GRAINSHIFTER
Based out of Chicago, IL, Grainshifter is a hybrid of different musical influences. Combining edgy industrial rhythms, seething guitars, and infectious synthesizers, the GS sound is unlike any you’ve heard before.
YOU, ME, AND EVERYONE WE KNOW
In the song “Eat My Hands,” off You Me And Everyone We Know’s latest EP, Dogged, Ben Liebsch howls, “Desperate times call for a creative spark.” Not only is it a powerful visual, but the line perfectly encapsulates both the inner and outer struggles that’ve plagued Liebsch for much of his life. Five years ago, those struggles nearly caused the singer/songwriter’s demise and it took losing everything—including his band mates, his money and his sanity—to figure out what was truly important and how he could endure without the threat of self-destruction.
“I consider the last few years a penance of the deeds I’d done in the previous couple years,” Liebsch says of his time away from the stage. “But I learned from it, kind of like the old Will Rogers quote: ‘Good judgment comes from experience which comes from bad judgment.’ You can’t learn from not messing up. If you’re able to succeed without failing, then you’re just on a lucky streak.”
Back in 2011, You Me And Everyone We Know appeared to be on the brink of mainstream success. Fans were smitten by the band’s first two independent EPs and it wasn’t long until the D.C. pop-rockers gained a loyal following across the country. Their newfound popularity sparked the interest of Doghouse Records, who released the group’s debut full-length, Some Things Don’t Wash Out, and Liebsch & Co. were soon touring with acts like We Are The In Crowd, and The Ready Set. YMAEWK were playing to packed crowds who couldn’t get enough of the group’s melodic-fueled melancholy—as heard on songs like “Livin’ Th’ Dream” and “A Little Bit More”—and the future looked bright. Unfortunately, Liebsch was keeping a dark secret he couldn’t hide any more.
“Almost four years ago, the band fell apart at the hands of my drinking and mental issues,” Liebsch admits. “Too many times for me to count, I had been less of a man than I planned. Since all that, I came back to Baltimore and did what one does when you don’t have a van to live in anymore. I went home and moved back in with my mom, got a job and started working. The last three years have been me trying every day to be a good person, live a little less in the grey and to get back on my feet and get back up, as far as the band is concerned.”
Today, Liebsch is nearly four years sober and ready to rebuild You Me And Everyone We Know. While he released new music in the years since the band went on an unofficial hiatus, only now is he ready to re-embrace the life of a full-time musician and all of the responsibilities it entails. Up first is a new EP, entitled Dogged, which is slated for release on March 17, 2015, through South X Sea Records. The EP opens with the minute-long rager “Raise Them Bones,” named for a Swamp Thing comic book and tackles the idea that scars heal, but never truly disappear. Next up is “Does It Amaze Thee?,” which is sure to be a fan favorite with its upbeat breakdowns and introspective lyrics about life’s big questions, like how we continue to pick ourselves up when we’re repeatedly knocked down.
“I’m just picking up where I left off. I needed to take time off to figure out who I was and what my motivations were in making music,” Liebsch says of what he hopes to accomplish with You Me And Everyone We Know. “This band and its songs tell the story of my journey—one of an abused alcoholic with a penchant for depression and self deprecation, holding on to his misanthropically optimistic view of the world as he marches ever forward. I guess I’m just trying to show the world who I am, who we all are.”
“I consider the last few years a penance of the deeds I’d done in the previous couple years,” Liebsch says of his time away from the stage. “But I learned from it, kind of like the old Will Rogers quote: ‘Good judgment comes from experience which comes from bad judgment.’ You can’t learn from not messing up. If you’re able to succeed without failing, then you’re just on a lucky streak.”
Back in 2011, You Me And Everyone We Know appeared to be on the brink of mainstream success. Fans were smitten by the band’s first two independent EPs and it wasn’t long until the D.C. pop-rockers gained a loyal following across the country. Their newfound popularity sparked the interest of Doghouse Records, who released the group’s debut full-length, Some Things Don’t Wash Out, and Liebsch & Co. were soon touring with acts like We Are The In Crowd, and The Ready Set. YMAEWK were playing to packed crowds who couldn’t get enough of the group’s melodic-fueled melancholy—as heard on songs like “Livin’ Th’ Dream” and “A Little Bit More”—and the future looked bright. Unfortunately, Liebsch was keeping a dark secret he couldn’t hide any more.
“Almost four years ago, the band fell apart at the hands of my drinking and mental issues,” Liebsch admits. “Too many times for me to count, I had been less of a man than I planned. Since all that, I came back to Baltimore and did what one does when you don’t have a van to live in anymore. I went home and moved back in with my mom, got a job and started working. The last three years have been me trying every day to be a good person, live a little less in the grey and to get back on my feet and get back up, as far as the band is concerned.”
Today, Liebsch is nearly four years sober and ready to rebuild You Me And Everyone We Know. While he released new music in the years since the band went on an unofficial hiatus, only now is he ready to re-embrace the life of a full-time musician and all of the responsibilities it entails. Up first is a new EP, entitled Dogged, which is slated for release on March 17, 2015, through South X Sea Records. The EP opens with the minute-long rager “Raise Them Bones,” named for a Swamp Thing comic book and tackles the idea that scars heal, but never truly disappear. Next up is “Does It Amaze Thee?,” which is sure to be a fan favorite with its upbeat breakdowns and introspective lyrics about life’s big questions, like how we continue to pick ourselves up when we’re repeatedly knocked down.
“I’m just picking up where I left off. I needed to take time off to figure out who I was and what my motivations were in making music,” Liebsch says of what he hopes to accomplish with You Me And Everyone We Know. “This band and its songs tell the story of my journey—one of an abused alcoholic with a penchant for depression and self deprecation, holding on to his misanthropically optimistic view of the world as he marches ever forward. I guess I’m just trying to show the world who I am, who we all are.”
CITY MOUTH
Combining the energy and hook-laden aggression of pop punk with the quirky sentiments of indie rock, City Mouth cranks out catchy songs that deal with love, heartbreak, sexuality, alcohol, and the anxieties of growing up in the 21st century.
MARIO DI SANDRO
Mario Di Sandro is a Singer-Songwriter originally from Chicago. He’s been writing lyrics ever since he stopped paying attention during class in high school. Amassing a couple hundred original songs in his personal repertoire he set sail for the West Coast in 2011. Now living in San Francisco, he has written hundreds more and has since released 8 studio albums in a short 5 year period and is working on his forthcoming 9th new album, Walk A Mile, which is due out in 2017. Mario draws his songwriting influences from the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Wilco and Tom Petty.
YAK
YAK is the sound of clanging metal and friction that returns you the ancient Tibetan Plateau, where lordly beasts of burden roamed among mountains. Recorded ~2 minute versions of selections from our improvisation cycle for the YAK. Magnetized to cassette tape with some lo-fi distortion, digitized and re-amplified to get all that delicious hiss.
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS “NATURALLY”
Naturally is the second album by American funk band Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, released on January 25, 2005 on Daptone Records.
ARETHA FRANKLIN ” I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU”
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You is the eleventh studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin. Released on March 10, 1967 by Atlantic Records, It went to number 2 on the Billboard album chart and number 1 on the magazine’s Black Albums chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1967.
MORDATORIUM
Mordatorium is a death metal band from Chicago, formed in 2007. Drawing heavily from Swedish chainsaw masters and with a dose of Necroticism-era Carcass, Mordatorium takes a classic approach to their sound and are a welcome breath of fresh air in the modern American death metal scene.
AUTOPILOT
Autopilot’s original sound encompasses a wide range of musical influence while incorporating layers of guitar effects and dynamic drum beats. Unafraid to experiment with sound, the band’s progressive style includes captivating pop hooks, memorable vocal lines, and out of the ordinary touches like a bow used on the guitar.
ADD-2
Since the release of his mixtape Tale Of Two’s City Vol.2 in 2008, Add-2 has managed to captivate his fans imagination as well critics interest with his unique concepts and lyrics all while emerging as one of the most genuine yet unique emcee’s of this new generation. Add-2 has featured on MTVU’s The Freshmen, also had the number 1 video on its top 10 video list, was featured as a Myspace.com Artist of the Week, featured on the top hip hop sites Okayplayer.com, Allhiphop.com, HiphopDX.com, YoRaps.com, Ballerstatus.com, Sixshot.com and many more, all without a manager or a publicist.
JUNO LOSTKAUSE
Lost kause, Known as the “black sheep” of rap
ZVERSE
FROM ANOTHER PLANET
Formed by longtime friends who’ve been creating music together since their early adolescent years, From Another Planet expertly blends melodic metal, post rock, and experimental songwriting into a sound that’s all their own.
EXTINCTION A.D.
Formed in 2013 on Long Island, NY Extinction A.D. are an intense metal band with modern power and frenetic energy. The band have released two full-lengths and two EP’s, and have shared stages with the likes of Obituary, Thy Art is Murder, Havok, Fit For An Autopsy, Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus, Kvelertak, Cattle Decapitation and more.
So many different worlds shaped this band; from writers like Alan Moore and George Orwell; lyricists like Wreak Havoc and Chuck D; to directors like Tarantino and John Carpenter. But musically, Extinction A.D. hook up a tube of early 90s era of metal into their veins. Not just bands like Machine Head and Pantera, but the often overlooked 90s offerings from Testament, Sepultura and Slayer.
Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of 80s thrash, 90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into one.
Their third full length album “Culture Of Violence” is out now on Unique Leader Records.
NYXX
“My God finally. FINALLY. Get a taste of this decay. [This] is one of those you’ll be hearing more about. NYXX carries herself well, and the cover [of the album] should give you every indication what to expect: excellent vocal carry with a biting sense of reality. …watch what this girl does.”
-DeafSparrow.com
Her name is inspired by the Greek goddess of night. Growing and cultivating in the shadows of Los Angeles, NYXX is the powerhouse idol the music world has been summoning. A professional photographer and visual artist, NYXX is bringing authenticity and consciousness to pop music. Self-described as “goth pop,” NYXX delivers the darker side of glitz with a biting, decayed EBM and industrial influence. She is self-produced, self-taught, and unstoppable.
“Britney Spears meets Nine Inch Nails.”
“A female Rob Zombie.”
However you describe her, NYXX is intriguing, new, and exciting. Bewitching audiences with innate and truly unique vocal performances, she has entered the pop scene through the creepy back alley. Backed by a Kickstarter campaign, NYXX self-released her debut EP, Nightmare, in April 2016. She is currently writing with numerous artists, as well as continuing to collaborate with AESTHETIC PERFECTION’s Daniel Graves.
This summer marks the commencement of the underworld takeover.
SOLAR FAKE
Solar Fake is a German Electro act, formed in 2007 by Sven Friedrich (Zeraphine, Ex- Dreadful Shadows). Their latest album “Another Manic Episode” was released in October 2015 and hit the German album charts (billboard) at #31!
The band played 2 headliner tours in Germany, with most of the shows sold out, many festivals (e.g. Amphi Festival, M’Era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Orus Fest in Mexico, E-Tropolis etc.) and they supported VNV Nation, Covenant, Project Pitchfork, Peter Heppner (Wolfsheim) and Camouflage on their tours in Germany and Europe. Besides Germany Solar Fake played in Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, UK, Israel, Russia, Czech, Ukraine and Mexico.
In November the band participated in “Gothic Meets Klassik” where their songs were performed together with the symphonic orchestra of Zielona Gora at Gewandhaus Leipzig.
METHEDRAS
Quintessence of the most direct-in-your-face thrash-death style, Methedras sets among the leading underground Italian bands, a real war-machine which has been able to release few demos and four full length albums during its almost 20-years old activity, as well as have performed hundreds of concerts throughout Europe, many of them in support of big names of the international metal scene, without ever losing an ounce of anger and energy.
Combo formed originally near Milan in 1996 with a double-guitar line-up, the band has changed over the years various members preferring in the end a solid line-up with only one guitar, arriving to a proper own style with no compromise: a sort of derived thrash metal spiced with more typical death metal influences and a deep-growl approach concerning the vocals.
Previously under the flag of Punishment 18 Records, with the well-reviewed album “Katarsis” in 2009, the Italian thrashers released their last effort “System Subversion”, recorded at the superb Domination Studio under the guide of mastermind Simone Mularoni, in November 2014 through the American label Pavement Entertainment
FERVENT ROZE
Getting so confused… and lost… down a path which so many stray. Looking for a breathe as you search. Coming to the point in the road where all you can say is… Convince Me. This is Fervent Roze, we are here to help you.
SWEET ASCENT
From Lawrence, Kansas, Sweet Ascent is a four-piece rock band comprised of Jordan Rebman, Bobby Louden, Jake Dorn, and Allex Wilson. Beginning in 2012, the group has undergone many changes both in membership and style to become the ensemble they are today. From humble basement beginnings, the journey of Sweet Ascent has taken no short cuts. The group has released three 5-track EPs, and although earlier songs tell stories of young love and following dreams, the EP ‘WAR’ was a turning point in style and sound, shaping the band’s future. ‘WAR’ is the journal of a group facing the end of what has been an incredible battle. Its deep lyrics, well thought concept, and newfound rock roots are what held the band together and allowed it to emerge stronger than ever.
2016 has been a great year for Sweet Ascent. Having toured much of the year, the group has managed to set themselves up for a promising next chapter. Earlier this year, the group opened up Journey’s Left Foot Stage at the Bonner Springs Warped tour. Sweet Ascent has always been a band that isn’t focused on the past, rather one that encompasses the present and is always chasing the future. Following their most recent release ‘Overwhelmed’, it’s clear that the group has embraced their future sound and is poised to do incredible things.
COMFORT SCARCITY
Formed in the fall of 2014 Comfort Scarcity is a up and coming hard rock band from Chicago IL. Not wasting any time the guys have already been hitting the area hard with live performances just about every other weekend,studio sessions,and a whole lot of writing. After surviving the trial stage as band and receiving a great response from audiences, it is clear that Comfort Scarcity means business. Expect many performances this Spring/Summer and the first recorded material from the band.
THE BLEEDING FINGERS
THE BRIGADE
R34L
R34L is the music + art project of sarah hartman and cason trager. they dive into improvisation with a palate of organic and electronic instruments. painting with sounds, they float the listener through a sonic dream world of feelings and images
ZOMBIE MANANA
Zombie Mañana is a 4-piece Indie Electronic/Art Rock band from Chicago, IL.
DYNOHUNTER
DYNOHUNTER is truly a breath of fresh air to the world of electronic dance music. With a sound embraced by fans of house and techno and a live performance fueled by the organic energy of live instrumentation, their music is undeniable on the dance floor. DYNOHUNTER’s ability to blend deep electronic influences with live saxophone, bass, and drums forges a new path in the vast expanse of electronic music.
Their sound journeys from dark tribal meditations, exotic rhythms, and deep hypnotic grooves to hard hitting dance tracks, uplifting melodies, and soulful improvisations. Equally at home playing underground clubs and festival mainstages, DYNOHUNTER brings a relentless and unmatched energy to each and every set.
They’ve opened for some of the biggest names in livetronica including Conspirator, Eoto, Opiuo, Ott, and The New Deal as well as supporting world renowned DJ’s Shpongle, Bonobo, Infected Mushroom, Klingande, and The M Machine. No stranger to the festival community DYNOHUNTER has performed at music festivals across the country including Wakarusa, Summercamp, Joshua Tree, Sonic Bloom, & Great North. With an unparalleled work ethic and a one of a kind performance DYNOHUNTER has established themselves as the livetronica artist to watch.
DYNOHUNTER has set themselves apart from the pack by creating timeless music that speaks to true lovers of dance music. Always paying respect to the artists that have inspired them and paved the way, yet always striving to make music that is contemporary and progressive, a genuine expression of their own unique human experiences and a reflection of the times.
DJ MILE HIGH
Y DOT G DOT
Chicago’s Favorite Nerd !! Artist / Event & Mixtape Host / Creator Of #Antichiraq Movement
SKEE FRANCHISE
Skee Franchise hails from Chicago’s historical yet notorious Englewood neighborhood. Skee entered the music industry in early 2005 but took a long hiatus to focus on other business ventures. In 2006, he began promoting exclusive concerts, celebrity events & some of the top nightclubs in Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston & Miami.
In the interim of his hiatus, Skee also released several prior mixtapes which includes, ‘The Voice of Englewood Trilogy: Vol. 1-3.’ This noted mixtape was hosted by some of Chicago’s hottest DJ’s. The list includes Sean Mac, DJ Pharris & DJ V Dub.
The new project, ‘Skee Since 96’ documents his rise in the city’s street ranks, financial hardships to financial gain & more. The first single off of this EP, “Run It,” tells a story of an OG who’s here to stay. It showcases how “new cats on the block” try to come for his spot when in fact, he’s been in the game and doesn’t tolerate the attack of his throne. Ultimately, the young, new cat meets his own demise.
The second single slated to release next week, “Thumb Thru Em” is a track that will have listeners really wondering if they are in deed on the level of financial stability that many others pretend to be on!
When asked who influenced him musically, Skee states that legends Tupac & Jay-Z definitely paved the way. Some of his other inspirations come from R&B King, R. Kelly, Young Jeezy, Fabolous & Yo Gotti. Not only is Skee Franchise an artist, but the name also represents a brand. A brand that also encompasses individuality & style. Skee Franchise describes himself as an artist that has street-based style, someone who is informed & educated but not detached. He also believes that having big dreams and working to fulfill them can lead to wealth whilst having a street mentality but a business mindset.
The latest project is being released on Skee’s own record label, The Fraternity Inc Records. When asked where he sees his label within the next 5 years, he states that the label WILL be the biggest label in the Midwest & one of the biggest in the nation. So stay in tune with the movement, you never know what’s next!
BARDO
Bardo is an enigmatic musician and producer who set his sights on reaching the upper echelons of music and nothing will persuade him to alter what he considers his predestined plan. Armed with undeniable talent and a ridiculous work ethic, Bardo spends most of his days creating complex arrangements that satiate his fans’ desire for authentic, well-produced music. Bardo understands that creating music is a gift. He considers it a timeless craft he was born to squeeze every ounce of passion from. Music feeds his soul and he plans to deliver on the promise he made to himself a long time ago—to put everything he has into his music and to share this gift with the world.
Bardo’s love for music started long before he could identify a chord progression or a guitar riff. He recalls his parents exposing him to British phenom, Omar, and such American artists as The Roots and a Tribe Called Quest, when he was very young. He first started writing rhymes to test his skills at the age of twelve and knew he was onto something good. While in high school, he would spend hours freestyling, filling notebooks with lyrics and arranging music. By then, his soul was set ablaze.
JOSH K
POWER TRIP
Power Trip slay us with the first new single “Firing Squad” from their anxiously awaited sophomore release Nightmare Logic, which finally sees light February 24 on Southern Lord. “Firing Squad” debuted via NPR who’ve described it as possessing “a certain monolithic quality Lemmy would admire: a massive rawness and a sludgy, heavy hopelessness that thrashes with punk immediacy and metal intricacy…it’s a track preparing for war.”
Power Trip are a real band – like no other. Their raw energy, musical proficiency, perfect song structure, rich tones, fierce riffs, persecution and collective attitude has seeded them as one of the most prolific underground staples in the U.S. metal, punk and hardcore scenes.
Power Trip have relentlessly toured the world for years now with the likes of Anthrax, Lamb Of God, Cro-Mags, Negative Approach, Turnstile, Backtrack, Eyehategod, Bane, Off! and having performed with literally countless others, in addition to pummeling audiences at major festivals all over the US, EU and beyond.
LAST FANTASTIC NASTY
Your favorite Regressive Rock band
XMARSX
A side projects of Liquid Soul’s Mars Williams. It’s a free jazz project that sounds like something fans of modern jazz will want to try out.
“XMARSX runs the absolute gamut with their rock-noise-improv-electric-funky-no-wave-jazz-punk, there’s a unified focus to their sensibility. Along with Williams, guitarist Greg Suran (Goo Goo Dolls, Blue Man Group, Slam), drummer Dave Suycott (Machines Of Loving Grace, Stabbing Westward, Slam), and Kent Kessler (Vandermark 5, NRG Ensemble, Brotzmann Tentet) comprise the potent nucleus of XMARSX. Additional contributions from Williams’ longtime associate, cellist Frederick Longberg-Holm (Terminal 4, Witches & Devils, NRG, Brotzmann) adds both color and nuance to this capable ensemble.
Mars Williams is an open-minded musician, composer and educator who commutes easily between free jazz, funk, hip-hop and rock, Mars has played and recorded with The Psychedelic Furs, Billy Idol, Massacre, Fred Frith, Bill Laswell, Ministry, Power Station, Die Warzau, The Waitresses, Kiki Dee, Pete Cosey, Billy Squier, DJ Logic, Wayne Kramer, John Scoffield, Charlie Hunter, Kurt Elling, Swollen Monkeys, Mike Clark, Jerry Garcia, Naked Raygun, Friendly Fires, The Untouchables, Blow Monkeys and virtually every leading figure of Chicago’s and New York City’s “downtown” scene.
FIREWORKS FOR BUDDAH
Fireworks for Buddha is the first collection
FLEW THE COOP
After the stars aligned in the friendly confines of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Flew the Coop is now proudly in its 2nd year as a Chicagoland blues/rock cover band. Flew the Coop brings you good times and good tunes with a wide variety of musical influences covering Led Zeppelin, Freddie King, Gov’t Mule, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ray Charles, Chris Stapleton, Koko Taylor, and many more. With sweet guitar licks from Mike, Rob tickling the ivories, Zack slappin’ the bass, Hauk dominating the drums, and the unique, gritty, and soulful vocals from Emily, Flew the Coop will get you movin’ and keep the party groovin’. They’d love to make YOU a part of the #CoopTroop, their growing fan club!
THE VEGABONDS
A brand of Rock N’ Roll heavily influenced by Southern Rock and modern rock for a sound that is both parts familiar and fresh; a mix that always satisfies fans and listeners.
THE MIGHTS
The Mights arose in 2016 from the ashes of the great Chicago ones that came before them – who paved the way for What Might Be. But alas, Brothers and Sisters, most failed to listen. Warnings fell upon deaf ears. Now the time has come for the message to be heard. Andrew lays the foundation, Sean and Erik shine the light, and Dave carries the message. The message is an invitation. All are invited, but only those who are Wide Awake will see the door. As a laser pierces the fog, so too will the message travel – farther and farther – never losing focus, never losing intensity – until it has traveled around this earth, and then again and again and again. And like the laser beam, free from the grasp of earthly gravity, but bent by space and time, the message will travel far, Brothers and Sisters – it will travel as far as the farthest reaches of our universe, and then farther still into what lies beyond. It takes five seconds, five seconds of decision, five seconds to realize your purpose here on the planet. It takes five seconds to realize that it’s time to move, it’s time to get down with it. Time is a slippery thing, Brothers and Sisters: Lose hold of it once, and its string might sail out of your hands forever. You must decide. Only then, Brothers and and Sisters, only then, will you see, will you hear, will you feel: All That Might Be.
ASTRONOID
Astronoid is a five-piece band from Boston, MA with influences ranging from Devin Townsend and Mew to Alcest and Cynic. Their first full length album, being released by Blood Music in 2016, is part of an evolving experience that complements their two acclaimed EP’s from 2012-13, “Stargazer” and “November”. The driving rhythms, subtle time signatures and soaring vocal harmonies combine to create an auditory cloud to lift you into the ether. There’s always something new to discover hidden within the dense layers of thrashy guitar riffs and euphoric vocals. Lyrically, the record conveys a disillusioned and hopeful view of the world as a whole.
THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN
Arthur Brown first came to prominence
Arthur is best thought of for his 1968 Number one single Fire that still gets regular airplay all over the world and has been covered by the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Die Krupps, The Prodigy and The Who.
Arthur’s next band Kingdom Come performed as the main act at the first filmed Glastonbur
Artists such as Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper and Bruce Dickenson site Arthur Brown as a major influence on them and in this Arthur’s fifth decade in music the fire is far from out.
Arthur’s most recent album Voices Of Love had major critical acclaim and Arthur received the Classic Rock magazine showman of the year award.
Arthur Brown Time lines
# 1965 – Released the ‘You Don’t Know’ single as a flexi for Reading university
# 1966 – Arthur was a musician in Paris formed the Arthur Brown Set and scored some of the soundtrack
# 1967 – the Crazy World Of Arthur Brown is formed Arthur released the single Devils grip, was a resident at the UFO and Middle Earth clubs sharing the bill with Pink Floyd, Soft Machine and Fairport Convention
# 1968 – Released Debut album and No1 single Fire Arthur was a world wide superstar.
# 1969 – The Crazy World split, Arthur turns down the offer of being the lead singer for a new band being put together by Jimi Hendrix
# 1970 – Kingdome Come form in the Dorset town of Puddletown
# 1971 – Kingdome Come release debut album Galactic Zoo Dossier and headline Glastonbur
# 1972 – Second Kingdome Come album released
# 1973 – Kingdome Come makes history with the album Journey first rock album to use a drum machine.
# 1976 – Chisholm in my Bosom Arthur’s first solo album with Andy Dalby, Phil Curtis and Vincent Crane all performing
# 1977 – Dance Arthur’s second album with a different band on every track, the album was launched at Ronnie Scotts Jazz club, that night Simon Drake then a rep for Decca also started his career as a magician.
# 1978 – Arthur tours with Klaus Schulz and records the Dune and Klaus Schulz Live album.
# 1979 – Arthur re united with Vincent Crane record the Faster than the Speed of Light album. Arthur re locates to Texas.
# 1981 – Arthur goes electronic
# 1989 – Brown Black and Blue Arthur makes a rock and roll album with his good friend Jimmy Carl Black of the Mothers of Invention.
# 1993 – Arthur tours the UK for the first time in years to a fantastic response releases the album Order From Chaos recorded live at the Marquee.
# 1998/99 – Arthur starts touring with an acoustic band for the first time inc a major UK tour with Tim Rose. http://
# 2000 – Arthur records the Tantric Lover album regarded by many as his best work in years, Arthur also returned to the Glastonbur
# 2002 – Arthur tours with Robert Plant to great reaction, Arthur also becomes the lead singer for Hawkwind for 2 tours.
# 2005 – Arthur was recognized
# 2006 – Arthur tours the USA and Canada
# 2008 – Arthur Brown and Nick Pynn release the Voices of Love album
# 2009 – Arthur plays shows with Mark Jackson of White Noise and tours the UK with a new band opening for Hawkwind at many large venues.
PEARLS MAHONE
Born to sing and bound to roam, Pearls Mahone is part hard luck crooner and part gospel firebrand. With a firm foundation in traditional church music, she truly sings with spirit. From deep roots she built her repertoire from an early age into a seamless marriage of Soul, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Country and Bluegrass.
STRANGE WORLD
We’re a devilish rock n roll band from joliet.
KHALID
18-year-old El Paso artist Khalid has the kind of voice perfectly suited for retro soul, but let’s be honest—we don’t need more of that in 2016. Instead, he brings that soulful spirit into a modern context with some bass-heavy, spacious production provided by Syk Sense, Tunji Ige, and Smash David. “Location” is down to earth and youthful in the way that music by a teenager should be, and that chorus is gold.
SIMA CUNNINGHAM
Sima Cunningham
2015 brought a number of new, exciting collaborat
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YOWIE
Yowie plays a dense foreign language through two guitars which communicate in an angry six string banter over strictly scattered drums. This power trio speaks in alien code with founding member Defenestrator playing the part of percussive conductor. Each song comes densely packed with rare repetitions: a series of guitar riffs pass like clever one-liners with unbridled speed.
LAUREL & THE LOVE-IN
Dear Mother,
I meant to write to you before this, and I hope you haven’t been worried. I am in Nashville and it is really beautiful here. A beautiful scene. We’ve been here a week, me and this rock and roll band that calls itself the Love-In. We’re making this movie. Well it’s not really a movie, but a short film. Well it’s not visual or anything, more like an album. Only while we’re making it, I’m in it.
I won’t bore you with the whole thing, how it happened, but I really tried, because I knew you wanted me to. It just didn’t work out with me and Danny, and so I have come here and it is a really beautiful scene. I don’t want you to worry about me. I’m with the Love-In now.
There’s a boy named Ian Kendall who plays guitar. He’s shown me around a bit. He’s always in such a hurry, yet somehow always late. And there’s a girl named Veronica Selby with eyes like a doe and a voice like a little birdie. She hangs around with a boy named Michael Rasile, who hits his drums so hard you wouldn’t believe! It’s powerful stuff the way he plays, but my new friend John Lattimer warned me about listening to him. John plays the bass like thunder and walks around followed by a cloud of smoke.
We’re all getting a van together and we’re just gonna go. We’re piling in together, traveling all over the Heartland,
Completely
Laurel & the Love-In
MISS JACKIE & THE SASS
We’ve been called everything from “candid blues” to “the girls who sing the Pussy Song”. Both are true. 🙂
RIO & THE ROCKABILLY REVIVAL
Award-winn
BAD JOKES
We are a punk band. Our music is free and we want all of you to have it.
GILLIAN ROSE
Born in England, and most recently living in Dubai, Gillian Rose is a singer-son
Gillian’s first musical endeavor was at the age of 15, when she picked up her mom’s unused Gibson guitar. As a birthday gift to her supportive
Through all of her travels, music has been a calming constant in Gillian’s life. It has remained a way for her to express herself freely, as all of her songs truly come from the heart. However, it wasn’t until her mom and dad encouraged
After the YouTube postings, she quickly acquired a large, diverse group of fans from all over the world. Her videos were flooded with comments, including some odd proposals of marriage, from all over the world including countries as far as Venezuela,
One of her favorite fan encounters
Between her music, studying at Purdue University
MASON “BULLET” TINSLEY
Mason is a storytelling veteran with a heart that wants to sing song. Wants you to know about his struggles his past and is willing to bet you can relate. Don’t believe it check him out!
GARY MOORE II
Born and raised to a working-class family, singer/songwriter Gary Moore II blends his blue-collar mentality with songs about heartbreak, hard work, and hard living. With influences from Hank to R.A.T.M., TVZ to the DBTs, and everywhere in between, GMII’s songs find a place in the ever-evolving Americana genre. As a founding member of the Miles Burning Band, he co-fronted the band, releasing one EP and opening shows for regional/national touring acts and taking part in festivals like the Honky-Tonk Throwdown and Nippersink Fest. While recording the bands second release, vocal issues and the subsequent surgery forced him to take over a year off, and ultimately leave the band.
With a successful surgery under his belt, and a newfound respect for music and singing, GMII began pushing forward as the working-man’s troubadour. Working closely with long-time collaborator, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Michael Pentz, they’ve carved out an original roots-rock sound with a familiar feel.
2016 looks to be the culmination of Gary Moore II’s uphill climb from silence to stage, with festival appearances such as Moonrunners 2016 scheduled as well as solo and supporting gigs throughout Illinois and the Midwest being booked. More importantly, GMII’s debut solo album, Tin Man’s Blues, is projected for a late-spring/early-summer release by Hole In The Wall Records.
JIMMY SWOPE
. ..Hello friends, I am a singer/songwriter/guitarist currently living in the wilds of western Maryland. I was raised on country & gospel music and I began playing guitar at at age 7. By age 9, I was playing to an audience. My father and I played churches, old folks homes and the like. For a couple of years we had a regular gig playing for the bums at the rescue mission soup kitchen, which was broadcast live on Hagerstown’s A.M. station, WJEJ. Soon enough I discovered The Beatles and The Stones and I’ve been in a general state of moral decline ever since. I formed my first band in high school and have never looked back. Since then, I’ve played in dozens of bands with many wonderful friends and amazing musicians. I made records in the original days of vinyl. I’ve opened for everyone from Hasil Adkins to Danny Gatton, Foghat to The Ramones. I’ve played a thousand shows in a hundred towns and slept on more floors and sofas than I can count. Here are some of the bands I’ve played in: The Left (formed in 81′, we recorded 2 critically acclaimed records on the Bona Fide label), The Dusters, Black Market Baby, Shatterbox, The Hell County Regulars, The Voodoo Love Gods, The Hellbenders, The Casualties W/ Kim Carson (New Orleans), Blue Balls Deluxe, Iron Cross, 9353, The Glenmont Popes/Honky Slim, The Twin Six, Luckyman, The Nightlifers, and J.B.Beverly & The Wayward Drifters.
In 2014, I released my first full length solo record, The Wages of Sin, on the Farmageddon record label. Since that time, I have been hitting the road and promoting my music the old fashion way – one town and one stage at a time. Hope to see you in your town soon.
BRITTANY AVERY
The Brittany Avery Band is a country/southern rock band from Columbus Ga.
THAT OL’ COONDOG
TED RUSSELL KAMP
Ted Russell Kamp is an LA-based bass player, singer/songwriter and producer.
Ted writes, records and travels the world performing his own country / roots / Americana music from his seven critically-acclaimed albums. Ted also plays live, records sessions, and collaborates on songs with A-list songwriters and musicians in Nashville, Austin and around the world. Ted recently built a new studio — The Den — and has already produced several well-received albums for fellow artists.
Ted is well known for his ability to step into bands and rock all genres of music — the decades he spent holding down the bottom end for bands as diverse as Shooter Jennings and Wilson Phillips made sure Ted had the chops for anything from major festivals to David Letterman appearances.
The last few years have found Kamp focusing on his own career. He tours continuously in the US and Europe, and has releasing his solo albums to critical acclaim. His records have debuted at #1 on the Euroamericana Chart and made the US Americana Chart’s Top 100 Records of the Year. The Big Takeover wrote, “Kamp simply knocks one ball after another out of the park…Saturated in talent and sincerity … good music done right.”
This Jack of all trades points to Dave Stewart and Buddy Miller as role models, in the sense that they move so seamlessly between the roles of sideman and frontman while supplying both substance and glue to every project they take on.
“The biggest challenge,” Ted says, “is always to be myself and express myself while still supporting others. Bringing in traditional elements is a way to make the music classier and more timeless, in my opinion, whether it’s to enrich my own music or to make anything I’m part of as great as it can be.”
“I’m a New Yorker who’s thoroughly fascinated with Southern music,” Ted points out. “Most of my favorite records were made within a few-hundred-mile radius that circles Memphis, Nashville, Muscle Shoals, New Orleans and up the Mississippi River, Dallas and Austin. It’s incredible — the passion, the storytelling and the soul that came out of that part of the country. It’s a huge part of the American voice.”
Ted dove into music after college. He spent several years woodshedding in Seattle, and recorded four LPs with his trio Ponticello before moving to LA in 2001. Once in LA, Ted formed the group Union Pacific, played with numerous bands, did extensive session work. That led in 2003 to Shooter Jennings pulling him into his band. And Ted’s never looked back. Whether he’s headlining a major show in the Netherlands with European superstars, playing Gruene Hall in mid Texas in the dead of summer, rocking an LA honky tonk with some of the best players in town, or working in his new studio to pull the soul from each song, Ted pours his drive and musical talent into every note.