Featured Artists
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.
Richard Bargel
For over 50 years, Richard Bargel has been a stable of German Blues and Folk scene. Somewhere in between Enfant terrible and Grandseigneur he found his way own of making music with diversity as his driving force and without any boundaries. As a musician, actor for film and theatre, writer, sometimes cartoonist, and photographer he always kept being creative.
Bai Kamara Jr.
A warm, funky voice, but just as sober and intimate. Bai Kamara Jr’s music is a mix of afro-blues, roots, soul and jazz influences. Bai Kamara Jr grew up in the United Kingdom and has lived in Brussels for over 30 years. He is a committed singer-songwriter who reveals his African origins in his music.
Aryan King
Aryan J. King is a singer, songwriter, music producer and a professional guitarist with an exquisite taste for hard rock and blues. Having performed in his first concert at the age of just seven, unleashed an overwhelming passion for music. His passion and dedication eventually bore the fruits of his success as he started being invited by significant number of renowned artists on private shows, jam sessions and studio records.
Spotify Playlists
The Legends
Stevie Ray Vaughan – The Texas Blues King on The Blues & Life
The blues always sounded more like “the real thing” than anything else. It’s not like I automatically said, “This is cooler than this,” or “This has more emotion.” When I heard it, it slayed me! There was just not a question.
Rory Gallagher’s Blues – Quotes & Recollections
Rory Gallagher was the People’s Guitarist. Unassuming, but tenacious, the Irish blues man devoted his life to touring and playing his beloved Fender Strat to adoring audiences. He never stopped working, and could always command a crowd, but resolutely eschewed the trappings of superstardom.
B.B. King – Famous Quotes & Trivia
The significant difference between B.B. King and his disciples is that he had long ago mastered the concept that less can be more when it comes to the number of notes in a solo. “If it’s done well with less, then use that,” he says. “