EXALTED PILEDRIVER

High Priest Of The Metal Inquisition, King Of All Assholes, The Rotund One, Scribe Of The Metal Manifesto, Unpolisher of Turds. Piley. OlPiley. OlPileyface. The Exalted Piledriver. Always and forever. Caused a rawkin’ ruckus in late 1984 with a turgid slab called Metal Inquisition. Inscribed in dead dinosaurs we found Sex With Satan, Sodomize The Dead, Witch Hunt, Human Sacrifice, Alien Rape, and lootsa fiine fresh thrashafrash. And a stoopid pointy dangerous-crazy-person image to boot! And lotsa radio silence from camp while the tunage did the talkin’. 2yrs later, an emission of dirt and slime produces a byproduct known as Stay Ugly, which hosted a panoply of sicknesses, notably The Executioner, The Fire God, Flowers Of Evil, Metal Death Racer, The Incubus and Lord Of Abominations. The universe ceased to exist for Pile until the internet piqued his interest and he came out of his analog sloughing pod to found out there was an actual fanbase out there. He ran through a very loong line of half-dead miscreants before unearthing a suitable cadre of misfits to assemble Metal Manifesto, which, despite it’s sonic and conceptual placement smack dab between Inquisition and Ugly, deficient efforts on behalf of yet another record weasel dick rendered it’s issuance an unheralded affair that would only be followed by distress in the Pilenation as hundreds of orders went amiss. Pile apologized for allowing such chicanery on his behalf, and set about for his third Phoenix turn with an even olderschool set of maladjusted misfits in search of retribution and forgiveness from his global tribe of fractured followers. Witness as progress in this regard his latest expulsion of audio, Night Of The Unpolished Turd. A brutally honest recording of all the PileyClassicks from live in Nowheresville, Northern Ontario, where real myoozishnin’s play and play and play. Occasionally, they’ve been spotted soiling eurofestival stages, and walking away with their audiences, but such sightings are increasingly rare. www.sickfuckrecords.com/#5 is where to go to get your own dose of aural excrement excitement from Ol’Piley, btw… hint.. hint…

BATTLEAXE

Since reforming in 2010, Battleaxe have been busy picking up from where we left off in the 1980’s. With some cracking live gigs under our belts we headed off into the studio to record the latest album. The completion of this album has been frought with unexpected problems and delays both personal and technical. Sometimes, life, has a nasty habit of gettin’ in the way of our goals. This has been very frustrating for the band and most importantly, you! the Battleaxe fans that have helped us reform and kept the “legend” alive !

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THE RADIOMEN

Known as the baddest rock show in Chicago, The Radiomen have left their mark on stages large and small…literally. Lead singer and guitarist Ryan Fitzgerald can be seen throwing his guitar across the stage, as bass aficionado David Buschauer smashes the neck of his bass guitar on a crash cymbal. Drummer Dean Lazzara is the back beat of the band, making sure everything is in check. The courageous frontman will flaunt tasty licks with a soulful touch of magic, but don’t let the malicious solo face fool you, it’s all for the love of Rock N’ Roll. If you’re having trouble spotting Buschauer on stage, he is the one with the permanent smile glued to his face. Don’t expect to get a decent picture of Lazzara, because he is always in a blur.

The lively psychedelic stage show adds to the allure of the band. Their effervescent attitude towards their followers is one of love and admiration, as the ambitious trio shoots for their dreams. From empty bars to roaring venues, the group has never …

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CHARLES WALKER BAND

“Tight, classy kick ass…Deep grooving, high energy music…Music to
season your soul with.”
-Maximum Ink“…the Charles Walker Band, a quintet whose chops are strong,
whose command of the genre is certifiable, and who generate excitement at
every turn.”
-Jeff Tamarkin, All Music Guide

Deliciously Stanky, Dynamically Funky, Recklessly Hopeful. Grounded in soul, the Charles Walker Band has been compared to Prince, Bruno Mars, The Brand New Heavys, James Brown and Sharon Jones. The Milwaukee based band has refined their sound into Neo-Funk, a fusion of funk and soul infused rhythms with pop melodies. The seven piece band rehearses relentlessly in Charles’ basement, amidst couches and low ceilings, the trombonist having to stoop the entire time, continually evolving their performance. These questions are continually posed: How can we make this sound tighter? How can we arrange this to make it more stimulating? How can we make this song look visually different? They combine this quest for musical excellence with deep gospel influences and positive lyrical messages. The Charles Walker Band is Deliciously Stanky, Dynamically Funky, Recklessly Hopeful.

Charles grew up literally in the middle of nowhere. Surroundedby dairy farms and apple orchards, the closest towns miles away, he turned to music in sixth grade. After being presented with various instruments, he desperately wanted to play trombone. However, his music teacher said, despite his protests, he had the perfect mouth for saxophone, and his career was started. Walker started the Charles Walker Band 14 years ago, initially as a blues band but when Porsche Carmon, a Columbus, OH native and female vocalist in the band, joined, the sound began to evolve towards soul and funk. Eventually, Charles and Porsche became a couple, and together laugh, cry, argue and plan shows to mesmerize in an age when performers compete against cell phones and tablets. As a testament to their ability to create an engaging show, one fan said after their performance at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI, “I had to go to the bathroom for two hours but held it because I didn’t want to miss a minute!”

In the past year, the instrumentation of the band has grown from a five piece band to seven piece. Brett Westfahl blows the trumpet, Steven Trenier wails on trombone, Aaron Roman lays rhythms on guitar, Brian Kennedy backs the band on bass, while Victor Campbell nails down drums.

As a testament to their live magic, the group has opened for national acts including Earth Wind & Fire, Aaron Neville, Robert Cray, BB King, Richard Marx, Eddie Shaw (Howlin Wolf’s Sax Player), Booker T, Cameo and Bernard Allison. The ensemble has been featured on Fox News, NBC “Live in the Morning,” nationally syndicated “Discover Wisconsin,” and was the featured artist on the Blues Revue (2010) and Soul Bag (2007) sampler CDs and has been nominated four years in a row for best soul/r&b act in Wisconsin by WAMI, winning the award in 2013.

Counting Ghetto Prophet, the band has released eight albums, each album an evolution in sound while retaining their roots in positivity. Walker says of Ghetto Prophet, released on Ehlona Records: “One in a Million, where the album’s title comes from, tells the story of an impoverished child becoming something great. This child ignores his circumstance because he has a strong enough vision to see something better. He keeps holding onto the belief that it’s possible. That he could be that one in a million. Ultimately, he represents the greatness in all of us.”

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BLAKE RUE

A lot of things we work for in life turn out to be fluff. Substance is rare, and so is a fresh perspective. Live for yourself with purpose and conviction.

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FREDDIE OLD SOUL

Freddie Old Soul is a Chicago based emcee, who uses rhymes, and storytelling to express her most inner secrets and divine self. Growing up on the Southside of Chicago. Her style weighs heavily upon boom bap, yet she incorporates many other styles such as trap, and soul music. A style that allows you to dance, and liberate the soul at the same time.

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BEEKAY

BeeKay was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. From a young age BeeKay has been known for his love of music and attention-grabbing personality. Since the release of his first mixtape, Under Tha Influence: Vol. 1, BeeKay has shared stages with fellow artists such as: Rhymefest, Kids These Days, Rockie Fresh, The Dean’s List and Chance the Rapper. Drawing inspiration from personal life experiences and forging his own style derived from music legends of all eras and genres, BeeKay brings a breath of fresh air with a degree of familiarity to the music industry.

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JUSTIN RUFF

ABC Windy City LIVE finalist, Justin Ruff is an up and coming R&B artist based out of Chicago, IL. His unique sound/style has caught the attention of JET Magazine, Soultrain.com and Cincinnati’s #1 radio station, 101.1 The Wiz, to name a few. Ruff’s debut EP, ‘‘The Ruff Draft’’ released January 2016 and debuted in the Top 100 on iTunes R&B/Soul Charts. Since its release, he’s been awarded great opportunities including the chance to open for Grammy-nominated R&B artist, Ginuwine. Stay tuned because Justin shows no signs of slowing down! For more information on the rising star, visit www.justinruffmusic.com
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EJ JACKSON

A rising star from Gary, IN, who often fuses the topics of love and spirituality, vocalist/rapper/producer, Ej Jackson (real name Eric J. Jackson Jr.) discovered his love for music and has been singing ever since the age of three. Having since releasing 2 commercial EPs (Closer, Soul Vaccine), performing at the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, and opening for Grammy nominated R&B artist Mali Music, Ej continues to prove that he can’t be put in a box!

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ACE DA VINCI

Ace da Vinci, the Chi-Town MC & producer, began developing his craft at the age of 16. Since then, he’s been building a formidable following, deepening track-listing & domineering presence in his music. The Windy City Dreamer develops his sound with pure lyricism & unadulterated spirit. As the creator of SmartMouf Ent, da Vinci has solid intentions on establishing a sound in Hip-Hop that is incomparable to most & rivaled by none. 

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BONGO STRAITS

It all started with guitar players Walt Stagner and Joe Klink playing in the basement and working for something a little bit better. After a while, they met up with Mr. Forrest (Stix) Kulwin through a Craigslist Ad and found another excellent lead player, Mr Roger Underwood, Bob Aldape joined in on the Bass Guitar and the rest as they say is HISTORY!
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SILENT PARTY

At our signature Silent Parties, the party-goer is in total control of their musical and social environment. Every attendee gets their own pair of headphones to tune in to whichever genre of music they prefer, with live DJs spinning each channel. It’s a unique experience to be part of a huge party that makes virtually no noise, except on social media afterward.

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THE MYRCENES

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THE FOXKILLS

Christopher Serratos – Percussion/ Lead Vocals
Jeremy Bermejo – Lead Guitar
Albert Gonzalez – Rhythm Guitar
David Vasquez – Bass

STARDUSK ENCOUNTER

Sporting a sonic kaleidoscope that includes psychedelic rock, intimate shoegaze, dark new-wave and driving dance beats; Chicago’s Stardusk Encounter have quite the pedigree for major success in the area. In a scene where bands seem chained to their specific genre, Stardusk Encounter are a consistently shape-shifting entity, yet the unique mixture of styles isn’t there as a hollow grab for every possible audience. This is a band of well-schooled multi-instrumentalists, clearly writing and performing on their own terms with a canyon-wide palette of slinky, ominous sounds.

BROCAS HELM

Brocas Helm is a heavy metal band from San Francisco founded in 1982. It is named after the medieval Brocas helm displayed in London’s Rotunda, Woolwich.

ROSS THE BOSS

As a child growing up in New York City, Ross “The Boss” Friedman showed great promise as a piano and violin prodigy, but when he first touched the electric guitar he knew he found his true love.

He met Andy Shernoff in 1973 while playing in one of his bands at a house party in his teenage years. Together, they created a band known as The Dictators, who became the first signed Punk Rock band launching the CBGBs scene. Known for their sense of humor and affection for White Castles and wrestling, they were one of the most copied and influential bands of the genre.

Blue Oyster Cult Producer Sandy Perlman was the manager for both The Dictators and French Rock Band Shakin’ Street in 1979 when Ross needed a gig and Shakin’ Street needed a guitar player. Ross flew to France and floored everyone with his guitar playing. He joined the band, lived in France for a year, recorded an album, learned to speak French and toured the world with the band.

While Shakin’ Street was opening for Black Sabbath and Blue Oyster Cult in 1980, Ronnie James Dio introduced Ross to crew member Joey DeMaio. The two of them agreed on their vision for what a Heavy Metal band should be and together, they co-founded Manowar. They created their own subgenre and dubbed it “True Metal” playing epic songs with viking themes at very loud volumes. His eight years and six albums with this band gained him an unbelievably loyal cult following who widely considers Ross The Boss to be the definitive Manowar guitar player.

The Dictators revamped into a new band called Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom in 1989 that bridged that gap from punk rock to metal, and really allowed Ross The Boss to showcase his kind of guitar playing. Even though each of his bands are a different musical style, he says he’s always, “Just playing Rock and Roll”.

When his son was born in 1991 he stayed closer to home being a great dad and making music with his friends and other New York based musicians. During that time he had a few major releases and played shows with his bands The Pack, the Blues Rock “Heyday” and The Spinatras. The Dictators continued to tour and made a highly acclaimed studio record ” D.F.F.D.”, a live CD “Viva Dictators” , and a Greatest Hits and Early Demos compilation.

In 2005, the time was right for him to join former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard in his band The Brain Surgeons, winning over audiences with his own style of guitar playing, and kicking the band up a notch into new territory for two albums.

Ross constantly writes and records new music and reunites with his old bands and former band members for special shows and projects. His 2005 appearance with Manowar at the Earthshaker Festival was so successful he formed his own “Ross The Boss” band and signed with AFM Records Germany. His two critically acclaimed solo albums 2008 “New Metal Leader” and 2010 “Hailstorm” saw him playing shows and festivals all over the world, putting him back in front of a Heavy Metal audience and reminding everyone that Ross The Boss is one of the world’s most loved Metal guitar players.

As people started connecting with him on the internet, he began to collaborate with musicians online and guesting on tracks for bands like Majesty, Wotan, Atlantean Kodex and The Vibrators to name a few.

His newest project “Death Dealer” began as an online collaboration but quickly gelled into a supergroup featuring Sean Peck (Cage), Stu Marshall (Dungeon, Empire of Eden), Mike Davis (Halford, Lizzie Borden), and Steve Bolognese (Into Eternity). The band has been touring the world for their debut album “Warmaster” and is getting ready to release their second album “Hallowed Ground” in 2015.

Ross The Boss was one of the pioneers of both Punk Rock and Heavy Metal. He’s proud to know that the music he’s made has influenced and inspired so many other artists. You can be sure that whatever band he’s in or whatever style he’s playing in, he’s always happy to be writing new music and playing the guitar with his friends.

PRAYING MANTIS

With their latest critically acclaimed album ‘Legacy’ released via Frontier Records in August 2015, Praying Mantis continue to tour with their current band members Chris Troy, Tino Troy, Andy Burgess, John ‘Jaycee’ Cuijpers and Hans in ‘t Zandt. The band are now producing music which is some of the best in their 41-year history, but where did it all start and why are they still regarded as relevant in 2016?

Early Days

Praying Mantis were formed in London, England, in 1975 by brothers Chris and Tino Troy. The music scene of the late 70’s was widely regarded as stagnant in the wake of a dying punk scene so it became time for a new breed of British bands to emerge and establish themselves with their own creative style of music. Through Neal Kay, DJ at THE BANDWAGON, North London’s premier hard rock disco, a new movement was being formed and today this story has become folk law to Hard Rock fans all over the world. Due to Neal’s much appreciated support, Mantis were given a platform to air their music, which featured classics ‘Captured City’ and ‘Lovers to the Grave’.

Along with fellow London bands Iron Maiden, Angel Witch and Samson, Praying Mantis quickly established themselves and rapidly received the attention of the music press of the time. Along with a number of similar bands across the UK this entire movement was labelled by `Sounds` as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

Spearheaded by Praying Mantis (and Iron Maiden), NWOBHM (as it became known) went on to dominate the Hard Rock scene in the early 80’s, especially after the release of ‘Metal for Muthas’, a compilation album consisting of bands that had played at The Bandwagon. NWOBHM was just what the UK needed at the time; fresh, exciting music with energetic live performances and a togetherness that created a spirit of comradery between fans and bands alike.

The debut album ‘Time Tells No Lies’ received much critical acclaim and the single ‘Cheated’ went top 40 in the UK Charts in 1980. During this period, Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis were closely paired in many areas and formed a strong musical relationship, regularly playing together through the promotion of ‘Metal for Muthas’ which included an extensive UK Tour.

In 1990 this relationship saw Dennis Stratton and Paul Di’Anno (ex-Iron Maiden) join Praying Mantis on stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NWOBHM in Japan. Dennis later joined the band on a full-time basis, as did Clive Burr (ex-Iron Maiden) and Gary Barden (ex-MSG).

Since then, Praying Mantis have released many successful albums with Pony Canyon in Japan, and this became one of the band’s major territories.

The New Millenium

In 2007, guitarist Andy Burgess replaced Dennis Stratton in the line-up, continuing the dual lead for the famous Mantis guitar harmonies. He has also proved to be a strong songwriter and influence in the band.

In 2013, vocalist John Cuijpers and drummer Hans in ‘t Zandt joined the band replacing Mike Freeland and Gary Mackenzie. The Dutch duo has vast experience in their fields having toured with the likes of Toto and the Steve Lukather Band. This has added a new and exciting dimension to the band’s music and live performances.

The current album ‘Legacy’ is being hailed as one of the band’s finest to date and it is still receiving stunning reviews across the world.

To hear and see the band in 2016, fans will experience both the spirit and energy of 1980 together with a technical style that really compliments 2016. We will be continuing to promote `Legacy` and take our music to the people before planning a new album in 2017/18.

MOON RABBIT

Lagomorphic Rock based in Chicago.

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DEVIL ELVIS

Formed in early 2007, The Devil Elvis Show is a Rock & Roll band from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area that specializes in performing Elvis tunes in a unique and modern way. Combining 50’s Rock & Roll with elements of rockabilly, country, punk, soul & R & B;
Devil Elvis is more than a tribute to Elvis, it is a tribute to Rock & Roll itself. The band has something that appeals to anyone that enjoys a rockin’ good time.

Who is Devil Elvis?

The band’s front man, Devil Elvis, is a ultra Rock n’ Roll Elvis-like personality; like Presley’s mischievous twin from another dimension. The rest of the colorful characters in the band help put on an over-the-top stage show that incorporates humor, fun, high-energy antics, and lots of crowd participation and dance routines.
The Devil Elvis show can bring on a straight-forward rock concert, but it also likes to run the performance in the fashion of an old-style “stage review” by bringing out a variety of guest performers and special appearances to add spice to the show.
Whatever the occasion, The Devil Elvis Show can entertain audiences of all ages, all types, and anyone that likes a rockin’ good time.

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STASH

Chicago area metal cover band playing old thrash hits!

WIZARD RIFLE

Drawing from the sounds of Lightning Bolt, Karp, Sonic Youth, Black Sabbath and High on Fire, Wizard Rifle cannot sit still sonically for more than two seconds. Prepare thineself…

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VANISHING KIDS

“Serving up glittery goth vibes and heavy, acidic, dream-doom soaked in psychedelia.” From Emili Earhart/ Tone Madison.

OKILLY DOKILLY

Okilly Dokilly is the world’s only Nedal band. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, a majority of the band’s lyrics are direct Ned quotes. The band’s current members include Head Ned (vocals), Dread Ned (drums), Shred Ned (guitar), Bed Ned (bass) and Zed Ned (synth).

Established in 2015 with original members Head Ned, Red Ned, Bled Ned, Stead Ned and Thread Ned, the band found success before ever playing their first show, becoming a viral phenomenon after releasing just a few press photos and a 4-song demo.  Within 2 weeks, the band had nearly 30,000 Facebook fans and was featured by numerous publications including Billboard, Time, The Independent, BBC, Esquire, Vice and many more.

In November of 2016 the band released their debut album, ‘Howdilly Doodilly’, a 13-track catalog filled with Flanderisms, rushing guitars and more than enough left-handed puns. Following the departure of bassist Thread Ned and guitarist Stead Ned for left hand conversion therapy, the band acquired guitarist Dead Ned and bassist Cred Ned. In 2017, the band took on a relentless touring schedule across the US and North America, playing nearly 100 shows to neighborinos everywhere.

Following a short hiatus through 2017 and early 2018, the band regrouped in July of 2018 with a brand new lineup, introducing Shred Ned on guitar, Dread Ned on drums and Zed Ned on synth. In October 2018, the band added bassist Bed Ned and embarked on their first overseas tour with a full UK run.

Okilly Dokilly’s live shows are high energy affairs that weave together comedy and brutality. Guttural screams and pounding drums provide a soundtrack for the pummeling of an inflatable donut as green sweaters and round glasses blur across the stage.

LUNA

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AMIENSUS

In 2010, members from buried project The Last, the almighty Minos and Dread Veil came together with a simple goal: to create the music they wanted with no genre restrictions whatsoever. The result was something that had some rhythmicalqualities and aesthetics coming from the black metal genre, but paired up with some contrasting melodic influences from genres such as progressive metal, post-rock, doom metal and even a bit of folk. We don’t really know what to call it, we just try to call it metal.

The name “Amiensus” is derived from the famous Amiens Cathedral located in Amiens, France. We liked the imagery of the church and the aesthetic qualities the name had when the “-sus” prefix was added.
Our first release: The Last EP, which was mixed by Abigail Williams frontman Ken Sorceron was released early summer of 2010. It mainly covers material written by members of The Last.
Our first full-length: Restoration was released digitally on Bandcamp NYE 2012 and made #5 bestselling metal album that week thanks to a good following.

Digipaks for Restoration are OUT NOW and available through our Bandcamp/Pest Productions.

“The Gathering” Split with Oak Pantheon out November 5th, 2013 via Tridroid Records, is a free download on all three parties bandcamps, WE HAVE NEW COPIES AVAILABLE ON OUR BANDCAMP.

Our third album ASCENSION is available via bandcamp in three formats- digital, cassette and digipak. Pick it up now!

http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Amiensus/3540347443

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KINETIC ELEMENT

Kinetic Element is a neo symphonic progressive rock band from Richmond, Virginia that harbors musical roots in classic artists like Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Yes, Asia and Genesis and blends those influences with philosophical and spiritually powerful and uplifting lyrics.The band is comprised of Mike Visaggio (keyboards and lead vocals); Michael Murray (drums and backing vocals), and Todd Russell (electric and acoustic guitar). Their full-length recording Powered by Light was done at Sound of Music Studios in Richmond, Virginia and it was released in September 2009. In May 2008 KE was privileged to be a support act for Circa (featuring Tony Kaye and Alan White of Yes, at Jaxx in northern Virginia), Rare Blend (at Orion Studios in Baltimore, Maryland one of prog’s must-play venues), IZZ (who have played every prog festival in America, at the Artomatic festival in Washington, D.C.) In 2009, KE supported Morglbl (at Capitol Ale House Music Hall in Richmond VA). In 2010, with Edensong (at Orion again). Kinetic Element opened the nation’s longest running prog rock festival, Prog Day, at the Pre-Show on August 29, 2008 with Speechless and again on Sept. 3, 2010 with Jack Dupon. They played The Magic Room in Boston in November 2011 headlining, with suppport acts Eccentric Orbit and Resistor. Besides promoting Powered by Light the band is actively writing new material and doing pre-production on their new forthcoming CD to be entitled Travelog, a Quest for Liberty.

PAUL MUTZABAUGH QUINTET

In May of 2016, keyboardist Paul Mutzabaugh assembled a some of Chicago’s finest jazz musicians to perform the classic Return to Forever album, “Light As A Feather” as part of Chris Anderson’s Jazz Record Art Collective series.  A second performance of this tribute concert will be presented during Reggies Progtoberfest II.  The group will include Cheryl Wilson (voice), Aaron McEvers (flute, tenor sax), Larry Kohut (bass), and Juan Pastor (drums).  For more information, please visit www.paulmutzabaugh.com
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GRASS FED MULE

Meet Grass Fed Mule… the Miles Davis inspired indie folk & bluegrass quartet from St. Louis MO.

Drawing energy from their river town roots in bluegrass, old-time, blues, indie folk & jazz, the band’s upbeat shows flood the ears with strong vocal harmonies and instrumental finesse, featuring sounds of claw hammer banjo, harmonica & mandolin.

Established in 2015, Grass Fed Mule has hit the ground running, playing festivals, touring the midwest, and releasing their debut album “Hay Is For Horses”. While the core of the band is a quartet, don’t be surprised if they gather some of the most prolific pickers around to entertain your ears—GFM has shared the stage with members of Yonder Mountain String Band, Old Salt Union, ClusterPluck, River Bend and many more.

“If you like your bluegrass in a jam, Grass Fed Mule should be sweet to your ears.” – Columbia Daily Tribune 2016

“The St. Louis act started as a side project for two members of jam-band Acoustics Anonymous, then expanded to enfold a member of Elemental Shakedown. Prog and jazz streams flow into the band’s sound, which displays its members’ sure-handed instrumental prowess.” – Columbia Daily Tribune 2016

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TRAGEDY AT HAND

A Tragedy At Hand (ATAH) is a metal/hardcore band from Dallas, TX. We have been a band since 2008, with some of the members playing together in previous bands before that. We draw our influence from bands like The Devil Wears Prada, August Burns Red, Underoath, and even Swedish band Dark Tranquility. Our 2010 debut EP titled “In Case of an Emergency”was released in over 35 Hot Topics in TX, CA, and LA with an EXCLUSIVE shirt on HotTopic.com. We also released a music video for our single “ZOMG” (Directed by Scott Hansen). Spending hours, days, even weeks online talking to people, promoting at big shows we aren’t even playing, driving hours and hours to deliver tickets, and being everywhere we can is the work ethic that will continue till we go to the next level and even after that. We are so thankful for all the support we have and will never take it for granted. Never.

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JEFF BROWN & THE NEW BLACK

“In the fashion world, when something is the new ‘in’ thing that everyone loves and wants, it is often termed “The New Black”. Jeff Brown & company hope that bleeds over to the music industry as well. Fueled largely by whiskey and questionable romantic decisions, and featuring Jeff Brown on vocals and guitars, Eric Stafford on guitars, Michael “Vez” Narvaez on bass, and Marke Lester on drums and vocals, the quartet blends vocal harmony, catchy hooks, insightful lyrics, and a healthy heap of rock swagger.”

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Änglagård

A Swedish progressive rockband formed in 1991. Released three records and a live album. Recently awoken from the dead with a new album “Viljans öga” and live shows…

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RESURRECTION MARY

voted Okayest looking in the 6th grade

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NEW POLITICIANS

New Politicians are a four piece Post-Punk, Alternative Rock band from New Jersey. The band consists of founding members Renal Anthony Patetta (vocals/guitar) and Gian Carlo Patetta (guitar/keyboards/vocals) joined by John Michael Comminel (bass) and V Paul Janbazian (drums). The band’s third EP Remission is set to be re-released on Other Voices Records in 2017. New music coming soon.

“New Jersey’s New Politicians have quietly gone about their business – well, quietly in terms of being an under-the-radar, unsigned band despite making music that can be highly contagious or deep and contemplative. Dubbed as a post-punk,alternative band, on their latest EP, Remission, they take an approach that echoes of Interpol and A Place to Bury Strangers...” – Ben Yung, The Revue

“New Politicians are a band who seem very comfortable in their musical surroundings. They are not afraid to experiment with sound or skip through various musical genre’s. Collectively they have some sublime vocal melodies and impressive hooks that are well balanced with their Post-Punk ethos but are not overly exuberant. This is a band in love with music and I believe that for them this is only the beginning.” – Del Chaney, Primal Music Blog

“Vocalist Renal Anthony has limitless talent and he routinely leaves me stunned with the passion and emotional depth of his performance, best heard on the stately title track. Even as the songs meander, the tracks seem to repeatedly reintroduce and reimagine themselves, morphing into intricate, emotionally driven masterpieces. This is music most people would love to make but simply do not possess the prowess to do so-each moment of Remission carries the listener away and reminds each person that there are bands out here still taking real changes.” – Rich Quinlan, Jersey Beat

“The music itself, elegant and pronounced, is at times nuanced and other times obvious. The record is just as concerned about the arrangement and performances as it is about creating mood. There’s a slightly cinematic feel to the record, couched between a nostalgic 80’s feeling and a also a peculiar “newness.” It’s as though we’ve been led back to a grand old city – one the entire world knows from a bygone golden age. We’ve seen the pictures and we have practically visited every street in the cinema of our minds. But New Politicians takes us back to see all of those things we missed.” – Unsound America

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HELSTAR

2014 – Energized from the writing, recording, and mixing process, the band is ready to destroy all that comes within its path. Helstar is set to release This Wicked Nest, worldwide to the masses on April 25, 2014. An album that promises to return the band to its roots of power metal while combining the thrash elements of Glory of Chaos, This Wicked Nest will certainly prove to the world that there is much more left in these Texas Metal Legends!

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

Flotsam And Jetsam are a true anomaly in the annals of thrash and arguably the most underrated entity in heavy metal history. True fighters, the Phoenix-based five-piece currently led by originals Eric “AK” Knutson and guitarist Michael Gilbert (along with bassist Bill Bodily, guitarist Steve Conley and drummer Ken Mary) have been doing battle in the trenches since the early ‘80s. And although people point to their first album (1986’s “Doomsday For The Deceiver” ) as a game-changer, the band didn’t need the first (and only) 6K rating in Kerrang!’s history to gain accolades.

Like a prize-fighter that refuses to kneel down, Flotsam And Jetsam treaded onward with black eyes and bloody noses. Their 2017 eponymous album saw a band firing on all cylinders, writing/performing years younger than a band with three decades of power and glory notched on their bullet belts. Despite how high the bar was set with their previous album, Flotsam and Jetsam has not slacken the reins, and “The End Of Chaos” (2019) was nothing else but the band at the very top of their game

If the Phoenix disciples arose from their ashes in 2016, now the mythological bird is angry, and out for blood. Flotsam and Jetsam goes for the jugular from the get-go and they are pulling all the stops in the process.

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PUNK ROCK KARAOKE

Simple…we have sign up sheet at venue. Pick your song,we give you lyrics.When your song is called,come up and join the band!

No,we can’t play every punk song from 1867 to present day.

We hand pick our favorites from the 90s back to when dinosaurs pogoed along side with the punkers.

Featuring:
Greg Hetson -Circle jerks, Bad Religion
Steve Soto- Adolescents, Agent Orange
Stan Lee- The Dickies
Darrin Pfeifer- Goldfinger

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REDLINE MESSIAH

Hollund – Vocals,
Raymond Marble – Guitar,
Dan – Guitar,
A.B. Player – Bass,
Chesney – Drums

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CIRCULINE

What do you get when you take a bass player from the 70′s, a keyboard player from Juilliard, a musical savant playing guitar, two theatrical lead vocalists, and a drummer with progressive rock in his DNA? All veteran musicians? The new American modern progressive rock band Circuline.

Performing original and classic progressive rock, Circuline was founded in 2014 when former progressive rock tribute band Downing Grey members Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals), Bill Shannon (lead guitars, vocals), and Darin Brannon (drums, percussion) had a burning desire to write original material. Lead vocalists Billy Spillane (lead vocals) and Natalie Brown were up for the challenge, and Paul Ranieri (bass, bass pedals) was the latest member to join the band.

BREAKIN THRU

Members
Hector Huizar: bateria , drums
Manuel E Flores, AKA “Mandrake”, Guitarra . Lead guitar
Martin Huerta: gritos . Lead vocals
Jorge Lopez .guitarra .lead guitar
Freddy Martinez: Bajo . Bas guitar

OBLIVION WORSHIP

Oblivion Worship is Black/Death Metal band from Chicago.

ISENBLAST

BLACK METAL CREATED WITHIN THE REALMS OF CHAOS

Formed in Late 2009, with first self titled demo released in 2010,
and 2nd demo “Forest of Frost” released in 2013, and th “Unleashing the Demon Scourge” EP releases 2014.

Currently writing material for first full length

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NECROMONKEY

NECROMONKEY is the collaboration between drummer Mattias OLSSON who was part of the founding members of swedish band Änglagård, of which he left in 2012, and keyboardist David LUNDBERG from Gösta Berlings Saga. The two first met in 2008 while working on Gösta Berlings Saga’s second album Detta har hänt and thought about working together. 2010 saw the begining of the writing and recording for their first album Necroplex in Olsson?s Roth-Händle studios in Stockholm. Their vision was not about making an Änglagård meets Gösta Berlings Saga kind of album but instead focusing on something new which will reflect everything they love in music. Necroplex was released in 2013 and showed how fertile this duo is, making an album deeply rooted in modern electronic but still incorporates a huge amount of acoustic and electric instruments. OLSSON and LUNDBERG both handle most of the instruments, aided by a big line up of session musicians. The two didn’t wait long before releasing a second album, A Glimpse Of Possible Endings is already finished. Their new EP “The Shadow of A Blind Man” just got released October 1, 2016.

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EDENSONG

Edensong is a progressive rock quintet from New York City. The band’s self-released 2008 debut “the Fruit Fallen” was hailed as a “masterpiece” by critics, and helped to pave the way for live shows and notable festival appearances throughout North America, including Progday in North Carolina, Three Rivers Progressive Rock Festival in Pittsburgh, PA, and Festival Terra Incognita in Quebec City, where Edensong shared the stage with acts ranging from Ozric Tentancles to Kings X to Discipline. While the current lineup of the band wasn’t crystallized until 2009, Edensong’s roots reach back 20 years to Echoes of Eden, a progressive metal band comprised of three of Edensong’s core members.

For their 2016 followup, “Years in the Garden of Years,” a concept album to be released on September 30th through Laser’s Edge, Edensong further explores the intricately composed eclectic orchestral rock style of their debut, and infuse it with the energy and sheer power of their earlier music. Whereas “the Fruit Fallen” was the creative voice of singer/guitarist James Byron Schoen, “Years in the Garden of Years” was composed more collaboratively by the full band, and the diverse musical contributions and influences can be heard across the record, from metal to symphonic, atonal to melodic, acoustic to electronic, meticulously structured to fully improvised.

At over 70 minutes of new music, “Years in the Garden of Years” is even more ambitious than it’s predecessor, and will be sure to appeal to fans of both metal and classic progressive rock. The concept album features an extended song cycle on themes of time, each song a different scale and perspective. Given its subject, it therefore seems fitting that this project took the band over five years in the studio to complete. The melodies are more memorable, the riffs more powerful, the flute playing more inventive and propulsive. The songs prominently feature immersive new textures, from lush keyboard and orchestralarrangements to esoteric percussion from around the world, such as hang drum and Balinese gamelan. “Years in the Garden of Years” is mastered with audiophile precision by Grammy winning engineer Bob Katz, and the deluxe CD release features stunning original cover art and booklet illustrations from beloved surrealist painter Dan May.

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BADFINGER “STRAIGHT UP”

Straight Up is the third album by British rock band Badfinger, released in December 1971 in the United States and February 1972 in Britain. Issued on the Beatles’ Apple record label, it includes the hit singles “Day After Day” and “Baby Blue”, and the similarly popular “Name of the Game”, all of which were written by singer and guitarist Pete Ham.

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JOHN LENNON “IMAGINE”

Imagine is the second studio album by John Lennon. Recorded and released in 1971, the album is more heavily produced in contrast to the basic, raw arrangements of his previous album, the critically acclaimed John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

BLACK SABBATH “MASTER OF REALITY”

Master of Reality is the third studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. Released in July 1971, it is widely regarded as the foundation of doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal.

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CELESTIAL MOTION WAGON

“Celestial Motion Wagon was formed in August of 2014 by Zac Emry, Bryce Fellows, and Riley Young. The band began playing covers and performing locally before moving on to writing and performing originals. The band’s sound was soon rounded out by the addition of keyboardist Dillon Daniels in winter of 2014/2015.

Summer of 2015 saw many major milestones for Celestial Motion Wagon. They recorded and released their debut, self-titled extended play “Celestial Motion Wagon” with the help of friend Dalton Attig. The band embarked on their first ever mini-tour in early August of 2015 where they played in major cities such as Kansas City and Colorado Springs.

With band members living farther apart now due to college, the band has seen a period of slightly decreased activity. The band has continued to play shows from now and then in cities such as Rockford and Milwaukee. Most recently, the band has returned from a week-long trip to Michigan where they began working on their first full length album which is due to be released later this Spring.”

David Prusina & The Cryin’ Side of Town

DAVID PRUSINA & THE CRYIN’ SIDE OF TOWN

In December of 2011, David Prusina decided that it was time to sing some songs. Some original, acoustic songs. He needed help, & luckily he didn’t need to look far to get it. Upright bass was a must, so mad scientist & local legend, Henry Heine, was brought in to do the job. The duo was pleased, but it wasn’t long before they were on the hunt for someone who could deliver some ‘Jedi-level’ harmonies. Enter Saint John The Bastard (Jonathan Monti). The final move was slinging a mandolin over Monti’s shoulder and the trio was off & running. David Prusina & The Cryin’ Side of Town was born.
The band draws from the Country, Folk, Americana & Bluegrass traditions but slivers of punk-rock can also be found. The ‘Do It Yourself’ mentality is strong with this group. They deliver sad songs sung with a smile & it doesn’t take long to see that they have fun with it…..way too much fun.
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THE LILLINGTONS

The Lillingtons blasted their way out of the sleepy cowtown of Newcastle, WY, in 1996 high off the influence of spirited bands like the Ramones, Screeching Weasel, and the Queers.

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RYAN CHRYS & THE ROUGH CUTS

Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts bring forth new energy to country music fans who love the heroes and outlaws of old. Influencedby the songs and personalities of legends like Waylon, Willie and Johnny Cash and driven with a deep love for blazing guitars, gritty lap steel and lightning fiddle, the band is a beacon for the next generation of classic hearts. This is Modern Outlaw Country.

Rock & Rye

ROCK & RYE

Tommy Bradford – Sax
Spencer Linn – Guitar
Scott Moen – Guitar
Geoff Zabinski – Bass
Andrew Kaplan – Drums

STRATFORD

Rock/Post-Hardcore/Pop-Punk band Founded in 2015.