Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.

Mr. Blotto takes the Jam band asthetic into areas unfamiliar to the standard Jam Scene. They have been known to cover entire albums by Led Zeppelin and the Who as well as perform entire shows of Country and Reggae. Artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, the Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson and The Velvet Underground have seen their material interpreted by Mr. Blotto in the 2000+ shows the band has performed in the last 15 years, yet covers only pepper the bands hefty catalog of original material stemming from five studio albums and other unreleased crowd favorites.

Ray Wild brings a fresh funk to vintage rock and roll, pulling from influences of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, Cream, and Mac DeMarco. Born in Chicago, currently in Columbia- Ray Wild has shared the stage with Andrew W.K., Radkey, The Paul Benjamen Band, and recently returned from a 7-stop tour to California and back.

Afternoon Moon is on the rise and building a reputation of a funky, energetic performance with dedicated musicians. Pure organic-psychedelic-soul. Formed in 2011, the band has been creating an interesting sound in the Midwest that has caught the ears of many in a short time. Live performances have become a must see, with a vintage infusion of sonic improvisation and an honest homegrown feel. Twin brothers Josh Daniels (vocals/guitar) and Jordan Daniels (vocals/piano/organ/moog) duel it out with Justin Crabb(percussion)and Louie Giacobbe (bass guitar) providing the heartbeat. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget!