As a singer, songwriter and producer who combines various influences from blues, soul, alternative and urban folk in his cross-genre compositions, Maxim Vaga embarks on a journey through musical styles from all directions and different eras to give his songs a timeless character and unite supposed opposites in a playful, experimental way.

Making music together for over 2 decades, Brazilian guitarist Celso Salim and California harmonica player Darryl Carriere present “About Time” – their first record in collaboration. Released by Wide Tracks Recordings, the long-awaited album features 10 original compositions and was produced by Mike Hightower and Celso himself.

“When I first saw Pete Townshend on TV doing his windmill guitar strum and the power behind it, I knew: that was what I wanted to do,” says Timo Gross. And then there’s Eric Clapton, who captivated the teenager. He whispers from the TV: Timo, your heart belongs to the blues, and that’s exactly how you want to play guitar.

Professional performing musician for 42 years. Steeped in the blues although accomplished at playing other styles of music. Songwriter, recording artist. At my studio, W3B, I produce, engineer, and record various artists and bands, and have been for the last 20 years. Living my best life note by note! 

Tarantulas blues band formed in 2015 in Orlando, Florida, inspired by the original raw blues styles of early blues artists Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, as well as later artists RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and T Model Ford.