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 

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.  

A native of Massachusetts, William "Tiger" Fitzhugh attended Berklee College of Music for 3 years as a composition/arranging major, then took a 17 year summer vacation before finishing his education with a BS and MMu in Classical guitar performance from Austin Peay State University, studying with Dr. Stanley Yates. In between these colleges, he performed in nearly all states and nearly all genres, rock, jazz, gospel, country, mariachi, classical, Dixieland, and bluegrass. He performed on tour with Razzy Bailey and Alan Jackson, has played with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Gypsy Hombres, recorded with Vassar Clements and children's music artist Mary LaFleur, and performed at Opryland show park for 8 years. He currently performs with The Loneliest Monks and several other groups, as well as solo performances. He has teaches at TN State University, Fisk University, Cumberland University, and Volunteer State Community College, and is the author of the Hal Leonard publication "Classical Guitar for the Steel String Guitarist".

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.  

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! 

Kris Myers was born on April 5, 1977. Receiving a drum kit at the age of 8, he took an early interest in rock and punk music. During high school Myers was in a variety of musical outfits, but most notably co-founded a ska/punk band called the Skalawags. The group received a decent amount of success but denied an offer to tour Japan to instead pursue college degrees. Myers works as a studio musician in the Nashville for various projects. He continues to play with musicians such as Mike Keneally, Bill Evans, Jeff Coffin, and Billy Strings on a variety of projects in both the Nashville and Los Angeles area.

Hunter Loken Parcel is a proud, unapologetic, singer-songwriter from the great state of North Dakota. The phrase, “salt of the earth,” comes to mind when thinking of a way to describe Parcel. As he recounted vignettes from his life, the scope of his storytelling detailed not only him as a person, but also the land and the people from which he emerged. His lyrical rhetoric paints vivid images of the snowy prairies of home, and the profound passion that has carried him away to Nashville, Tennessee. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Kerouac and Ginsberg, Parcel has molded his own identity as a storyteller who continues to find inspiration in the landscapes that reared him. Hunter Parcel mentioned that he wants to create music that connects to people on a human level.

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.

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.  

Ethan Hawkins is a Nashville based songwriter, guitarist and bassist focusing primarily on Appalachian stringband, bluegrass, and folk music. Born in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, he has pursued a career in performing and education emphasized by his understanding of these musics as social practice meant for dancing, merrymaking and bolstering community. After pursuing an eduction at the Berklee College of Music in 2015, he became a founding member of the international touring band Corner House,  filling the roles of lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter alongside fellow Berklee alum Louise Bichan, Ethan Setiawan, and Casey Murray. Sought for his rhythmic and vocal ability, Hawkins has also performed and toured with internationally recognized acoustic performers such as Twisted Pine, Jake Blount, Joe K. Walsh and Bruce Molsky.

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.

A native of Massachusetts, William "Tiger" Fitzhugh attended Berklee College of Music for 3 years as a composition/arranging major, then took a 17 year summer vacation before finishing his education with a BS and MMu in Classical guitar performance from Austin Peay State University, studying with Dr. Stanley Yates. In between these colleges, he performed in nearly all states and nearly all genres, rock, jazz, gospel, country, mariachi, classical, Dixieland, and bluegrass. He performed on tour with Razzy Bailey and Alan Jackson, has played with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Gypsy Hombres, recorded with Vassar Clements and children's music artist Mary LaFleur, and performed at Opryland show park for 8 years. He currently performs with The Loneliest Monks and several other groups, as well as solo performances. He has teaches at TN State University, Fisk University, Cumberland University, and Volunteer State Community College, and is the author of the Hal Leonard publication "Classical Guitar for the Steel String Guitarist".

Born and raised in Minnesota on the farm and grew up with the love for music. He’s lived in Nashville the last five years sharpening his teeth on guitar with some of the best music city has to offer. Recorded his first record with grammy winner Johnny Kneel.

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.  
The Nashville-based “Rob Talton Band” has a unique sound that combines elements of American Rock, soul, jazz, and the blues.  The sound is big and adds elements of Latin percussion with Studio Musician/Percussionist Jimmy Lopez.  The band consists of Nashville-based musicians: Mic Guy (Bass/Vocals), Rory Kennedy (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Planer (Guitar/Vocals), Tony Ortiz (Drums), Jimmy Lopez (Percussion), and Rob Talton (Keyboards/Organ/Lead Vocals).  The band’s sound harkens back to the sounds of some of their biggest influences; The Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Lightin’ Hopkins, CREAM, Bob Seger, and many more… Rob Talton plays keyboards and provides soulful lead vocals. Rob is a member of the (NSAI) Nashville Songwriter’s Association International and is very active in the Nashville songwriting community.  Rob makes his home in Nashville, TN.

Noah G. Fowler is a songwriter and guitarist now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Drawing influences from his past in Canadian maritime Fiddle jams, smoky Pennsylvania mountain dive bars, underground Allston basement shows, and his present - learning from Nashville’s honky tonk living legends - his sound is a diverse and rich composite of many roots music traditions.

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! 

Since playing his first “gig” in Junior High School, Jackson has had a guitar in his hand and song lyrics in his head most every day and all day. His early musical tastes ranged from the Beatles to Credence Clearwater Revival to the singer/songwriter troubadours of the day setting the stage for his own songwriting and love of rock n’ roll. Playing baseball and music filled his High School years while college found him playing his original songs at private parties, coffeehouses and music room stages up and down the University of Tennessee strip in Knoxville. His passion for the craft of writing songs and performing his original material continued to flourish, and after graduating from college in 2014, Bruck moved back home to Nashville, TN where he started performing his songs around Music City.

In early 2018, The Dukes of Hume were born. After playing sets at local Nashville staples, such as Mercy Lounge, The Basement and The High Watt, the band competed in and won Lightning 100's Music City Mayhem 2018 competition. They have since played Live On The Green Music Festival, Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th, & Pilgrimage Music, Cultural & Arts Festival. Their debut album, "The Golden Road" is released late 2020. They are currently working on their sophomore project, "The Lonely Lovers Serenade".

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.

Hugh Trimble is a folk singer, songwriter and storyteller based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Born in Eastern Europe to American journalists, Hugh lived in four different countries before his eighteenth birthday, but his career as a musician began in Central Park. Inspired by his close-knit community of street artists, Hugh began writing feverishly. His Central Park busking moved towards recording studios and DIY venues in Brooklyn, then beyond. Hugh’s music has always paid homage to the rich and revolving landscapes and characters he learned to call home- even if only for an evening.

In his newest project, Hugh reunites with long-time friend Drew “Drewski” Niedzielski, whose extensive resume includes performing with riotous rock trio The Lakehouse Boys and founding East Nashville indie recording studio The Atomic Ranch. Hugh, Drewski and drummer Brian Bednarz mix compelling folk lyricism with electricity and fervor in HUGH TRIMBLE & THE ATOMIC RANCH BAND. Their latest releases were recorded live to tape at famed Nashville studios Welcome to 1979, and The Bomb Shelter, and are available now on all streaming platforms.

Timmy Kelley’s journey to music is anything but ordinary. Born in Pennsylvania to migrant circus performers, he grew up surrounded by the lights, sounds, and thrills of a traveling show. From the time he could walk, Timmy was learning how to juggle, throw knives, and captivate a crowd—but it was the guitar in his tiny hands at just a year and a half old that truly set his path. By the time he landed in Nashville in 2018, he had already lived a life full of adventure, with a spirit perfectly suited for the stage.

Blending powerhouse vocals with heartfelt storytelling, Timmy draws influence from an eclectic mix of icons: the flamboyant showmanship of Freddie Mercury and Adam Lambert, the soulful sincerity of John Mayer and Jason Mraz, the fierce artistry of Beyoncé, and the raw energy of Judas Priest. His performances bring together the theatrical flair of his circus roots with the emotional depth of a songwriter who lives every lyric. In Nashville, Timmy is carving out his own lane—bold, dynamic, and unforgettable—an artist who doesn’t just perform songs, but creates experiences his audiences carry long after the final note.

For over 25 years, Corey Congilio has immersed himself in rich and diverse musical career. His experience as a touring guitarist, session musician, educator and presenter has proven to be invaluable in connecting with audiences around the world. As a guitarist versed in all contemporary styles, Corey has supported artists of all genres from Blues, Rock, Country, RnB and Jazz. He’s performed with Joss Stone, David Lee Murphy, Lucie Silvas, Radney Foster, Cassadee Pope, Derek St. Holmes, Danielle Bradberry, Laura Bell Bundy, Barbara Blue and others. In addition to his work as a session musician, Corey writes and performs his own music and in 2016 released his first EP “Well Suited”. Since 2010 Corey has authored over 30 instructional guitar courses. His teaching platform WorkingClassGuitar.com and YouTube channel host weekly lessons, performances and gear reviews. At the heart of Corey’s work is the blues. Having been a lifelong sideman and hired gun, Corey has recently begun his journey as a solo artist. He is currently writing and recording new music that is rooted in the blues while retaining his original voice. Corey currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he works as a guitarist and educator.