Featured Artists
Mississippi MacDonald
Mississippi MacDonald is a 3 times British Blues Awards nominee, from London, England. He has been playing since he was 11 years old and has travelled extensively on the US blues trail, meeting, amongst others, Pinetop Perkins, Willie Big Eyes Smith, Otis Clay and BB King.
Kelli Baker
Signed under Sony Music with Bad Jeu Jeu Records, Kelli Baker brings a song like no other. Winner, Long Island Blues Challenge “Road to Memphis” 2022 Official Selection, National Women in Blues Showcase 2023. Kelli delivers a commanding performance and has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Chris Cornell, Susan Tedeschi, and Aretha Franklin. Her dynamic blues tones and gospel nods have been called a kind of ethereal blues.
John Fusco
Borderlands is his third album after John Fusco and the X-Road Riders in 2019 and John the Revelator, a double album in 2021. The album combines ancient gospel overtones and blues themes to create what Fusco calls “a kind of peyote passion play.”
John Mast
John’s music transcends boundaries, blending elements of blues, blues rock, and rock ‘n’ roll. He celebrates the release of his third solo album, a labor of love that encompasses six meticulously crafted songs. With a unique blend of heartfelt lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, John Mast continues to make his mark in the music industry.
Todd Sharpville
Todd Sharpville has been the face of the English Blues for 30 years already. His debut album “Touch Of Your Love” released in 1992 on Red Lightin Records won “Best Album” and “Best Guitarist” awards at the British Blues Awards, marking the start of his international career during which Todd and his band played on nearly every blues stage and festival around the world.
Kete Bowers
Kete Bowers is a singer / songwriter born in Liverpool. His music crosses many genres from Country, Rock, Americana, Folk and Blues. His new album is a a deepening and engulfing record that reaches into what feels like an edgier side of folk rock by blending alternative undertones and a touch of tasteful darkness to the music.
Cathy Lemons
Cathy Lemons is a legendary, blues singing firebird out of Dallas, Texas, who has mesmerized audiences with her “velvety and hypnotic voice, resonant of a female Howlin’ Wolf” for over 30 years. A seasoned and expressive songwriter, Cathy brings profound authenticity to her craft, spinning inspiration from acts of faith, redemption, and love from all sides.
Blues Delight
Blues Delight is five-piece ensemble of veteran musicians under the direction of producer Vincent Beaulne from Montreal, Canada. They deliver this package of all-original, modern blues with gusto and sensibility, throwing in a taste of jazz good measure.
Matt Kirk and the Gueyfarers
Matt’s influences span from folk and country to blues and classic rock to Tejano to Americana and western swing. Individual influences include the great Levon Helm, Jimmy LaFave, Leon Russell, Doug Sahm, Auggie Meyers and Flaco Jimenez, Monte Montgomery, and Scott Byers among several others.
Dalia Valanciute
Dalia Valanciute is a jazz singer originally from Lithuania who has made a name for herself in the Danish jazz scene. Her voice is remarkable and stands out for its deep and soft tone, which has often been compared to that of Diana Krall.
Jack Biilmann
With the saltwater of the Far South Coast of NSW and the crystal clear water of the Snowy Mountains running through his veins, Jack Biilmann has been surrounded by inspiration his whole life. After five years of constant touring, six single releases and four albums and two Australian iTunes #1 singles, Jack has paved a reputation as one of Australia’s most talented singer/songwriter/guitarists.
The Lost Nites
The Lost Nites is an American band created by critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Cannon. Blending blues, rock, and folk influences into a cohesive and eclectic sound the music references everything from Tin Pan Alley and music standards to swamp blues and country.
Bison Hip
We wanted to take our love of blues and rock, and mix up with our experiences of life Between us, we’ve been through so many things in life, ups and downs, some successes and plenty of failures, we wanted all that in the music. We needed to wrap it up in the DNA of our hometown, Glasgow, and hopefully that’s what we’ve achieved.
King Leo
“King” Leo LaDell is one of Aotearoa’s best kept musical secrets. Born in Norfolk Virginia, LaDell has shared the stage with legends such as Pinetop Perkins and Bo Diddley. Leo brings his own powerful and dignified presence to a blend of traditional blues idioms.
Doug MacLeod
MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of a Doug MacLeod performance is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters from the faceless to the legendary-to strikingly real life.