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We’ll play any genre of song from any year, with a variety of different musicians and instrumentation, in the style of the jug band tradition established in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Belief in the manifestation,
And dedication to the process.
These are words Dartanyan Kane lives by. Being born in Texas and raised in hippie communes across the United States, folk and alternative rock music have been merged together. From 13 Dartanyan’s been performing everywhere from California to Indiana; spreading his raspy, yet smooth singing voice and soulful guitar riffs across the continent. With a voice like any of the greatest rockstars, passionate messages interwoven into each song, and his ever changing guitar style, he has been able to shape an entirely unique sound of his own.
Based out of Phoenix Arizona, Dartanyan Kane’s EP “The Harsh Mello” was released 2019 on all platforms, along with a music video that reached 10’s of thousands of people. With two more projects online, another EP on its way out of production, and a full length album in the works, Dartanyan is steadily releasing new music.
Dartanyan has played multiple different music festivals across the nation. Named “Phoenix’s Rising Star” by Fresh Music Freaks, he’s been Featured on NBC 12 for the Full Moon Festival in Phoenix as well as headlined the Under The Moonlight Festival in Tucson. Spread out over multiple states, he’s currently on his first national tour.
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The Mighty Pines are a soul-inspired roots rock band influenced by the wide rivers and red-brick streets of St. Louis. With soaring vocals and thoughtful composition, the two principal songwriters shift the band’s sound from catchy rock ‘n’ roll to earthy instrumentals. The Riverfront Times heralds the band as “a talented young quartet engaged in the roots and rhythms of bluegrass but mixed with a more contemporary ear for harmony and production.”
The Mighty Pines formed in 2012 and is made up of Neil Salsich (vocals, guitar), Gerard Erker (mandolin, banjo, vocals), John Hussung (bass, vocals) and Mike Murano (drums). They have released four albums, played hundreds of live shows and shared bills with renowned acts such as JJ Grey & Mofro, The Dead South, Fruition, Sam Bush and Railroad Earth.
On May 18th, 2018, The Mighty Pines released their first live album, The Mighty Pines Live. Derived from two performances in St. Louis, the album captures their passionate live show in a 13-song compilation. The band also recorded two singles with Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth. The first of which, “Farmer Song”, was recently released as the theme song to 2018’s Farmers United Tour, a three-stop tour across Missouri in support of local farms and healthy soil.
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Formed in the summer of 2014, Still Shine is a group of like-minded, seasoned musicians blending acoustic roots and progressive bluegrass.
Mixing mandolin, harmonica, banjo, acoustic guitar, upright bass, and tight harmonies they quickly gained a following around Central Illinois area and the local Midwest. They have shared the stage with artists such as The Leadfoot Band, Cornmeal, Split Lip Rayfield, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Larry Keel, Chicago Farmer and the Waydown Wanderers just to name a few. Along with some well received original music, the band performs an upbeat, energetic show you won’t want to miss!
These river town pluckers are sure to get your toes tappin’, your boogie movin’ and your Shine on!!
Featuring:
Rob Bailey – Guitar/ Vocals
Andy Passie – Harmonica/ Vocals
Dave Frye – Upright bass/ Vocals
Wes Duffy – Mandolin/ Tenor Banjo/Percussion/Vocals.
Steve Hatfield – Banjo
From folk to funk! Original songs and jams to original takes on a variety of covers, is what you will hear at one of Derick Howard’s shows!
He performs solo as a “One Man Jam Band” by using an audio sampler to record (Live) loop tracks on his guitar, bass, hand percussion, and vocals to make the sound of a full band.
This “One Man Jam Band” has performed official after parties for acts like Robert Randolf, Victor Wooten, and The Wailers. He has opened up for acts like Gov’t Mule, Eoto, Ekoostik Hookah, Future Rock, and Zach Deputy. He has performed along side acts such as Michael Franti, Keller Williams, The Dark Star Orchestra, Arrested Development, and has performed at festivals including Hyperion(IN)x3, MojoStock(IN), Wuhnurth(IN), Terrapin Hill Harvest Fest(KY), Snuggleween(KY)x2, Hoodilidoo(MI)x2, Resonance(OH)(x2), Tribal Connection(OH)x2, Hoopla In The Hills(OH)x3, Hookahville(OH)x7, multiple different performance art fests(Kinetic Fire(OH)x3, Flow Motion(IN), Flow Down(IN-IL)x2, So. Ill. Flow(IL), and at Good People Good Times Music Festival of which Derick puts on and has headlined along with acts like Turbo Suit, The Main Squeeze, Ekoostik Hookah, Rumpke Mountain Boys, and UV Hippo.
Derick has performed at all types of events and venues besides festivals and official after parties. From The Hard Rock Cafe’s in Chicago and Louisville to restaurants like Apple Bee’s, Texas Roadhouse, Max & Erma’s, and over a dozen locations of the Jimmy Buffet chain Cheeseburger In Paradise. As well as many private events and public events for universities like I.U. and Ball State. Derick has also performed many benefits such as The Relay For Life, The MS Walk, Rock For Riley, and community fundraisers.
Although he performs mainly around the Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky area, he has performed as far east as Maryland, as far south as Miami, FL., and as far west as California.
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Django Knight is becoming known as one of the premier Guitarist & Vocalist’s in the music industry. At the age of 15 he was the recipient of the Robert Johnson Award. By 17 years of age, Django earned the support from companies such as Fender Musical Instruments, Dunlop Manufacturing, and Eminence Speakers. In 2012 he released his first official EP entitled “To: Mr All Talk”. Django has recently released a self titled EP, available digitally worldwide.
At the young age of 21, his goal is to lead the young generation by example through his love and passion for music.
