MR. BLOTTO

Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.

Mr. Blotto takes the Jam band asthetic into areas unfamiliar to the standard Jam Scene. They have been known to cover entire albums by Led Zeppelin and the Who as well as perform entire shows of Country and Reggae. Artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, the Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson and The Velvet Underground have seen their material interpreted by Mr. Blotto in the 2000+ shows the band has performed in the last 15 years, yet covers only pepper the bands hefty catalog of original material stemming from five studio albums and other unreleased crowd favorites.

THE JEFF GIBBS QUARTET

Jeff Gibbs is a chameleon to all types of music. Playing everything from jazz, gospel, pop, hip-hop ,funk, and r&b. A fresh unbiased approach to music has allowed Jeff to create a new experience for the listener.   “Music is the 6th sense without it we wouldn’t have any other feelings… Without sound we would be numb… We would be emotionless.”   The Jeff Gibbs Quartet consists of Jeff Gibbs, Cleo Bryrd – keyboard, Dj Abernathy – drums, and James Carter – bass

SISTER SPEAK

Sister Speak is a collaboration of musicians supporting the expression of the woman’s voice. Sister Speak has toured nationally and played over 500 shows, including appearances on Canada’s Global TV, opening for major artists such as Air Supply at Humphrey’s in San Diego, at NAMM, House of Blues San Diego, The Belly Up, Hard Rock Cafe, at various festivals and all over the USA and western Canada. In 2011 they were nominated ‘Best New Artist’ at the San Diego Music Awards.

Led by singer/songwriter Sherri-Anne, Sister Speak combines Sher’s captivating vocals and unique guitar stylings with drummer Lisa Viegas’s dynamic percussive beats. Sister Speak has performed with a variety of artists – Sam Cathcart, Swift Pony & Stephen Gentallali to name a few. Their most recent line-up features vocal harmonies and lead guitar by the soulful Tolan Shaw, and tasteful bass guitar grooves by Jacob Miranda.

Sister Speak’s presence is inspiring and refreshing, lending to a wide range of genres – mainly “Alternative/Blues & World.” With 2 live CD’s and a 2012 Demo under their belt, Sister Speak is currrently working on their DEBUT full-length album! Estimated release: November 2013