Pulling from an array of influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Peter Green to Hans Zimmer and Rachmonnivnov, Mike creates music for film, sync licensing, live blues and rock n roll.  Beginning on piano at age 7, and then adding guitar at age 16, Mike has been playing music live and composing for 20+ years.  He studied under Dr. Robert Miller at East Stroudsburg University where he performed a number of solo compositions for piano.  After college he cut his teeth living and playing music in New York City for over a decade.  He toured the US with his rock band, Mother, bi-coastal hard rock band, Vagus Nerve, Militia Vox, and his psych blues outfit GSM Trio. Recently relocated to Nashville, Mike has started a new musical journey as a lead singer/guitarist/songwriter/composer.  Steeped in American blues and rock with atmospheric elements reminiscent of Pink Floyd, Mike channels the soulful blues vocals of Gregg Allman, Otis Rush, and Paul Rodgers; intertwined with heavy guitar influence from Peter Green, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix.  The sound is familiar yet fresh and all his own.

Soulchess is a band based in Nashville, Tennessee that defies what you may typically think of as ‘Nashville music’. Consisting of members from wildly varying musical backgrounds, the band has a sound that is the epitome of a musical fusion. The band has been going from strength the strength over the last or 2 emerging out of the pandemic guns blazing ready to take on the world. The Soulchess sound is one defined by the band's diverse influences and diverse cultural backgrounds. This band is a breath of fresh air in their home town of Nashville simply by being ‘a band’ opposed to a solo artist. Soulchess are truly ‘a band’. This enables them to act in unison and pull off tricks and synchronized parts that only bands can do after having spent several years playing together. This is in contrast to the hired gun nature of the Nashville music scene. Soulchess’ live shows are where their tight sound comes alive. Soulchess is a band that has to be seen live to appreciate their energy and their sonic ‘tricks’ that wow crowds no matter what venue they are performing at. The band can pull off some seriously good cover versions too that have their own slant on some classics. They are fans of the mashup in all regards, for instance, the band somehow managed to fuse Muse’s ‘Uprising’ into MJ’s ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’. You have to see it to believe it. On top of their musical prowess, this is an entertaining band to watch. From Derrian’s dance moves to the sheer energy and passion of conveyed through the drums, bass, and guitar, Soulchess must be seen and heard.

I am a Nashville based pedal steel player. I gig and record around town, Tour around the states and occasionally Europe with a handful of recording artist.

CATES is named after founding members Matthew and Aaron Cates. Matthew and Aaron have played music together since elementary school and have written together since high school. They are Nashville natives and huge Beatles fans. In 2019, Glen Martin and Stefan Reed joined the band, lending their unique knack for melody and showmanship.

The Imperial Blues Hour is a popular, rotating-lineup blues and jazz jam session in Nashville featuring legendary guitarist Kenny Vaughan, bassist Dave Jacques, and drummer Jeffrey Clemens. Known for their "twangy, swampy" take on traditional blues, the shows are widely considered a must-see for local guitar enthusiasts and are known for their intimate, jam-heavy atmosphere

Kendra Remedios is a rising country music artist currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, originally from Arlington, Texas. She blends Lone Star grit, and elements of southern rock to create her own distinctive brand of contemporary country music marked by soulful blues undertones and sincere storytelling.

Soulchess is a band based in Nashville, Tennessee that defies what you may typically think of as ‘Nashville music’. Consisting of members from wildly varying musical backgrounds, the band has a sound that is the epitome of a musical fusion. The band has been going from strength the strength over the last or 2 emerging out of the pandemic guns blazing ready to take on the world. The Soulchess sound is one defined by the band's diverse influences and diverse cultural backgrounds. This band is a breath of fresh air in their home town of Nashville simply by being ‘a band’ opposed to a solo artist. Soulchess are truly ‘a band’. This enables them to act in unison and pull off tricks and synchronized parts that only bands can do after having spent several years playing together. This is in contrast to the hired gun nature of the Nashville music scene. Soulchess’ live shows are where their tight sound comes alive. Soulchess is a band that has to be seen live to appreciate their energy and their sonic ‘tricks’ that wow crowds no matter what venue they are performing at. The band can pull off some seriously good cover versions too that have their own slant on some classics. They are fans of the mashup in all regards, for instance, the band somehow managed to fuse Muse’s ‘Uprising’ into MJ’s ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’. You have to see it to believe it. On top of their musical prowess, this is an entertaining band to watch. From Derrian’s dance moves to the sheer energy and passion of conveyed through the drums, bass, and guitar, Soulchess must be seen and heard.

I am a Nashville based pedal steel player. I gig and record around town, Tour around the states and occasionally Europe with a handful of recording artist.

Eric Lee is a Nashville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist rooted in folk and bluegrass tradition. A longtime festival sideman and collaborator with artists like Peter Rowan and Eric Andersen, his solo work has earned national radio recognition and showcases his skill as a writer, arranger, and performer. He currently performs with A New Sun, featuring some of Nashville’s top emerging players.

Tom Petty Radio has been playing Boo Ray since the release of his 2016 'Sea Of Lights' album', which he recorded with his close friend and mentor, Steve Ferrone of The Heartbreakers, on drums. Boo Ray is much loved and regularly played by Texas Radio, Americana Radio, European Radio, and SiriusXM stations. Boo Ray's released new records every couple of years since 2010, and has been turning in fierce live performances with extended twin guitar jams, lots of pedal steel solos, improvisational musical interludes, a la Jason Isbell, Blackberry Smoke, American Aquarium, Mike And The Moonpies, Dwight Yoakam, Dire Straits, Tom Petty, and Zac Brown. Boo Ray often opens his live set with Billys Joe Shaver's 'Fast Train To Georgia', plays for the first 30 minutes without stopping, and continues to perform a high-octane three-hour long set with no breaks. Boo's known for his off-hand southern wit, self-effacing humor, and charming storytelling. Boo Ray's live performances are shows. As he says, Boo Ray's "in Show Business."

I am a Nashville based pedal steel player. I gig and record around town, Tour around the states and occasionally Europe with a handful of recording artist.

Tom Petty Radio has been playing Boo Ray since the release of his 2016 'Sea Of Lights' album', which he recorded with his close friend and mentor, Steve Ferrone of The Heartbreakers, on drums. Boo Ray is much loved and regularly played by Texas Radio, Americana Radio, European Radio, and SiriusXM stations. Boo Ray's released new records every couple of years since 2010, and has been turning in fierce live performances with extended twin guitar jams, lots of pedal steel solos, improvisational musical interludes, a la Jason Isbell, Blackberry Smoke, American Aquarium, Mike And The Moonpies, Dwight Yoakam, Dire Straits, Tom Petty, and Zac Brown. Boo Ray often opens his live set with Billys Joe Shaver's 'Fast Train To Georgia', plays for the first 30 minutes without stopping, and continues to perform a high-octane three-hour long set with no breaks. Boo's known for his off-hand southern wit, self-effacing humor, and charming storytelling. Boo Ray's live performances are shows. As he says, Boo Ray's "in Show Business."

Andy Kahrs’ genre-bending sound comes into full focus on Somewhere New, his latest LP that seamlessly weaves between blues, soul, folk, and vintage country. Fueled by heartfelt vocals and a unique slide guitar style, Somewhere New captures the spirit of American roots music while carving out a sound distinctly Kahrs’ own.

Included on Music Mecca's "Top 10 2023 Nashville Indie Releases" and featured on Spotify’s ‘Got Blues’ and ‘Best Blues of 2022’ editorial playlists,  Andy Kahrs’ distinct blend of roots genres brings his southern roots and storytelling sensibilities to life. His powerful, authentic tone calls to mind a range of influences from Otis Redding to Randy Travis, all while standing out as completely unique.

Kahrs has worked with grammy-winning producers Zach Allen (Keb’ Mo’, Kingfish) and Bobby Holland (Maggie Rose, ZZ Ward), and in addition to touring his original music, performs across the US as the lead singer and guitarist in ‘Rhinestone: The Songs of Glen Campbell’, paying tribute to one of country music’s brightest stars. Kahrs has opened for country music legend Lacy J. Dalton, and shared stages with grammy-award winning violinist Mads Tolling.

Andy explores his love for sci-fi and nerd culture on Transmissions, a series of blues renditions of iconic pieces from cinema and videogames. The project launched with his version of John Williams’ ‘Binary Sunset’ in 2025 to over 300k views across social media and streaming platforms, and will continue with a full record releasing across 2026.

With thousands of monthly Spotify listeners and a busy touring schedule, Kahrs has made a name for himself as one to watch in the Americana scene. Somewhere New and Transmissions find him at a creative pinnacle that pushes his sound in bold new directions.

The Rivieras are a Rhythm and Blues/Rock n’ roll band from Nashville, TN. The band consists of Austin John, McKinley James, Conrad Govrik and Jason Smay. Led by two eccentric guitar slingers, this band throbs with excitement and captivates every audiences they play for. Conrad and Jason provide commanding and authentic grooves that make anyone with a heartbeat tap their foot or go directly to the dance floor. Here’s more about the two  front men:

Austin John is a rhythm and blues & rock ‘n’ roll guitarist, recognized as one of the rising voices in the modern blues scene. As one of the driving forces behind The Hi-Jivers, he has toured extensively across the United States, Europe, and beyond, captivating audiences with his fiery guitar work, vintage-inspired tone and exciting stage presence. Blending traditional blues and early rock ‘n’ roll with his own modern edge, Austin John has quickly proven he’s a force to be reckoned with. You can find him touring with The Hi-Jivers and leading his own band, The Austin John band in a city near you!

McKinley James is equal parts old soul and modern man. Armed with an electric guitar and sharp songwriting chops, he breathes new life into classic sounds erasing the lines between genre and generation.  

Pulling from an array of influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Peter Green to Hans Zimmer and Rachmonnivnov, Mike creates music for film, sync licensing, live blues and rock n roll.  Beginning on piano at age 7, and then adding guitar at age 16, Mike has been playing music live and composing for 20+ years.  He studied under Dr. Robert Miller at East Stroudsburg University where he performed a number of solo compositions for piano.  After college he cut his teeth living and playing music in New York City for over a decade.  He toured the US with his rock band, Mother, bi-coastal hard rock band, Vagus Nerve, Militia Vox, and his psych blues outfit GSM Trio. Recently relocated to Nashville, Mike has started a new musical journey as a lead singer/guitarist/songwriter/composer.  Steeped in American blues and rock with atmospheric elements reminiscent of Pink Floyd, Mike channels the soulful blues vocals of Gregg Allman, Otis Rush, and Paul Rodgers; intertwined with heavy guitar influence from Peter Green, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix.  The sound is familiar yet fresh and all his own.

I am a Nashville based pedal steel player. I gig and record around town, Tour around the states and occasionally Europe with a handful of recording artist.

Eliza Thorn is an artist from the North country who currently resides in Nashville, TN. She has traveled across the states with her guitar, collecting the rambling sounds of soul, blues, and jazz along the way. Her sultry sound will take you to a place unknown, yet warm and familiar.

A.J. Fullerton is am American Roots-Rock artist originally from Colorado. Over the last decade he has carved out a niche as a finger style & slide guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer. Touring both solo & with his full band, he draws from numerous influences classic & contemporary. A.J. is one of the fastest rising names in the world of Roots, Rock, & Blues having been named one of "75 Modern Blues & Blues Rock Artists You Must Hear 2021" by Blues Muse Magazine, & having opened for the likes of Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Samantha Fish, Charlie Musselwhite, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Otis Taylor, Patrick Sweany, & many more.

His latest record The Forgiver & The Runaway debuted at #1 on the iTunes Blues Charts, as well as charting #1 on the Colorado Roots Report. A.J. has received numerous accolades over the course of his career including receiving 24 Colorado Blues Society Members' Choice awards.

Mischievously blending rock with blues and other genres, Nashville based alt-rock band, Stray Nova, have been re-defining the new era of alternative. Sparking creativity between the combination of their own diverse musical backgrounds, Stray Nova is the brainchild of longtime friends Dalton Akins and Matt White. After playing for years together as a cover band, Dalton and Matt decided to start fresh with their own original music, which led to the addition of Ryan Myles and Jesse Bobick. With Ryan’s heavy hip-hop and gospel-infused drum rhythms, Matt’s classic yet quirky guitar riffs and soul-scorching solos, Jesse’s dangerously ominous fills and swells with a classically trained kick, and Dalton’s dynamically driving bass and distinctly haunting vocals, an inescapable atmosphere unfolds. 

Nashville-based singer/songwriter/recording artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist - Rob Talton - has performed for thousands of people with his band “Talton Brothers Band”. He co-founded the band with guitarist/producer Michael Garcia. The two songwriters equally steeped in the musical roots of American rock, blues, jazz, and gospel, collaborated many times; as Garcia has engineered and produced all but two of Rob Talton’s discography working with some of the most sought-after Studio Musicians in the world - Adam Nitti, Scott Bernard, Jason Palmer, Anthony Sallee, Steve Brewster, Jonathan Crone, Josh Matheny, and many more in Nashville. Talton has written and recorded with his former band, “Changed” in Muscle Shoals at the “World Famous” FAME Recording Studio. Rob has recorded in many of the most famous studios in the country and has an extensive Discography both as a solo artist and with his band(s), as well as contributing to the works of other well-known artists.  

Pulling from an array of influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Peter Green to Hans Zimmer and Rachmonnivnov, Mike creates music for film, sync licensing, live blues and rock n roll.  Beginning on piano at age 7, and then adding guitar at age 16, Mike has been playing music live and composing for 20+ years.  He studied under Dr. Robert Miller at East Stroudsburg University where he performed a number of solo compositions for piano.  After college he cut his teeth living and playing music in New York City for over a decade.  He toured the US with his rock band, Mother, bi-coastal hard rock band, Vagus Nerve, Militia Vox, and his psych blues outfit GSM Trio. Recently relocated to Nashville, Mike has started a new musical journey as a lead singer/guitarist/songwriter/composer.  Steeped in American blues and rock with atmospheric elements reminiscent of Pink Floyd, Mike channels the soulful blues vocals of Gregg Allman, Otis Rush, and Paul Rodgers; intertwined with heavy guitar influence from Peter Green, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix.  The sound is familiar yet fresh and all his own.

The Olys is a rock trio consisting of Rachel, a singer-songwriter from Tennessee, Nemo, a bassist and multi-instrumentalist from Oregon, and Sean, a drummer from Arizona! The group met in Nashville TN to make music and has been performing covers and writing originals ever since! The Olys has played at multiple venues in the TN area including the Thirsty Goat, EJ’s, and Oak Grove Casino! 

Tom Petty Radio has been playing Boo Ray since the release of his 2016 'Sea Of Lights' album', which he recorded with his close friend and mentor, Steve Ferrone of The Heartbreakers, on drums. Boo Ray is much loved and regularly played by Texas Radio, Americana Radio, European Radio, and SiriusXM stations. Boo Ray's released new records every couple of years since 2010, and has been turning in fierce live performances with extended twin guitar jams, lots of pedal steel solos, improvisational musical interludes, a la Jason Isbell, Blackberry Smoke, American Aquarium, Mike And The Moonpies, Dwight Yoakam, Dire Straits, Tom Petty, and Zac Brown. Boo Ray often opens his live set with Billys Joe Shaver's 'Fast Train To Georgia', plays for the first 30 minutes without stopping, and continues to perform a high-octane three-hour long set with no breaks. Boo's known for his off-hand southern wit, self-effacing humor, and charming storytelling. Boo Ray's live performances are shows. As he says, Boo Ray's "in Show Business."

I am a Nashville based pedal steel player. I gig and record around town, Tour around the states and occasionally Europe with a handful of recording artist.

A night not to be missed! Join us as we present Colin O’Brien and Ashleigh Caudill. Each a highly regarded artist in their own right, they will be joining forces for 60 delightful minutes!

“Ashleigh Caudill hits a grand slam, top notch writing, singing and playing. on both bass and banjo.” -Bluegrass Today

“Colin O’Brien bottles the lightning that was John Hartfords engagingly off-center songwriting” -The Nashville Scene