Artists

Adriana McDonald is an 18 year old singer/songwriter from Northeast Ohio, who currently resides in Punta Gorda. Adriana started learning the guitar 4 years ago, during Covid. Music wasn't new to her though. She grew up in a music oriented family. Her mother, Angela, co-owned a small music venue in Ohio and her father, Sean, played in numerous bands as a guitarist/vocalist. She has always sang, and wrote lyrics at a very young age. Adriana has written over 30 original songs to date, has released a debut album on Feb 20th, 2024 with her band, shy blossom, and is currently working on a 4 song EP and a 2nd album at Farmadelica Studio in Bokeelia with producer Howard Merlin. She is heavily influenced by Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Mitzki, The Backseat Lovers, Hozier, as well as many many more. She has appeared on ABC7, won Rock the Stage 2022 in North Ft. Myers under 18 category, and David Abbruzzese, formerly of Pearl Jam 91' to 94' played drums on 5 tracks on her debut album. You can find Adriana playing solo from St. Petersburg to Marco, and also catch her band, shy blossom, playing venues throughout Florida.

Alan Bradford is a unique guitar player and an old soul singer/songwriter. A musician who can deliver hours of covers, as well as original songs; he is an all around entertainer who can “read the crowd” and cater the music to their desires. Whether in an assisted living, country club, bar room, local, national festivals or private house concert; his music is a wonderful addition to any gathering. Alan started playing music while growing up in New Jersey. In college in the early 70's, Alan had the opportunity to play with many touring professionals, two of whom became great influences: Harry Chapin and James Taylor. Alan’s love of music led him to write and record his own songs. His CD of original music, "From the Heart", is having great success.“Johnson’s Farm” and “Cowboy Heaven”, which are getting worldwide airtime. BMI (the international music licensing agency which represents Alan) has just informed him that his original songs are now being used in films, and television shows. ********Review For his CD "From the Heart"*********** “With Alan Bradford’s “From the Heart”, he shows us that he is a songwriter who refuses to look the other way - and in refusing to do so, he opens our eyes and ears to the world around us; the good, the bad, and the ever-changing. With the prose and passion of Pete Seeger, and Jim Croce's smooth vocal sincerity, Alan's songs memorialize all of life's wonders and challenges. You’ll never forget Alan after listening to "From the Heart"!” Dr. Bob Your Big Picture Cafe

Born and raised in Springfield Massachusetts, independent artist and songwriter Alex Rohan has always had a passion for music. Growing up with a family full of musicians, Alex had an interest early on. He began singing at a very young age and from there taught himself how to play guitar. He started to perform for more than just his family. As a teenager, he started playing at local bars and restaurants where he gained a lot of his early musical experience. Rohan is not only a musician but also an esteemed song writer. His repertoire of original songs breaks barriers between genres through meaningful and expressive songwriting. His first solo EP entitled “Lancaster” debuted in 2021. Critics calling it a “mix of reggae and alternative” (Nantucket Inquire and Mirror), it includes “engulfing songs with intense instrumentals”. He also pays homage to other genres with songs of a country feel with folk inspired melodies. Beyond playing his own originals, Alex’s live performances include covers of artists such as Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. His solo shows include rhythmic and lead guitar riffs with live looping that engage the audience. His smooth, soulful vocals aid in the genre-bending artists’ ability to please the audience. When Rohan has the opportunity, he and his band The Alex Rohan Band, will bring the progressive jam-band feel while showcasing talented vocals and musicianship. As Alex continues to establish his own name, he has supported many other musicians, such as Mark Roberge of O.A.R., Jack Johnson, and Badfish a tribute to Sublime. As a growing musician, he began playing bigger venues as the headliner himself. He now plays upwards of 150 shows a year. Alongside bigger events, you can continue to find him at local establishments. Rohan feels some of the best energy is found at home continuing to support the community that supports him. New England is not the only place you will find Alex. His talent with both musicianship and songwriting has brought him across the country to different music festivals and events. He has had week long residencies in places like Nantucket playing for Cisco Brewery to Florida for Blast on the Bay Songwriters festival. He has appeared everywhere from casino stages to the Big E, one of the country’s biggest fairs. As a BMI songwriter, he has appeared alongside other artists including Chris Young, Jelly Roll, and Riley Green in the Key West Songwriters Festival. Alex has plans to continue traveling and releasing new music. His latest inspiration for his songwriting has been his growing family, as Rohan and his wife welcomed a daughter in late 2023.

Bigg Vinny is a larger-than-life personality in the music industry, known for his commanding stage presence, infectious energy, and unparalleled charisma. Hailing from the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Bigg Vinny is a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the stage. As a versatile musician and entertainer, Bigg Vinny's music defies easy categorization, blending elements of country, rock, and hip-hop to create a unique and electrifying sound. With a powerful voice that resonates with authenticity and emotion, he has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Beyond his musical prowess, Bigg Vinny is a true storyteller, weaving tales of triumph, struggle, and resilience into his lyrics. His songs speak to the human experience, offering solace and inspiration to all who listen. Whether he's performing for a sold-out stadium crowd or an intimate venue, Bigg Vinny's passion for music is palpable and his performances unforgettable. Offstage, Bigg Vinny's larger-than-life personality shines through in his genuine and approachable demeanor. He is known for his dedication to his fans, his work ethic, and his commitment to spreading positivity and joy through his music. With a career marked by milestones and accolades, Bigg Vinny continues to push boundaries, challenge expectations, and leave an indelible mark on the music industry. From chart-topping hits to electrifying live performances, Bigg Vinny's impact on the world of music is undeniable, and his journey is far from over.

Bill LaBounty's musical direction was clear by the age of 19, when he was signed with his rock band to RCA Records. The Pacific Northwest native then took his act solo, recording an album for Twentieth Century Fox Records, followed by 3 albums for Warner Bros. Records, which spawned the pop hits Never Gonna Look Back (with James Taylor), Livin' It Up and This Night Won't Last Forever. Bill's album The Right Direction, co-produced with Robbie Dupree, enjoyed success in Europe and Japan with featured singles The Right Direction and Mr. O. He also established himself as a songwriter for other artists, with successes that span almost two decades. Over the years his resume includes cuts by an array of Pop and Country artists including Patti LaBelle, Jimmy Buffett, The Judds, Steve Wariner, The Temptations, Brooks & Dunn, Steve Goodman and Phoebe Snow, Peter Cetera and Tim McGraw, among others. An accomplished keyboardist and synthesist, LaBounty has worked in the studio with such artists as James Taylor, Jennifer Warnes, Patti LaBelle and Peter Cetera. In 1983, while working in Nashville, LaBounty met his wife, songwriter Beckie Foster, which led to a joint career in Nashville and L.A. and resulted in Steve Wariner's #1 record The Weekend and Peter Cetera's No Explanation, the end theme for the movie Pretty Woman. His hits include Robbie Dupree's Hot Rod Hearts, Michael Johnson's This Night Won't Last Forever, Steve Wariner's #1 records Lynda and I Got Dreams, Somewhere In The Vicinity Of The Heart (a Grammy-winning record by Alison Kraus and Shenandoah), Tanya Tucker and Delbert McClinton's Tell Me About It, Tequila Talkin' by Lonestar, the #1 Shenandoah single I Want To Be Loved Like That and Brooks & Dunn's Rock My World (Little Country Girl). To date, he has had over 100 songs recorded by other artists, resulting in 25 BMI Awards, including 10 Million Performance awards.

Bill Metts started singing playing guitar during the Country Blues revival of the 1960s and fell in love with the art of finger-style guitar. He has performed at the prestigious Mississippi John Hurt Blues Festival, the world famous "Ground Zero" in Clarksdale Mississippi, at the Will McLean Festival in Brooksville Florida and numerous times in the BMI sponsored Island Hopper Songwriter Festival. For four years he hosted the weekly Songwriter Circle at the Americana Community Music Association located in Fort Myers Florida. Though he occasionally will do selected covers, originals are his preference. https://billmetts.bandcamp.com/

Growing up in the suburbs of St. Louis, Bill Roemer was raised with the typical Midwest values of work hard/play hard. With more than 13 years in music, Bill plays more than 200 shows a year. From cruise ships to Nashville’s lower Broadway, Bill creates an atmosphere that is energetic and exciting for every music lover. Bill’s catalog of roughly 2,000 cover songs, from every genre, is woven into his writing style and has truly influenced his sound. His latest release, “Better Out Here,” is a perfect representation of who Bill is - just a hunting, fishing, small-town country boy who loves writing songs.

Powerful vocals, gripping Southern rock, and gritty, heartfelt performances have defined Billy McKnight’s writing and performance since the very beginning. Spanning an eclectic array of musical tastes, influences, and styles combined with diverse life experiences, Billy’s music and his Florida-based band Soul Circus Cowboys is the band to watch in 2024 and beyond. Produced by Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter Frank Myers, Billy McKnight presents larger-than-life performances and gasoline-drenched Southern Rock shows. His work captures a diverse collection of sounds, styles, and captivatingly well-told stories, including three Billboard charting songs, “Tailgate Country,” “I Can’t Imagine,” and “I Stand.” He topped the Country Music Channel video charts with Soul Circus Cowboys’ music videos “I Stand,” and subsequent video releases “Sit on a Beach,” “Knowing that Girl,” and “Last Train Running” have been featured on the Heartland Network and Country Music TV as well. Soul Circus Cowboys can found on all streaming platforms, YouTube, and TouchTunes jukeboxes, with millions of plays worldwide. Thoroughly genuine. Phenomenally talented. That’s Billy McKnight.

Blake Esse- BMI Songwriter-Singer, UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN, Nashville Recording Artist. Winner of Clint Blacks #1 recording Competing For a Cause. Blake, best known for his original music, classic covers and crowd engagement averages 25 shows per month sharing his original music across the globe. Blake’s EP was produced by Clint Black and Dwain Rowe of Restless Heart and Brooks & Dunn. Blake is currently working with Dwain Rowe and crew on their second project together which is set to release on all platforms late 2024. Blake regularly tours and has opened for Clint Black, Chris Young, Michael Ray and Dierks Bentley.

CMA, ACM & Grammy nominee, Bobby Tomberlin, was raised in Luverne, Al, where he was a disc jockey at the age of 11, interviewing icons like Johnny Cash, Waylon and Tammy Wynette. Bobby was discovered by Mel Tillis and recently celebrated his 26th year as a staff songwriter for CURB Word Music. Bobby co-wrote "One More Day", recorded by Diamond Rio, Darryl Worley’s Top 10 hit, "A Good Day To Run” and the new Willie Nelson/Barbra Streisand single, “I’d Want It To Be You”. Bobby has also had songs recorded by Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, Josh Turner, Kenny Rogers, Joe Nichols, Dolly Parton, Rodney Atkins, Joe Diffie, Dylan Scott, Pam Tillis, Mo Pitney, Jamey Johnson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chris Young, The Oak Ridge Boys, Thompson Square, Bill Anderson, actor Chris Pine, Moe Bandy, Craig Morgan, Terri Clark, John Schneider, Lee Greenwood, Bobby Bare, Jeannie Seely, Steve Wariner, Rhonda Vincent and many others. Bobby was one of the cast members of the CMT hit series, The Singing Bee, for four seasons and has appeared on numerous television shows including Country’s Family Reunion, Opry Backstage and Authentic America. Bobby has also been featured in several films including Wheeler, co starring Kris Kristofferson and Stephen Dorff. Bobby’s 2016 release, Out Of Road, featured guest vocals by Vince Gill, Bill Anderson and Bobby Bare. Like his current single, Bobby really has lived Country Music.

Brad, an Orlando native, relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017 to pursue a career as a songwriter. His unique style, heavily influenced by the Rock music of his youth, is combined with the sincere lyrics Country music is known for. Brad has written numerous songs that have been picked up by various Nashville recording artists, including his latest, “Hey Whiskey”, which is featured on Tim McGraw’s current album “Standing Room Only” as well as “I Could Use One”, recorded by Tracy Lawrence, that will be on his upcoming EP “Out Here In It” due out in June 2024. Along with songwriting, soon after arriving in Music City Brad formed a band with fellow songwriter and Connecticut native Kyle James called The Walk-Ons. Their debut EP “Famous by Association” landed at #8 on the iTunes Country Music Chart, and they’re currently preparing for their next release scheduled for 2024.

Brian Sutherland is an acoustic songwriter living in Nashville, TN. His brand of Americana has a certain pop and jazz influence that makes his music both timeless and relevant. He writes about love, loss, victories and defeats, and how leaning into your heart is always the best way forward. Sutherland honed his craft on the Gulf Coast shores of Southwest Florida, entertaining tourists and telling stories. A veteran of the songwriting festival circuit, he's been selected to perform at the Island Hopper Songwriting Festival, Key West Songwriters Festival, Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, String Break Music Festival, Riverhawk Music Festival and the Druid City Songwriters Festival. Sutherland doubles down on his influences and driving forces on Sounds Like Love, his 3rd studio album. A collection of letters to anyone with an open heart, one common thread is woven through the whole record, hope. Hope that, no matter the dark, you can always find your way back to the light.

It’s hard to deny the pure talent and passion for her craft that is clearly the driving force behind many of artist Bridgette Tatum’s high profile career milestones. In 2009, this native of Florence, South Carolina, co-wrote the Most Played Song on Country radio stations across the United States. A tremendous achievement for any songwriter, the song, “She’s Country” (recorded and released by Platinum-selling country superstar Jason Aldean), held the #1 position on the chart for two consecutive weeks, reached two million plays, and out sold every genres ringtones, all of which are rare accomplishments, as well. In 2010, Tatum’s song, “Loud” was selected as the Official Theme Song for ACC Football’s 2010 Season. This fast-paced anthem celebrates the excitement and energy of ACC Football, captured in a raucous music video that was seen in all ACC Markets, resulting in exposure for Bridgette totaling over 27 million households. Add to these accolades Tatum’s own Album released on itunes, her single releases (I like my Cowboy’s Dirty, That’s Love Y’all, Hillbilly Rockstar) and her current Gretchen Wilson single (Summertime Town from “Ready to get Rowdy”), her recent Randy Houser (Fired Up 2016), Kristy Lee Cook (Lookin’ for a Cowgirl), The Farm, and George Clinton cuts, you have the makings of a woman building a sustainable music career for a lifetime of success. Bridgette has also produced “The Lockets”, a new fresh duo sound for country music, and currently is in production as well as a member of Uncle Si & The Sicotics. While Bridgette continues to create music, she balances it with her charitable work within The Charley Foundation (www.charleyfoundation.org), and donating her time and talents to various charities around the Middle Tennessee area. “If it's real and you are making it honest, that's what people want to hear.” With unfailing honesty and a penchant for risk-taking, Bridgette Tatum is storming the scene on her own terms and winning fans at every turn.

For over 40 years, Bruce has been writing songs, using them as a journal to reflect the different times in his life. "I started writing songs in my late 20s and have never stopped. Anything of importance in my life is in one of my songs. Writing is essential for my survival.” Bruce is also on the board of the Americana Community Music Association, and hosts the weekly Singer-Songwriting Circle.

Bryan Ruby is a rising country music artist and current John Lennon International Songwriting Contest Finalist based in Nashville, Tennessee. As a songwriter, Bryan has written over 30 songs that have been recorded by country and pop music singers. Bryan won Season 7 of the talent-search competition Nashville Rising Song, and released his debut single, “Left Field” in 2022. The song was featured on The TODAY Show and added to rotation on SiriusXM’s Country Pride and the Academy of Country Music's Ultimate Pride Playlist. With an “expressive baritone,” (Music Row Magazine) and “introspective and relatable storytelling” (The Nash News), Bryan’s music combines raw, deeply vulnerable truth with “a honey-bourbon voice that was destined for country music” (The Nashville Scene).

Genre bending, Alternative Outlaw, Southern Rock artist Cage Willis breaks all the rules with his debut album, “Who I Am.” Released in April 2023, the album has over 640,000 streams on Spotify alone. “Who I Am” was produced by hit songwriter Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry. Cage Willis took to the road in 2023 with 2 national tours supporting Foreigner and Jared James Nichols. Cage’s “Way Out Here” music video shows life on the road for the artist on the rise. When Cage Willis isn’t headlining he is playing shows with John 5, Brother Cane, Black Stone Cherry, Larry McCray, Creed Fisher, Hairball, Demun Jones, Framing The Red, Josey Scott’s Saliva and more. Follow Cage Willis on social media for updates on new music, tour dates, and more!

Cargan Murray is a versatile singer-songwriter based in Fort Myers, Florida. He began his musical journey through school band programs and street gigs played with his father in downtown Fort Myers. Cargan has established a presence in the local alternative rock music scene, as the primary songwriter for his band Ichinen. Though he plays electric music, Cargan most often uses his acoustic guitar to compose new material. Beyond music, he is completing his bachelor’s degree in history at USF, balancing his studies with his musical ambitions. He hopes that you enjoy his songs and that if you do, you check out his band at @ichinenband on Instagram.

In the vibrant tapestry of the Southwest Florida music scene, Carling Witt emerges as a captivating artist, seamlessly blending her diverse talents and boundless passion to create a narrative as colorful as it is compelling. An award-winning vocalist, musician, and songwriter and rare SWFL local, Carling is deeply rooted in the community created by the bright and beautiful SWFL music scene. She is a well-known local advocate and activist, most recognizable for being nominated for Trailblazer of the Year at the 2018 News Press Person of the Year awards for directing and organizing March for Our Lives SWFL. In addition to her pursuits in music and activism, Carling is an accomplished actor, dancer, director, and published model, working with companies such as Warner Bros, Hard Rock, and Universal. In the realm of true artists, Carling Witt is a shooting star, ready to paint the night with the colors of her musical odyssey.

With her earthy blend of Indie-Folk, Rock, and Americana, Casey Page takes you on wild adventures through natural landscapes as she weaves intricate stories about the depths of the human experience. Having been described as a mix of Alanis Morrisette, Stevie Nicks, and Alison Krauss, her powerhouse vocals breathe passion and intensity into her contemplative lyrics. There is an honesty and relatability to Casey’s music. She names and honors the difficulties of life in her songs, while always holding on to a sturdy common thread of hope. Casey released her first album at 16 and attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN, finishing her music degree at the University of Louisville. Having stepped back from sharing her own music for many years, she began to revive her dream of writing and performing songs over two years ago. This year she has been an Artist in Development with award-winning Nashville songwriter Nicole Witt and her first singles are releasing on all platforms this fall. Currently working with producer Cheyenne Medders, she will release her first full-length album in over twenty years in 2025. Originally from Louisville, KY and with family roots in the Appalachian mountains, Casey currently calls Cape Coral home and performs regularly in the area.

Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she's already gaining a reputation as one of the genre's most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists and Nashville's music community is responding. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join their polka band where they traveled across Texas performing. Offerman graduated from Berklee College of Music at the age of 19 and signed her publishing deal with Universal Music Group Publishing about five years later. Offerman was featured in The Highwomen's "Redesigning Women" video, inked her record deal with Universal Music Group in 2020. Offerman spent 2022 on the road opening shows for Parker McCollum, Ashley McBryde and Lee Ann Womack as well as in the studio with famed producer Dann Huff, working on her debut project. Catie has been named Pandora’s Ones to Watch for 2023 and also included in CMT’s “Next Up” class of 2023. Her first single “I Jjust Killed A Man” ships to radio in early summer. For more information go to https://www.catieofferman.com

Hey! I’m charlie:) I’ve been making music to try an understand and interpret the world around me since I can remember. I tell many stories from my life and all I want is for music to remain the best way for all of us to connect. I hope you find something to enjoy, critique, or question from anything I have created. This is a project that will take my whole life to complete. I’m here to feel and exist within my imperfections as I am growing as a person, an artist, and as a musician. The way I’ve processed it all is documented through how I’ve chosen to decorate my time, thank you for giving me any of yours.

Chas Sandford is an acclaimed artist/songwriter/producer/engineer/guitarist and world-class studio owner. As a hit songwriter and publisher, Sandford is the recipient of 12 ASCAP "Most Performed Songs" awards, including the multi-platinum hits "Missing You" by John Waite, "What Kind of Man Would I Be" by Chicago and "Talk To Me" by Stevie Nicks. His songs have been recorded by: Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Melanie, Roger Daltrey, Berlin, Millie Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Alison Krauss, Rick Springfield, Sammy Hagar, Jimmy Barnes, Don Johnson, David Wilcox, Tyler Hilton, Sheila B. Devotion and many others. Chas is now a BMI writer/publisher. The most recent check of airplay for "Missing You" alone has over 8,000,000 documented plays, making it one of the most played songs of all time. As a producer, Chas has worked with Chicago, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Berlin, Willie Nelson, Ron Wood, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gene Loves Jezebel, Jimmy Barnes, Dan Hill, Gina Schock, Don Johnson and others. Live highlights include opening for The Eagles on their "Hotel California" European tour, appearing in and recording live in the Robert Altman film, "A Perfect Couple" (including a show at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic); two months on Broadway in "Divine Madness" with Bette Midler (appearing in the film of the same name); and playing with the late, great James Brown for a charity concert at The James Brown Arena in Augusta, Georgia. Sandford also owns Secret Sound a world-class recording facility. A partial alphabetical list of artists who have worked at Secret Sound would include: Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Berlin, Belinda Carlisle, Tracy Chapman, Chicago, Joe Cocker, Roger Daltrey, Bo Diddly, Celine Dion, Def Leppard, DC Talk, Divinyls, Deep Purple, Melissa Etheridge, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Jars of Clay, KISS, K.D. Lang, Madonna, Richard Marx, Michael McDonald, Tim McGraw, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Harry Nilsson, Jeffrey Osbourne, Dolly Parton, Queen, Restless Heart, Rod Stewart, Take 6, Tina Turner, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Ron Wood & Wynonna. Chas latest CD, “Wag More, Bark Less” has received rave reviews from the L.A. Examiner Entertainment Section, Music Connection Magazine, Music Row Magazine, Artist Direct and many others. “Wag More, Bark Less” is available from all major digital outlets as well as CD Baby

Hailing from California’s Golden Coast, the soulful American-Canadian indie-pop artist Chloé Caroline radiates warmth and authenticity. Blending timeless melodies with her vibrant “New Southern California” sound. She spent her first years as a songwriter in Nashville, creating music that is truly magnetic, some may even call it cosmic. Often referred to as an old soul, yet ahead of her time, Chloé’s music is influenced by modern pop-giants like Tate Mcrae, Ellie Goulding, Phoebe Bridgers and Sabrina Carpenter while also dotted with the addictive sensibilities of early 2000s and 70s icons Nelly Furtado, Gwen Stefani, Steve Nicks, Prince and Carole King. Immersed in music since birth, Chloé’s father, a musician and filmmaker, filled their home with a variety of eclectic sounds lending to her signature pop-flair. A true gypsy in spirit and prolific songwriter since the age of six, Chloé’s strong aptitude for storytelling brings her music to life like a cinematic film dancing across the screen. After experiencing a life-threatening illness at age eleven that left her isolated, she taught herself guitar on YouTube using songwriting as an outlet with the ultimate goal of making sure nobody ever feels alone. A mission she’s held in her core being ever since. Now in her twenties, after experiencing a life-altering spiritual awakening, she has embraced unwavering dedication to her spiritual belief in the cosmos and to both empowering and embracing femininity. Having released her first single in 2015, Chloé’ has since taken the pop music scene in by storm. With two full-length albums Love, Of Course, (11/2018) and Everywhere I Go (06/2020), and the first six-song installment of her The Awakening double EP series under her belt, she has built an acumen of infectious bedroom pop hooks and sensational lyrics. Following the release of The Awakening Vol.1 EP (03/23), Chloé’s Spotify streams spiked by 2,000 percent and 26,000 Monthly Listeners. After premiering on Canada’s National CP24 Breakfast TV and on iHeart Radio’s “She Is The Voice” with Lisa Worden on LA’s Alt.98.7, “When We Were Older” (06/24), the fourth single from The Awakening Vol. 2 (07/24) skyrocketed to Top 11 on Apple Music Brazil, bringing her total streams close to a whopping 1,000,000 and the video #13 on VEVO’s Incoming Pop. Music videos from Vol. 2 for “Boyish”, “94”, and “Manifest” also debuted in the Top 10 on VEVO’s Incoming Pop and DSCVR Pop charts bringing her to well over 675,000 YouTube views. Adding to this impressive growth at streaming, Vol. 1 single “TWINFLAMES” (01/23) became Chloé’s third #1 single on Mix 93.3 in Glasgow, Montana joining fellow Vol. 1 singles “Gemini” (06/22) and “Saving Space” (10/22) along with support from Chicago’s Mix 101.9 New Music Club. Selling out several shows across Los Angeles, Nashville and Toronto and having music featured in various film and TV productions (MTV’s Catfish, Hallmark’s Love, Of Course, etc.), Chloé was selected in the first round of artists to perform at Canadian Music Week and as a finalist in the CBC Music Searchlight competition two years in a row and most recently made her debut at the iconic Troubadour in LA (06/2024). She has also appeared on KTLA’s Weekend Morning AM and Global News Kingston adding to her exciting list of support from worldwide premier media outlets such as NBC’s “Today In Nashville”, Indie LA Magazine, Poze Magazine, Roku TV, Better Music, The US Times, YourTV Kingston, Dash Radio, Suite 15, Melodic Magazine and others. An influencer in her own right, she has built a strongly engaged community of over 250,000 fans dubbed the “Chloé Caroline Crew” prompting Meta to place her as a Top Three Percent Creator not once, not twice but multiple times! In addition to this, she has partnered and collaborated with over 80+ brands online including AfterPay, Corona, BeautyCounter, Universal Pictures, Buffalo Denim, Meta, Stella Rosa Wines, Moonglow Jewelry, Haus of Divinity, Victrola, Blank NYC & More!

Chris “(@SweetNurmusic)” Nurthen is a Singer/Songwriter based out of Memphis, TN. His Americana style of music explores the joy found in spirituality and the beautiful struggle of life. His music has been recognized and featured by Americana Highways(@americanahighways), Ditty TV(@DittyTV), and the Nashville Songwriters Association Int’l (@nashvillesongwritersassociationinternational NSAI). Chris is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, and served active duty as an officer at sea, before pursuing his career as a singer/songwriter. He will be attending Belmont in the Fall of 2024 for a degree in Music Business.

As a songwriter, Claire employs a poetic style, painting vivid landscapes. As performer and front-person, she is an engaging storyteller with a sincere authenticity and contagious charisma and a unique ability to connect with almost any audience. Her intensely heartfelt debut solo record, The Cost, hit the ground running in April 2023 and can be purchased or streamed anywhere digital music is available. You can look forward to a collaborative release with Agent Jay of The Slackers September 2024 which promises to be a spooky and retro favorite with dark soul influence.

Collin Roberts is a young singer/songwriter from Fort Myers, Florida who is captivating the local community with his enchanting tone and relatable lyrics. This charming adolescent songbird creates his own heartbreak-pop sound from scratch, vocally, lyrically, and instrumentally, independently producing his own tracks. His boy-next-door charm and crowd work gives Collin an approachable quality that attracts fans who then experience the duality of his contagious stage presence and mesmerizing vocals.

A little bit muddy water Mississippi, a little bit California beach bum, Danny grew up playing, singing and writing for his family gospel band in south Mississippi. He achieved his first #1 gospel song as a songwriter at the age of 17 before moving to Nashville and founding and fronting the country rock band, Western Flyer, with whom he made two albums and had numerous Top 40 singles. Danny went on to sing background vocals on many hit records by the likes of Montgomery Gentry, Keith Anderson and Blake Shelton before focusing on songwriting. As a writer, Danny has had cuts on a diverse range of artists from Montgomery Gentry to Joe Cocker and has celebrated many hits, such as Craig Morgan’s “International Harvester, Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah”, LoCash’s “I Love This Life” and 2009’s most played country smash, “She’s Country”.

Dave J. has been performing for over 30 years, originally from the Philadelphia/South Jersey area. Dave has played countless venues including Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Arena, opening for The Eagles, Paul Simon/Sting; Atlantic City’s House of Blues opening for Little Feat and Roseanne Barr, Cooper River Park opening for Peter Noone’s Herman’s Hermits and the Scottish Rite Auditorium, twice opening for Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes. Dave recently opened up for SSJohnny again (Feb ‘20) at the SWFla Event Center in Bonita Springs. Dave’s vast musical songbook covers everything from Frank Sinatra, to 50s to 2000s Rock, Classic Country/Western, Motown, R&B and Pop. There are over 1000+ songs that Dave could play on request. Since relocating to SW Florida, Dave has jumped into the local scene with regular appearances at The Whale/Bayside Grill in Ft. Myers Beach, Hurricane Charley’s/Celtic Ray Punta Gorda, McGregor Cafe, The Lucky Screw and The Standard/Downtown Ft. Myers, Mudbugs/Sanibel, Stevie Tomato’s/Naples, The JW Marriott/ Marco and Dek Bar and Ralph’s Place/Cape Coral.

Dean Alexander is a Grammy nominated songwriter who got his first publishing deal by the late Barbara Orbison (widow of Roy Orbison) and whose work can be heard on Brent Cobb's "Black Crow" (featuring Jason Isbell), “Life Ain’t Fair” w/ Sheryl Crow, Top 40 with “Live A Little” and most recently, Kristian Bush’s “Heart of Yours,” Kendall Marvel’s “Hell Bent On Hard Times,” and a many more, as well as multiple TV/syncs including the hit show NASHVILLE. He has shared the stage with acts such as Dwight Yoakam to Sheryl Crow & John Fogerty to Jimmy Buffet. A survivor of Nashville's music industry, having earned his stripes as a Gibson Guitar luthier, Lower Broadway performer, major-label artist, and A-list songwriter long before embracing his independence where he shines a light on his traumas and triumphs with his debut full-length album, Devil Man's Blues. Dean writes about himself, spinning a rich (and, at times, tragic) backstory into raw, rugged roots music laced with dark humor, bright melodies, and instrumentation that splits the difference between 1970s folk-rock and modern-day Americana. He’s continuing to carve out his own signature corner in the roots world with a new record in the works

Earl Bud Lee has been writing songs for over 30 years in Nashville. You know his songs! “Friends in Low Places” was recorded by Garth Brooks (1991) and Co-written with Dewayne Blackwell. It was one of the top five country songs of all time! It is still enjoying regular radio play over twenty years later. “One Night at a Time” was also recorded by George Strait (1998) and Co-written with Roger Cook and Eddie Kilgallon. “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” was recorded by Blake Shelton (2011) (co-written with John Wiggins) and became another number one hit in March of 2011. Numerous other cuts, beautiful story songs, and funny anecdotes. You will enjoy your time with Earl Bud as much as he will with you.

Listen once to his music or see one of Eli Mosley’s shows, and you’ll understand why he is a performer to watch. Ever since he saw Tracy Byrd on stage at six years old, Eli knew he would be a Country music artist. To start out, he learned to play the guitar in high school, graduated from Southeastern University with a degree in both Music and Business and spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Eli has released three Nashville records and produced albums at Ocean Way Studio and Sound Emporium, and is releasing singles which will be part of his upcoming fourth album. His current single, “Doin’ Alright,” is receiving national airplay, supporting Eli’s 2022-2023 tour. He’s been on the road extensively since 2014, opening for Joe Nichols, Tyler Farr, Jana Kramer, Parmalee, Jake Owen, Maren Morris, Tracy Lawrence, Tracy Byrd and more, and is loving the chance to tour nationally since 2021. Eli is excited to be returning to the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest with new music and stories from the road, the ranch, and his military service.

Originality has never been a problem for Cuban-New York singer-songwriter Elsten Torres. “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” is his favorite phrase from Oscar Wilde and his personal motto. A musical pioneer recognized as one of the creators of the 90's alternative Latin rock sound and movement in the United States, this unconventional eclectic musician has firmly left his artistic footprints in the music industry for over 3 decades. Elsten is a bilingual multicultural artist who has performed live internationally as well as a composer awarded for his international successes. With two GRAMMY nominations, two BMI Awards and six Billboard Top Ten songs including a #1 for 5 weeks, Elsten has earned the well-deserved respect of everyone in the music business. Starting in 1994, with his first Afro-Cuban/rock style hit “Revolucion” under the nickname, “Fulano De Tal,” Elsten begins his career as an artist in spectacular fashion. Later, he created the group, “Fulano” and was signed by BMG/Sony Discs and the international publishing house Warner Chappell where his career jumped at an unstoppable speed. He is often considered one of the few genuine composers of his time for his special ability to compose songs that become instant classics in Spanish as well as English. In 2020 he released the tenth album of his career titled, “At the end of love” all in English. In 2022 the Spanish Language album “Nocturno” was released. An album that marked a new stage in his career in terms of sound and production. And in 2023, he released the single “Bendita Cuba,” a song and remix that is a tribute to his homeland and his recently deceased beloved mother. In 2024, Elsten will finish two new projects, one of which will premiere this year and, like last year, he will continue to do live performances internationally and nationally. Special Highlights In 2023, he tours Mexico, Argentina, New York, Ohio and Japan in promotion of his song “Bendita Cuba” and the album “Nocturno”. “La Vida Cambia” song and video in collaboration with the great Spanish singer-songwriter Antonio Carmona is a great success on all networks and digital platforms. In charge of translating into Spanish the greatest hits of legendary rock artist Elvis Costello for a tribute album “Spanish Model” honoring his career. DREAMWORKS/UNIVERSAL PICTURES commissions him to write and adapt the theme song “Fearless” for the animated film “SPIRIT-Untamed.” Invited as “special artist” for the 30th edition of the “Folk Alliance International” festival in Kansas City, MO. The National Geographic channel presents Elsten and his music exclusively for the documentary “La Cuba De Hoy”. The international singer David Bisbal records the song, “Closer Tonight” in English and Spanish, the English version is chosen for the commercial for the 100th anniversary of champagne - Freixenet in Europe. Guest artist to be part of the USA tour with the legendary groups, “The Family Stone” and “The Spinners”. Grammy Award nomination for the album; “Individual”, in the category “Best Latin Pop Album of the Year”. Latin Grammy Award nomination for the song; “Todo El Año” in the “Best Song of the Year” category. “Todo El Año” reaches #1 and remains for five consecutive weeks among the national and international Billboard charts (2005). BMI awards Elsten an award in the category; “One of the 50 Most Popular Songs on Hispanic Radio”, for the songs, “Todo El Año” and “Los Demás” (2005 and 2004).

In a time when many artists are striving to find their identity, Erick Willis is slowly leaving his mark on the scene, with a personality that is true and not just a stage persona. Taking cues from the music he was raised on Erick is blending soulful melodic lyrics, with the deep groove of roots-rock and as his lyric says, "with some of the harder stuff." Showcasing a smooth voice with an excellent upper register, uniquely gravely at times, and always pleasant to the ear, Erick is bringing lots of soul to the mix, along with undeniably Texas inspired lyrics.

British brother trio Essex County is known for their fusion of gritty, masculine, vocals, pristine, family harmony, and irreverent guitar. The exclusive mix earned the“So Good” singers millions of streams, spot a top multiple Spotify playlists, including New Boots playlist and invitations to perform at some country music‘s most prestigious venues and festivals. The Band – Nate Bass, Mark Bass and Kieran Bass – have been performing together since they were children. Mark won UK Guitarist of the Year when he was 11 years old, awarded by a panel of celebrity judges, Brian May (Queen), Steve Vai, and Eric Clapton. The brothers formed a group called Next of Kin, signed their first record deal, and toured Europe with some of the world’s most known pop stars. They were a finalist on the X Factor U.K. before coming to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. In 2020, Essex County released their debut country single “So Good”, which not only did they accumulate over 2 million streams, the song’s video stayed in the Top 10 on CMT for months. Propelled by that success, their EP, also called “So Good” is the first and only video EP to debut on CMT. Later that year, their Christmas song “Last Christmas” was No.1 on Spotify’s Country Christmas playlist for the entire holiday season. Essex County released their follow up self titled EP in the fall of 2020 while they were in England to play multiple sold out theater shows and festivals. With an assortment of dates and genre, jumping music slated for the coming months, Essex County is posied to lead country music’s first Britain invasion.

Frank J. Myers is originally from Dayton, Ohio, but moved to Nashville in 1981 to pursue a career in music. He got his start in Nashville as band leader, road manager and lead guitarist for Eddy Raven in 1981 and worked with Eddy for 9 years. It was with Eddy that Frank started writing, playing and co-producing sessions. They had 2 number ones, 5 number twos and 3 top tens with songs such as I Got Mexico, Bayou Boys, You Should’ve Been Gone By Now, Sometimes A Lady and many others. It was in 1982 though, that Frank had his first single (a song he wrote by himself) with You And I for Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle which stayed number one for four weeks Country, number two for six weeks AC and number 6 for four weeks Pop. It was during his time with Eddy Raven that Frank met Gary Baker. They had their first number one together in 1993 with Once Upon A Lifetime by Alabama. Gary and Frank recorded one album for MCG/Curb Records as Baker & Myers and were 3 time nominees for Duo Of The Year at the ACM’s and CMA’s. Their greatest accomplishment as writers together came when John Michael Montgomery recorded I Swear which was number one for 4 weeks on the Country charts. The song was then recorded by All 4 One and went to number one on the Pop charts and stayed there for 11 weeks. Since then, I Swear has won these awards: ● American Songwriter Magazine Pop, AC, R&B, Country and Overall Song of the year Pop, R&B, Country and Overall Songwriters of the year ● 1st Annual Country Radio Awards Single and Song of the year ● CMA AWARDS Single Of The Year Song Of The Year nomination ● Grammy Awards Country Song Of The Year Best R&B Vocal and Song Of The Year nomination ● ACM Awards Single and Song Of The Year ● NSAI Awards Award for Country, Pop, and AC Song Of The Year ● ASCAP Awards Country, Pop and R&B Song Of The Year ● Billboard Magazine #1 Song of 1994 ● Jukebox Awards 1994 Song and Songwriters Of The Year ● International Song Of The Year Canada, Germany, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan and China Frank also co-wrote the 7-week number one smash by Lonestar, I’m Already There, which was nominated for a Grammy and CMA Song and Single Of The Year. The song also went to number 2 on the AC chart. It was also named American Songwriter Magazine’s Country Song Of The Year and Frank was voted Country Songwriter Of The Year, along with Gary Baker and Richie McDonald. His single My Front Porch Looking In by Lonestar is the first record in R&R history to go to #1 fall to number #2 for 6 weeks and go back to #1. His latest #1 was Tomorrow by Chris Young which was also nominated for ACM Single Of The Year. Frank has had songs recorded by over 50 Country and Pop Artists. He’s had 12 number ones and 20 top tens. Frank has co-written and produced songs for such artists as Kenny Loggins’ Target project, the debut CD for Andy Griggs on Montage Records, wrote 7 songs and produced Richie McDonald’s Christian/AC project I Turn To You which was nominated for a Dove Award for Best Country Christian CD in “09” and co-produced Richie McDonald’s Christmas CD If Everyday Could Be Christmas, wrote and produced independent act Matt Gary’s debut single The Days You Live for his follow up CD entitled Matt Gary. He also coproduced South Of Me for newcomer Robby Johnson which went to #18. The video stayed number one on CMT’s Pure Country Countdown for 7 weeks. He is currently writing for various projects. Frank has a list of artist and producer co-writes that include partner Gary Baker, Chris Young, Anthony Smith, Billy Montana, Ash Bowers, Josh Thompson, Adam Anders, Richie McDonald, Ronnie Dunn, David Lee Murphy, Travis Tritt, Uncle Kracker, Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson, Kenny Loggins Howie & Kevin of BSB, among others. He is also a member Leadership Music’s class of “05”. Frank was nominated for a Dove Award in “09” for his writing and production work on I Turn To You recorded by Richie McDonald. This was his first Dove Award nomination, as well as his first Producer nomination.

Gary Alexander spent his early years in Joanna South Carolina. Gary began performing in his first bands at the young age of 12. Little did he know that within 3 years of his first performance he would be watching country music stars Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers perform nightly getting the “entertainment education” of a lifetime. Gary Forged a strong relationship with the brothers and went on to take his first performing job in their home state of Texas working for Opryland at their park in San Antonio. After spending a year at Fiesta Texas Gary would head back to Myrtle Beach and become the comedian at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. In 1999 Gary was offered the principle role in another production belonging to one of Country Music’s royal family. The Crook & Chase show had made their home in Myrtle Beach and Gary began performing audience warm up duties for their stage show as well as performing in the Musical they produced called “Summer of 66”. During his tenure with Crook & Chase Gary and members of the cast from the stage show Secured a Recording deal with Warner Brothers Records in a band called OCTOBER. Celebrity Cruises would be the first international travel Gary would have in his performing career and after a year on the high seas Gary relocated to Vegas where he performed on the Las Vegas strip. Emcee work and hosting shows quickly became Gary’s next venture. While working in the booming Mixed Martial Arts business, Gary hosted and co hosted TV and Online shows that were benchmarks in the early days of the fledgling sport. After 10 years in Las Vegas Gary returned to his home in Myrtle Beach and in 2015 began working with Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage. Writing and recording original music once again became a priority for the South Carolinian. After relocation to the Gulf shore of Florida in Sarasota, Gary has began to feel the support of the creative community up and down the left coast of the Sunshine state. New music is on it’s way after recording a new EP in Nashville at Sound Stage Nashville with producer Nick Autry.

Holt & Cabe is a brother duo from Southwest Florida that composes and performs original Americana music. Their unique, tongue-in-cheek story songs take audiences on an acoustic listening journey. Holt (on guitar) and Cabe (on mandolin) have been working together since 2016 and have played on stages across the U.S. Inspired by groups including Homer and Jethro, They Might Be Giants, and Simon & Garfunkel, Holt & Cabe focus on originality, creativity, and musicianship. Their original music has been nominated for New Mexico Music Awards. The duo also recently placed third in a national anthem competition with their heartfelt tune, Freedom Hero, judged by Darius Rucker, Rhiannon Giddens, Jason Isbell, and Genesis Be. In 2017, Holt and Cabe attended their first ever Bluegrass kids camp and fell in love with Bluegrass. Soon after, their family sold their home, and they hit the road. During their three-year cross-country road trip, they attended open mics, music camps, and festivals including the Walnut Valley Festival, the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival, MerleFest, and many others. They also learned to play other instruments including harmonica, ukulele, foot tambourine, fiddle, banjo, resonator guitar, accordion, saxophone, and more. They have busked on the streets from Times Square in NYC to Sunset Celebration in Key West. Along the way, they met many new friends, musical instructors, and supporters. In 2020, they found themselves in Florida, which they now call home. Holt & Cabe’s varied experiences inspire their music. Recently, they have performed at MerleFest, at the Will McLean Festival, and at The Florida Folk Festival.

Born in California and raised in Alabama, Hugh Mitchell has developed a style that bridges the gap between his love of songwriting and his need for a loud guitar. His early influences were groups such as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Jackson Brown, and it shows. Hugh's voice is undeniable. He has been referred to as “the golden-throated troubadour” by American Songwriter Magazine, and was a featured performer and cast member on the A&E reality series “Crazy Hearts Nashville.”

It’s difficult to put Hunter McDaniel in a box. An in-demand singer-songwriter in the Southwest Florida area, Hunter brings beyond-his-years skill and passion to every performance. Specializing in Folk, R&B, and pop music, he cycles through genre with no concern of remaining predictable. While studying Jazz Piano and Music Composition at Florida State University, Hunter realized his passion for songwriting and quickly began performing solo across the sunshine state. He constantly surprises the audience with new material, whether original or covers, remaining consistent in one way only: providing an honest, fresh musical performance.

Hunter Smith, a 5th generation Floridian, has had a life steeped in musical history. Music was always on & he was listening. In his early years, artists such as James Taylor, The Beatles, Alabama, Chicago & Ronnie Millsap were from where he drew his influence. As he got older, his playlist ranged from Pearl Jam & Alice In Chains to George, Garth, B&D, Waylon & Hank. As his love for music grew, so did his love for songwriting. Hunter bridges his love for country, singer-songwriter & rock genres with an original style that incorporates all three. He has shared the stage with many of Country's notables, including Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Michael Ray, Sara Evans, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lonestar, & Joe Nichols, as well as some of Rock's top artists like Sheryl Crow, Creed & Switchfoot. You can find him playing live solo shows as well as with his band Jill's Cashbox.

Jann Klose is an award-winning pop singer-songwriter, who has released seven albums and two EPs. Klose was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and the United States. Singles from his most recent album Surrender (2023) have accumulated over 5 million streams across all platforms and charted on Top 40 radio in both the US and South Africa. Jann served as the singing voice of Tim Buckley in the 2012 film Greetings from Tim Buckley. His songs have been heard on the Grammy® nominated Healthy Food For Thought compilation, charted in the Billboard Top 10 compilation Action Moves People United, and have appeared in MTV Cribs and the movies Married Young, Dead Broke and One Little Finger, where he worked alongside Quincy Jones. Jann has performed as an actor and singer in touring companies of Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Jekyll and Hyde, and The Who's Tommy as well as in made-for-TV movies, voice overs and commercials. In 2020, Jann launched his podcast, Making Sound with Jann Klose. With over 100 episodes the show has featured guests such as John Mahon (Elton John Band), Simon Kirke (Free, Bad Company) and Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad). Jann has opened for and collaborated with a wide range of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates of Hall and Oates, Suzanne Vega, Renaissance & Annie Haslam, The Yardbirds, Liz Callaway, Rosanne Cash, Paula Cole, Brett Dennen, Karen Zoid, Tamara Dey, Carrie Newcomer, Alicia Madison, Roger McGuinn, Gary Lucas, Jeffrey Gaines, Elliott Murphy, Rusted Root, Pete Seeger and Les Paul. jannklose.com | makingsoundpodcast.com | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Threads

Jeff Cohen is a 6 Time BMI Award winning, Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Publisher based in Nashville and London whose songs have appeared on over 20 million albums sold, over 100 placements in TV/Film and over 10 million video games. Jeff’s songs have been recorded by Evan and Jaron (Hit single/BMI award - Crazy For This Girl), The Band Perry (Hit single/BMI Award - Postcard From Paris, Big and Rich (Hit single/BMI award - Holy Water - also #1 Video CMT and GAC),), The Shires (Hit Singles - I See Stars, 1000 Hallelujahs, Daddy’s Little Girl, Echo), Laura Bell Bundy (Hit single - Giddy On Up - also #1 Video CMT and GAC), The Worry Dolls - Endless Road (2018 UK Americana Award Song of The Year Nomination), Jake Bugg - (Single - Downtown), Richie MacDonald of Lone Star (Hit single - I Turn To You), Ilse DeLange (Hit Single - Beautiful Distraction), Waylon (Hit Single - Hey), Nell Bryden (Hit Singles “Amy” and “These Changes”), Nikhil D’Souza (Hit Singles - “Beautiful Mind” and “Silver and Gold”), Sugarland, Josh Groban, Mandy Moore, Macy Gray, Spin Doctors, Nick Lachey, Teitur, Tina Dico, Doc Walker, Mickey Guyton, Hush, Luz Casal, Sandi Patty, Marc Broussard, Kristian Bush, Jasmine Murray, Cho Yong- Pil, Jasmine Rae, Julia Cole, The Wandering Hearts and many more. Jeff's songs have been featured in TV shows such as Paw Patrol (Theme/3 BMI Awards), Jack and Jill (Theme), I Married A Princess (Theme), The Exes (Theme), Roll The Tape (Theme) , Out Of Pocket (Theme), Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, Monarch, Party of Five, The Simpson’s, American Idol,, Saturday Night Live, Catfish, Sonny With A Chance, The Fame Game and many more. Jeff’s songs have been featured in movies such as Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Stuart Little 2, Aquamarine, Princess Diaries, Grandma’s Boy, Dakota and more. Jeff’s songs have also been featured in Major Commercials such as the Samsung Holiday International TV spot for Galaxy AirBuds (2021), Dignity Healthcare (2022), Timex Watches (2018) and more. He is also founder and songwriter of the critically acclaimed band Pancho’s Lament. Pancho’s Laments last single “All The Light” was in rotation on CMT in Dec 2023/Jan 2024 and played on numerous Radio and Video outlets. Jeff is a Board Member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and Board Member of Inspired Nation Foundation founded by Kara DioGuardi. Among his constant co-writers are Jamie Hartman, Sacha Skabek, Kara DioGuardi, Liz Rose, Jeff Trott, Kristian Bush, James T Slater and many more. In a previous life he was a music executive at BMI working with such talent as Jeff Buckley, Lisa Loeb, Joan Osborne, Spin Doctors, Ben Folds, Wilco, Ani Di Franco and many more.

A five time Grammy Nominee, Jeffrey Steele has been recognized by BMI for over 65 million airplays for hits he penned for a multitude of artists including Keith Urban, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, Jimmy Buffett, Montgomery Gentry, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cher, .38 Special, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts and Van Zant, Joe Cocker, Little Feat ft. Bob Seger, Joe Bonamassa, Cascada and more. Among his many accolades over the past few years, Jeffrey Steele has been named to the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame as a Poet and Prophet, twice awarded BMI Songwriter of the Year and thrice the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Songwriter of the Year. CMA has twice awarded him the coveted “Triple Play Award” for three No. 1 songs in a year. His country and A/C mega-hits include a string of chart toppers including: “Raise ‘Em Up”, “Knee Deep”, “Here,” “My Wish,” “The Cowboy In Me,” “These Days”, “My Town”, “Something to be Proud of”, “Everyday” and the groundbreaking “What Hurts The Most,” nominated for Best Country Song at the Grammy Awards. Additionally, he has won over 35 BMI Country and Pop awards, was nominated for a Golden Globe and Critic’s Choice Award for Best Original Song “I Thought I Lost You” for the Disney/Pixar animated feature BOLT, performed by Miley Cyrus and John Travolta, been named one of Billboard Magazine’s top 5 writer’s 8 years in a row, as well as Music Row Magazine’s Songwriter of the Year Award. Steele’s latest album features performances with Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, John Rich and others. For more from Jeffrey Steele visit JeffreySteele.com

Jess Jocoy makes atmospheric Americana for rainy days and twilight hours. It's an ethereal sound with organic roots, anchored by a longtime love of country music, a storyteller's nuanced delivery, and a folksinger's finesse. A sound that blurs the lines between genres, creating its own blend of twang and texture along the way, described as "the growth of an exciting songwriter, destined to be one of the greatest of her generation" by Alan Cackett, renowned Journalist and Broadcaster. Raised two hours south of Seattle, Jess grew up beneath the drizzling skies and lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. "I'm a mountain girl at heart," she says, nodding to the scenery that shaped albums like her acclaimed debut ‘Such a Long Way’ and the 2021 follow-up EP ‘Brighter Eyes’ with the woozy, water colored beauty of her native Washington State. She created both records in her adopted hometown of Nashville, a city whose songwriters had first captivated her attention as a child. Gaining traction in 2018 after winning the Music Movers Competition held by Uber, Jess opened for country music artist Chase Rice during CMA Fest. In 2019, she appeared as a contestant on the NBC hit series 'Songland' (episode 103) where she pitched her original song ‘Easy’ to Kelsea Ballerini. That same year, she was an official showcasing artist at the US AmericanaFest. She has been invited to play Nashville's historic Bluebird Café, not once, but five times; four Sunday Spotlight showcases and one writer's round hosted by Musicians Corner (the last Spotlight showcase doubling as her album release party for Let There Be No Despair). Jess has had airplay on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio Ulster with Eve Blair making her 'Artist of the Week' on her Late Show. This coincided with an invitation to play on the NPR Mountain Stage program with Kathy Mattea as host. Jess was voted as winner of the Americana-UK Twang Factor 2 and named as Caffè Nero Artist of the Month for November 2021, her music played in over 750 coffee houses across the UK, where 13 of her songs are still in playlist rotation. Wrapping her first headlining UK Tour in June/2022, Jess has secured her foothold as a name to know in Americana music both in the US and abroad.

Joe Vitale Jr of the alternative rock band Ravenwood. This is the driving force behind Ravenwood, fronted by Joe Vitale Jr. For the past decade, Joe has been clawing his way through the jungle-like terrain of the music scene—even if it means he has to crawl. But one thing’s for certain-- with his blend of modern rock and a sweet dash of "signature Joe", Ravenwood is poised to lead the aural revolution. This isn't cookie-cutter music from a sound-a-like artist. Ravenwood is unique--out-of-the-box honesty with no B.S. Joe has taken life's knocks-- heartache, disappointment, falsehoods, doubt and frustration-- rolled-up his sleeves, and turned it all into a message of rockin' positivity with his debut album "Dancing with Shadows". It’s an album nine-years in the making and worth the wait. "Fight It or Self Destruct", "I Don't Belong Here", "Mysterious", "Never Look Back", and "Break!" perfectly relay his missive of triumph over adversity. This continues into his two albums for Ravenwood, “Ravenous” (2021) & recently released "Unsympathetic Vibrations” (2023). Find yourself identifying with: a relationship gone bad-- the breakup anthem "It's Not Me It's You"; the pursuit of the alluring lady of your dreams with "Beautiful Girl"; that special someone who’s become your addiction with "You Make Me Feel Alive"; people that have judgments and preconceived notions, with the title track "Dancing With Shadows". Joe's positivity, his Faith and beliefs are woven throughout this critically acclaimed albums & singles. Music is in his blood. Maybe literally. This multi-instrumentalist is the son of legendary rock drummer Joe Vitale (Joe Walsh, the Eagles, Crosby Stills & Nash, Buffalo Springfield) and spent his early years cutting his teeth on the road also touring with Joe Walsh, The Stephen Stills Blues Band, Crosby Stills and Nash & Donnie Iris & the Cruisers. He has worked in the studio for Stephen Stills & the Jimi Hendrix foundation. His work on the Stephen Stills’ song “Feed the People” won Stephen a UNICEF award. He has presented for Sony Creative Software at the NAMM Show as well as speaking on college campuses about the music industry. He has won Best Modern Rock Song Award at the Ohio Music Awards in 2014 as well as an award for his music video “Never Look Back” at the Canton International Film Festival. Joe Vitale Jr / Ravenwood is currently touring and working on a follow-up album.