Artists
Adrian Belew (born December 23, 1949 as Robert Steven Belew in Covington, Kentucky) is an American guitarist and vocalist (and sometimes drummer, pianist and bass player), perhaps best known for his work as a member of the progressive rock group King… (Read More)
Anita Baker gave birth to “fireside love songs” and such classic gems as, “Giving You The Best That I Got,” “Just Because,” and “Fairy Tales.” Her mantel is filled with Grammy, Soul Train, NAACP Image, Billboard and Rolling Stone Awards and… (Read More)
Since the release of his first album in April 1986, Bruce Hornsby has created a musical life that has expanded far and wide to include a broad stylistic range of activity. Hornsby, an 12-time Grammy nominee, has won three Grammys –… (Read More)
That voice is unmistakable, so just be glad that Debbie Harry isn’t going anywhere. The lead singer for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Blondie is back with her Eleven Seven Music/ADA debut, Necessary Evil, her sixth solo album, and… (Read More)
It is easier to define Dionne Warwick by what she isn’t rather than what she is. Although she grew up singing in church, she is not a gospel singer. Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan are clear influences, but she is not… (Read More)
Kentucky native DWIGHT YOAKAM blazed out of the Los Angeles club scene in 1986 with his debut Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., which went on to score double-platinum status. Since then he has won two Grammy’s, garnered 21 nominations and sold more… (Read More)
It’s been two decades since the Indigo Girls launched their career with their independently released debut album, 1987’s Strange Fire. Now, after entertaining millions of fans with their 10 major-label studio albums (nine on Epic Records and one, 2006’s Despite Our… (Read More)
One of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day, singer/songwriter Iris Dement was born on January 5, 1961, in rural Paragould, AR, the youngest of 14 children. At the age of three, her devoutly religious family moved to California, where… (Read More)
The road less traveled has always held a certain appeal for Joan Osborne. Over the years, the adventurous singer-songwriter has taken flight — for the mountains of India and the depths of the Delta in her quest for sounds that stir… (Read More)
John Hiatt and The Ageless Beauties
John Hiatt is an American rock guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including New Wave, blues and country. Hiatt has been nominated for eleven Grammy Awards and has been awarded a… (Read More)
John Oates was destined to be a musician. Singing from the time he could talk and playing the guitar since the age of five, his calling in life was never in question. Born in New York City, his family moved to… (Read More)
KJ Denhert is heard at her best on her most recent recording, Lucky 7 and is known to be especially good live. She performs the unusual feat of being both highly individual and quite accessible. KJ remembers, "I picked up a… (Read More)
Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Martha is the sister of Rufus Wainwright and the daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. But her powerful, emotionally hair-raising voice has been showcased at the biggest American festivals like Bonaroo… (Read More)
Of Jamaican descent, and the second youngest of nine children, Priest was born in Lewisham, London. Maxi’s parents moved to London, England from Jamaica to provide more opportunity for their family. Maxi grew up listening to gospel, reggae, R&B, and pop… (Read More)
Ottmar Liebert is a German-born composer and guitarist, born to a Chinese-German father and a Hungarian mother. As a child, he spent most of his time traveling Europe and Asia with his family. Ottmar leads an ensemble called Luna Negra ("Black… (Read More)
Priscilla Ahn had her start during her time at Tulpehocken Area High School, playing coffee houses and open mikes in the Bernville, Reading, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. She was given advice by a college music professor who recognized her skills to… (Read More)
Seventeen years ago, before he became an internationally acclaimed, three-time Grammy-winning pop vocalist and songwriter who has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, Seal was a hot property on Britain’s house music/rave scene. He hooked up with legendary producer Trevor… (Read More)
The Manhattan Transfer were not an overnight success, but a result of many years of dues-paying and persistence, particularly by bass singer and founder Tim Hauser. Tim is joined by Janis Siegel (alto), Cheryl Bentyne (soprano), and Alan Paul (tenor). Hard… (Read More)
The Puppini Sisters are a musical trio specializing in 1940s-style close harmony vocal music. The members are Italian Marcella Puppini and English Stephanie O’Brien and Kate Mullins. Although the three are not related, they chose their name in tribute to The… (Read More)
The Trenton Allan Project is comprised of Trenton Allan, the lead singer of The Butchers and other local musicians. Come and support local music and pay no cover! (Read More)
Todd Rundgren is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, video artist and more. Since the late 1960’s, Todd Rundgren has left and indelible mark on American rock and popular music. From hits like “Hello It’s Me”, “I Saw The Light”, "Can We… (Read More)
Initially The Excitement Plan (June 9th on Yep Roc Records) wasn’t supposed to be about anything. I was just trying to come up with the best… most open hearted … well-thought-out lyrics I could come up with. I wanted every song… (Read More)
