“conjures up the spirit and the songs of Ireland’s greatest export” – Chicago Tribune   The Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade, they are adept at mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh, the Cowboys […]

“Rogers transports you to the Mississippi Delta’s past and future.” – Guitar Player Roy Rogers is considered one of the world’s preeminent master Delta slide guitarists. With over twenty recordings to his credit, Rogers has garnered eight Grammy nominations for producing, as a recording artist, and as a songwriter. His collaborations have garnered major media accolades globally for producing […]

“His signature sound on drums knows no bounds” – WBGO   Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming has led to three Grammy nominations and work with esteemed artists, including Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, and […]

“His signature sound on drums knows no bounds” – WBGO   Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming has led to three Grammy nominations and work with esteemed artists, including: Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, and Somi.  […]

“potent… incisive, economical songwriting” – American Songwriter    Growing up in Mississippi, Charlie Mars was a kid who listened to the radio a lot. He heard a lot of 80’s pop radio hits, and he also got into classic singer-songwriters like Neil Young and Jackson Browne. When he was in high school, he formed his first band that […]

This is a rescheduled performance originally set for Sep 14, 2022   “his career is the envy of any serious musician” – Chicago Theater Review   An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super-groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing […]

This is a rescheduled performance originally set for Sep 14, 2022   “his career is the envy of any serious musician” – Chicago Theater Review   An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super-groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing […]

“wandering minstrel of the West” – L.A. Times   Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past fifty years. Topping the pop, country, western, and bluegrass charts, Murphey has never been one to rest on his laurels. A loyal American son from Texas, Murphey is best known for his chart-topping hits […]

“sweetly brooding electronic pop” – Spin Halloween, Alaska’s churning, meditative sound is neither young nor naive nor angry nor desperate. It’s a unique statement from a veteran band with a persistent cult following and a distinctive indie M.O. whose influence can be heard and felt far beyond its native Minneapolis. Halloween, Alaska took root in […]