MJT is a musical force of nature and long-time fixture of Long Island’s live music scene. The Godfrey brothers’ musical trifecta is built on Matt’s ambidextrous virtuosity, playing simultaneous keyboards and synth bass, Jordan’s bombastic, edge-of-your-seat drumming and David’s atmospheric chord melody guitar parts and soulful vocals. The Godfrey brothers’ magic has captivated audiences opening for Slash and Miles Kennedy, Alter Brdige, and Sevendust while also backing diverse, national touring acts like Yellowman, Stone Bwoy, and Tash Neal.
My name is DJ GUICE, and I’m the founder of GUICE Entertainment. I’ve been a professional DJ for over a decade, and I’m passionate about music and creating memorable experiences for my clients. I’ve had the pleasure of working at a variety of events, from small family gatherings to large corporate events, and I love what I do.
Ace Lover is a New York based hip-hop MC/Producer/Contemporary Artist.He’s been divvelin’ and davvelin’ celebrity-status style in the New York scene for a minute. The hispanglish homeboy made a sudden splash with his debut single when he was still a teenager.
Xavier Smith is a standup comedian, improver, and sketch comic that travels throughout Chicago to perform at various locations. His humor has a lot do do with unique individuals and creatures he comes across in his daily interactions that he just finds plain moronic or incredibly special. He recently graduated college and hosted shows throughout Northern Illinois University that were a hit with the students. One day he’d like to be the owner of a club or venue where he can give other aspiring artist to produce shows and create work of their own. Please talk to him after a show he gets lonely.
Lemoyne Alexander is a music artist who’s made a notable transition from hip-hop production to alternative rock. Alexander’s music blends alternative rock with choir vocals, showcasing his experimental approach. He’s also collaborated with rapper Twista, highlighting his versatility on a new single “Close Your Eyes” – His latest single, “Insecurity,” is part of his forthcoming solo album titled “Alone.” The album is expected to feature new songs released every other month throughout 2025.
Alexander finds solace in music, often creating in isolation. He expresses gratitude for the opportunities he’s had and cites faith as a driving force behind his heartfelt endeavors.
He was recently inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame, a testament to his growing influence in the music industry.
Alexander aims to push boundaries in his music, seeking to connect with others through the universal language of song.
SPACE SQUIRREL, is a power Trio consisting of, Kofi Baker, Drums and percussion , son of legendary CREAM drummer Ginger Baker, Eli ( Dr. Roctagon ) Wilson, playing various saxophones with electronics, and Jason Wayne Sneed, playing Bass and electronics.
Blending all their well seasoned styles into a heavyweight, progressive, cosmic mixture of, Jazz, Funk, Dub, World Music, and much more.
Painting space and time with music that can quite literally take the listener into outer space.
DEAF RIGHT EAR
Three Gen Xers making original hard rock.
Deaf Right Ear, a power trio featuring drummer Terry Keating, bassist Mike Sacharski, and guitarist Mitch Deason, crafts a sound which captures the essence of classic rock while infusing it with a modern edge. Keating, featured in Modern Drummer magazine, boasts an online presence with 16 million views on his Bonzoleum YouTube channel.
Cyberknife is a band forged in the ruins of a digital age, where neon dreams and analog nightmares collide. Drawing inspiration from retro-futurism, underground rock, the popist of punk, and dystopian love stories, their sound is a raw blend of glitched-out bass lines, distorted guitars, and haunting lyrics that feel like transmissions from a dying world.
“More Human” – an aching anthem for anyone who’s lost just to feel alive again.
“Wrecked” – an ode taking one step before the other.
“Mirror Ball” – the shimmering disorientation of responsibility to each other.
“Here We Rust” and “Echoes” – paint ghostly portraits of collapse and memory, resiliance and peace.
“Mind Your Head” and “Destroyer” – channel frenetic energy into the resolution and finality of our state of being.
“Ten Thousand Heartbeats” and “Surrender” – display the vulnerability of honesty and the commitment to rise again.
“Hide and Seek” – is the on going reminder that sometimes we have to stop running.
Cyberknife is just a band— and a love letter, a lie, and a nod to a technicolor past. Plug in. Tune out. Burn bright and rage against the dying of the light.
Empty Glass is the third solo studio album by the English rock musician Pete Townshend, and his first composed of original material, released on 21 April 1980 by Atco Records.
The album deals with issues that Townshend was struggling with at the time, including alcoholism, drug abuse, marital problems and deceased friends, particularly Keith Moon, the Who’s former drummer, who died in 1978.
Empty Glass also contained the devotional love song, “Let My Love Open the Door”, which became a Top 10 hit (#9) in the US, and the modestly successful singles “Rough Boys” (#89) and “A Little Is Enough” (#72). The album was rated No. 57 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest of the 1980s.
ERIC REPRID
Eric Reprid, a 26-year-old hip-hop artist hailing from Vancouver, Canada, has made significant strides since his debut in 2016. Notably recognized with a Juno nomination, Eric gained widespread acclaim with his 2020 smash hit “Cold World,” which has garnered over 100 million streams across all platforms. Continuously evolving his musical style, Eric captivated the internet with his 2024 single “SUKI,” praised for its controversial lyrics and striking visuals. Building on this momentum, Eric released his highly-anticipated mixtape “FUCK YOU” which featured the viral hit “LIKE A CHINK BITCH”. Now in 2025, Eric started the year strong with “KPOP”, which quickly amassed over 1 million views on YouTube within 2 weeks. Intending to continue his upward trajectory, Eric is set to release a slew of projects throughout the year.
Pat Metheny Group is the debut album by the Pat Metheny Group, recorded in January 1978 and released on ECM in March that same year. The quartet features Lyle Mays, Mark Egan, and Danny Gottlieb.
Many elements that became defining traits of the band’s overall sound were in place on this album, namely Metheny’s incorporation of several different guitars and Mays’s fusion of electronic and acoustic keyboards to create a fuller, more harmonically sophisticated foundation for the melodies and solos.
SQUEEZE “EAST SIDE STORY”
East Side Story is the fourth studio album by new wave group Squeeze. The album peaked at number 19 in the UK Albums Chart, spending 26 weeks in the listing.
The album marked a shift from the new wave sound of their earlier work, as it contained songs influenced by rockabilly, R&B, blue-eyed soul, Merseybeat, and psychedelia among other genres. It also contained Squeeze’s last top 10 UK single, “Labelled with Love”. It was the first album to feature new keyboardist Paul Carrack formerly of Ace, replacing Jools Holland who had departed in early 1981. He sang lead on the track “Tempted”, which became Squeeze’s first U.S. chart hit. Shortly after the release of this album, Carrack left the band for a solo career, but he returned to Squeeze for a time in the early 1990s, playing and singing on the Some Fantastic Place album.
DR. GOLDFOOT & THE BIKINI MACHINE
Dr. Goldfoot invented the Bikini Machine in the basement of his laboratory with the hope of world funkification. What he didn’t expect was to create a band with a unique sound that blends elements of funk, rock, and blues into a truly original musical experience.
With their infectious sound and killer live shows, you won’t be able to stop yourself from rocking to Dr. Goldfoot’s evil plan. The doctor is in!
Indiscipline. A Tribute to King Crimson. The best King Crimson experience the Midwest has to offer. We started as massive fans of all things KC and decided to cover all eras; Greg Lake, John Wetton, and Adrian Belew. From Schizoid to Level Five we cover it all to perfection. A must see event not to be missed from the finest musicians Chicagoland has to offer.
A rock n roll artist combining a spectrum of hip hop, jazz and punk styles, Brother Dusty’s raw energy, rebellious lyrics, and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences across the digital world. His arsenal carries not just vocals – but bass, drums, percussion, guitar and even some banjo.
Dusty emerged from Kokomo, Indiana down to Nashville, Tennessee into the local scene and quickly gained recognition for his unique blend of rock and rap. His early work freelancing in 40 bands garnered local praise before leading to a stream-lined solo career diving fully into a more unique and powerful sound. A full range of style and skills is displayed on his first single, ‘woah’ (January 2025)
Not just a musician, Brother Dusty is a former high school music teacher raised in a family of Baptist preachers before going mad and leaving his old life behind to embrace the Rock n Roll lifestyle. Now a titan of his local industry, he has worked as a booking agent, music video director, content creator, music journalist and executive producer to play a huge role in building and expanding the Nashville scene before finally launching his own solo career with a gang of circus-freak bandmates.
“Stick It to the Man” is an album of side quests. Recorded over the last decade with friends. Low budget, no budget and no business intention. R. I. P. Paul Hammel – Executive Producer
“Ruby Moon” is a journey of dark spoken-word and speeches that give a glimpse into the mind of Brother Dusty.
Psythøn is A psychedelic nightmare forged in a cauldron of Electric Wizard worship, Big Bikes and bong rips. Living in The Chaos of Lynyrd Skynyrd like antics they have an edge about them that makes them stand out amongst their peers. In a world gone black and white where everything forcibly cut into cookie cutter formulas they seem to keep Rock and Roll rebellion alive with wild parties and even wilder music. Calling out to the beyond and defiant to make a stand they play at volumes that transcend loud as if to say “WITNESS ME”
“Psych, doom and even a little funkiness melded in such a way that it will blow your tiny minds” ~ heavy Psychlist
Three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Kenyon Dixon is proving that R&B is alive and thriving. A Los Angeles native, he has worked with legends like Mary J. Blige, Tyrese, Ginuwine, and pop icon Justin Timberlake—all while building his own catalog of timeless music.
Dixon first gained recognition as a supporting vocalist for Nick Jonas, Jill Scott, Kelly Rowland, and Kirk Franklin before stepping into the spotlight. His 2021 LP Expectations earned praise from Brandy, Jermaine Dupri, and Timbaland, and his collaboration with PJ Morton and BJ The Chicago Kid on Sam Cooke’s Bring It On Home to Me landed him a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2022.
His 2022 project Closer debuted at #4 on the US iTunes R&B Charts and received praise from Ty Dolla $ign and Anita Baker. Beyond his solo career, he has written for Justin Timberlake (Keep Going Up), arranged and vocally produced Coco Jones’ ICU (Remix), and served as music director for Revolt TV’s The Link Up II.
Dixon’s star continues to rise, earning his first solo GRAMMY nomination for Lucky in 2023 and another in 2024 for Can I Have This Groove from The R&B You Love: Soul of the ’70s. With smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and undeniable melodies, Kenyon Dixon is delivering the R&B we love—securing the genre’s future for years to come.
Lemon Flesh, based in Chicago, Illinois, was founded by partners Lilly and Jon, new to the music scene but inspired by friends and DIY musicians. Jimmy and Kristian combined psychedelic influences with their singer-songwriting formula to spin it into citrified carnality. Their first releases, “Last Thing I Want” and “(Don’t Tell Me We’re) Lost” set the groundwork for emotional lyrics that are explored melodically over raw modulation and space. “Without You, There Is No Us” is their anticipated debut album, combining Jon and Jimmy’s songwriting for an integral picture of modern conflicts with love.
ADVERSARY ENFLESHED
AdversaryEnfleshed is a ferocious force in the modern death metal underground, blending elements of blackened brutality, dissonant riffing, and relentless blastbeats. With a sound steeped in apocalyptic themes, anti-doctrine rage, and guttural intensity! Hailing from Wisconsin
The New Limits are an explosive ska band from Boston, MA, blending soul, rocksteady,
and rock into a high-energy, dance-inducing sound that’s been setting New England
ablaze. Known for their eclectic mix of styles and energetic live performances, they’ve
become a staple of the Boston music scene and connected with listeners all over the
world.
Formed in an Allston garage, The New Limits have quickly graduated to some of the
most renowned stages, sharing the spotlight with heavy hitters like The Selecter, The
Slackers, Catbite, Westbound Train, Big D and the Kids Table, and The Toasters, and
have ignited crowds at festivals such as the Big E, Jamaica Plain Music Festival, and
Buffalo Ska Festival.
In 2024, the band dropped a trio of unforgettable singles: the punk-fueled “Dead
Weight”, their love letter to vinyl “My Record Store”, and “Normal Day”— described as “a
ska song dripping with soul.”
Miura Ayme is the Japanese Visual kei artist, cosplayer and voice actor. He started his new solo project from 2018 in Tokyo and he throws himself into a foreign project from 2017. Recently, he has been appointed as a voice actor for Asmodeus from Obey me which is the No1 Otome game in US (‘Shall we date’Series), and took part in in 2019 .At this event he cosplayed as the Asmodeus and talked with a lot of fans of this Otome game. The main theme song “Sinful Indulgence” is composed and sung by him. “Sinful Indulgence” has been played 300,000times in a month. He used to be a vocalist of Ecthelion which was Japanese V-kei rock band. He performed more than 200 stages and released 4single, 2albums and 1 live DVD. After dismissing the band, he took part in several global events as a Japanese solo artist. He has over 77,000Instagram followers who like Japanese anime and V-kei rock.
Richard Waylon Chiltonson, better known by his stage name, “Ricky Chilton”, was born in the back of a ‘91 Bronco on a hot Georgia evening in August. After serving in the Iraq war at just 5 years old, doing two tours in Al-Qa’im, he went on to begin his music career in Nashville. After a brief stint in prison, Chilton found himself opening for the late great Toby Keith a record breaking 314 times, after which he decided to take a hiatus to his 4000 acre ranch in Miami, Texas. There he discovered he was homesteading on a field of approximately 340 million barrels of crude oil. He became one of the wealthiest independent children in America, at just 11 years old having a net worth of $278 Million. Neither fame nor money would change him, because according to Chilton “I ain’t no fancy boy”. Now 13 years later, after having lost 99% of his entire net worth playing slots, he is resuming his music career.
His debut album “The Essential Ricky Chilton” was released January 10th, 2025. Coming in at a whopping 16 tracks, it showcase’s Chilton’s signature style of storytelling, guitar playing and anguish after Jeana broke things off with him.
8 months later, on August 6th, after a busy season of writing and touring, he released his 2nd album, HORSEPOWER. With a cast of incredible musicians such as Alex Hargreaves (Billy Strings, Mighty Poplar), Jordan Rose (Laufey, Theo Katzman, etc), Devon Yesberger, Mackenzie Brown, and more, it is a powerful album that befits the powerful equestrian vehicle on the album cover.
Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, Master Steve was practically born into music. As the son of a traveling gospel singer, he picked up the drums as his first instrument at just three years old. Growing up a self-taught musician, Steve was inspired to pick up the saxophone by John Coltrane, before eventually adding the piano and bass into his repertoire. Playing for numerous bands as a part-time instrument player, he began to pursue a solo career seriously after moving to Chicago, Illinois in 2021, where he cultivated his own sonic identity.
Steve dubs this identity as “Refreshing Retro,” blending nostalgic funk and jazz with modern sensibilities. As far as musical influences go, Steve gives credit where it is due; whether it’s naming John Coltrane as the reason he picked up the sax, incorporating multilayered harmonies inspired by Kirk Franklin’s gospel music, or combining his own singing with rapping in a style akin to Anderson .Paak. Going by the name of “Master,” it only makes sense that he’s mastered these multiple styles with skill and expertise. The sum of all these parts is exemplified in Master Steve’s forthcoming album, MASTERPEACE.
Modern Joey is a primarily jam-rock group that encompasses just about every rock subgenre into their original music, alongside an eclectic mix of covers and a guaranteed good time. With endless inspirations, Modern Joey strives to celebrate a universe of styles and genres. Giving everything that classic Modern Joey spin, they aim to bring you a high energy show ripe with dancing, headbanging, stank-faces, and the electric energy that will wake up your soul.
From Milwaukee, WI, the fellas of Modern Joey have been playing music together since 2017. It was a long time coming when they excitedly released their first single, “Light”, in October of 2023. This was followed by another single, “Sweet Dreams” and eventually their debut album, “Hello Sunbeam” was released in April of 2024.
“These songs are a boatload of fun…If you’ve ever been to a Modern Joey show, you know that the boys fully lean into each song’s unique personality and flavor.”
Kara Cavanaugh is a singer-songwriter based in New York.
Her debut album “Ain’t Gonna Run” produced by Packy Lundholm (I Fight Dragons) and Dan Moulder (Tom Schraeder & His Ego, Free Space) is a diverse collection that features her musical influences ranging from Laurel Canyon folk, powerful piano ballads, sultry R&B, and cinematic soundscapes.
With this new material, Kara is poised and excited to introduce you to a side of her yet unseen.
“You nailed this album…sounds phenomenal.”
⁃ Meagan Panici, WZRD 88.3 FM Chicago
“I am really impressed with the production and your powerful voice. I think you are ready for the next chapter in your life.”
⁃ Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band
With humble small-town beginnings, Canadian singer-songwriter, Alex Sampson knew he was born to perform at just nine years old when he entered a school talent show for the first time singing GOLD by Owl City.
“Not a day went by when music wasn’t playing throughout my house” he says talking about his childhood. The multitalented 20-year-old spent most, if not all of his days growing up singing his heart away. But everything changed once he posted his first cover on the social media giant, Tik-Tok in early 2019. He released his first single Stay Here on November 15th, 2019, and has made thousands fall in love with his beautiful lyrics, voice, and personality.
“I like to write music about things that are happening in my life at the moment in time so that when people are listening, it’s like they’re living a little bit of my life with me. I truly wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the fans, so them I thank from the bottom of my heart. I love you all so much. Keep streaming.”
Chris Connelly is a Scottish-born, Chicago-based singer-songwriter. Known equally for his lush, melodic solo work as well as for his participation in the industrial music scene, Chris is also the author of four books.
Emerging from the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, The American Hotel System is a rock band that transcends the ordinary and expected, blending energetic alt-rock with thoughtful storytelling, exploring themes of mental health, personal growth, and the search for meaning. Their journey has taken them from local venues to sharing stages with icons like Bon Jovi, but the mission remains the same: to create meaningful connections through honest, emotive rock.
Founded in 2017 by Jacob Betts (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Hailey Petty (Drums), Jake LaMotte (Bass), and later joined by C.T. McCallister (Guitar), the band embarked on a journey that transformed them into a significant musical presence through genre exploration. Their journey saw early successes with EPs like “A Search for Sunken Truth, Vol. 1” and “Vol. 2.” The pandemic birthed reflective projects like the folk-laden “Postcards EP.” In the midst of chaos, their sophomore album, “Interrobang”, emerged – a tapestry of rhetoric woven with mid-century Americana and pulp influences, showcasing their resilience like a phoenix rising to move forward to a new beat.
With over 1 million streams, a top 3 album on WYCE 88.1FM in 2023, and the coveted title of Grand Champions of Music Prize 2022, The American Hotel System’s impact is resonating with contemporaries and listeners alike, as they’ve quickly become a force to be reckoned with. With critics comparing them to luminaries like Switchfoot and The Fray, their sound is versatile yet distinct with keystones of catchy melodies and relatable messages. Their transformative power and meaningful lyrics resonate deeply, earning them accolades and recognition. The latest chapter in their diverse discography, “Can You Hear It? (The Deluxe Edition)”, which eared them the title of WYCE Critic’s Choice Artist of the Year, is a sonic canvas painting emotions and experiences with the precision of a master.
