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Jayler was established in 2022 by college friend, James, Tyler, Ed and Ricky. They are a new up and coming young rock band that are creating their own exciting rock music harnessing the raw classic 70’s vibes that have been missing for so many years.

www.jayler.co.uk

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Suzi Kory Bio

‘A lusciously arranged ballad reminiscent of Linda Ronstadt’s glorious country roots’ is how FYI Music News recently described Canadian country-rock artist Suzi Kory's latest ballad 'Settle of the Dust'. Considering Kory possesses the lyrical vulnerability and glistening vocals of Emmylou Harris, while maintaining the powerful delivery of Ronstadt it comes as no surprise that alongside Dolly Parton she cites these country queens as her biggest musical influences.

Born in Beirut, Kory's parents moved the family to Toronto when she was eight months old. Her mother, a devoted fan of country music would continuously play classic country, and Kory found herself singing along. By her teens, she became exposed to hard rock, most notably Guns N’ Roses.

https://www.suzikory.com/

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AK & The Red Kites Is A Modern Rock Band With A Retro Infused Vibe Bearing Big Riffs And Vast Melodic Soundscapes. The Cornerstone Of This New Exciting Venture Is Frontman/Guitarist Andrew Knightley. Andrew Muses, “I Wrote Most Of My New Music Looking Out The Window Onto The Woods And The Red Kites Are Always Circling Overhead. I Felt A Connection, That They Were Part Of My Inspiration, As They Glided Across The Sky Crying And Going About Their Business. I Wanted To Honour That Sense Of Freedom And Protection That They Have Provided Me With. AK & The Red Kites Is A Direct Reference To My Creative Process And Where I Am Now As A Person.”

https://www.akandtheredkites.com

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Dustin is a singer/songwriter, and entertainer from Gainesville, GA. Growing up in the south Dustin developed a love for all types of music but found his niche in country and southern rock genres. He plays many covers showcasing his exceptional talents for classic country and classic rock tunes from Travis Tritt, Hank Williams Jr, to Motley Crue’s “Fat Bottom Girls”.

Dustin is currently in the studio working with producer Dave Maryanski of Rythm Worx, recording his debut EP titled “Product of my Raisin’”, and is set for release in early June of 2024. Dustin is now accepting bookings for the 2024 year, dates are going fast so, book him today.

https://dustinledford.com/

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Hard-grunge rockers Stone Angels release their highly anticipated and sought after new album ‘Up In Smoke’ on CD & vinyl. Armed to the teeth with a flurry of sledgehammer riffs, colossal choruses and unabashed wailing solos, and in a departure from the norm, the collection of 9 hard-hitting songs will be released digitally track-by-track throughout 2024. Buying the album in this fleeting moment, or at a show, is the way to hear the album first in its entirety as intended and to savor…

https://stone-angels.com

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Preacher Stone began as guitarist Marty Hill’s vision of creating a world class southern rock band in the image of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Hill enlisted lead vocalist Ronnie Riddle. The first song the two wrote was “Not Today” which appeared on the Fox Network’s hit series “Sons of Anarchy” which gained the band notoriety in the southern rock world and lead to the band being exposed to a worldwide audience through the Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man Cruise and the Rock Legends Cruise with ZZ Top.

https://preacherstoneband.com

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The Now isn’t just a band it’s a movement for the alternative crowd of today! Celebrating the message that you’re free to be whoever you want to be; but most importantly, there’s fuck all anyone can do to stop it! As a live band The Now ensure that not only will you see one of the best live shows around, there’s a place for you to escape the mundane fallacies of day to day life and to be part of something bigger than you can imagine!

www.thenowuk.com

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Once upon a time in the dark, smoke-filled alleyways of the city, a group of guys came together with a shared hunger for raw, untamed music. They call themselves Black Cat Bone, the name whispers with reverence by those who know the secrets of the night. Influenced by the deep roots of blues, the thunderous energy of rock, and the rebellious spirit of rock' n' roll, these guys set out to redefine what it means to make music. BCB are born out of the shadows of Edinburgh, Scotland fuelled by a primal desire to break free from the chains of conformity.

www.blackcatboneband.co.uk

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Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective are like the classic touring bands of the 70s: They are almost a travelling circus; a dysfunctional family of a band. They're tight without being boringly slick; leaving just enough rough edges to become one of the most exciting and fun 'originals' live bands on the circuit today. Their ethos is ‘it's not just a gig, it's a night out’. This is a band who love to entertain people and to make them smile; to inspire them to dance and sing along. Settled into the current super-tight lineup after many years and hundreds of shows the band is on fire right now, bringing their own style of Country Blues, Rock & Americana to the gig. They always want to have fun and make sure the crowd does too. This is not a band that stands onstage staring at their (red) shoes.

www.jwroots.co.uk & https://jwrc.bandcamp.com

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American underground metal artist Mike Matney sought out multi-platinum producer/artist Stevie Salas to turn out The Red Neck & The Redman, a dirty, swampy, bluesy, heavy, powerful, guitar filled, beat driven, current Outlaw Southern Rock album.

www.matney.rocks

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Pat Strawser was born and raised in Athens, GA. Pat began his music education with classical piano lessons starting in 1985. The eclectic and abundant musical atmosphere of Athens inspired in him a lifelong love of music. His original music which spans a diverse range of styles, from fusion and progressive rock to smooth jazz, synthwave and electronica.

www.strawsermusicstudio.com

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Tom Killner who straddles the line between genres with soulfully infused blues, southern rock, country, and americana is proud to announce his new album ‘Borrowed Time’ due for release April 12 on CD, vinyl and all digital platforms. The excited 28 year old free spirited and softly spoken Tom states with an infectious smile, “It has been a long time coming but it will take you on a rollercoaster that is life with hooky riffs and heartfelt songs and I assure you it'll all have been worth the wait!.”

www.TomKillner.com

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Emerging from the speaker like some disturbed three-headed monster and bursting onto the scene with their new self-titled EP….On the tip of your tongue… Can’t put your finger on it… The sound of Squawk delivers flashbacks of 60’s psychedelic rock with flavors of 70’s prog and jam, along with an unrestrained eclecticism that evokes everything from jazz funk fusion to thrash metal and cinematic soundscapes. As experimental as Frank Zappa’s soul patch and as comfortably southern as a hair of Duane Allman’s 1971 lamb-chop sideburns.

www.squawkmusic.com

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The Mighty Pat, aka, Samuel Ferdinand is a Caribbean islands music icon. He was born on the island of St. Kitts and now lives on St. Croix. Mighty Pat has demonstrated his versatility in singing a wide repertoire of music including reggae, calypso, ballads, blues and gospel. He has performed all across the global and has won 14 music crowns.

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Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, The Ides of June brings a refreshing new approach to the Southern Rock genre. Pulling influences from the likes of The Allman Brothers Band and The Black Keys, their sound is the product of a diverse background of influences from each member. Powerful vocals, thunderous (occasionally fuzzy) bass lines, funk and jazz inspired drum grooves and dual lead guitarists all contribute to the unique fusion of Blues and Southern Rock with just a touch of psychedelia to keep things interesting.

https://theidesofjune.com

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When Mountains Speak is Steven Clarkson’s way of communicating his love of sonic expression. For this project, “Skipping the Divide,” he collaborated with Shreyas Iyer who has been playing and learning tabla since he was 7 years old and he is a master sitar player. When Mountains Speak recordings, whether soft spoken soundscapes or hard edge jazz psychedelic rock, come from Steven’s deep faith and an ever increasing curiosity for the world of music.

https://whenmountainsspeak.net/

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Founded in 2022, Kevin Kugel Band started as a project to look at tunes Kevin had started writing as much as 25 years ago and it turned into a stellar year long recording session with 11 great songs tracked by some of the best Musicians in Nashville and across the country.

https://kevinkugelband.com/

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ATOMIC KINGS are a new Phoenix based group that consists of GREG CHAISSON( Badlands) ( Red Dragon Cartel) on Bass, KEN RONK (Paul Gurvitz) on vocals, RYAN MCKAY ( Crash Street Kids) ( Louie Prima) on guitar and JIMI TAFT (Rag Doll) on Drums.

Atomic Kings have created quite a buzz in the music industry with a new album that is very diverse and deeply anchored in the style of the 70's supergroups in the vein of Bad Co., Led Zeppelin, free and Robin Trower but, with a modern twist similar to Rival Sons, Dirty Honey etc.

Atomic Kings first single "All I Want" from their debut self titled album spent several weeks at #1 in the world on 97 Underground!

https://www.facebook.com/atomickingsband/

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While Kristin Tinsley’s range of musical taste is extensive, a seminal moment occurred when she first watched and listened to Fleetwood Mac’s “The Dance.” Stevie Nicks distinctive voice resonated and called out to her. And, she took to heart the advice Tom Petty gave to Stevie when she was recording “Trouble in Shangri-La,” which became the lyrics to her song “That Made Me Stronger,” “…Will you write this for me He says no, you write your songs yourself That made me stronger It made me hold on to me…,” That strength lead Kristin to know she has the voice and talent to lead a Stevie Nicks tribute band, Stand Back in recognition to her all-time favorite musician.

http://www.kristintinsley.com/

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Rare Birds create original music inspired by the best of 70s Rock, Blues, Gospel and Soul.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the band is comprised of Brandon Neal, vocals and guitar, Shawn Thacker, drums & percussion, Ben Jerkins, Bass and vocals and Andrew Cylar, guitar.

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The Cedar Run Band is currently made up of 4 individuals – Peter Perkins (guitar, vocals), John Harford (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Joe Birch (guitar, banjo, vocals) & Mitch Swain (acoustic percussion, vocals). Peter and John have been playing music together for over 50 years, having both graduated from the same Class of 1973 at Fox Chapel High School. The Cedar Run Band covers many classic rock songs from bands such as CSNY, The Grateful Dead and The Band to just name a few as well as songs written by Peter Perkins.

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Puzzletruck writes songs with a unique set of “House Rules:”

1 They tell stories - they come first - many of the stories are about growing up in small-town, rural Georgia. #2 No music could be created/written until the story/words were finished. #3 Stephen could not write any music for the stories on an electric guitar - had to be acoustic guitar or piano.

These house rules were to help them completely re-think how they would write songs. Stephen Blackburn & Rick Reese

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David Russell is a writer, musician and banjo teacher who has toured with a number of bluegrass bands in Michigan and Georgia. He has an MA in philosophy from the University of Detroit (Mercy) and a PhD in history and religion from Michigan State University. He co-authored, “Earl Scruggs Banjo Icon”.

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Christopher Crompton is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, writer and poet from the West Midlands.

His work is created from a diverse palette of influences that cross genres and cultures. His distinctive voice and guitar playing draw these threads together into a unique sound and presentation. The subjects he addresses are equally heterogeneous, from the personal to the political, from the Stoic to the spiritual, from the everyday to the extraordinary. In every corner of experience, Christopher seeks the sensibilities that render the individual universal.

His words and music set out to make you feel something. They challenge but carry compassion. They empathise, lament, celebrate and encourage.

http://christophercrompton.com/

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ZED HEAD is the soulful, rockin' funkin' gitar and vocal's of Neil (Big E) Chapman and John "FOGMAN" Burkitt on his ripping EB3 bass and vocals.

The backbeat of Zed Head is powered by the inventive, powerful chops of highly regarded veteran drummer and vocalist Bruce "GROOVE" Morrison.

"Virginian" Mike Matney aids on gitar, whether it be harmony or rocksteady rhythm helping give the band it's full, dynamic sound.

The icing on the cake that is ZED HEAD is supplied by the one and only "SMILIN' BOB ADAMS" on the Mississippi Saxophone!

https://zedhead.ca/

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The T Tones is a show / dance band that features three female vocalists singing tight harmony in front of some of Atlanta's best jazz and rock musicians. Trimmed with a touch of costuming and choreography, The T Tones bring a sizzling performance for themed parties, concerts, theaters, corporate events, and smaller intimate gatherings.

https://www.thettones.com/

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Lauren-Lee Bio

Lauren Is A Mezzo Soprano Singer And Voice Over Artist From Cape Town.

She Is A Graduate Of The Cape Music Institute And Was Voice-Coached By The Amazing Amanda Luyt.

Lauren-Lee was born into a musical family and started singing at the age of 12. She matriculated in 2012. Post matriculation, she went on to study at the Cape Music Institute and joined the Winston Siljeur Project. In 2015 Lauren-Lee appointed UK-based David Gummers as her manager. Lauren was a motivee of SAMA nominated Can Skylark and in 2016, Woman2Woman performed at the Grace Performing Arts Theatre, raising R10000 for Cansa SA.

https://www.dgpmusic.com/lauren-lee/

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Magnolia Express is an Atlanta-based band that plays music with elements of rock, country, bluegrass, Latin, and honky tonk. They power it all with acoustic guitar, fiddle, banjo, and stand-up bass. Positively good time American/roots music.

https://www.facebook.com/magnoliaexpress/

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Willy Louis Jean Paul was born and raised in Port Au Prince Haiti where having been surrounded by a creative household composed of his grandmother, an African/Creole cook, his mother, a fashion designer and opera singer, and his father, a cabinet maker and accordion player, he developed a deep passion for art, music and cooking. Jean Paul considers his are modernistic, impressionistic and realistic, combining a mixed medium and fresco technique, to create some of the most vibrant colors seen on canvas. He developed his skills at The Academy of Beau Art in Haiti, where he studied under the godfather of Haitian are, Petion Savain.

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Jeannie Caryn

PERFORMING SINGER/SONGWRITER AND AUTHOR

Jeannie Caryn, driven by her passion to capture and celebrate the human experience through story and song, released her first album of original music, MOTHER’S SELF-RISING in February 2021. The album was produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer/Guitarist-Texturalist, Larry Mitchell, in his Chocolate Room Studio in Opelika, Alabama.

Jeannie also just released her young readers' chapter book project, HTRP: THE ADVENTURES OF HUGO THE ROUND PUG, focusing on the adventures of her very round pug, Hugo, and the rest of her fur-kids. The project includes story, songs, and art, all composed and created by Jeannie, and explores important life lessons and pet issues. The story, inspired when Hugo almost ate a piece of gum, explores pet diet safety too! Book One: Hugo’s Journey is available now and Book Two: Regrets will be available late Late Summer 2022!

https://jeanniecaryn.com/

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WHO IS J.A.M?

J.A.M CONSISTS OF FOUR VIRTUOSOS, CHEROKEE HOMEGROWN SINGER-SONGWRITER-MUSICIAN, ANDREW SALTZ, VETERAN MUSICIAN, MARK BUMGARNER, WINSTON SALEM'S OWN, AUSTIN BLAKLEY, and THE TIME KEEPER, JEREMY HAMBRICK. SINGING AND PLAYING FROM THE SOUL, J.A.M PLAYS YOUR GUEST' FAVORITE HITS, NOT OVERPLAYED IN THE LIVE CIRCUIT, AS WELL AS UNIQUE ORIGINAL MUSIC. ALL WITH CLASSICALLY TRAINED QUALITY CELEBRATING A RESILIENT CULTURE.

https://withkoji.com/@J.A.M

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Originally from Athens, Georgia and now calling nearby Decatur home, Mike Killeen has released six full-length albums and three EPs—and shared the stage with alt-country luminary Jay Farrar, Grammy Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama, and southern rock legends the Marshall Tucker Band. He counts Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Vic Chesnutt, and Uncle Tupelo among his formative influences.

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Hush Money Bio

Emerging from the foothills of the southern Appalachians, Hush Money is a diverse modern alternative southern rock band with a contemporary sound that is deeply rooted in vintage rock, blues, outlaw country, punk, and metal.

The diversity of this eclectic group comes from the widespread back grounds of each of its founding members. Lead by brothers Greg (drums) and Seth Weaver (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), they provide a solid foundation for the band which they developed through many years of playing a mix of outlaw country and classic rock in many smoke filled bar rooms all across the south.

https://www.hushmoneyband.com/

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Country music is at its best when it honors the past while blazing a trail toward the future. Few artists can bridge the genre’s most beloved traditions while carving a path of their own, but Tommy Townsend successfully inhabits that unique space. The Georgia native actually began recording his “new” album Southern Man more than 25 years ago working with Country Music Hall of Famer Waylon Jennings and his legendary bassist Jerry Bridges. Townsend met Jennings when he was just a kid and never dreamed his idol would one day become his mentor.

“Hell’s Angels used to do security for Waylon,” Townsend says, recalling the Georgia concert where he met Jennings. “My mom and dad were telling one of the guys that I liked Waylon and he said, ‘Bring Tommy down here to the gate after the show and we’ll let him meet him.’ I remember going on the bus and talking to him for 20-30 minutes. He was asking me questions about playing music and he was as nice as he could be, made me feel right at home.”

https://www.tommytownsendmusic.com/

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Mike Killeen Bio

Originally from Athens, Georgia and now calling nearby Decatur home, Mike Killeen has released five full-length albums and an EP—and shared the stage with alt-country luminary Jay Farrar, Grammy Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama, and southern rock legends the Marshall Tucker Band. He counts Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Vic Chesnutt, and Uncle Tupelo among his formative influences.

Killeen’s recent release include the EPs, “6.17.20” and “1.9.21,” as well as the single, “It’s Time For California To Come Home.”

Killeen’s most recent full-length album, “Ghost,” was produced by Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) at his Cartoon Moon Studios in Nashville and released in 2019 on Saturn 5 Records to worldwide distribution. “Ghost” features Killeen’s strongest set of songs to-date, and his collaboration with Coomer builds on his Americana roots, with a collection of tracks that straddles the lines between genres, including folk rock, pop rock, indie rock, and alternative rock. Killeen penned and contributed lead vocals for all nine songs, and played electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica, and piano. Coomer said of Killeen: “Mike Killeen can take you to that place, the place of a lost love, that yearning we all have for someone, or he can paint the picture of human loss, that deep line that runs between life and death.”

https://mikekilleen.com/

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Bio

Brian Wiltsey is a songwriter and producer from Atlanta, GA. Known for his strong voice and knack for writing catchy lyrics and melodies, Brian’s style can be described as sensitive artist to straight-up pop rocker. Whether performing solo or with his talented backing band, Brian Wiltsey never disappoints.

Music has meant so much to Wiltsey from the first time he heard a Beatles record as a little boy. “I can remember trying to always figure out if it was John or Paul singing lead before I even knew that the band had broken up 10 years before I was born!”

Spending most of his life as a performing artist, as a front man of a popular touring band in the 90s within the college music scene, to going solo in 2001 and 6 albums under his belt , Brian decided in 2016 to make the transition to writing in his studio for tv/film/ad licensing, while still performing as a live musician at nights.

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Lo Lo Bio

“I’m not scared of or for anything I create. I made it. I know the ins & outs. And if I made it to succeed then that’s what’ll do in it’s own right and time”

“Taurus”, his debut album, is slated to be released May 6th, just 4 days past his birthday of May 2nd.

“I want the people who understand the zodiac or use it sometimes as ways to “figure me out” to understand that the Taureans are more than just stubborn or the other stereotypes we hear constantly. We are complex. We are empaths. We are the heart of the zodiac and I hope that by bearing some of my feelings that I can show listeners that Taureans are all of these things and more.”

https://whoislolothagod.com/

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Daniel Pratt Bio

Created with a passion to play the music that makes people feel, Daniel Pratt is a songwriter, singer, speaker, worship leader, and entrepreneur.

Daniel first began discovering his love for music at the tender age of 12 when he was given a guitar on Christmas morning. He entered the music scene leading worship at a former youth conference, Acquire The Fire, and from there became the worship leader at his local church for seven years. Since then, he’s been using his personal experiences of God, love, and the journey of life, to inspire his dream to keep pursuing the music that makes him come alive.

Daniel began a worship movement called @thepourworship that meets once a month in his community. He also owns a coffee business he launched during the beginning of the pandemic, Panama City Coffee Co. that provides Panamanian coffee to locals via his coffee bike. Daniel’s coffee business was a way for him to give back to his city which lost so much during devastating Hurricane Michael that hit the area hard in 2018.

Daniel has always stayed busy chasing after all of his passions, but his true purpose is realized when he’s singing songs captivating the listener through convicting lyrics and catchy melodies. His songs invite listeners on a journey of discovering the complexities of the heart, mind, and soul.

Daniel lives in Panama City Beach with his wife Jenn and their three children, Jace, Livi, and Ellie. Daniel and his wife are joyfully expecting another baby in June 2022.

https://www.danielprattmusic.com/

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Tom Guerra Bio

Since the late 1970s, Tom Guerra has been a popular guitarist on the New England club circuit, playing with a host of leading blues, rock n' roll and R&B acts. Influenced by Rory Gallagher, Paul Kossoff, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and Joe Walsh, Guerra first gained notoriety after being featured in Guitar Player magazine (3/91). Over the years, Guerra has recorded or played with Rick Derringer, The Dirty Bones Blues Band', Max Weinberg, Mark Nomad, Sticky Fingers (for which Tom wrote and arranged original music for the group's debut cd), The Easton Brothers with Muddy Waters bassist Charles Calmese, Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson from The Allman Brothers Band, Second Son, Guitar Shorty, Adolph Jacobs of The Coasters, Kenny Aaronson, and The Delrays, for which he received acclaim from Buddy Guy.

In 1999, he formed Mambo Sons with singer Scott Lawson, based upon a songwriting partnership that dated back to the early 1980s. Their debut album, released in 1999, featured guitar legend Rick Derringer. This twelve-song effort contained both new music as well as songs the two had originally written a decade before, and yet was immediately met with very positive reviews.

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Born Healer Bio

Born Healer have been bringing their soulful, heavy, groovy blues-rock to enthusiastic audiences since 2015. Now with a rebooted mojo, they're moving up to festival main stages in 2020. And with well-received support slots recently for Aynsley Lister, Skinny Molly, Focus and more, Born Healer are hitting their stride.

Helen Turner, on vocals, from Glasgow, Scotland, is "the real deal" according to Classic Rock magazine, "brilliant" and "in a different class" according to Classic Rock: The Blues, and simply "wonderful" according to Blues Matters. Beautiful vocals on record and even better live.

Iain Black, on guitar, has been Helen's musical partner for several years, including in the Bare Bones Boogie Band, whose third album, Tattered & Torn, was one of Classic Rock Blues magazine's top albums of 2013, and whose gigs were attended by Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant.

Marek Funkas, on bass, hooked up with Helen and Iain to form Born Healer in 2015. Originally from Poland, Marek has lived in London for 20 years and plays most of his music in the UK. Marek also plays with his own band, Laba, and regularly deps for major international touring artists including live performances at London's Scala and Wembley Arena.

Steve Weaver, on drums, joined Born Healer in January 2019 and brings a wealth of live performance experience from tours with original bands, tribute shows, function and cover bands. Steve fitted in super quickly to the Born Healer family and brings real spark and energy to live performances. He even fronts his own AC/DC tribute band!

Andy Jones played drums in Born Healer from the start until 2019. Andy was also in the Bare Bones Boogie Band with Helen and Iain. We wish Andy all the best

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Weston T Hine is an artist who was born and bred in Northwest FL where roots music collides with the glassy emerald coast. Drawing on the well of musicians such as Wilco and Tom Petty, he has an ear for more current nuance, but a foundation set on music from the past. The music has been described as a blend between folk, indie-rock, and everything there is to love about Americana. Weston T Hine spends much of his time performing regularly along the Florida coast and has begun his solo musical journey with three break-out singles, “Give It Up” (2020), "Into The Mystic" (2021) a cover of Van Morrison's classic hit, and the most recent “Thinking Of You” (2022). All songs are available now everywhere music can be found.

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We are a long time group of friends and talented musicians that like to cookout, have fun, make music, and drink bourbon and beer. We hope you like our new Album!

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Lynx Deluxe is:..

Andy Browne raised in Birmingham, England, fronted Atlanta’s Nightporters, (touring with The Replacements) supporting acts such as The Clash, REM, The English Beat and Jim Carroll. Prefers Vintage Telecasters, Super Reverbs and Shure Deluxe 55 Vocal Microphones.

Top Three: “Infidels” Bob Dylan, ”Obscure Alternative’s” Japan, insert any David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Barry White or Stevie Wonder here.

Lucy Theodora born in NYC, raised near Savannah, GA. Studied psychology at Georgia State University. Plays a Music Man bass, SVT Cabinet and Orange Terror.Prefers Vinyl.

Top Three: ”What’s Going On” Marvin Gaye, ”Sandinista “The Clash,”Ziggy Stardust” David Bowie.

Brad Mattson Minnesota bred and raised. (Drums, Samples, Vocals).Drumming previously for The Phones (Twin Tone Records) .“Real drums, played forcefully and with a keen balance between complexity and sheer power, form the basis of these tunes. ”Bill Kopp on “ Jungleland “

Greg Di Gesu is a prolific songwriter originally from Pompton Lakes, NJ, educated at Rutgers, and forming The Wooden Soldiers in the process. A ’77 Telecaster Deluxe, Vibrolux amp, and wah-wah have been Greg’s musical weapons of choice over the years and especially now in Lynx Deluxe. Blue is his favorite color leading to Krishna as his favorite god.

Top Three: The Radha Krsna Temple (an album produced by George Harrison), The Kinks – The Village Green Preservation Society, Big Star – Sister Lovers

Shane Perrymen Quiet, demure, subtle. cool,…very.(Trombone, Keys).

Billy Fields Atl, Ga ,Follow for Now, Waiting for UFO’s, Yes, that Billy.(Keys, Arp, Nord)”I just got tired of loud rock guitars and rock egos and that whole mentality, so I just wanted to do something completely different.” Well said , Billy.

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Steve Rodgers Bio

Steve Rodgers, singer songwriter, has just completed recording his much anticipated first album, due for release this year and produced by Ken Nelson (Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini) mixed by Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse). His songs reflect his passion for life’s depth, mystery and wonder, recorded with his band of like-minded musicians. Critics compare his music to a mix of Jack Johnson, Paolo Nutini and Cat Stevens.

At 14 he began to write his own songs on guitar and piano. He started a band with his friends at 17, ‘Lost Sons of Davros’. From the ‘Lost Sons’ came ‘Boa’ they created two great albums – their first single ‘Duvet’ was the title track to the Japanese multi award- winning animation series Manga ‘Lain – Serial Xperiments’. They toured the States, the UK and after much enjoyment, Steve decided to follow his own path.

He has ‘guested’ at Wembley for Bad Company, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and the Robert Randolph Band. Tours have included support slots for Bad Company in the UK and Japan and his own headline dates in the UK and Canada. Steve has also supported The Deborah Bonham Band and Midge Ure on their respective tours in the UK and Europe. In 2014 he supported Bad Company again with Lynyrd Skynyrd for their coast to coast US tour and in September 2015 he joined Stackridge for a three month tour of the UK. To coincide with his album release this year he will be touring again with Bad Company and Joe Walsh in the US and UK over four months.

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Fred Sampson Bio

I’m a Reno, Nevada based platinum selling songwriter, musician, and producer. My best known credit, so far, is co-writing the MCA multi-platinum hit single “I Need Your Love" with Tom Scholz of the band Boston. I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and grew up there and in Brazil and Colombia. All that traveling exposed me to many ethnic and popular music styles at a very early age. Music was everywhere!

My musical journey has taken me from teenage garage band madness (I signed my first record contract at age 14), to busking country blues on the streets of Europe and the US, to performing with Chuck Berry, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Shirelles, Brian Highland, Cheech Marin and Little Anthony. I was also a member of Berkeleys' pop reggae band The Shakers, 50's/60's show band Johnny Baron and the Bel Aires, and a founding partner with the international touring production show Abbacadabra.

My latest project is a tribute to one of my all-time heroes, the legendary blues icon Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a high energy collection of re-imagined blues classics, that also includes my autobiographical title song,“Tracking Down the Wolf."

I’m currently working on an album of guitar based original blues rock songs. Stay tuned!

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Jon Tiven (born January 3, 1955) is an American composer, guitarist, record producer, and music journalist. He has produced albums by Wilson Pickett, Frank Black and Don Covay as well as a series of tribute albums paying tribute to the songwriting of Don Covay, Arthur Alexander, Otis Blackwell, Curtis Mayfield, and Van Morrison. He was also the co-founder of the Memphis power pop band Prix, as well as the bands The Yankees and The Jon Tiven Group.

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Ethan Senger Bio

Ethan Senger is a passionate 21-year-old metro Atlanta-based singer/songwriter and 3rd generation guitarist who is fully immersed in his music career, having played public venues, festivals, and private events throughout the north Georgia music scene as well as playing shows in Florida and Tennessee. He performs as a solo artist and with a full band. In an effort to engage with as many audience members as possible, Ethan covers various artists, from the 1970s to today, in several genres including pop, blues, rock, country, R&B, and singer/songwriter, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. His originals can best be described as a blend of pop/rock and contemporary singer/songwriter infused with interesting flourishes of jazz and blues guitar. He recently released his self-titled debut EP, which is now available on iTunes and anywhere else you purchase/stream music.

Since his parents are both musicians, Ethan was exposed to music at a very early age and began learning to play guitar and honing his vocal skills at 7 years old. His first guitar influences were Eddie Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and his initial vocal influence was Steve Perry of Journey. Ethan is currently inspired by artists such as John Mayer, Marcus King, Noah Gunderson, the Goo Goo Dolls, Rob Thomas, U2, and The Police.

Some of Ethan's recent music accomplishments include winning The Voice's Boston Knock Out Round in 2018 and earning a spot to compete in Eddie's Attic's 51st Bi-Annual Singer/Songwriter Finals as well as Madlife Stage and Studio's Undiscovered Artist Finals and its Battle of the Bands Finals

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ZED HEAD Bio

ZED HEAD is the soulful, rockin' funkin' gitar and vocals of Neil (Big E) Chapman and John "FOGMAN" Burkitt on his ripping EB3 bass and vocals.

The backbeat of Zed Head is powered by the inventive, powerful chops of highly regarded veteran drummer and vocalist Bruce "GROOVE" Morrison.

"Virginian" Mike Matney aids on gitar, whether it be harmony or rocksteady rhythm helping give the band it's full, dynamic sound.

The icing on the cake that is ZED HEAD is supplied by the one and only "SMILIN' BOB ADAMS" on the Mississippi Saxophone!

People from all over the planet are buzzing about ZED HEAD's incredible live performances.

ZED HEAD has headlined festivals and concerts in California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, North & South Carolina, Sweden, Finland and all across Canada.

Nominated by France's Bands of Dixie for "Band of the Year," they are in excellent company with co-nominated bands such as The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchett and Point Blank.

NEIL "BIG E" CHAPMAN

Neil Chapman is one of North Americas most inspiring gitarist's and along with THE FOGMAN co writes and sings ZED HEAD tunage. In The BIG E's words...."Rock hard or don't rock at all"

JOHN "FOGMAN" BURKITT

The foundation of ZED HEAD is centered around THE FOGMAN'S Gibson EB3 bass, vocals and songwriting. In The FOGMAN'S words... "Harleys, Humbuckers and Hot Roots Rock"

SMILIN' BOB ADAMS Smilin' Bob sucks and blows that Mississippi Saxophone like no one else!

BRUCE "GROOVE" MORRISON Talk about GROOVE!!!!

MIKE "The Virginian" MATNEY What can be said? FAB gitguy and all-American through and through.

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Yes Trespassing Bio

Hailing from the legendary Muscle Shoals, AL, this four-piece rock outfit is adding new flavors to the Muscle Shoals sound and blowing minds across the Southeast. Trey Nichols (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Jonathan Mackey (Bass, Vocals), Dylan Johnson (Drums), and Emmett Redding (Guitar, Vocals), make up Yes Trespassing. The band formed in the midst of a pandemic and began arming themselves with material to share and tour with once things opened back up. Now that that is happening, Yes Trespassing is ready.

Their single, Angelica, premiered on June 10th, 2021, the precursor to their debut EP, “When The Light Is Gone,” which released on July 3rd, 2021. Though they are just beginning to release content, the band has already begun playing shows in various states, where crowds experience what one fan called a “wall of sound.”

Yes Trespassing's sound is heavily influenced by the 90's and 2000's rock movements, from alternative to grunge to even some heavier metal bands. Their songs emphasize the intertwining of instantly memorable melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that listeners easily relate to, while also providing a driving rhythm that demands head banging.

The band encourages listeners to follow them on Instagram @yes_trespassing_music to get weekly updates on shows and new music.

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An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Today an accomplished guitar player with a voice that’s bigger than he is, Hughes has developed his signature style: a fiery brand of blues-rock whose lineage stretches back to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Cream. With three studio albums and a live album from his 2020 UK tour under his belt, Hughes is releasing his fourth studio album, Modern Nostalgia, showcasing his growth as a musician, songwriter, and producer. Written during the pandemic and recorded at the legendary Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, GA, the music on the new record is a sweet mix of blues, blues-rock, and southern rock; a modern successor to the great music that put Capricorn on the map many years ago. Modern Nostalgia is set to release July 9th, 2021.

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Born and raised in London, the Beatles perked a teenage Simon's interest in rock music, and he picked up the drums - leading to a gig with a local band called the Maniacs, on which Simon supplied drums and lead vocals (something quite uncommon at the time).

Simon worked out a deal with his parents after graduating high school, that if he couldn't "make it" as a drummer in a band within a two-year period, that he would begin a college career. Just a few months before the deadline, Simon landed a gig with a group called the Black Cat Bones. The drummer befriended the group's talented guitarist, Paul Kossoff, who in turn convinced Simon to leave the group with him and begin a new outfit with singer Paul Rodgers. Soon ex-John Mayall's Bluesbreakers bassist Andy Fraser signed on and Free was officially formed in 1968. Mixing blues with hard rock, the group would prove to be quite influential, especially on the strength of their classic 1970 release, Fire and Water, and its strutting, anthemic hit single, "All Right Now."

When the band broke up, it didn't take Simon long to find another gig, joining Paul Rodgers in a new band, Bad Company, which was quite similar stylistically to Free. Joined by ex-King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell and ex-Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs, Bad Company was the first group signed to Led Zeppelin's record label, Swan Song. Their debut album, 1974's Bad Company, would go on to become one of hard rock's all-time classics, as it birthed such long-standing rock radio standards as "Can't Get Enough," "Ready for Love," and the title track, written by Paul and Simon himself. The group hails as one of the all-time top rock outfits. Simon Kirke is the only member of Bad Company who’s been in every lineup of the band.

In addition to his work with Free and Bad Company, Simon has guested on a long list of recordings by other artists over the years, including albums by Wilson Pickett, Faces, Gov’t Mule, Jim Capaldi and Ron Wood, among countless others and he is often found drumming live on tour with acts like Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. Simon recently toured with Bad Company and The Eagles' Joe Walsh, and recorded a soul-baring solo record, "All Because of You," with Chicago band, The Empty Pockets, released by The End Records/BMG (2017).

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Batu Akdeniz (born 29 June 1993) is a Turkish rock musician. He is known for both his solo works and his collaborations with the Heavy Sky band.

His interest in music started at a young age and he later joined the Ankara Polyphonic Music Association Choir. In 2012, he founded the rock band Heavy Sky with Çağlar Töngür and Hakan Kılıç. With new members joining, the band took its final shape a year later. The band, which performs English rock music, released their album Dreamer in 2016. Akdeniz has also published videos on YouTube. After 2017, he started to write Turkish songs. Hayat Böyle was his first solo album, which featured rock and electronic music elements. In 2020, he was one of the guest artists on the Murathan Mungan tribute album 2020 Model.

Batu Akdeniz was introduced to music at a very young age starting singing in the Children's Choir at 6. His life changed when he started taking guitar lessons with his friend when he was 16. In 2016, he founded the hard rock band Heavy Sky, and released his first album "Dreamer", which was added to the playlists of UK radio stations. He also collaborated with Karl Golden, a famous youtuber guitarist in many projects, gaining millions of views on the site. Thanks to an ever growing fan base, they finally gave a soldout concert in Paris.

October 2018 was the first time he released music in Turkish. His Hayat Böyle EP, consisting of 5 tracks which also included a hit "Yanlış Biriyle Doğru Hikaye", helped him reach a wider audience. Akdeniz defines his music as "electrified rock and roll", with lyrics which talk about the happenings of every day life. His following EP, "Yarın Yokmuş Gibi" solidified his fan base, and also helped him reach 17 million streams on Spotify. He is considered to be one of the most important emerging artists of the Turkish rock scene.

Batu Akdeniz has been interviewed by many national and international platforms, also appearing on many TV shows and radio programs. Batu Akdeniz also starred in one of the most watched TV series in Turkey, Hekimoğlu, as himself. Last year, he was a keynote speaker at a TedX event. He was also included in the modern music history books printed in Turkey, having achieved this at 27.

Discography

EPs

Hayat Böyle (2018)

Yarın Yokmuş Gibi (2020)

Singles

"Yanlış Biriyle Doğru Hikaye" (2019)

"Hareket Vakti" (2019)

"Vuruldum" (2019)

"Eksik" (2020)

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Birmingham born Trev’s musical gestation began in the crucial ten years from 1968, being exposed to a heady cocktail of anything from blues to Prog Rock, playing these styles in many local bands. Now a native of London, the last two decades have drawn and expanded on this experience, which he now brings to the Mojo Preachers. Along the way Trev has been instrumental in the creation of ‘3am’, the ‘Bare Bones Boogie Band’, the Joe Anderton Band and more recently, played a key role in the original incarnation of the ‘Malaya Blue Band’. All of this has been supplemented by his occasional appearances with his own band, TT&F and frequent, in demand, guest slots with other bands.

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Jim Stapley has the kind of voice that comes along once in a generation; a powerful brew of blues and soul, laced with sublime falsetto. Described as “gritty, pretty, and profound” by Classic Rock Magazine, his songs of love, hope, and political disenfranchisement are stories for the everyman. Having worked with music industry legends including Kenney Jones (Faces/Small Faces/The Who), Ronnie Wood (Faces/Rolling Stones), Danny O’Donoghue (The Script), Tony Visconti (producer: David Bowie, T.Rex, Morrissey) and Eddie Kramer (producer: Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones), Jim Stapley is a lauded performer who delivers equal parts raw energy and mature vulnerability. Jim cuts through the noise, leaving his listeners feeling empowered, restored, and ready for the tribulations of another day.

The Great British Rock Band

The brainchild of singer Jim Stapley and guitarist Johnson Jay, the GBR Band is an exciting, authentic tribute to the timeless songs, unique, creative innovation, and revolutionary fashion of British rock music through the ages. Both Stapley and Jay are active members of The Kenney Jones Band (Drummer for the Small Faces, Faces, and The Who) and have worked with some of the great names in Rock 'n' Roll including Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Mike Rutherford, Bob Geldof, Paul Young, Steve Harley, Dave 'Bucket' Colwell, Rick Wills, Tony Visconti, and Eddie Kramer.

Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, they are joined by Mike Vargo (Bass & Vocals), Seth Timbs (Keys & Vocals), and Eric Stroud (Drums). The GBR band brings the quintessential, British Rock 'n' Roll show to the heart of your next event

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Atlanta-based The Bitteroots set to release new album ‘Try Me Again’ April 8

As they embark on a limited run of shows this spring in the Southeast U.S., groove-rock band The Bitteroots are set to release their sixth album of original music.

“Try Me Again” collects some of the band’s favorite songs from its first 10 years — audience- tested at hundreds of shows — recorded as they’re performed today.

The album, set for digital release April 8, follows last summer’s single “Time to Spare.” The 13 tracks appearing on “Try Me Again” include updates of songs stretching back to the founding days of The Bitteroots in 2008. Through live performances and countless rehearsals, the songs have evolved — in some cases considerably — from the first recorded versions.

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Lucy Piller Bio

Born in London May 28th 1953, Moved to Israel in 1970 for three years. Returned to London to work in the largest two department stores in the world, Selfridges and Harrods,

Married Robert Piller 1990 who suggested I start a website and he thought up the name ALLRIGHTNOW.COM.

Lucy Piller, an Allrightnow.com website mastermind, and well-known FREE fan, whose dedication has led her to giving the former band members all the support they need over the 50 years.

Worked with various artists over the years with either Bookings, Management, Photography, Fan Clubs, CD Artwork, Film Footage, Books, Private shows, Tours, Meet and Greet with Bad Company, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Muddy Manninen of Wishbone Ash, Derek St Holmes, Batu Akdenez and many local artists like Grahams Number O.D.D, Ryan Boss, Andrew Black, Madam Company, and most recently booking for Jim Staples.

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Mary Coughlin started her nursing career over 25 years ago in the US Air Force Nurse Corps caring for adults. As her military career diversified, she discovered the field of neonatal nursing, which has become her passion for the past 20+ years—and counting. Within the field of neonatal nursing, a care philosophy exists that acknowledges the human frailties, vulnerabilities, and needs of this fragile population. This philosophy of care is called developmental care.

Over the past six years, Mary has had the privilege to collaborate with internationally recognized clinical experts and made significant contributions to the ever-expanding body of knowledge relative to developmentally supportive care in the neonatal intensive care unit.

She has authored or co-authored numerous papers, is a recognized speaker and expert on developmentally supportive care, and is the President and Global Education Officer (GEO) of Caring Essentials Collaborative. She came to the realization that core caring actions, attitudes, and behaviors (the basic tenets of developmental care) transcend the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This realization prompted the creation of Caring Essentials Collaborative as an opportunity and a vehicle to disseminate information and engage healthcare professionals to implement and evaluate the profound impact of evidence-based caring actions, attitudes, and behaviors on the hospitalized individual, the family, and healthcare providers globally.

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Larry Griffith Bio

Larry Griffith has been on a musical and geographic journey southward, and his fifth album, Bonafide, is the next step. Like any good blues, it was born of some hardship. Larry recorded it while going through a breakup, and had to halt production for two months to undergo throat surgery. Though the process was trying (because it was trying), the result is an honest and vivid reflection of the road Larry has traveled and the things he’s picked up and carried with him along the way. As songs like “Had Enough,” “It Ain’t What They Call You,” and “I’m Free” attest, Larry was down but never out.

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Mike Martin (born May 6, 1974) is an American guitarist, composer and producer, also known by his nickname, "2 of 5". He has worked with such bands and artists as Stuck Mojo, The Duke, Fozzy & is currently working on/with: The Mike Martin Band, Agent Cooper and The Nominees.

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“Others before self”, a simple concept, yet it is so often overlooked as we move about our everyday lives. This idea is alive and well at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts in Florence Alabama! FAFA (the Academy) began 7 years ago and has grown to be a major proponent for the Arts in the State of Alabama. They began small and have grown tremendously. During his time as a board member of the Alabama Arts Alliance, the Director of FAFA realized that over 70% of the schools in the state offered no arts to their students. Examining the positive effects that the Academy had on attendance, grades and graduation rates, those involved with the Academy realized that there was a chance to have a positive influence in the schools without arts.

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Muddy started playing guitar when he was just 13 years old. Hearing Paul McCartney singing "She´s A Woman” was then, the defining moment of his life.

He wanted to be a musician from then on in. It´s been a long road since, starting with some basic classical guitar lessons, then purchasing his first electric guitar (an Ibanez Les Paul copy) His first band comprised of school mates. His first recordings were with the Red House Blues band in the late 70s...

Muddy started playing professionally around -1979 - 1980 in his hometown of Helsinki; playing in different bands, & also doing sessions. Having formed his own first band Havana Blacks, soon after to be followed by Gringos Locos, who recorded three albums, one of them, Punch Drunk, was produced by the legendary Tom Dowd. All this was part of the learning curve leading him to join Wishbone Ash in 2004.

The first album featuring him was the 2005 "Clan Destiny". He then started honing his song writing skills for the following three albums, "Power Of Eternity", "Elegant Stealth" and the critically acclaimed "Blue Horizon"

Muddy became the band´s main song writer, as well as sharing the lead guitar duties.

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Radio Tucker is a new independent radio station serving Tucker, Ga. and the surrounding areas, but enjoyed around the world.

We serve up a mix of alternative and classic rock from the 60s to today, with a strong focus on "Georgia Homegrown" music, including independent local bands.

Listen online at RadioTucker.com, on the TuneIn app, or ask Alexa to enable the Radio Tucker skill and the coming soon NEW Radio Tucker APP (Free for apple and android devices)

Local Music. Local Weather. Local Radio. RadioTucker.com

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Troy Underwood is not just another singer/songwriter, his talent goes beyond that. He has worked on both sides of the mixing board in studios and live performances. And he has also been haled by many songwriters and publishers in Nashville as a great writer. Troy has absorbed a multiplicity of American musical roots and it shows in some of his latest work. A stunning guitarist, a warm singer and a talented songwriter.

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Highbeams Bio Highbeams are a trio of brothers that play emotive, high energy Folk Rock. Since their first show on New Year’s Eve 2012, the band has captured audiences all over the Southeast with their warm, personable stage presence and rich three-part harmonies. Highbeams have traveled all over the U.S. performing hundreds of shows every year; including opening slots for acts like Vertical Horizon, Chase Bryant, Col Bruce Hampton, and the Grammy nominated duo, Brothers Osborne. The band constantly adds to their extensive body of work, all released through their own record label: Blanket Fort. Today the band continues to tour behind their newest album, “Keep Meaning It”, and persists in making the most out of every opportunity to share their dream with the world. Highbeams are Adam Pendlington, Ian Pendlington, and Stephen Quinn.

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Guitarist and composer Bill Hart earned his stellar reputation as a guitarist, composer, bandleader, music educator, touring musician and recording artist. Having released six CDs as leader of his world-renowned Bill Hart Band, Bill has also proven his merit as a guitar instructor. Bill’s music book, Solo Jazz Guitar: The Complete Chord Melody Method, issued by Hal Leonard in 1999 and reissued in 2007, is an excellent tutorial for aspiring guitarists. Speaking about his role as a guitar instructor, Bill explains “I have taught students from all over the world, with interests in all styles of music, and have seen them all benefit from studying chord melody”. Among the musicians in the know that have given praises to Bill’s book are guitar heroes such as Mike Stern (“a must-have for every serious guitarist”) and Steve Khan (“Bill’s book provides you with all the tools”).

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The Robin Bibi Band was born in the late 90s when Robin was inspired to start his own Texas Style Blues/ Rock band after having worked as a session man with such arists as the Pretty Things, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Ben E. King and Helen Shapiro to name but a few.

The Band released their debut Album “Blue Thrash Therapy” in late 1997. Mainly blues standards with a couple of notable original songs thrown in. This album received AirPlay straight away from Paul Jones in his Jazz FM show and the band started to become popular in the live circuit. The follow up, “Language of Your Soul”, a work of mainly original material, was released to more critical acclaim in 2000.

Since then – and 8 more albums and a DVD later – the Robin Bibi Band have established themselves as one of the UK’s hardest working and most popular bands in their genre and Robin had been widely recognized as one of the UK’s finest Blues / Rock guitarists!

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Born Healer have been bringing their soulful, heavy, groovy blues-rock to

enthusiastic audiences since 2015. Now with a rebooted mojo, they’re moving up

to festival main stages in 2020. And with well-received support slots recently for

Aynsley Lister, Skinny Molly, Focus and more, Born Healer are hitting their stride.

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Keylock have unlocked the door to a treasure trove of golden rock ‘n’ roll sounds. Taking a feather from the great bands of the 60′ s and 70′ s such as Free and The Faces, detouring through country and roots music, psychedelic folk and tie-dye jam bands like The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers, blues and soul, then arriving back at their contemporaries, the likes of Rival Sons, Blackberry Smoke and The Cadillac Three, finally stirring in a lovely spoonful of good vibes and good will to all who want to join them.

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Troy Redfern combines the rawness of Hound Dog Taylor, the free-form approach of Sonny Sharrock, the firebrand playing of Johnny Winter and the technique of Dave Hole, mixed with the ghost of Elmore James’.

There’s something about the Welsh marches. As guitarist Troy Redfern tells it, he grew up in the shadow of Hergest Ridge, made famous by Mike Oldfield. The Welsh borders - roughly that area between Hay on Way, Brecon and Hereford - might not quite evoke the arresting geography and climate of say Louisiana, but there’s something about the freedom of that area...

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Hughes Taylor is an energetic and ambitious blues artist from Macon, Georgia. He is known for his impressive and accomplished guitar playing and unique electric style that infuses traditional blues roots with upbeat and fast-paced blues and classic rock.

The Hughes Taylor Band is a blues/rock power trio that is reminiscent of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Cream. Fresh off of a tour in the United Kingdom, the Hughes Taylor Band has returned to the States, ready to hit the ground running.

Read more Bio https://hughestaylormusic.com/2019/06/01/biography/

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Niagara Falls USA-born EMI-Japan/Nippon Crown recording artist Tim Donahue has enjoyed a multi-faceted music career, releasing 10 solo albums and a major movie soundtrack with the Tokyo Philharmonic, producing countless TV commercials & documentary music in Japan and performing around the world.

Tim's solo albums feature Bad Company/Queen vocalist Paul Rodgers, Dream Theater’s James LaBrie, Kelly Hansen of Foreigner, production by legendary KISS/Jimi Hendrix producer Eddie Kramer and guest appearances by some of the world’s top recording artists.

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Scruffy Bear bring new energy to rock music. Comprised of Georgy Eaton,

Ryan Hunt, Jack Wild and Sass Lafferty, together they have crafted a refreshing new take on rock music bringing their personalities and boundless influences to the uncompromised melting pot.

With 19,000+ streams worldwide under their belt and radio play in the UK, USA, Canada, South America and mainland Europe, Scruffy Bear are loud and raw yet they incorporate intricacies that are otherwise lost with the rock and roll attitude.

After slots at the Ritz in Manchester, Rockmantic Festival & supporting acts such as Divinity Roxx & Hands Off Gretel, the band are known to capture any audience in the palm of their hand.

2020 has already given the band their 3rd sold out headline Manchester show, first UK tour and the release of their 4th single “Pebbles”. The band are currently working on their debut EP set to be released later in the year.

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Calling Todd Kessler a singer/songwriter simply wouldn’t do him justice. The rising folk-rock star is the consummate storyteller, with a remarkable ability to take listeners on a winding, wonderful, and introspective journey through the depths of the human experience.

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Over a career that has spanned nearly four decades, Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell has carved out a reputation as one of the world’s most respected rock guitarists, producers, musical arrangers and prolific songwriters, a reputation that by no easy road has recently earned him a place in the Harrod’s Guitar Hall of Fame.

Gear Magazine recently caught up with Bucket at the start of his UK tour to promote his new album Guitars, Beers & Tears, a testament to many years of hard work on the road as right hand man in the guitar seat for many of the world’s iconic rock and roll bands, including Humble Pie, Peter Frampton, Samson, and as a long-time member of Bad Company.

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Growing up in Northern Michigan, Jerome Rand had a late start in the world of sailing. It wasn’t until the age of 18 that sailing became the main focus of his life. First teaching sailing on the small inland lakes and then venturing out on yacht deliveries from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. On one trip to the BVI he was introduced to the Bitter End Yacht Club and found himself working with the watersports center for the next 9 years.

It was during the last three years at BEYC that the pieces of a long-held dream started to take shape, to sail solo and nonstop around the world. On a small budget he purchased a 43 year old Westsail 32 and began the journey of a lifetime. The first year was spent fixing, breaking and fixing again anything that might be a weak point on the boat. In June of 2017 the boat, “Mighty Sparrow” was hauled out of the water and work began making modifications to endure the long trip ahead.

In October the boat was back in the water and weather window opened up to set out from Gloucester Massachusetts following a few nervous weeks watching hurricane Irma, Maria and then Jose storm through the Atlantic. On October 3 rd Jerome Rand set sail aboard the Mighty Sparrow for what would be a 271 day sail and the adventure of a life time.

To reach home, the boat would have to cross the North Atlantic during the end of Hurricane season then cross the South Atlantic on the way to the stormy seas of the Southern Ocean near the Cape of Good Hope. From there it was South of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand on route to Cape Horn. Once around the Five Great Capes the boat turned North, heading for warm weather and a friendly ocean.

After two months of retracing the outbound track, on June 30 2018, the Mighty Sparrow sailed into Gloucester Mass after 9 months and 29,805 miles sailed. The journey tested every limit both mental and physical, from fierce winds to demoralizing calms, and everything in between. In the end it was perseverance and a bit of luck that would see this small boat through some of the world’s most dangerous seas.

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Grammy Nominated Jazz Guitarist Rod Harris Jr. is becoming a prevalent musical force and well known amongst jazz guitarists and musicians within the U.S and abroad. After spending much of the previous decade (2009 – 2019) recording, touring and performing with various legendary artists spanning multiple genres, RHJ is emerging as a notable artist and jazz guitarist in his own right. In 2016, RHJ released his debut jazz-funk album "The Counsel Of Elders", which pays homage to jazz guitar luminaries Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, George Benson, and Kenny Burrell. In March 2018, Rod released his well-anticipated hip-hop/jazz EP entitled “Exits & Options”. The “X/O” Ep features renditions of classic songs as well as original material. In 2018, RHJ received a Grammy Nomination for his guitar work and musical contributions on Neo-Soul Legend Musiq Soulchild’s album “Feel The Real”. Rod can also be seen performing in the hit film biopics “Cadillac Records” (starring Beyoncé and Adrian Brody) and “Bessie” (starring Queen Latifah) and most recently season 2 of BET’s “American Soul” (Feb 2020).

Currently, RHJ is touring the east coast U.S with his newly formed jazz organ group. RHJ’s jazz organ group consists of organist Scott Giddens, drummer Larry Wilson and saxophonist Derrick James. RHJ’s music is available on all Internet music stores (Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, etc.)

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Formed in 2012, Bumpin’ The Mango has become Atlanta’s top funk & soul band. Ten of the southeast’s finest musicians make up this musical brotherhood. Wielding a fiery five piece horn section, a rock solid rhythm section, and an incredible lead vocalist. Their music and presence radiates an energy from the stage that lifts the audience out of their seats and pulls them to the dance floor. Influenced by bands such as Tower Of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, and The Ohio Players, Bumpin’ The Mango’s original music is a melting pot of funk, soul, and R&B.

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Backroad to Brooklyn is a duo composed of two “blue-eyed soul” singers, Emily Selleck and Ian Michael Bruh. The name is a nod to the singers’ backgrounds—Ian grew up in Coney Island Brooklyn, and Emily was raised in rural North Florida. Despite these vastly different upbringings, they share a love for music that knows no bounds. Outside of B2B, Ian performs regularly with his 10-piece Funk & Soul band, Bumpin’ the Mango, and Emily sings with The Atlanta Showstoppers.

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Bobby Torres Bio From New York City, to Woodstock with Joe Cocker, through ten years of touring with Tom Jones, to forming his own Latin jazz group in Portland, Bobby Torres has been on the music scene for over 40 years.

Besides performing as a percussionist, Bobby is a record producer, songwriter, percussion instructor, session musician and band leader. On April 30, 2016, Bobby was given the Jazz Journalist’s Association Jazz Hero Award. This award is given to advocates, altruists, activists, aiders and abettors of jazz who have had significant impact in their local communities. On September 11, 2015, Bobby performed with the Tadeschi Trucks band to a crowd of over 25,000 people at the Lockin’ Festival in Virginia. This concert was a tribute to Joe Cocker and featured many of the original members of Mad Dogs & Englishmen. See the full Tribute to Joe Cocker at this link. On August 24, 2009, Time Magazine published “Woodstock, How Does it Sound 40 Years Later?” an article which included a photo of Bobby in performance on stage with Joe Cocker at Woodstock along with the Mad Dogs & Englishmen. On May 4th of 2009, Bobby performed for Archbishop Desmond Tutu before his adoring crowd of over 4,800 people. And, later that same year, Bobby was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. The formal ceremony, which included fellow inductees Terry Robb, Dan Balmer and others, was October 17, 2009 at the Roseland Theater.

A versatile musician, Bobby was nominated for “Outstanding Percussionist” – a Muddy Waters Award – as a result of his work performing with Le Bon, Craig Caruthers, The Dan Reed Network, Curtis Salgado, Lloyd Jones and Linda Hornbuckle – all local R&B and Blues Musicians who developed national and international reputations of their own. Visit the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.

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Bio: "The duo were warm, playful, serious, humble, and dad-burn entertaining" - Rusty Taylor, The Jazzonian

Over the past decade, guitarist Trey Wright and vocalist Laura Coyle have established themselves as first-call musicians on the the Atlanta jazz scene. They joined forces in 2017 to form the Laura Coyle and Trey Wright Duo. United by their love of classic jazz pairings including Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald and Tuck and Patti, the duo performs a unique repertoire of jazz standards, Brazilian music and contemporary songs by their favorite songwriters. On any given night, the duo plays an entertaining and eclectic mix of music by Cole Porter, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hoagy Carmichael, Dolly Parton and JoniMitchell.

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From velvety vulnerability to soul-tinged power, jazz vocalist Karla Harris brings sophisticated warmth and dynamic delivery to the music, drawing listeners with her into the story and musical substance of the songs she sings. She has made a career within the art form she loves for more than three decades, performing for audiences from Portland to Provence. Her repertoire blends genres with subtlety, remaining respectful to the roots of a song. Her art lies not only in expansive vocals but also in tapping into the emotion of a tune, and delivering it fully. “She lends her pulse to be a part of the heartbeat of the entire process, vocals and instrumentals,” writes AXS.com, “and the strange meandering force that lies between.” Critical Jazz says, “Rich, full-bodied and with a slight buttery finish, Karla Harris has mad skills – a vocal artist with impeccable phrasing and the innate gift to have the band play with and not around her.”

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A Stranger and a Friend is a collaboration between singer-songwriters Josh Schicker and Lindsay Allward-Theimer and violinist, Cat Espinosa. Based out of Atlanta, GA, the trio focus on creating music that is stirring and intimate while remaining accessible and beautiful.

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Jeff Pike – Founder, Frontman, Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Jeff Pike is an accomplished vocalist, guitarist, pianist, entertainer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. As a full time working musician for the past 30 years, Jeff is appreciated and respected by his listeners, fans and peers for both his skill of entertaining and his stellar musicianship. For years audiences have been continuously impressed by his improvisational skills and the variety of his musical knowledge. He is passionate, real, and cares about the audience – and the song. Always connecting with his audience through both his talent and his humor.

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How do you describe The Rising Souls?

Equal parts Soundgarden, Rival Sons, Black Crowes, Queens Of The Stone Age? Well, it’s a start, but probably doesn’t do the band justice. Vintage Rock? Soul? Yes, probably getting closer.

The simple truth is that The Rising Souls are a combination of all of this, and so much more.

Led by the powerhouse vocals of Dave Archibald, The Rising Souls are one of Scotland’s exciting new bands! Their sound is an intoxicating mix of vintage rock and soul with a contemporary twist; Strong and meaty riffs, with intricate flowing grooves, and powerful, soaring vocals!

In the space of 12 short months, as a band, The Rising Souls have stamped their authority on the music scene by ensuring that they deliver killer songs, tight musicianship, and with dominating stage presence. With several high-profile festival and support slots already under their belts, and sold out headline shows along the way, now is the right time for The Rising Souls to spread their message further afield.

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1 They tell stories - they come first - many of the stories are about growing up in small-town, rural Georgia. #2 No music could be created/written until the story/words were finished. #3 Stephen could not write any music for the stories on an electric guitar - had to be acoustic guitar or piano.