KEN and DREW (SISTER HAZEL)
Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Song "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. . Since then, the band has become firmly established not only in rock and alternative music, but now in country with four back-to-back Billboard Top Country Albums Chart entries along with making their debut on the most revered stage in country music, the Grand Ole Opry. They have most recently co-produced a cleverly themed EP compilation series entitled “Elements,” that includes a bonus seventh track that continued throughout the series.
Living up to their fan-centered reputation, the band was a pioneer in the themed cruise industry by co-founding "The Rock Boat" and annually hosts events like the “Hazelnut Hang,” and "Camp Hazelnut" that focuses on creating unique experiences and interacting with the fans. Sister Hazel has been equally attentive to connecting with their audience through social media having amassed over a million social followers. In addition to the events and touring, the band also gives back with “Lyrics For Life.” Founded by singer Ken Block, the charity unites musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions to benefit cancer research and patient-care charities.
Dee is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist from southeast PA; covering all genres of music, delivered with a folky-soulful attitude, and an acoustic guitar. Performing locally, and regionally since 2010, she’s grown a reputation as a front person, demanding audiences attention. Most who know her, recognize her from the band Chestnut Grove, a rock and roll quintet. But solo, folk shows are where her roots began. From heartfelt story telling songs about life, to catchy choruses you can’t get out of your head, and everything in between.
Elevado is a singer-songwriter duo composed of duel baritones, Brad Rhodes (vocals, piano, guitar) and Brent Shuttleworth (vocals, guitar). Both were independent, national touring artists that combined forces in Northern Virginia at the head of the 2020 quarantine. Through a process of woodshedding, they found their purpose and sound by embracing the deeper truths surrounding the unparalleled state of the world.
Having connected while working at an orphanage in Port au Prince, Haiti, Elevado explores the range between their singer- songwriter influences and real, autobiographical stories that reflect the depth of their own life experience. Brad and Brent have discovered the uniqueness of their collaborative efforts along their path to help connect the world by small acts of kindness, promoting sustainable social equality and reflecting on the values that matter to them the most. Elevado's inspiration is drawn from their favorite artists, writers and teachers expanding beyond the music industry: Eckhart Tolle, Brené Brown, Damien Rice, Jon Bellion, and many more. Their sound is grounded in dynamic and vulnerable lyrics brought to life by the colorful exploration of melody crafted within transcendent musical landscapes.
Joe Bachman is a Florida-based Country Music Singer/Songwriter having played over 5000 shows in his 20+ year career. Born in Southern NJ, Joe spent his younger years playing the east coast clubs and casinos. In 2005, he moved to Key West, FL which allowed Joe to meet several mentors that helped mold his songwriting and live performances (Lee Brice, Kenny “Big Kenny” Alphin, Cliff Cody, Kenny Chesney, Arlis Albritton, Craig Wayne Boyd, Florida Georgia Line, and more). Two years later, Joe made Nashville his part-time home, and after a few more years of songwriting and performances, he signed his record deal with RockRidge Music. 2013 saw Joe on a 110-station, 49-state radio tour. In addition to his radio stops, he was also performing shows as the supporting act for artists like Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Eli Young Band, Drake White, David Nail, Randy Houser, Joe Nichols, and more. Joe’s debut single with RockRidge, called “Lookatchu” reached Top 40 on the country music chart
The Bachman & Polk Happy Hour Show is a music duo playing all of the hit songs from every genre and generation, mixing in fun TV themes, adult humor, a few uptempo original songs, and outlandish toasts. There is something for everyone over 18. BP have the uncanny ability to take a crowd to total silence with Bachman's nightly tribute to our nation's heroes, and minutes later the walls are shaking from the Polk-led screams of anthems like "Friends In Low Places" and "Don't Stop Believin." Their dedicated fans have packed their weekly show in Orlando for the last two years and shows no signs of slowing down.
Meaghani Farrell is an emerging singer-songwriter in New York City and Nashville, Meaghan Farrell didn’t know her own power. It might be more accurate to say that she simply didn’t know how to harness it. Meaghan had always loved to sing, turning heads with her strong voice as a kid growing up in Harrisburg, PA. Meaghan knew early that she was meant to write songs, perform, and connect with people. Like so many new artists, Meaghan was proud of her early songs, but the material wasn’t completely “her”, she hadn’t yet found her voice
.Driving around the country as a touring singer-songwriter can be a lonely proposition, with lots of time to think behind the wheel, to get to know one’s self. It was on this journey of self-discovery that Meaghan realized that her artist voice was actually the voice inside her own head. Conversations with Myself came out of an extraordinary time in my life,” Meaghan says. “I was no longer willing to accept feeling certain kinds of familiar pain anymore. It all started with checking in with myself every single day, over a cup of coffee in the morning. It was through this sort of meditation that I began the journey of healing a very broken heart. I am still on that journey. I am still talking to myself, trying to more deeply understand who I am... and I am learning how truly grateful I am for all that I have and all I can give.”
Fresh off a triumphant return to The Rock Boat, Meaghan is slated to take a break from her constant tour schedule to team up with production duo Nate and Dan Monea at their Little C Studios in Canton, Ohio. The Moneas helped her express the full range of her emotions: from heartbreak to healing, from injustice to empowerment, from anxiety to confidence, Meaghan shares it all. Her philosophy is simple - the best version of yourself has always been there, it is often too noisy to hear that voice. The trick is to quiet the world, quiet yourself until you can truly hear it. The clarity. The calm. The love.
"The Music of Kate Mills is like taking a drive with Dan Fogelberg, Brandi Carlile, Linda Rondstadt, and Grace Potter through Southern California in the 1970s. Her folk-rock sound captures the warmth and orchestrations of her beloved Laurel Canyon singers-songwriters, while being enhanced by today’s crisp production standards.Kate is a storyteller whose lyrics and emotional perspective are uniquely informed by schooling and a career in social work. “Many of the things I loved about social work are also why I love music,” she says. “In both, it’s about creating a space where it's okay to feel whatever we're feeling; a space for us to acknowledge and embrace our whole selves, even the parts that are challenging. As a musician, I feel like I can contribute to that space more genuinely.”
In 2020, Kate released her debut album which captures the warmth and orchestrations of her beloved era of 1970s Laurel Canyon singers-songwriters, while being enhanced by today’s crisp modern production standards. As a performing artist, Kate has gigged around the country at venerated venues, house concerts, colleges, and festivals. Select highlights include Hotel Cafe in LA, Cutting Room in NYC, Montauk Music Festival, ASCAP’s “I Create Music Conference,” Ladybug Festival, NJ Folk Festival, SouthEast Regional Folk Alliance, and Musikfest."
Throwing Shade is a 6 piece Chester County, PA based cover band playing a unique mix of 80s, 90s, and 2000s rock.
Fitz Magee is Tri County area Band, Rockin' hits through the decades with incredible harmonies. Sean McNally and Michael Gavin carry the vocal and guitar talents along with Jim Kusters and Chris Mackey rounding out the Bass line and Percussion
Dynah the band is a young yet well-seasoned 6 piece band. We are based out of the Philadelphia suburbs, performing an array of music, both covers and originals. Our highlighting genres consist of classic rock, upbeat blues, modern dance, and country.
Floorbird with their "Fall Apart Anywhere" are products of months of isolation. This pop-punk band formed well into the pandemic, unified by the nagging urge to create something beautiful in the midst of such universal uncertainty. Their sound runs the inspirational gamut, with nods to bands like Dashboard Confessional, Coheed and Cambria, The Dangerous Summer and The Maine. With meaningful, introspective lyrics to match, Floorbird's music lacks no point of entry. Listen for yourself, come to a show, see where this takes us, and watch us fall apart anywhere.