Lo Steele with Igor Prado

Lo Steele — daughter of Portland’s “First Lady of the Blues,” LaRhonda Steele — is a rising young star in her own right: an award-winning actor, singer, and songwriter who combines the traditions of soul, gospel and blues with modern R&B. Lo recently released her first full length-album, Happy Girl, described in the Portland Mercury […]

Leyla McCalla

A bilingual multi-instrumentalist and alumna of GRAMMY award-winning African-American string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leyla McCalla is at once earthy, elegant, soulful and witty, producing a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience. McCalla’s music vibrates with three centuries of history, yet also feels strikingly fresh, distinctive, and contemporary, sonically […]

Leon Timbo

“Timbo is known for his versatile vocals and his unique style that blends elements of soul, gospel, funk and more…a tender tribute to forging a love as constant as the sun and moon, yet as flexible as the wind.” — Billboard Some write music as a creative release. Others feel compelled to perform. Country-soul singer-songwriter […]

Lachy Doley

Born and raised in Australia, Lachy Doley is a world-renowned keyboardist and singer who’s earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic and soulful musicians of his generation. Playing music since he was a child, Lachy has developed a unique style blending blues, soul, and funk into a high-energy, powerhouse performance. Best known for […]

Kirk Fletcher

“One of the greatest traditional blues players of all time” — Joe Bonamassa With every string bend and sustained vocal, the Los Angeles-born and Nashville-based singer, guitarist, and producer Kirk Fletcher summons the spirit of classic blues and spins it with his own fresh fire. A preeminent 21st-century bluesman, Fletcher has collaborated with luminaries such […]

Jade MacRae

“One of the most naturally gifted musicians I have ever encountered….a singer’s singer and musician’s musician” — Joe Bonamassa A multi-faceted artist who sings with passion and power, Jade MacRae was born in the UK and, upon migrating to Australia as a teenager, began her musical journey playing piano and violin and studying at the […]

Jackie Venson

Known far and wide for her beautifully complex music and blazing guitar skills, Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to crowds both as headliner and as support for major acts such as Keb’ Mo’, Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, Melissa Etheridge, and Citizen […]

Prado Brothers Band

Brazilian brothers Igor and Yuri Prado are celebrating both their 25-year career and the fact they’ve earned the respect of the American blues scene. Their 2015 album, Way Down South, became at that time the most played in the USA, according to the Living Blues Chart, and was nominated for the Blues Music Awards in […]

GeminiiDRAGON

“Smokin’ hot….Stevie Ray Vaughan meets Tina Turner” – David Vacek, KRFC 88.9 Fort Collins CO  “Blues on Steroids” is what GeminiiDRAGON terms her ferocious mix of blues, rock, and soul emanating from the murky bayous of Louisiana. A vocal dynamo and fresh face to the blues music scene, GeminiiDRAGON has channeled her love for late […]

Curtis Salgado

“Curtis Salgado’s range and power as a vocalist are a tour-de-force… hard-nosed blues, beautifully nuanced R&B, phat and funky” – Billboard Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he […]