Barbaro is a progressive bluegrass band playing music for films about cooking. Spicy instrumentals, savory harmonies, and to-the-point songwriting creates a dynamic and captivating set for audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Barbaro began crafting it’s sound in the fall 2016 and has been evolving ever since.2018 has been a year of exciting momentum…
THE YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS perform original songs and fiddle tunes inspired by the classic hillbilly, western-swing, and old-time fiddling traditions—and they also mine this same repertoire for forgotten gems that deserve to be heard again. The duo performs frequent concerts at listening rooms and festivals throughout the Midwest and are known for engaging their audiences and…
Hailing from Chicago, Lunar Ticks aim to barrel through stylistic boundaries by recreating and expanding on roots music (rock, jazz, punk, country, funk, soul, world, bluegrass etc.), with a DIY ethic and a jovial attitude. The band is influenced by the innovative Alternative rock of Wilco and My Morning Jacket, with a healthy touch of…
The west coast of Wisconsin is not typically thought of as a hotbed of alternative reggae music. However, TUGG, hailing from La Crosse, WI has done an amazing job channeling tropical grooves and breezy melodies and has quickly become a top draw in the Midwest and beyond. Coming from a state known more for the…
The Lower 5th incorporates folk, rock, R&B, reggae, country and bluegrass to produce a unique blend of Midwestern Soul that swings, sways, rocks, and wails. Luke Jorgensen, Cory Swadley (The Northern Pines) and Paul Metz(The Mascot Theory) began to work together to write and perform songs that draw from and build upon their common diverse…
Alabaster are a jam band at our roots. Our style is very passionate and energetic. We pour our emotions into every lick and riff we play. We play Rock, Blues, Psychedelic, Reggae, and Hard rock with a more old school take, similar to Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin. We challenge ourselves to push our creativity and…
THE EARTHLINGS are a rock n’ roll band with a modern flair. They blend vocal harmonies, synthesizer and an eclectic mix of the genre into a melodic, dynamic and uplifting sound. They are prolific writers and creators of original and delightful compositions of sound which they perform with passion, energy and crowd-pleasing excitement. Composed of…
Earth to Clark is a conscious, organically formed, high energy band based out of Beloit, WI. Members include Adam Gasser (Guitar/Vocals) Ariana Hartgraves (Vocals/Tambourine) Greg Boyer (Lead Guitar) Bassel Saad (Bass) Zak Radewan (Percussion/Synth) Mark Atkinson (Drums) They blend a wide variety of musical styling’s. Based around Funkedelic Rock Reggae Hippie Hip-hop; their positive, thought…
Josh Harty’s unique blend of American music has become a must-hear for those who keep the tradition of country, blues and folk close to their hearts. Born and raised on the plains of North Dakota, Josh has continued the old family tradition of playing guitar. His father, both a preacher, and the Police Chief of…
Mark Croft, Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter, is one of the most distinguished musicians to ignite the acoustic music scene. Always unafraid to break the genre barriers, Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Pop/Roots approach to songwriting. A seasoned performer, Croft has been serving up exciting and emotional performances…