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TVLO is a three piece Prog Pop band from Louisville KY. Dan Dilamarter sings lead and plays guitar. Gregg Rochman plays bass and sings. Jonathan Schwartz is the drummer. Dan writes the songs and the band works on the arrangements together covering a wide range of folk, prog, funk, jazz and rock rhythms that feature some gymnastic vocal harmonies. TVLO is ambitious, heartfelt, and lyric driven, without any intention to match a preconceived genre… the goal is joy… oh, and good songs!
Hailing from Southern Indiana, Elements of Sound draws inspiration from rock, folk, pop, blues and hip hop. Justin Miller started with acoustic guitar and beatboxing on the streets of Louisville, Kentucky before moving to looping and becoming a multi-instrumentalist. The heart of The Elements of Sound is a three piece band consisting of Noel Calilung on bass and Nate King on drums. Justin often joins forces with other local bands and talent in the Kentuckiana area, contributing to a rich collaborative culture among the local music community.
Since 2017 Justin Miller and The Elements of Sound have been cutting their teeth at grassroots festivals, events and weekly bar shows. You can catch them nearly every weekend in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area.
Jack J Hutchinson is a London based blues rock guitarist and songwriter. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “a real rock contender”, he has toured internationally, sharing stages with acts such as ZZ Top, Bad Company, Kris Barras Band and Blackberry Smoke. Jack recently released his new 4 track ‘What Doesn’t Kill You’ EP mixed by legendary producer Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin). The EP follows is his critically acclaimed album ‘The Hammer Falls’ which was released earlier this year via Earache Records Digital Distribution, with Planet Rock saying “Jack’s gritty, honest take on blues rock comes with a flourish of biker steel”.
What the press have been saying…
“Tough, immediate and rockin’. Hutchinson was born to sing soul and blues.” (Classic Rock Magazine)
“Growling vocals combine with raunch ‘n’ roll acoustic and electric guitars. It’s a heck of a debut and definitely a name to watch out for.” (Guitarist Magazine)
“One of the strongest debuts from a British artist this year.” (Planet Rock)
This summer saw the heavy blues-rock axe slinger play his first USA solo shows at the world renowned NAMM festival in Southern California. In October he starts a run of UK dates in support of the EP, featuring new venues he has not played before. Always serving up an engaging live show, the tour will be a highlight of the year for gig-goers.
Debuting in 2022, Spinoza is comprised of long-time collaborators, Brodie Hillegas (multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer) and Austin Miller (writer, drums, and percussion). Spinoza's first single, "10 Spaces" (released on April 29, 2022) is described by Brodie as "a classic, Bill-Withers-esque love ballad, mixed with a narrative that focuses on a twisted outsider's unhealthy ideals of love"; mixed in with some confessional lines about real-life struggles in the realm of addiction and love. The song's music video features a dark, masked figure, that would go on to become somewhat of a mascot for the band, celebrating what he believes is a beautiful ceremony of consecration with his corpse bride. Spinoza's newest single, "This Red Cloak", follows a narrator coming to terms with regrettable past decisions while simultaneously coming to terms with current toxicities that are tempting the narrator to fall back into times that are best forgotten. Airy synths, dreamy guitars, and layered sounds take control as the listener journeys through the narrators mind.
In the words of Chenille O' Keel:
"Kevin Bois and Christopher DeRome; two men working at the same local diner. Kevin was a short haired food runner and Christopher something else. Back then Bois wielded a white fender. One wintery afternoon, Kevin showed up on Christopher's porch. The two have been playing together for many years.
Sometimes It screams with a thunder that might make you want to step back from the stage; a southern, heavy rock, Led Zeppelin meets your mama with a full sized band. Sometimes the children can sit in the room while a dog lays in the corner. Their music is poetic and floats between the landscapes of imaginary flow. The pretty, almost precious lyrics are complemented by appropriately baroque, psychedelic-tinged guitar; the songs of Valley
Christopher also has another project called Chenille O' Keel. To say it is different than Valley would be an understatement. Check it out. Kevin has another project called a young family.
Don’t call him! It’s late."
Greg Tripure is a native Kentuckiana artist who is a founding member (rhythm guitar and backing vocalist) of Sub-Urban Situation. Tripure has always written songs on the side for himself, but it was not until that pandemic that he started to branch out and perform solo shows online and eventually back in front of people. With over 20 years of songwriting experience, Greg draws from multiple influences from various genres, but mostly always sticking close to the Folk/Americana /R&B styles.
Greg is in the process of recording his first solo album and is looking forward to the project evolving organically while working with various musicians from around the area.
Aside from his love of writing and performing music, his greatest loves are his wife, Fernanda, and his two children.
Ace Monroe is a rock n' roll band consisting of Robbie Dylan (lead vocals), Josh Alfano (lead guitar), Jack Kaiser (rhythm guitar, vocals), Jonathan Tatooles (drums), and Erik McIntyre (bass). With their old-school approach to songwriting and performing, Ace Monroe embraces the bluesy rawness found in 70's rock n' roll bands such as Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Faces, and Led Zeppelin. The band has collectively pooled their extensive live and studio experience into writing and performing original music with unrivaled passion and electrifying energy. Ace Monroe is dedicated to furthering the sound that made them want to create music in the first place.
It’s pretty hard to not have a good time when Revelry graces the stage. Their tag line “Hell Yeah” says it all! Revelry brings a confidence and swagger to the table, beckoning back to some of the greatest sounds that ever emerged from rock music from the 70’s forward. This band will make your ears hum with their own classically appealing flavor of Southern rock.
Revelry was founded in 2019 after the band met at a local show in their hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. There to see their future guitarist Redd Byrdd Howell’s band The Redd Byrdd Project, lead singer Zack Montgomery, guitarist J Whorley, and bassist Dane Lovvorn began to get acquainted over a bottle of Jack Daniels. After the show, J introduced the guys to Redd Byrdd, and they all started jamming. Revelry was born! Redd Byrdd and J have been best friends since they were 10-years-old and grew up learning guitar together. Ever since, the two have remained inseparable. Still young and full of endless potential, Revelry is bound to impress.
Lonesome Holler is a progressive jamgrass band located in Central Kentucky. They add a new sound to well-known bluegrass classics and also create modern originals that will leave you ready for more.
Noble Hobo brings the perfect blend of sweet and savory dark-folk and blues. Fronted by songwriter and musician, Skyler Jenkins, this “one-man” band is occasionally accompanied by a rotating collective of traveling musicians. Refreshingly honest and introspective, his sound never falls short of a gripping experience. Inspiration for Skyler's music is drawn from years of rambling, train-hopping, hitchhiking and wandering around the United States telling stories of love and loss; grief and acceptance; hopelessness, sorrow, and success. Now living back in Detroit, his music still carries the same thrilling turbulence of adventure and is quickly rising to be a well-known name in dark-folk music.
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