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Tyrone Wells An Intimate Acoustic Show! w. Tony Lucca, Roy Jay Sunday, March 14 12:30pm*all ages $20
Artist's Website: TyroneWells.com Why He's Worth Watching: Tyrone Wells has delivered an epic pop/rock album with his new release Remain. Having written/recorded half of the album in London and adding a more lush production to his singer-songwriter roots, the new album proves to be a great showcase for his powerful and emotional voice. For Fans Of: Amos Lee, Ben Harper, John Mayer
Artist's Website: JohnHiatt.com Why He's Worth Watching: Those of us who grew up understanding there was no difference (that mattered) in the music of Elvis, Ray Charles, Slim Harpo and Johnny Cash knew immediately upon hearing John Hiatt’s first numbers 31 years ago that he was a kindred spirit. That’s not to say only the rock and roll generation can appreciate Hiatt’s cleverness, idiomatic versatility, distinctive gruff and endearing voice, or slashing guitar skills. But when everyone from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Rodney Crowell and Willie Nelson to Buddy Guy, Flaco Jimenez and Ry Cooder have covered his tunes, it’s quite clear that those who appreciate great songwriting and savor a keen wit, narrative flair and refusal to pen a sloppy or sappy line, eagerly embrace John Hiatt’s tunes. John Hiatt and The Combo Players include Doug Lancio on Guitar; Kenneth Blevins on Drums and Patrick O’hearn on Bass For Fans Of: Dave Alvin, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, James McMurtry
Artist's Website: averagewhiteband.com Song Samples: Pick Up The Pieces, Soul Searching, Cut The Cake Why They're Worth Watching: Average White Band have built success and credibility playing funk, with their tight, fiery sound evoking American R&B/Soul hotbeds like Detroit, Memphis, and Philadelphia. AWB returns to the Rams Head with their funky hits, "Pick Up the Pieces" and "Cut the Cake." For Fans Of: The Isley Brothers, Sly & the Family Stone, Mogul Thrash
eddie from ohio
Friday, March 19 Saturday, March 20 8pm *each night* $34
Band's Website: efohio.com Song Sampling: Walk Humbly Son, Twenty Thousand Hearts, And The Rain Crashed Down Fun Fact: The band is not from Ohio; all four band members are natives of Virginia, and the band has recorded many songs influenced by their deep Virginia roots. For Fans Of: 54-40, Shawn Colvin, 10,000 Maniacs
Artist's Website: themachinelive.com Why They're Worth Watching: THE MACHINE, America’s top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. The NY based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian experience for their fans. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire (complete with faithful renditions of well known hits as well as obscure gems), The Machine’s stellar musicianship, dramatic lighting and video, and their passionate delivery sets them above and beyond the rest. For Fans Of: Pink Floyd
Artist's Website: celticcrossroads.ie Why They're Worth Watching: Celtic Crossroads is critically acclaimed as 'the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades - not to be missed'. It is an explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. Celtic Crossroads abounds with fusions of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz whilst pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. Spontaneous mid show ovations are the norm, and enraptured Celtic Crossroads audiences are always compelled to shout, and SHOUT for more.
Artist Website:www.hapa.com Fun Fact: HAPA recently filmed a music profile for National Geographic... destined for 1 or more NG editorial platforms this fall. Click Here to see the U Tube. Why They're Worth Watching: "...the most successful Hawaiian music group in recent history." ~The New York Times
Artist's Website: bbvd.com Why They're Worth Watching:Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has led the international revival of the jump of the Big Band, concentrating on the swingin' days of the '40s and '50s, and borrowing some of the Rat Pack lingo in addition to the zoot suits. Their signature tune, "You & Me & The Bottle Makes Three" was featured on Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's first hit album along with several winning original tunes, including "Mr. Pinstripe Suit" and a cover version of Calloway's "Minnie The Moocher." For Fans Of: Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Brian Setzer
Artist's Website: WishboneAsh.com Why They're Worth Watching: Formed in October 1969, Wishbone Ash was gigging by 1970. The band garnered notice in the early days for a unique blend of blues, jazz and English folk. But it was the way the guitars played melodic leads together that would become Wishbone Ash’s trademark, inspiring such bands as Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden. Throughout the years, many notable musicians have contributed their talents to the band, including Asia’s John Wetton, Trevor Bolder from Uriah Heep and Laurie Wisefield, who would later play guitar for Joe Cocker and Tina Turner. For Fans Of: Savoy Brown, David Bowie, Allan Holdsworth
Artist's Website: Jack's MySpace Why He's Worth Watching: When Jack Ingram won the 2008 Academy of Country Music award for “Best New Male Vocalist,” thousands of people in the audience had to be smiling to themselves about that whole "new" thing. They knew the 30-something, steel-eyed veteran accepting that trophy on that stage in Vegas had been rocking roadhouses, theaters and stadiums relentlessly since 1997, that he'd been celebrated by critics and fans of hard-core country music for more than a decade, and that as a Texas-born songwriter and performer, he'd been on the short list of next generation artists who could fill the boots of Lone Star legends like Willie and Waylon and the boys. For Fans Of: Gary Allan, Tim McGraw, Sammy Kershaw
Artist's Website: Christian's MySpace Why He's Worth Watching: When Mos Def and Jill Scott need someone to take their performances to the next level, they call him. When X-Clan wanted to add some heft to their Return From Mecca album, he was the one they reached out to. The man in question is Christian Scott, the acclaimed trumpeter whose textured playing appeals to both respected members of the hip-hop community and to jazz purists. For Fans Of: Soulive, Terence Blanchard, Miles Davis
Artist Website:Ledisi's MySpace Hits Include:Alright, In The Morning, Joy Fun Fact: "Alright" was featured in the New Tyler Perry Film, Meet The Browns Why She’s Worth Watching: This New Orleans singer-songwriter garnered Grammy nods with her smooth, 2007 major-label debut, Lost and Found. On Turn Me Loose, Ledisi, who is up for a few Grammys again this year, kicks up the groove and unleashes more of the funk-soul dynamo she becomes onstage. Echoes of vintage Chaka and Aretha are heard throughout, but Ledisi is clearly on her way to becoming a soul legend herself. --Rashod Ollison For Fans Of: Angie Stone, John Legend, Chrisette Michele
Tower of Power
Sunday, March 28 4pm *all ages* & 7:30 *21+* $43
Artist's Website: towerofpower.com Why They're Worth Watching: While they have long been considered one of the greatest horn sections in the business, and although they have (collectively and individually) recorded as sidemen for Elton John, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, Michelle Shocked and Aaron Neville amongst many others, Tower Of Power's sum is truly greater than its parts. Their brassy-reedy-rich grooves, their tight-and-right turns, their bleeding ballads and orchestral funk are monuments to the enduring stature of soul. For Fans Of: James Brown, Bloodstone, Average White Band
Artist's Website: BobSchneiderMusic.comSong Samples: Big Blue Sea, Come With Me Tonight Why He's Worth Watching: Bob manages to embody and simultaneously lampoon every single persona you can think of within his two-hour show. When it comes to musical styles and genres, he is a daredevil of versatility – able to go from country crooner to screaming punk, salsa king to reggae mon, funk soul brother to white-trash rapper, all with perfect fluidity and commanding virtuosity. He enjoys pushing the limits – his own but also yours—and there is no boundary, whether of musical sensibility or social morality, that he won’t dare to cross with at least one toe and a wicked grin. For Fans Of: Ryan Adams, Ben Harper, Lyle Lovett
Boney James
Tuesday, March 30 6:30 & 9:30pm $65 21 & OVER
Artist's Website:www.boneyjames.com Song Sampling:The Total Experience, Let It Go, Grazin' in the Grass Awards & Accolades: Boney James is a two-time Grammy nominee and a Soul Train Award winner. He has accumulated three RIAA certified Gold records. His current and tenth CD, Shine, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts, #6 on the R+B chart and #44 on the Pop Chart. James produced the CD as well as wrote 9 of the songs. For Fans Of: Ronny Jordan, Najee
Artist's Website: alicesmith.com Song Samples: Dream, Woodstock Why You Should Attend: Smith is the most promising female singer-songwriter to go her own enrapturing way in a very long time. Her voice, with its four-octave range, is luscious and powerful and nuanced and finely sensitive to rhythm. Yet it never makes a cult of its own abilities; for all its fantastic manners, Smith's voice gets on down the road. Sometimes she sings with a booming intensity, yet Smith never loses the unlearnable balance and poise that separates good singers from great ones. For Fans Of: Joss Stone, Corinne Bailey Rae, John Legend
Artist's Website:Pat McGee's Myspace Fun Fact: Pat's first musical instrument experience was with his older sister's hand-me-down clarinet. After a brief stint learning the piano, he started to play the left-handed guitar owned by his brother, Hugh. For Fans Of: Dave Matthews, Train, Hootie & The Blowfish
Artists' Website: DukeRobillard.com | johnnya.com Why He's Worth Watching: Inspired by blues legends like T-Bone Walker, Charlie Patton and Big Joe Turner, Duke's guitar work has seamlessly spanned the worlds of jazz, blues, and swing since he founded the renowned big band, Roomful of Blues, in 1967. Since 1980, Duke has recorded over a dozen acclaimed solo albums and toured the world both with his own band and also as Jimmie Vaughan's replacement in The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Called "one of the great players" by the legendary B.B. King, Duke's upbeat live performance, accented by a swinging horn section, is a tasteful display of a wide variety of blues styles. For Fans Of: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Roomful of Blues
