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Hailing from Southern Indiana, Elements of Sound draws inspiration from rock, folk, pop, blues and hip hop. Justin Miller started with acoustic guitar and beat boxing in Louisville, Kentucky before moving to looping and becoming a multi-instrumentalist. This lineup of Elements consist of Justin Miller on guitar and lead vocals, Noel Calilung on bass guitar, Nate King on drums, Jared Burch on keys, Good Time Charlie Dixon on djembe, and Lance Oliphant on guitar. Elements of Sound 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, 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.
iLL ViBE TRiBE is a hip hop collective from Louisville, Kentucky founded by Brandon Abstain (BRAiNiAK) in 2018. The ARTiSTS are EMU7ATiON, BiLLY BROWN, CHRiSTiAN ALEXANDER, DMT, and BRAiNiAK. THE BAND is BEN (Bass), ALEX (Guitar, Turntables) SAM (Keyboards) DMT (Drums). The TRiBE banded together to create good vibes and good music while, more importantly, building a community of free thinkers driven by the same goals. The TRiBE represents freedom and the ability to create in a positive space. The "i" in the TRiBE is important but only as a part of the whole.
Boozer brews their brand of party from Makus Holler, Kentucky. The group formed in 2003 and has shared the stage with a long list of well-known musicians. Boozer has been labeled as "Alcoholic Rock". Members are: Big Al - Lead Drinker Fender - Bass J Bird - Lead Geetar Momma - Female Vocals Jere' - Female Vocals Sailer - Skins n Rims Billiam - Percussionist The Magnificient WORM-O - Keys
Grackle is an original, Louisville, Kentucky-based rock band that formed in 2015. They have released two albums, played over 50 shows in the region, and developed a strong following based on their mesmerizing live shows. The band is defined by unique instrumentation, featuring violin/saxophone (Myra Kean) and cello (Travis Carlisle) in addition to keyboards (Steve Katsikas), bass (Mike Lankford), and Drums (Jeff Gard). Their music has been described as "proudly guitarless" as it blends elements of indie and progressive rock, modern musical theater, and classical elements into driving and careening arrangements that zig and zag without regard to boundaries and genre-restricted sensibilities.
TVLO is a Louisville, Kentucky-based original music ensemble featuring Dan Dilamarter and Gregg Rochman, supported by an evolving array of musicians to deliver an eclectic sound spanning acoustic and electric genres. The original catalog of songs are frequently “story forward”, telling tales of people and situations from history and folklore. The songs explore melodies intertwined in a mix of simple and complex chord progressions, and feature tight vocal harmonies across the entire repertoire.
With a guitar howling like it was recorded in a runaway cement mixer while keeping up with the frantic beat of an old suitcase drum and a rusty tambourine, Zeno Jones takes the old delta blues and lights them on fire with Kentucky moonshine. Based out of Louisville, Kentucky, Jones belts out raw vocals with a level of energy which can only be explained as a genuine attempt to give himself religion. Audiences are struck by the ferocity, originality and fresh take on the prewar blues, roots and gospel material Zeno takes inspiration and pays homage to. He is a two-time Semifinalist of the International Blues Challenge, a weeklong event featuring 200 regionally qualified blues acts from around the world. Since 2022 he has played for audiences around Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee from venues as intimate as a private house party to crowds at the Brown County Playhouse (IN), or from the standing room only bars of Beale Street (TN) to the overflowing street crowds the Garvin Gate Blues Festival (KY). Jones’ fervor will have you either stomping your foot through the floor or calling the police.
Dusty Bo is a singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, who has been making waves with his unique blend of alternative country rock. He draws inspiration from classic rock and roll, blues, and country music to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Over the past two years, Bo has released a steady stream of music that showcases his versatility within his genre. From the hard-hitting and tough sound of “Vulture” to the more introspective, tender style of “Fox,” Bo demonstrates a range of styles and influences in his songwriting. His live performances have been praised for their high energy and passion, and he has gained a following across the United States for his honest and authentic approach to music. With a steady stream of releases and a dedicated fanbase, Dusty Bo is poised to become one of the most exciting voices in modern Americana. His music is a must-listen for fans of alt-country and rock music alike.
The Pretty Goods are a modern Americana band from Shelbyville, Kentucky featuring textured vocal harmonies and tasteful instrumentation. The Pretty Goods is Sara Bond (vocals/fiddle), Melinda Mathis Hardin (vocals), Lewis Mathis (vocals/guitar), Brandon Bond (guitar), and Aaron Hunt (upright bass).
Since they started making music together in 2023, Cincinnati-based trio Alex Kasznel & the Board of Directors have developed a sound some call “surprisingly un-whiny,” a style they affectionately refer to as "pop punk for grownups." Their debut album Everything’s Important & Nothing Matters is available at alexkasznel.bandcamp.com, as well as all streaming platforms.
QUIET CONFIDENCE is a Louisville, Kentucky local setting out to make waves in the alt-pop scene. The project was born during the uncertain time of the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020. What was just demos created by Ryan Lane, to stay sane as a frontline worker during the pandemic, sparked a need to keep on moving forward. A drive to create a thought- provoking act above and beyond the mundane. Some would describe his sound as “if Ed Sheeran hung out with The Chainsmokers”.
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