed in 2008 in Dubuque, Iowa. They have self released 2 full length albums and have played many shows with the likes of Macabre, Jungle Rot, Black Tusk, Hemlock, etc….They are eager for new ears to feast upon so, listen to and indulge in Mutilated By Zombies!
GAL GUN
Gal Gun, it’s for the boys. “You gotta believe.”
BUR
DJ CHILD STAR RICHO
RON FITZGERALD, MASTER OF THE DARK REALM
Ron Fitzgerald, Master of the Dark Realm, is an Actor, Gothic Illusionist and Host for dark, sticky fun! Fitzgerald has appeared as an actor in the feature films “The Item”, “The Thirsting”, “Blood Gnome”, “MAGUS”, Arkham Sanitarium: Soul Eater and his own movie “Dark Realm” ,as well as others, with more on the way. Fitzgerald has also portraying Dracula in the campy “Dracula’s Orgy of the Damned” and is the voice of the creature in the Horror movie “BIO SLIME” (Formerly Contagion). Ron has co-written, co-produced and stars in his own feature film “DARK REALM” which is an award-winning, artistic blend of his stage show of Gothic Illusons and a Horror film narrative! Master Fitzgerald has performed from Hollywood to Hong Kong for numerous events and venues, which includes Fitzgerald being the only illusionist to ever close the second stage at Lollapalooza, with his wickedly fun, theatrical style of dark Illusion in his live show “Fitzgerald’s Realm of Magic”
LANDSPEEDER
Hailing from The Outer Rim Territories of Chicago comes Landspeeder, a four-piece Ewok n’ Roll band that will blister your heart with hyperspace guitar licks and sweet Sith harmonies.
TIME CRASH
TIME CRASH is equal parts hard-rocking space band and sci-fi dance explosion. Ronen Kohn, lead vocalist and wielder of the GuiTARDIS, brings clear, bright vocals which soar over the tightest rhythm section in the galaxy, with Andy Rice on drums, Michael Fye on bass, and Christopher Rice rounding out the ‘bigger on the inside’ sound of this WHOlly unique TROCK band.
Inspired by the stories and characters of Doctor Who, TIME CRASH formed in 2011 and has released an EP, Little Amelia, and their first full-length album, REGENERATION, with more to come!
PROPANE! PROPANE!
Pouch Metal (for putting into a pouch)
TROPICAL STORM!
Speedy nonsense meets surf rock from Long Beach, CA by way of St Louis, MO
MRSA
MOTOR CITY SONIC DEATH
Current / former members of Axe Ripper & S.N.A.F.U.
MANIC OUTBURST
Aggressive Speed Thrash
BONEHAWK
Four dudes on a mission to play some righteous riffs, eat some tacos and document their exploits.
We play loud rock ‘n’ roll with a foundation of heavy riffs and twin guitar harmony interludes.
WICKED SOUL
Wicked Soul is an original modern melodic hard rock band that performs in Nashville, Milwaukee and various Chicagoland venues & opened for John Corabi and Lynch Mob.
GUSSIED
Comprised of seven indie rock musicians, with an affinity for twang, Gussied saw a shift happening in the world of music for hire. Music connoisseurs were not only wanting their favorite band to play their party, they were wanting nostalgia, romance and rebellion in a pretty packaged dance beat, to match their mason jar, country- chic wedding.
USUAL CHAOS
“The kind of band that writes love songs for your mother that you’ll use to seduce your girlfriend”
COVER DOGS
Cover Dogs DELIVERS the hits you LOVE along with DEEP CUTS you never saw coming.
Join the pack, check out a NEW BREED of a COVER band.
JUST NIKKI
Just 90’s alternative girl rock
TODAY’S TRADE
Blues. Rock. And a pinch of miscellaneous.
KILLMISTER
KILLMISTER Chicagos tribute to the legendary LEMMY. Featuring songs from MOTÖRHEAD/ HEADCAT and even HAWKWIND. ROCK n ROLL the way it should be
MAXO KREAM
Upon meeting him, gangsta rapper isn’t the impression that most would get from buzzing Houston emcee, Maxo Kream, age 27. He has a surprisingly goofy and playful demeanor, often cracking self-aware jokes and displaying a smile which showcases either his gold grin or his trademark gap in the upper row of this teeth. But, make no mistake, Maxo’s backstory is a tale consisting of crime and death that would catch the attention of the most jaded followers of gangsta/trap rap.
THULSA DOOM NYC
NYC punx! Formed in the late 90s then reformed again in 2011.
DISASTER STRIKES
Disaster Strikes is a political hardcore punk band from Boston, MA. Our new album ‘In the Age of Corporate Personhood’ is out now on Alternative Tentacles.
20 WATT TOMBSTONE
20 WATT Tombstone are Wausau Wisconsin’s hard touring death blues saviors
They have played hundreds of shows over the past few years, and are now looking at embracing European shores this summer. Fusing the sounds of ZZ Top with Kyuss by way of Robert Johnson and Black Flag, the band has continually outdone themselves since their formation in 2011.
The band built their name on the road, but it was a split with Left Lane Cruiser that propelled them to the next level. Now they seek to grow upon all of this and bring the entire stoner rock scene to a new frontier.
This is the sort of band who remain devout to their community no matter the consequences. The stoner rock underground has allowed them to make a living from this, and they are determined to give back.
Frontman Tom Jordan is even stepping in as an organizer of Wisconsin Doomed & Stoned Festival. Their DIY aesthetic has impressed fans across the world, all of whom are eager to see the band’s next steps.
This dedication has paid off in other ways too and won the band endorsements from Gretsch Guitars, Saluda Cymbals, Scorpion Drum Sticks, Lava Cables, SIT Strings and Rock Relentless Clothing.
With a dedication to writing good music and spreading their message across the globe, 20 Watt Tombstone refuse to give in.
Fresh off their first European tour the intrepid duo continually pushes for opportunities to show the world what they are made of, be that crucial opening slots or driving 16 hours to play a dive bar.
Remember – this is a group who records everything live in the studio. There’s no room to mess around in 20 Watt Tombstone. Instead they are doubling down on their live magic and are eager to delve ever deeper into this scene.
With loud guitars and a passion for the music what could go wrong?
JNTHN STEIN
There is a difference between knowing the path and walking it
KILTER
LIVID
Formed in 2014.
Human Abhorrence and Despondency from the Upper Midwest.
Prosthetic Records
HEXXUS
Brutally heavy 3 piece band from Alabama..
MUSTARD PLUG
Formed in 1991, Mustard Plug established itself as a hard-working independent band. The Grand Rapids, MI-based group, with the help of its label, the California indie ska-punk outfit Hopeless Records, repeatedly toured the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America. It made the rounds of two Warped Tours and participated in the Ska Against Racism tour. Mustard Plug began its career meagerly, releasing the cassette Skapocalypse Now! on its own Dashiki Clout label in 1992. (It would be re-released on CD by Dashiki Clout and Hopeless in 1998.) But the band’s proper debut, 1993’s Big Daddy Multitude, was backed by the seminal ska label Moon Records, which eventually went bankrupt. (The album was re-released by Hopeless after it signed Mustard Plug in the mid-’90s.) The CD pushed Mustard Plug into touring orbit, as they began playing a multitude of gigs. Just as ska-punk was moving into the mainstream, Mustard Plug sent Evil Doers Beware to stores in 1997. Selling more than 90,000 copies, Evil Doers was a collaboration between the band and punk legends Bill Stevenson (formerly of Black Flag) and Stephen Egerton, both of whom play in All and the Descendents. The same year, Mustard Plug quietly offered its skanking, rollicking take on the Verve Pipe’s maudlin alt-rock hit “The Freshmen” for a charity CD. The song generated such a buzz that it was met with radio play on major stations throughout the Midwest. Stevenson and Egerton returned to the boards for the Simpsons-referencing Pray for Mojo, which hit stores in 1999. Yellow #5 followed three years later, and Mustard Plug issued the hits set Masterpieces: 1991-2002 in 2005. “A punk band releasing a best-of album?” the band asked on its website. “Hey NOFX did it, so it must be OK!” In 2007, still showing no signs of selling out to the majors, the group released its seventh album, In Black and White, with the assistance of Hopeless Records. ~ Christina Fuoco, Rovi
THE DON & BUNK SHOW
OLIVER SEAN
MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee (Best Worldwide Act) & Vh1 Top 10 artist Oliver Sean’s music can best be described as ‘Feel Good Acoustic Rock with Soul’. The Singer/Songwriter thrived in the Goa, Dubai and the UK cultures as they acted as the backdrop to his youth, and the inspiration for his music. His discography with W.O.A. Entertainment began in 1999 with his single ‘There She Is Again’.
Oliver Sean’s media clippings have formed a career of their own. Since his career was launched in his teens, Oliver’s press clippings exceed several hundred features, snippets, and reviews in significant print and broadcast mediums. His brand of music is known for its pop influence with contemporary undertones. His debut album was nominated for ‘International Album of the Year’ by AVMax in 2003/04 along with albums by John Mayer, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Third Eye Blind.
Oliver Sean’s eclectic global music style is the trademark for his brand, and is as exotic as his Portuguese Goan Lineage. A self-taught musician, Oliver plays guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. However, it is his distinctive percussive guitar and powerfully seductive voice, which is his footprint on the music industry. His track record of being a hit songwriter is just one of his many assets defining him as a pillar in the music community. Oliver Sean is a member of the Recording Academy and a Voting Member for the prestigious Grammy Awards.
As a Record Producer and Filmmaker Oliver Sean has composed music for the French Government (Massif Region Tourism Campaign) & Goa Government (Republic Day Parade). He has also composed the soundtrack as a music director for a Bollywood Feature Film and the title track for a Regional Goan Feature Film. The singer songwriter is actively producing music for films and artists around the world and is a successful filmmaker with several music videos that he has Directed and Produced, regularly featured on Vh1 & MTV and also hosts his own nationally distributed radio show The WOAFM99 Radio Show.
Oliver Sean and his International Band are actively touring and performing worldwide and the Singer Songwriter is scheduled to launch his 4th studio album called ‘Devil in Blue Jeans’ on April 11th 2017 followed by his US Heartland tour in May 2017
AMY LOWE AND KINGKATZ
July Records/ Emphasis Entertainment recording artist Amy Lowe is a multi- award winning, Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller and Teaching Artist .
SHAUN MARTIN
Seven years ago Shaun began a project of his own. A story of his life, a contribution to the world of music from his eyes (and ears). In demand by many, Shaun took his time with the album as the story expanded to include a wider range of experience. And so, on July 7 we present to you SEVEN SUMMERS – a big chapter in the history of the great Shaun Martin. Seven Years. Seven Summers. Seven Seven.
Seven Summers is an album that was clearly well thought out; a refreshing feel in today’s world of instant production.
“I’d say that 7 Summers is a chronicle of growth in character and perspective. As I grew over the last seven years, I experienced so much and I wanted to translate that through the music and lyrics….” (Shaun Martin)
BLOOD FOR THE SEA
4 guys playing heavy, pissed off music about life and hate.
THE DECAYED
Forged from the working class streets of the South side of Chicago, The Decayed brings a blend of classic punk, hardcore, and thrash to obliterate the ears of their listeners. Made up of four veteran musicians, The Decayed brings about songs of isolation, annihilation, and determination with a blend of horror and gore storytelling. With an attention to detail and dedication, The Decayed brings extremely fast riffs, haunting melodies, and heavy breakdowns to form a perfect explosion of the senses.
REVENGE
Revenge Complete Line up info
Line up:
J.Read Music / Lyrics / Drums
Recording Lineup:
Vermin Guitars / Bass
J.Read Drums / Vocals
Live Lineup:
Vermin Guitar / Vocals
Haasiophis Bass / Vocals
J.Read Drums
JOE LYNN TURNER
In a career that spans 40 years, JLT remains one of rock & roll’s most distinctive, soulful & expressive vocalists
EXIST
American progressive metal band from Maryland
DEFEATED SANITY
Progressive Brutal Death Metal from Germany, formed in 1994.
GORGUTS
GORGUTS, long-running Canadian craftsmen of technical death metal have returned! After more than a decade of silence, mastermind Luc Lemay unleashes “Colored Sands”, a new brand of pestilent fury featuring an all star line-up including John Longstreath (ORIGIN, SKINLESS), Colin Marston (BEHOLD THE ARCTOPUS) and Kevin Hufnagel (DYSRHYTHMIA). Few extreme bands have the pedigree of GORGUTS. During their early days as part of death metal’s first wave, they created a legacy of legendary releases including their debut album “Considered Dead” (1991) and its follow-up “Erosion of Sanity” (1993). The latter witnessed the Canadians becoming more experimental and technical. After a hiatus of five years, Luc Lemay returned with a new line-up, which released the acclaimed third full-length “Obscura” (1998). By then GORGUTS had fully transformed into one of the most progressive and influential bands in extreme music, which remained impervious to trends, while expanding and redefining the language of death metal. With a new line-up that left Lemay as the sole original member, another milestone album was released. On “From Wisdom to Hate” (2001) the Quebecois successfully merged the brutal and more direct approach of their earlier albums with the complex arrangements of “Obscura”. Just as GORGUTS seemed on the verge of making the first decade of the new century their own, the band was hit by business and personal issues and went on hiatus. Their musical legacy continued to inspire and thrive as their native Quebec became a focus for technical death metal with acts such as CRYPTOPSY, NEURAXIS and BEYOND CREATION to name but a few following in their footsteps. Now the masters are back to deliver the stunning masterpiece the metal world has been awaiting so long. Brace hard or get swept away by the mind blowing storm of “Colored Sands”!
CHICAGO JAMAICAN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Chicago Jamaican Jazz Ensemble is an 8 piece ensemble that plays music in the tradition and style of early Jamaican Studio One dance bands. Before reggae, there was the celebratory music of independence in Jamaica. Music made for dancing, music that was Jamaican Jazz!
Drawing on musicians from Chicago’s diverse jazz scene the music honors tradition and looks to the future of the style. Many of the featured musicians are staples in the Chicago scene and can be heard with/on Swing Gitan, Fox’s Empire Series, Jennifer Hudson, The Drastics, and the Glen Miller Orchestra to name a few.
This is a one of a kind group in Chicago, this is the next generation, and we’re going back to the roots!
T-MURPH
T. Murph is an Internationally known Comedian who has been featured on nationally syndicated shows such as Comedy Centrals Key & Peele, and the 2014 ReBoot of BET ComicView. During only four short years Murph has achieved a HUGE amount of success! In 2014 alone T. Murph was featured in the Comedy Central Sponsored New York Comedy Festival and also signed with a Los Angeles Based Talent Agency. T. Murph brought 2015 in with a bang reaching the Hollywood Finals for Shaq’s Next All Star and Headlining abroad in Dubai. This year you can catch T. Murph on Tour in a city near you and stay on the look out for new dates on T. Murphs International tour starting back in May of 2015. Anything else you’d like to know lets talk in person.
MARTY GRIMES
Marty Grimes should definitely be on your radar if you’re even minutely in tune with the pulse of the music industry. A budding talent coming from Berkeley, CA and an evolving prominent artist in the Bay Area’s rap scene. Influenced by his Northern California roots, Marty’s music embodies the lifestyle, slang and strut that the area is known for and that bred him. In addition Marty has released several introspective records revealing the details of his journey and ascension. Marty has achieved many feats since the launch of his professional career including the release of two albums Co-Executive Produced by longtime friend, & producer Kevin “KDE” Beggs to bring “Through the Smoke” and “Nobody Said It Was Easy” 2014 & 2015 respectively.
Marty has been featured on music’s premier online and print publications including, Billboard, Revolt TV, VIBE Magazine, The Daily Loud, Sway’s Universe and many more. In addition to achieving over 20 million total plays on SoundCloud; Marty has become accustomed to touring the road with his childhood best friend G-Eazy over the past six years gaining indispensable experience over that time period. Marty Grimes is focused on further expounding upon his brand and making unique music for his fans and supporters.
SWAGHOLLYWOOD
ZAHAR
Colorado/Chicago based Rock band. Currently recording new material in Colorado Springs.
WALK AMONG US
Walk Among Us is the only Punk Rock Piano Tribute to the Misfits! Classically trained pianist Sara VanLaningham formed the group in 2015, recruiting operatically trained vocalist/pianist Veronica Danko, good friend and guitarist/bassist Rob Pozen, and guitarist/drummer Nate Phillips. By using 2 pianos–one clean sound and one dirty/distorted sound (in lieu of guitars), a female vocal lead, 3-part harmonies, bass, and drums, Walk Among Us creates a sound that is both unique to the genre yet respectful of the Danzig and Graves eras of the Misfits catalogue. Each member of Walk Among Us, for many reasons, loves the Misfits and wishes to present this classic horror punk music in a new and fresh way!
“If I’m going to Hell, I’m going there playing the piano!” –Jerry Lee Lewis
STERN APPROVAL
Stern Approval are an alternative rock band based out of Hammond, Indiana.
Striving to provide groovy, hard-hitting, surfy jams.
BEDSIDE ALIBI
Bedside Alibi is a hard rock band from Genoa, IL. With roots in both the blues and new acts such as Bullet For My Valentine and Avenged Sevenfold, they have taken the northern half of Illinois by storm.
OUTDREJAS
OUTDrejas is an outrageous rock n’ roll act that plays originals and covers. We are always looking to connect with music enthusiasts and play gigs.
BOI FLOYD
Boi fLOYD is a Artist from the South Side of Chicago (Englewood) who uses his personal experiences to influence his music. #fukwitchaBoi….fLOYD
KARA CAVANAUGH w/ Philip Roach
Singer-songwriter, Kara Cavanaugh with Cornmeal‘s multi-instrumentalist, Philip Roach, perform Kara’s original music and captivating covers.
About the artists-
In the short time since Kara Cavanaugh has ventured into the Chicago music scene, the soulful, dynamic vocalist has accomplished more than most singers in a lifetime. Making a name for herself backing the nationally touring Grateful Dead tribute band Terrapin Flyer and Jerry Garcia Band alumni and organist, Melvin Seals, Kara stretches the genre with powerful performances and sultry lead presence.
It was only a matter of time before the charismatic vocalist sought to move out into the spotlight, fronting her own band to showcase her abilities as a songwriter and strengthen her solo performances. Currently in production on her first full length release, Kara Cavanaugh is poised and ready to introduce a side of her as yet unseen.
*****
Philip Roach began playing violin at age 5 and soon after was asked to perform with the nationally renowned Midwest Young Artists. During his time with that orchestra, he performed with his long time hero and fiddle great Mark O’Connor. His presence permanently influenced the course of Phil’s musical life, and he soon traveled down to Nashville to attend fiddle camps, where he received lessons from giants such as Vassar Clements, Darol Anger, and Mark O’Conner himself.
Phil then pursued a degree in classical violin performance, where upon graduating, he began a 3-year tenure performing with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestras, and Peoria Symphony Orchestra. Phil began recording session work in Chicago as an outlet for his love of improvisation, where he was featured on multiple recordings as a violinist, guitarist, and mandolinist for artists such as Lupe Fiasco and Company of Thieves. This led to meeting The Giving Tree Band and in 2009 he joined full time, performing hundreds of shows from coast to coast, as well as through Canada and Europe. He currently tours with the band, Cornmeal.
SHITIZEN
Chicago “snotty hardcore punk”
Claudia – vox
Jerm – guitar
ET- bass
Josh – drums
TRIBES COLLIDE
Oi!Core from Detroit.
4 WITHOUT
Powerful and energetic hard rock band. Aggressive, rock and jazz influenced guitars, funky bass lines; strong drums beat with lots of double bass kicking and a sexy, female, front woman with a broad vocal range.
SAMOTHRACE
Samothrace formed in early 2006 with the intent of writing heavy, blues-based doom with an emphasis on forging our own sound in the community. We released our debut album, “Life’s Trade,” in 2008 on 20 Buck Spin Records. Our 2nd album, “Reverence to Stone” was released July 2012. Heavy music for heavy times.
ALL THE COOL MOLECULES
Our sound is like if Ill State and The Strips fucked and had a baby