Life During Wartime is a dynamic jam band tribute that brings the iconic music of Talking Heads to life. With their deep understanding of the band’s catalog and a passion for creative exploration, LDW delivers electrifying live performances that captivate audiences.
Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age.
Described as “both very traditional and highly flexible” by Folkworld Magazine’s Alex Monaghan, and as “one of the most energetic and creative acts to take root in the local Celtic music scene this century” by Boston Irish Reporter Sean Smith, Scottish Fish present a fiddle-forward infusion of original and traditional Scottish and Cape Breton music.
GZA/The Genius is a founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. GZA boasted some high-profile appearances on the group’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), including one of only two solo tracks, “Clan in da Front.”GZA’s 1995 solo effort, Liquid Swords, produced entirely by RZA, met with critical and commercial acclaim, and is largely considered one of the best albums to come out of the Wu-Tang camp. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine’s 100 Best Rap Albums of all time.
Drawing inspiration from the dystopian and chilling worlds of cult classic horror and science-fiction films, duo Justin Pointer and Tony Kim have spent over a decade crafting a signature fusion of dark electronic music and metal-fueled synth anthems. Hailing from Irvine, California (USA), DANCE WITH THE DEAD continue to push the boundaries of retro-futuristic soundscapes and cinematic storytelling.
Now more than ever, Zepparella explores their own improvised magic within the framework of Zeppelin’s mighty songs!
The demands of the music of Steely Dan are high, both in technical proficiency and in preserving the sarcastic, knowing attitude originally conceived. Nearly Dan excels on both fronts, fusing together the chops of 12 diversely-talented artists (with backgrounds in jazz, rock, R&B, country, and swing) into a veritable butcher’s shop window of precisely cut bass lines; surgical, highly reminiscent guitar solos; a biting yet sophisticated horn section and richly marbled beats.
Amelia Day is a musical jack-of-all-trades. Standing at the intersection of folk, rock, and pop, Day blends heartfelt storytelling, raw delivery, and unforgettable melodies into music that feels both fresh and familiar — like rediscovering an old favorite.
45 RPM was founded in 2009 by Sara Billdt and since then, the band has featured some of Eugene’s best players. Though the line up has changed through the years, the band has continuously offered up Funk and Soul favorites from the ‘60s and ‘70s. In 2017 the B3 girls came together to tie in a classic girl group look and feel. The current line up has been alchemized with several years together, and the stage chemistry shows it. Their mission is to keep the love for these classic songs burning, and keep the dance floor movin’!
Born and raised in Memphis, TN Josey Scott is a 4-time Grammy-nominated artist and original lead vocalist of the band Saliva. Spanning more than a decade, he has written and recorded 8 albums with Saliva and had 19 tracks released as singles. In 2002 he co-wrote and performed the hit “Hero” (which was used as one of the theme songs to the film Spider-Man) with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. The video won “Best Video from a Film” at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Josey has made cameo appearances with Jay Z on his track “Takeover,” Little Wyte, and Three Six Mafia.
