Events

Legends of Blues and Roots Rock. With some 30 recordings and local and international awards to their credit, The Nighthawks are still churning out new material while drawing on more than four decades’ worth of signature tunes for their legendary live shows.

Hustle Souls, based in Asheville, NC, masterfully blend Retro-Soul, Brass Band Funk, and Singer-Songwriter Americana into a unique and captivating sound. Lauded by American Blues Scene as a "generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul," and described by Bluestown Music as “intimate soul…with a Curtis Mayfield like warmth,” the band has earned a spot as one of Music Connection Magazine’s “Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands.”

Skydog, based in Richmond, Virginia, has earned acclaim for its uncanny ability to transport audiences back to the late 1960s and early 1970s with their faithful recreation of the Allman Brothers Band’s iconic sound. Known for their intricate jams, soulful blues, and emotional depth, Skydog embodies the spirit of Southern rock at its finest. Their performances are not just tributes—they’re transformative journeys that capture the essence of one of rock's most legendary bands.

Based in Norfolk, Grateful Jed has been rocking Southeast Virginia since 2012. An inspired Grateful Dead cover band, you can always count on Jed for new & energizing interpretations of the Dead & related catalogs.

Individually, JD Simo and Luther Dickinson are building their own legacies as solo artists, sidemen, songwriters, and guitar heroes. Together, they're a creative force to be reckoned with, making their own version of amplified American roots music.

The Gabe Stillman Band hits the stage in high gear and only goes higher as they embrace all corners of American Roots Music. Since landing in the final 8 of the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and further honored as the recipient of the esteemed Gibson Guitar Award, Gabe and his band have been focused on expanding their footprint on a national and international level.  Industry professionals have taken notice as evident by Gabe’s invitation to support ZZ Top at the famed Key West Amphitheater and as a Blues Music Award nominee in the Best New Emerging Artist Album category.