Artists

The incredibly talented duo of Jilly Martin and Ryan Brooks Kelly have become the next must-see act from New England to Nashville. Over the years, they’ve been featured as support acts for many traditional, and mainstream country artists.

Standouts in today’s crossover country music scene, Jilly & Ryan’s songs bridge the boundary between traditional and new country. They’ve made their mark with highly-acclaimed original music and are winning over audiences each and every time they perform. Jilly and Ryan’s compelling song-writing, dynamic vocal harmonies and stunning musicianship have them poised for a breakthrough in the music industry.

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Mike Khalil was born in Los Angeles, CA, and started playing guitar at age eight. Mike won the “Instrumentalist of the Year” award in high school, and attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood. From there, he graduated with a B.A. in Music Performance, worked in Los Angeles as a session and touring guitarist, where he gained credits with Sara Connor, The Jackie Boyz, and others. From there he relocated to Nashville. There he recorded and toured with a diverse group of artists including Kelsey Waldon, Jamey Johnson, Allison Krauss, Jaimie Wyatt, Elizabeth Cook, Bob Wayne, and many others. He currently plays guitar and pedal steel for Randy Houser, and continues to write, produce, and work on music!

New York City guitarist George Worthmore. NY Blues Hall of Famer, and 2017 Suncoast Blues Challenge champion.

Credits include: Kinky Friedman, Bo Diddley, Lou Christie, The Platters, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and Hot tuna.

Currently in Sarasota, Florida with The Divebombers

Fredrik is a rock/fusion guitar player living in the south of Sweden. He works as a solo artist, session player, clinician and guitar teacher.

Fredrik got interested in the guitar after watching a Guns N’ Roses live concert on Swedish television. A couple of days later his parents bought him his first electric guitar. The rest is history…

In 2011, Fredrik released his debut solo album “Silhouettes” which, according to many critics, was an innovative style of instrumental guitar music. It was followed up in 2017 by his second solo album entitled “Static Alteration”.

In September 2020, Fredrik started the progressive rock/fusion band M3 alongside drummer Carl Williams and bass player Simon Hall. They are currently writing music for their first album.

The Brook & The Bluff is a Birmingham-born, Nashville-based band that has quickly become recognized by its evocative blend of vocal harmony, soulful air and groovitational pull. These elements are readily apparent in the group’s releases, which have helped spur the band forward in their musical pursuits. What started as a duo of Alec & Joseph transformed into the dynamic live act with John & Fred filling out the band.

The quartet’s early music was widely successful – from charting on Spotify’s US and Canada Viral 50 Playlists to sold out shows across the country, the band has had an exhilarating launch. The Brook & The Bluff’s debut full length album, FIRST PLACE, was released in late 2019 and the band continues to grow with thrilling live shows across the country.

The brain child of a future banker and a drop out bartender, The Narrowbacks are a fresh voice for songs and stories old and new. After some late night sing songs, a couple whiskeys and a few lost jobs we came up with a young punk attitude that found itself running through the veins of an old time folk band. The Narrowbacks: American First, Irish Always.

Ledfoot Larry are a Saint Paul-based band, combining Tex-Mex and early styles of country music to create a neotraditional sound. Lorenzo “Ledfoot Larry” Michelutti first performed as the solo artist “Ledfoot Larry” in April of 2015 in Saint Paul, MN, and by 2017 began playing out with a full band. Nearly three years into their genre-bending career, Larry and band TOGETHER make “Ledfoot Larry”. In that time, they have headlined festivals, released their debut album “Smooches Gracias” to critical acclaim, and were 2019 Midwest CMA Awards nominees.

Michelle Taylor has been a professional artist and session musician since the age of 11 years old, and has toured in various shows throughout Europe during her long and successful musical career. Starting as a session drummer during the 80`s she eventually moved over to guitar as her main instrument during the 90´s and simultaneously added vocals. Since then, this award winning artist has had a number of musical careers simultaneously and appeared in a multitude of theaters, concert houses and city halls throughout Sweden with her very successful shows. Michelle was even inducted into the Swedish Nostalgia Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Over the years as a session musician Michelle has played for a number of both local and international artists and still continues to do so, adding her unusual style of guitar playing to various live band performances.

Nate has developed his signature sound through a lifelong connection with music from around the world. His parents raised him on a balanced musical diet of Middle Eastern, Americana, Latin and Irish Folk music that proved a gateway to his wide appreciation of different genres. His guitar-playing genesis was shaped by the classics: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. This foundation is paired with a love of storytelling through songs that has been influenced by Jack White, Robben Ford, Jimmy Webb, Ray Charles and the famous troubadours of our lifetime.

As a guitar teacher and sideman, Nate has covered a vast territory of musical styles but wanted to explore his own capacity as an original musician. Over a 6-week European sojourn with his muse, songs began emerging that would eventually become his debut release, Stereosmith. This album encapsulates Nate’s love of funk, soul, country, blues, jazz and rock mediums. His live shows take chances and excite audiences with catchy hooks, vivid storytelling and expert musicianship.