Gregory Douglass’ evocative, alternative sound “channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that’s terrifyingly mature for someone so young” according to Instinct Magazine. With six critically acclaimed, independent CDs under his belt, the 27-year old Vermont native has shared the stage with artists like They Might Be Giants, Third Eye Blind, The Weepies, Jason Mraz, Regina Spektor and Margaret Cho. Douglass is touring extensively in support of his latest release, BATTLER, featuring duets with friends and fellow Vermonters Grace Potter (Grace Potter & The Nocturnals/ Hollywood Records) and Anais Mitchell (Righteous Babe Records).
Gregory Douglass
Boo
Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, music sort of found Boo. In the summer of 1999, while hanging with a few close friends at a downtown McDonalds, Boo bumped into R. Kelly, and the rest is history. He was later featured on R. Kelly’s multi-platinum selling album R., on the hit single, “We Ride,” featuring Jay-Z, Noreaga, and Camron. Shortly after, Boo was featured on R. Kelly’s multi-platinum selling album, TP2..com, on the chart topping smash hits, “I Wish” Remix, “Fiesta,” and the “Fiesta” Remix featuring Jay-Z. That was only the beginning. His talents and unique Chi-Town style gained the attention of Jermaine Dupri, who featured Boo on the hit single, “Get Some,” from Dupri’s platinum selling album Instructions. He was also featured on Ja Rule’s hit single, “World Wide Gangstas,” from the very successful Pain is Love album. Boo was rising fast into the business and soon caught the attention of Cash Money Records. In 2001, they offered him a deal and he accepted.
Michael Lynche
Michael Lynche is a new hop artist best described as a cross between Gnarls Barkley, Outcast and R. Kelly. Part soul machine, part booty shaker, part baby maker. His high-energy sound is called the “Dirty Blues” where gritty southern soul meets dirty south hip-hop.
Carla Lynne Hall
A soulful pop record with layers of jazz and country twang, Carla Lynne Hall’s Supernova straddles the unlikely worlds of soul and alt country and makes pop listeners curious for more. Velvet vocals, insightful lyrics, and an optimistic melancholy may best describe Carla Lynne Hall’s first full-length studio CD on her Moxie Entertainment label.
Olafur Arnalds
At only 21 years of age, Ólafur Arnalds is Iceland’s latest export. Having already sold out The Barbican Hall in London, toured major European festivals and having opened for Sigur Rós on their most recent European tour, the future seems bright for this young, extraordinary talent.
Rachel Barton Pine
Rachel Barton Pine is widely considered to be one of the greatest violinists of her generation. A prizewinner in numerous international competitions, she has received worldwide acclaim for her awe-inspiring virtuosity and profound and thoughtful interpretations, delivered with tremendous enthusiasm and intensity. Renowned for her diversity of repertoire and passion for musical exploration, she performs masterworks and lesser-known gems from baroque to romantic to contemporary. Dedicated to introducing new fans to the violin, she also plays her favorite rock, metal, and fiddle music on her 1742 Guarneri del Gesu.
Dudley Saunders
Are Dudley Saunders’ “underground” years finally over? After nearly two decades spent crafting haunting, “character-study” songs out of the spotlight, Dudley’s third album THE EMERGENCY LANE ended 2009 the surprise winner of the Outmusic Award for “Outstanding Album of the Year.”
Phil Putnam
This passion for growth has defined Phil Putnam since day one, and has driven him to become one of the most seasoned and vital voices in music today. With stunning lyrical depth and a piano-based pop/rock sound, Putnam has earned a place alongside greats like David Gray, Rufus Wainwright, Tori Amos, David Wilcox, and Ben Folds. His commitment to excellent songwriting and an ever-evolving sound have produced 6 records over the past 8 years and established him as a Artist with feet grounded in the present and eyes on a very bright future.
FUNKY KIDZ
A musical compilation featuring classic children’s hits, stylized and performed by a dozen of New Orleans’ stellar artists. The album serves as a conduit between adults and children, offering music meant to be enjoyed by the whole family. Songs are upbeat, rhythmic and familiar…perfect for singing and dancing along to.
Rhythm Child
Rhythm Child is not just a band, it’s a movement. Formed in 2003 by husband and wife team Norman and Heather Jones, Rhythm Child’s mission is to encourage children to create soulful music and percussion, while also building their self confidence. “Eat a Bowl of Cherries” the group’s latest release, proves that not all children’s music needs to be hyperactive and saccharin sweet. In fact, it can be naturally, genuinely sweet—just like a real life bowl of cherries. Style-wise, Rhythm Child sounds more like Otis Redding than Alvin and the Chipmunks, an innovation that will delight children and parents alike.
Loomis & The Lust
Santa Barbara rock band Loomis & the Lust is making waves with their catchy, danceable music. Having formed in early 2008 at the impetus of band namesake and guitar-wielding front man, Will Loomis, this youthful rock four-piece, features Casey Hooper on guitar, Anthony Sonetti on drums and Scott Henson on bass.
John Taglieri
“You’re Life’s The Only Starring Role You Get To Play”, and that’s how a career gets built…by believing in what you do and chasing your dreams. John Taglieri is no stranger to chasing dreams and making a career and has been doing so the old fashioned way.
Spy For Hire
Looking at the current pop/rock landscape, the evidence would seem to suggest that it’s no longer possible for rock to be inventive, smart and appealing to a broad audience. Spy For Hire fly in the face of that rather exhausted conventional wisdom. Their debut album, Speak In Numbers, is filled to the brim with songs that display a striking skill, intelligence and pop appeal. In listening, one can’t help but feel the possibilities of melodic rock being revitalized for a new era.
Pete Wernick & Flexigrass
“Dr. Banjo,” Pete Wernick, has performed with the biggest names in both the rock and bluegrass world including Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, Phish, String Cheese Incident, Bill Monroe, Jerry Garcia, Steve Martin, John Hartford, Tony Rice, the Yonder Mt. String Band, and for thirty years with the legendary bluegrass band he founded, Hot Rize. What’s Pete up to now? FLEXIGRASS — a unique fusion of bluegrass with classic jazz.
Assembly of Dust
“Lyrically driven roots rock, with hooky melodies and sophisticated musicianship.”On Assembly of Dust’s Arc of the Sun, Phish guitarist Mike Gordon lends a dose of psychedelia to this jaunty country rocker from the forthcoming Some Assembly Required album. He’s one of many guests helping Reid Genauer’s quartet dazzle the alt-country universe.” – USA Today
Carrie Rodriguez
Pigeonhole Carrie Rodriguez at your peril. Sure, she’s done a lot of duets. She plays a fiddle. (a mean one at that.) She’s recorded songs with a pleasing, folksy twang.
Aaron Comess
Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess’ debut record featuring Tony Levin and Bill Dillon is original instrumental music worthy of serious attention.
Kerry Politzer
Kerry Politzer is an award-winning jazz pianist/composer turned singer-songwriter. Her influences range from the classic 60s Brazilian pop to rock to Joni Mitchell.
Alice Smith
“Recently turned 29, Smith is, on the evidence of her solo debut, ‘For Lovers, Dreamers & Me’ (BBE Records), 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. And her basic attitudes, which are audible in every unforced phrase she negotiates, are all her own.”
Outasight
Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Outasight (Richard Andrew) was brought up by a mother who decorated the walls with records and a guitar playing father. Constantly moving from apartment to apartment never gave him a true sense of home, but Outasight always found comfort in music. Whether it was fronting bands at such hallowed venues as the Knitting Factory and CBGB’s, or reciting spoken word at the Nuyorican Cafe and the Bowery Poetry Club, Outasight has always loved the stage.
David Wilcox
For over fifteen years David Wilcox has been making music that bravely navigates a path through the emotional static of modern life towards a better place; with a style that The Boston Globe says “Combines the best of both pop and modern folk aesthetics,” he writes songs that are wake up calls to the heart, balm for the soul. Some people describe the effect of what David does as if he were a mystic or a healer.
Israel Houghton
Israel Houghton is known for injecting contemporary gospel and worship with a blazing, youthful energy that has made him among the most influential tastemakers in his field. As a singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and worship leader, he has created a canon of songs that have become standards in houses of faith around the globe.
KaiserCartel
KaiserCartel’s earthy blend of folk and rock will make you laugh, cry, sing along, and want to hold hands with the stranger next to you. Warm up by the fire with KaiserCartel.
Zap Mama
Marie Daulne, the founder and fronting member of Zap Mama since the early 1990s, has lived a life that rivals Homer’s Odyssey. She mixes an engaging blend of world, jazz, pop, funk, reggae and soul.
Pat Boone
In the years immediately prior to the British Invasion, only one performer rivaled the chart dominance of Elvis Presley, and that was Pat Boone. With his trademark white buck shoes, perfectly combed hair and gleaming smile, Boone was the very essence of American values at a time when rock & roll was viewed as a sign of the apocalypse-Pat embraced rock & roll and added his own twist.
The John Popper Project Feat. DJ Logic
Subterranean grooves form the core of The John Popper Project. The combination of Blues Traveler frontman John Popper’s rapid-fire harmonica and DJ Logic’s beat-and-scratch style with Tad Kinchla’s funky basslines and Marcus Bleeker’s box-rocking drums lets the band jam out on a professional level.
Wendy & Lisa
You may remember Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman from their work with Prince & The Revolution. You can see them in the film ‘Purple Rain’, standing either side of the pint-sized funk flaneur during his climactic performance of the title tune. More than mere accompaniment for Prince’s project, they had a significant influence on his musical direction during that period when he moved from straight disco-funk to…well, Prince. They have never stopped writing and performing, even touching the charts in the early ’90s with a few hits of their own. They have also been working tirelessly behind the scenes in the music industry, producing and writing for others, and are the creative force behind the music for the TV series ‘Heroes.’
The Jerky Boys
They’re back! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of it’s original release….Just when you thought it was safe to answer the phone, the Jerky Boys remind us of the hazards and mayhem that can ensue when unsuspecting people answer the telephone.
Lee Scratch Perry
Lee Scratch Perry the original upsetter known for producing some of the most influential acts in reggae history, including Bob Marley & the Wailers Toots and the Maytals. Perry’s approach to production and dub mixing was breathtakingly innovative and audacious.
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Brian Setzer, the man who has been credited as single-handedly reviving two forgotten genres of music: Rockabilly in the 80’s and big band swing in the 90’s is 3-time Grammy Award winner. reinvents some of the greatest classical melodies of all time in mind-blowing fashion.
Duran Duran
Duran Duran is a band that needs no introduction, but just in case: A total of over 70 million records sold, 18 American hit singles, 30 UK top 30 tunes, and a global presence which guarantees them huge concert audiences on 5 continents. More remarkable still is the way they have achieved this – fusing pop music, art and fashion with a unique style and confidence.
Nick Daugherty
Nick Daugherty is a Los Angeles-based pop/rock/soul singer and songwriter in the vein of a John Mayer or Jason Mraz. Recently chosen as one of the “Top 100 Unsigned Artists” by Music Connection magazine, Daugherty’s debut album “Movin’ Higher” is currently their highest-rated indie CD of 2010.