One of the more prolific and hard-working young songwriters working in the Americana genre, John Statz has released seven studio albums, and performed all over North America (including Canada and Mexico) and Europe, all in just a shade over a decade. Throughout that time he’s been writing the kind of songs that float through your mind and stay nestled in your thoughts long after listening (American Songwriter) and it’s been said that his songwriting can stand beside the best and above the rest (No Depression). Along the way John has attracted the attention of the likes of Americana scene heroes Jeffrey Foucault and Bo Ramsey (Lucinda Williams, Greg Brown), who separately produced his last two records. This latest is produced by fellow Denver songwriter Megan Burtt, whose instincts and backing band help bring forth an entirely new sound from Statz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvQwP6dwqM
http://johnstatz.com/
https://johnstatz.bandcamp.com/album/the-fire-sermon
Jeremiah Jams Band is a four piece power house jam band that delivers sick grooves, and tight jams that are sure to make a real good time!!!! ♫♪♪:-) Bring your friends and your booty, and get ready to shake what your momma gave you!!!♫♪♪:-)
3 time WAMI nominee, and 2001’s Best Blues Artist Award Winner, their music starts with smooth vocal harmonies, filled with fluid guitar solos, strolling and rolling bass lines, and tempos in the perfect rhythmic pocket
The Jay Edward Blues Band is based on honoring the great blues artists who came before us. Harmonica driven dance blues and boogie tunes all night long!
“Blues at its finest! The Jay Edward Band is a collection of some of the best musicians that you will ever hear. Their interpretations of blues classics are true to the greats who created these fantastic tunes. As a front man and harp player Jay energizes and engages the audience offering songs that you cannot help but want to get on the dance floor. Each member of the band is a true professional with a love for the blues and entertaining. Don’t miss these guys……you will want to see them again and again.”
John D. July 22, 2014 —gigsalad.com
https://www.reverbnation.com/TheJayEdwardBand
6:00pm–Tae Popour
8:00pm–Kyle Megna & Ross Caterton Duo (8:00pm)
No Cover! 21+
Kyle Megna and Ross Caterton are two strong song writers that play in the same band Kyle Megna and The Monsoons! Their “dark-indie-blues-folk-rock feel” is a magnetic force that’s ever-charged with surges of creativity and artistic experimentation. Fused with a healthy dose of spontaneity and humor, Kyle and Ross channel “can’t-get-enough energy” that’s good for the soul.
http://www.kylemegna.com/
https://youtu.be/7w0_Mgdq5nE
Tae Popour–Passionate, open-minded, and willing. As a young human, made of many ideas and drawn to the arts, those are accurate statements that briefly support my works’ entirety. I am Tae, a 19 year old musician that was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin; driven by the hunger for growth, experimentation, and creation. With the help and networking of many people, and with my drive to make music and share it with the world, I have been on the journey of performing at a plethora of different venues. The people I have met, the things I have learned, and the motivation I have gained from these experiences have only driven me to have a hunger for more. I will dedicate my life to the creation of art, and utilize the power I have to be an agent of social change regardless of my state and place in life. Ultimately, I strive to make people feel and think, in the way their interpretation allows them.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Gibson Music Hall with some bagpipes plus more amazing music!
No Cover! 21+ Doors open at 4:30!
We’ll kick things off around 5:30 with some traditional Irish bagpipes followed by Liv Mueller, Spatola and Brother O’ Brother!
6:00pm: LIV Mueller (of The Lovelies): “She’s an individualistic songwriter with a thing for haunting, minimalist guitar, which she multitracks with the reverb turned all the way up, building a creepy, majestic backdrop for her slowly unwinding anthems and a waltz or two.”
New York Music Daily -delarue
8:00pm: Spatola is a family band from Silver Lake, WI and Milwaukee consisting of brothers Matt and Kyle Spatola, Matt’s son Benjamin, and father/grampa Mikey. Party Rock, Dance Rock, Rock & Roll genres. If you haven’t seen them yet, you need to!
https://spatola.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8uPUvVOvKx8aCjnA4g7pUg/featured
10:30pm: Brother O’ Brother! (a crowd favorite last summer during Mile of Music) began in late 2013, transitioning to a 2 piece in 2014 and has never looked back. Defying notions of what a 2 piece act should be, Brother O’ Brother’s live performance has been dubbed the best live performance in all of Indianapolis by multiple press outlets. Mix MC5 with early Black Keys and you’ve got it!
http://brotherobrother.com/
https://youtu.be/pd46eEJgfTw
Blue Collar Blues Band was founded circa 1980 by Hoss Hosmer and Terry Mewhorter. The group has gone through many changes to personnel over the years but one thing has remained constant (We Love The Blues). The foundation of the group consisted of Guitar, Harmonica, Bass and Drums, with the addition of Saxophone from time to time. Current members: Hoss Hosmer on Guitar, Terry Mewhorter on Harmonica, Russ Allen on Drums, Aaron Pantol on Bass. Mike Meidl on Sax joins the group for most of the year but loves his winter Hiatus from time to time. Rick Maki (AKA Malletkat) tickles the Vibes since joining recently. All members of the group have taken part in vocal duties.
Midwest-raised popfunksoulectro singer-songwriter. Professional tacky chain-wearer. Ivory James was born out of Prince-worship and bad luck in romance. A kinetic fusion of soul music, jazz piano, vintage synthesizers, wailing saxophone, clattering drum machines and one man’s cynicism and humor. Human connection is the mission, but I’ll settle for making you dance.
https://soundcloud.com/ivoryjames/sets/auld-lange-syne
