DEANNA BOGART

Down Beat magazine describes Deanna Bogart as "an extravagant entertainer"-- and entertain is what Bogart does best. The Maryland-based blues and boogie pianist / saxophonist combines the energy of 1930's style boogie piano blues with contemporary blues sounds emanating from places like New Orleans, Chicago and Memphis. "The goal when we play live," says Bogart, "is to create a fusion of all these different musical styles with the blues and boogie genuinely at the core."  

www.deannabogart.com

RUBBLEBUCKET

Someone once said that if Brooklyn and New Orleans had a love child it would be conceived while listening to Rubblebucket: a wild young eight-some from Brooklyn, Boston and Burlington, Vermont (i.e. Ver-brook-ston). Drawing influence from the likes of Talking Heads, James Brown and Bjork, their banging horns and bombastic dance beats provide a landscape for the warm vocals of lead lady Kalmia. In the 2 years since their mythical seminal gig their all-original music has come to define a new genre: rock-ro-beat.

Rubblebucket won the 2009 Boston Music Award for Live Act of the Year and was featured in the December 2009 issue of Relix Magazine's "On The Verge: 5 Artists You Should Know." Additionally they were chosen by SPIN Magazine as a "Must-hear artist from the 2009 CMJs." 2010 promises to be an exciting year, with a new single to be released in April, Ozomatli support tour this spring, new album & music videos in the works, and festivals including Camp Bisco 9 and High Sierra this summer! www.rubblebucket.com

LOWER CASE BLUES

Lower Case Blues is a power trio originating from Newark, Delaware. The band has been together for five years, and has been playing full time for four years. The group features Jake Banaszak (lead guitar), B.J. Muntz (bass and vocals), and Rick Webster (drums).

Lower Case Blues has many influences ranging from blues greats like Buddy Guy, Tinsley Ellis, SRV, Albert Collins, Big Joe Turner, and Muddy Waters to others such as Bootsy Collins, The Allman Bros., Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top and Victor Wooten. LCB focuses on playing original music with a reasonable amount of covers thrown into the mix to pay tribute to there inspirations. The band always plays with feeling and improvisation… you’ll never hear a song played the same way twice.  www.lowercaseblues.net

BILLY HECTOR

Frontman Billy Hector has twice received the Best Guitarist Award from music critic Bob Makin of the East Coast Rocker who states, "Billy plays with guts and displays some of the best chops you'll see anywhere."

Billy and his band shared billing with Bonnie Raitt at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "Tribute to Muddy Waters". Raitt afterwards said the beauty of Hector's sound brought tears to her eyes. Billy recently took home 3 Asbury Park Music Awards for "Best Guitarist", "Best Blues Band" and the "Living Legend Award". 

www.billyhector.com

HARPER

Harper Brings World Blues Fusion From Australia
An amalgamation of blues, rock, funk, soul and world music, Australian singer/ songwriter "Harper" creates a heady mix of roots jam music through his creative use of the harp, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. Borrowing from western and world music, this musical visionary develops a highly original take on the roots genre.  Chip Eagle Publisher for Blues Revue/ Blues Wax, USA recently described Harper as "the most exciting act on the live scene today".  

Harper is a multi award winning singer/ songwriter in Australia- winning awards for "Best Male Vocalist" "Song of the Year", "Band of the Year" - (Australian Blues Awards) and "Acoustic Artist of Year"-(TREV awards). Harper is backed by his incredible Michigan based band ,"Midwest Kind" featuring Drew Pentkowski on guitar, Chris Wiley Smith on bass guitar and Marc Dixon on timbales/ drums. For further information check out Harper's website:   www.harper.biz  or  www.myspace.com/harperband or www.youtube.com/harperband or www.facebook.com/harperandmidwestkind or Blind Pig Records  www.blindpigrecords.com

 

JOSH DION

Josh Dion has been a drummer and performer since the age of 4. If there is one thing people have always talked about Josh, it is the energy that he brings to every performance. His childhood consisted a lot of music, including Classic Rock, which led him to Blues and Gospel, and eventually to Jazz. He began working in clubs at the age of 16. Although always interested in singing and song writing, this side of Josh didn't take full shape until he left his studies in college to pursue a full-time touring schedule. It was then that he realized his desire to express his life through words and music. Josh has toured with and/or played and sang with many great names in music, such as Bill Evans, Bernie Worrell, Edgar Winter, Chuck Loeb, Candy Dulfer, Pat Martino, Ulu, Diane Birch, and the list goes on. His own band, Josh Dion Band, found success in New York City by building a substantial fan base, releasing 3 independent albums, touring in Europe and even having minor radio success in Japan. Josh now splits his time between touring and working on his new original projects at home in Brooklyn, which should be ready for release sometime in early 2011.  www.joshdion.com

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN

"From Fairfield, Conn. to a little apartment in San Francisco to Music City, USA - Nashville, Tenn. to the mapmakers - singer/songwriter Christopher Robin has seen and done it all, a traveled troubadour cut from the same cloth as the music legends he so reveres"(~ Play Magazine.)

Since he picked up the guitar and taught himself how to play at the age of 14, his musical roots have included personal lessons from artists like Michael Hedges, Gregg Allman, Wayne Henderson and Garth Webber, yet his tone, chord structure, feel, searing solos and sense of melody remain truly his own.
www.christopherrobinband.com

BD MYLO and the GO DADDYS

BD Mylo and the Go Daddys reside in a musical place where the tidewaters of the Mississippi wash up at the foot of Beale Street. Fusing blues, soul, rock and jazz into a style uniquely their own, this 6-piece group delivers with a heartfelt passion of artists on a mission, taking audiences on a musical trip through the roots of American music...." Blue Notes Magazine "By turns, sexy, sassy, sizzling and smooth, BD Mylo and the Go Daddys have ignited the contemporary blues scene..." - Chuck Darrow Music Critic, Courier Post The band currently has airplay on Z88.9 FM and has performed on the same bill as Koko Taylor, Commander Cody, Tony Trishka, Aussie Bluesman Geoff Achison, Billy Hector, Emory Joseph, Entrain, and Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeans. BD Mylo and the Go Daddys are successfully performing their unique vision of blues, soul, rock and jazz to club and festival audiences throughout the Eastern Seaboard.

http://www.myspace.com/bdmyloandthegodaddys

QUIXOTE PROJECT

We hail from New Jersey and are a roots music outfit that likes to sometimes walk the fine line of fusion. From Rockabilly to Hip Hop, Folk to Jam we pull from traditional lines to kick in the doors of modern music. We like to think of our material as music people can tap not only their feet, but their minds to as well. We play regularly in the Jersey and Philadelphia area at most venues and have been featured live on Gene Shay's folk show wxpn 88.5. We have shared the stage with notable artists such as the late Robert Hazard, Charlie Daniels, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ronnie Baker Brooks Band, Hoots & Hellmouth, The Ryan Montbeau Band, The lovell Sisters and many other great local bands. We just dropped our debut album "Earn Your Keep" and are promoting it on the internet (myspace, facebook, CD baby, itunes, Rhapsody etc.) and at our shows. We are a hard playing, hard working group and are driven to climb as many rungs on this musical ladder as we can. We appreciate the support, hope to see you at a show and thanks for listening. The Q.P.

http://www.myspace.com/thequixoteproject

JAMES DAY AND THE FISH FRY

STRINGBEAN AND THE STALKERS

Stringbean is the pre-eminent Bluesman of the Jersey Shore.  He is one who has always stayed true to his roots.  A veteran performer and recording artist, Stringbean is now releasing his fifth CD on the long running blues label, Blues Leaf Records.  The band features Sim Cain on drums, Dan Mulvey on stand-up bass and Joe Murphy on guitar.  They have been joined by legendary guitarist Hubert Sumlin recently for some memorable shows.  

 www.stringbeanandthestalkers.com 

BOY WONDER

"I still remember my first gig, it was at the Whole Foods on South Street I had just put my first record out and I didn't have a clue what I was doing. All I knew was that some guy named Boy Wonder was gonna rock a supermarket"

ort In the four short years since that first gig Boy Wonder has become one of Philadelphia's most promising and interesting young artists delivering a high energy blend of Pop Music that blends Funk, Rock, Soul, Blues, Hip-Hop and Jazz.  

www.myspace.com/boywonderrocks

SKYLA BURRELL BLUES BAND

"Skyla Burrell's set for Lil' Ed was the most incendiary and pulse pounding opening sets I've ever heard."
- Tom Cullen, President Bucks County Blues Society

The Skyla Burrell Blues Band is a full time, hard working traveling blues band. The band averages 200+ shows a year. With co-founder Mark Tomlinson on lead guitar and Skyla Burrell on vocals and lead guitar, the band's live show consists of all original high energy electric blues.  

www.skylaburrell.com

Emory Joseph

He's a wonderfully strange and lusty man. When he talks about music and the recipes he covets, it's like he's in church. Slow smoked brisket, smothered stuff from the southern parishes, Sticky hot rib bones, flaky biscuits, fried chicken and fish, Mole and tortillas, taters of all types. pie and cocktails.
lots of cocktails...... Gospel harmony, funky guitars, and even funkier drums..…. Rain, trains and mules……all manner of Rhythm and Blues.

http://www.emoryjoseph.com/home.html

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