The Philadelphia Blues Society Presents is a monthly showcase of member artists and bands or working artists invited by the society.... The Philadelphia Blues Society is a member, charitable activity and community supported, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, EIN 93-3829904, whose goal is to support “The Blues” as an African American cultural tradition, widely acknowledged as “America’s Original Musical Artform” which has become a wholly American experience across all races and ages.

The Philadelphia Blues Society is a Blues Foundation Affiliate.

Formed in 2023, the Philadelphia Blues Society exists to fulfill its mission by enabling live performance and helping to educate the community about the history and expression of a truly American artform. Our goal is to spread the love of The Blues!

The mission of the Philadelphia Blues Society is to present, promote and preserve the blues and in all its forms throughout the greater Philadelphia region and support local, regional and national talent, nurturing an appreciation of the blues in school and community settings.

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Two popular Philadelphia base bands are looking forward to a night of great music at the legendary Jamey's and hope you'll come out to support original indie music!...

Super Sabbath is a Philadelphia-area classic rock band with a spirit for creating raw, passionate unfiltered musical ideas both on stage and in the studio. The band is devoted to finding new exciting sounds, while still honoring the ideas of their inspirations. Super Sabbath’s sound is born from the spirit of 60s-70s pop, rock, and blues. The band’s inspiration comes from bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Queen, Pink Floyd, and Rush.

Super Sabbath’s self-titled debut album was released in November 2023. The album is a 7 song classic rock journey that encompasses their first year playing as a unit and highlights their musical prowess and growth over the period spent preparing it.

Since the release of their fist single “Unbroken By Its Time”, the band has accumulated over 5,000 all time listeners and over 12,000 streams on Spotify alone. The band has performed around Philadelphia and surrounding venues on the Main Line.

David Lopez - Drums Will Christman - Bass Jude Nieuwenhuijsen - Guitar

Brothers Ian and Quinn Martin began working together under the name The Bonsai Children around March of 2025 after deciding to form an in-house family unit of songwriting, performing, and producing. Ian and Quinn would play all the instruments in the studio recordings and then have friends and other fellow musicians join in to play the music live, transforming their sound into something even more unique when performed outside of the studio. The group name originates from Ian’s solo career as "Nai", a continuation of his last released album: Spirits Of The Bonsai Children.

All of their work is created and released by the two of them. Composed, performed, mixed, mastered, designed, and published without any outside help or guidance. 100% organic noise and sound.

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Emanuel Casablanca: A Blues Maestro Redefining the Genre Emanuel Casablanca, a native of Brooklyn, New York, emerges as a beacon of authenticity and passion in the realm of blues and blues-rock music. With his upcoming third studio album, "Hollywood Forever," poised for release on April 11, 2025, Casablanca continues to enthrall audiences with his unparalleled talent and boundless creativity.... Throughout his illustrious career, Casablanca has left an indelible mark on the music industry, collaborating with an impressive array of legendary musicians. From Grammy-nominated Eric Gales to world-renowned guitarist Paul Gilbert, and Blues Music Award winners Albert Castiglia and Jimmy Carpenter, Casablanca's discography reads like a who's who of the blues world. His previous albums have seen him join forces with the likes of Blues Music Award nominee Kat Riggins, Elliot Sharp Blues Music Award nominee Joanna Connor, bassist and producer Bill Laswell, and drummer Daxx Nielsen, among others.

But Casablanca's impact transcends mere musical collaborations. As an outlaw blues musician unafraid to confront societal injustices head-on, he has founded The Emanuel Casablanca Foundation, a platform dedicated to promoting human rights and social justice causes worldwide. Through the foundation, Casablanca seeks to raise awareness and support for nonprofit organizations addressing a myriad of issues, from civil rights to environmental sustainability via live performances and event production. One of these events include the Hudson Blues and Comedy Festival, which will premiere on Juneteenth 2025 in Hudson, New York.

In addition to his musical and philanthropic endeavors, Casablanca is poised to make his mark in the world of cinema with his upcoming starring role in "Broken Strings," a film by M.G. Cinecraft. His multifaceted talents and unwavering dedication to his craft continue to cement his status as a true Renaissance artist.

With "Hollywood Forever," Emanuel Casablanca invites listeners on a transcendent journey through the soul-stirring sounds of blues and blues-rock. This album serves as a testament to his enduring legacy and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

This day we put the focus on the wives and mothers of the world and pay tribute to them in the best way we know how!

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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John Flynn is an American singer-songwriter and activist known for his powerful music and tireless efforts on behalf of the lost and the lonely, the shackled and scarred....

His career has embodied an authentic troubadour odyssey that moved legendary folk DJ Gene Shay to call Flynn "the most quintessential folk singer in my life", and Deana McCloud, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma to write, "John Flynn is the real deal. His work follows in the footsteps of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Kris Kristofferson, and other social justice troubadours as he speaks the truth and gives a voice to society's disenfranchised. His work fills your heart and opens your eyes as he continues to walk the walk of a true advocate for equality, justice, and peace."

Long-time friend and Flynn champion, Kris Kristofferson has called John "an important artist whose work in prisons, rehabs, and half-way houses is distilled into the truth and the beauty of heartfelt and heartwarming slices of life". In 2007 Kris cited Flynn to TV Guide Magazine as one of his favorite country artists, saying, "He's got a great heart and I like the way he thinks".

You can hear a pin drop when Philadelphia-based songwriter Aaron Nathans steps up to the mic. People in the know quiet down, lean in, and listen. His songs bob, weave, transfix you with their beauty and groove, and then twist when you least expect it. A former newspaper man with a wide-ranging baritone, he brings a journalist’s eye to tell wider truths about the human condition by shining the light on the smallest details. A leader in the Philadelphia community of songwriters, Aaron is a three-time Kerrville New Folk Finalist, a 2026 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival emerging artist, and a winner of the South Florida Folk Festival songwriting contest.

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For more than 25 years, “4AM” has been entertaining audiences throughout the Delaware Valley with its unique blend of musical talent, versatility, and professionalism....

The band’s core lineup features:   Derrick Baldwin – Keyboards and Vocals
Harry Lindsay – Percussions
Kevin James – Drums
Ron Bass – Reeds
Red – Guitars  

Depending on the venue and event, “4AM” can expand to a seven-piece ensemble by adding a featured female vocalist and a violinist.  

The group has built a strong reputation through long-standing performances, including providing live music for Manayunk Brewery’s Sunday Brunch for more than 15 years and Charley B’s First Fridays in Philadelphia for over 11 years. While both engagements were temporarily paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, they resumed shortly thereafter. They are frequent contributors to many of the area’s outdoor festivals, including “Roxtoberfest” in Roxborough and The West Chester FoodFest.   

4AM specializes in a wide variety of musical styles, including RandB, reggae, soul, pop, adult contemporary, jazz, and dance music. Their ability to adapt to different audiences and occasions is what sets them apart. In fact, their name reflects their philosophy: “4AM” stands for “For All Music,” a testament to the band’s commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment across genres.

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James Barnes — known to audiences throughout the region as JB — carries the blues in his blood. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in New Jersey after his family moved east in 1965, he grew up steeped in the sound and spirit of the music. On his father’s side, JB traces his lineage back to Mississippi, the wellspring from which so much of this tradition flows. Those “Mississippi Roots” became more than just family history; they formed the bedrock of his artistic calling. ... JB didn’t come to the blues casually. He studied the greats—those who laid the path before him, those who continue to shape the form today. That study became devotion, and in 2016, the New Jersey Blues Hall of Fame recognized that devotion, honoring him as a “Great Blues Artist.” His first recording, JB’s Favorite Things (2023), established him as an independent artist with something genuine to say. His long-running band, BBD Rhythm and Blues, which he founded in 2012, has been carrying that message across clubs, festivals, and concert halls throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware for more than a decade.

JB’s mission is plain spoken yet profound: to honor the artists who came before him while ensuring the blues remains vibrant in the present. His latest project makes that mission personal. My Mississippi Roots, released during September 2025, is more than a record — it is a testimony. The title track tells the story of JB’s father, Jerry Lee Barnes Sr., a man of quiet determination who journeyed from the deep South to the industrial North in search of work and a better life for his family. “His Mississippi Roots,” JB says, “are my Mississippi Roots.”

Produced by guitarist, songwriter, and longtime friend Anthony Krizan, My Mississippi Roots combines JB’s storytelling with contributions from a host of musicians — including his son, Jarred “Arktkt” Barnes — whose playing brings fresh fire to the tradition. The record traverses the landscape of the blues and beyond: original compositions, heartfelt tributes, and reimagined classics all rendered with conviction. From the introspective ache of “Gotta Make a Change” to the celebratory groove of “The JB Shuffle”; from the political bite of “When Did Crime Become Legal” to the reimagined soul of “Sara Smile” and the deep homage to Carey Bell in “Lonesome Stranger” — Anthony was masterful with co-writing of several of the originals along with providing some great, heartfelt blues guitar playing throughout the entire record. These songs embody both personal narrative and cultural continuity.

The record closes with “Stand Up and Give Peace and Love a Chance,” a call to conscience rooted in JB’s belief in the blues as a force for uplift as well as expression. Drawing on the 1970s funk and RandB spirit of Sly Stone, the song underscores what JB has been demonstrating his whole career: that the blues is living history, a tradition that speaks to struggle and survival, but also to joy, resilience, and the unyielding hope for something better.

For JB, keeping the blues alive is not about nostalgia — it is about honoring roots while growing branches. With My Mississippi Roots, he extends his family’s story into the continuum of blues history, reminding us that the music is as much about where we’ve been as it is about where we still hope to go.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

This day we put the focus on the wives and mothers of the world and pay tribute to them in the best way we know how!

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Jamey's not only presents incredible live music, but also supports education and enlightenment and just plain entertainment - and thus was born the coolest Thursday night for lovers of modern music....

America's only guitar geek's podcast celebrates America's iconic musical instrument, the guitar - and all it's many stringed variations! This event is the best insiders look at the most ubiquitous instrument in the world of modern music and is a great night of entertainment for the whole family. A partnership between MelodyVision, Films 4 Good, Jamey’s House of Music, and Superior Guitar Works The podcast provides an in-depth exploration of guitars, guitar players, and the music for which each guitar is renowned. Guitar and guitar gear Manufacturers We will take questions and comments from the audience. Your hosts are Rodney Whittenberg, Emmy award-winning composer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and filmmaker, and Tim Huenke, a guitar luthier and TEDx presenter. Most nights also feature a popular artist associated with the featured guitar.

Blues is the first music Erin Harpe remembers hearing, specifically Piedmont blues, a syncopated, fingerpicked variant of the blues popularized in the East coast region by artists such as Blind Blake and Josh White, and later Rev. Gary Davis and Cephas and Wiggins. Arlo Guthrie used Piedmont guitar accompaniment for his well-known monologue-style song “Alice’s Restaurant” which was Erin’s entry into playing this style.. Erin’s father is a blues fanatic, guitar collector, and talented performer who wrote a book about the highly coveted guitar brand, Stella Guitars, The Stella Guitar Book by Neil Harpe. She recorded a duo album with her father, Delta Blues Duets. Her mother played a little guitar, was a graphic designer, and met Erin’s father in the folk music scene. Growing up, Erin experienced blues music as the soundtrack to impromptu backyard jams and barbershop hoedowns. She later sought solace in it during her teenage years when she experienced her own blues, grappling with adolescence and her mother and father’s tumultuous relationship.

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Jackson Taylor is an experienced blues-rock musician based out of the Philadelphia suburbs of New Jersey. Jackson Taylor Blues Company specializes in rockin, high energy blues tunes inspired by greats like BB King, SRV, Jimi Hendrix, Walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa - with modern renditions of well known blues tunes and original material, JTBc brings strong passion and emotion into their performances. Jazz, Funk and Rock nuances gives them their own unique sound, and brings fun to any stage.... Jackson's passion for entertaining has always shown as a major part of his personality. His musicianship began at a young age as a member of his grandparents theater program, where he learned to sing. He then picked up a guitar at age 9, from inspiration in his grandfather (Jack Jeckot *bio below*). He furthered his training as a part of his high school band and in drum and bugle corps hornlines.

Many other inspirations struck him throughout the years. Such as, Eddie Van Halen and John Petrucci, but it was when he discovered blues legends like BB King, SRV, Jimi Hendrix, Walter Trout, Eric Gales, Eric Johnson and Joe Bonamassa, that Jackson felt connected with the blues and began to pursue the genre.

After many experiences playing on the road with Walter Trout, Jackson was committed, and knew what he wanted to do with his life. Chasing this passion has always been a dream.

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Bobby Messano is a legendary guitarist and Blues Hall of Fame artist who has released 11 solo CDs, placed songs in many TV and cable shows and played on over 80 major label and indie albums. ... His music has been heard on MTV jingles, movie soundtracks and Benny Mardones’ smash hit, “Into The Night”. The celebrated guitarist recorded with Clarence Clemmons, Franke and The Knockouts, Joe Lynn Turner, and STARZ and his songs are always on Sirius/XM. His 2015 album, Love and Money,nominated for a Blues Blast Award for “Best Rock-Blues Album” reached #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and his Bad Movie release debuted at #1 on BB King’s Bluesville. Bobby was Steve Winwood’s 1983 Music Director and tour guitarist for Joe Lynn Turner, Lou Gramm, Glen Burtnick, Rodney Atkins and many others. He won three World Entertainment Awards, HMMA Award and has received 82 Grammy 1st round ballots in seven categories.

David Uosikkinen has been the drummer for The Hooters for over four decades. He has also recorded and performed with artists including Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Taj Mahal, and Patty Smyth, along with many emerging acts. His touring credits span major international stages such as Live Aid, Amnesty International concerts, and Roger Waters’ The Wall in Berlin. He is also the founder of the Philadelphia-based project, David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket.

Kenny Aaronson is one of the most well-known bassists in music history. His extensive touring career is beyond comprehension: Billy Idol. Billy Squier, Foghat, Brian Setzer, Hall and Oates, Edgar Winter, John Eddie, a veritable who’s who of the last 30 years of major artists. He was named Rolling Stone Magazine's 1988 Bassist of the year and has been a member of The Yardbirds since 2015.

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Formed in 2023, the Philadelphia Blues Society exists to fulfill its mission by enabling live performance and helping to educate the community about the history and expression of a truly American artform. Our goal is to spread the love of The Blues!..

The mission of the Philadelphia Blues Society is to present, promote and preserve the blues and in all its forms throughout the greater Philadelphia region and support local, regional and national talent, nurturing an appreciation of the blues in school and community settings.

The society is producing the 2026 Philadelphia Blues Festival to be held on October 10 at the Ambler Campus of Temple University. Today's fundraiser event at Jamey's will help raise the funds to help underwrite this costly endeavor. Last years festival was a big success, and this year's event will feature: The Kelli Baker Band, Steve Guyger and The Excellos, One Dime Band, Debra Devi, The Wendy Logan Band, and Garry Cogdell.

The all day lineup for today's benefit will feature all of the terrific Jamey's house bands who are generously donating their time and talents. The kitchen and bar will be open all ay as well.

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Every 4th Thursday brings a treat for blues lovers throughout the Delaware Valley... Gypsy Joe and the Perpetrators is a made in heaven matchup between Joe Alves, one of the most highly respected long time players in the northeast up front on guitar and vocals, with the well oiled Perpetrators providing a solid and smoking hot quartet behind him. The Perps are Glenn Bickel on Hammond/piano and vocals, Frank McKitty on tenor sax, Joe Biase on drums and Jamey Reilly on bass. If you want to soup up your Thursday night, just roll on in to Jamey's for Joe and the Perps!

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Debra leads “a ferocious guitar-driven band equally adept at sprawling psychedelic jams and terse soulful rockers.” (NY Music Daily). Her core band is Kevin Jones on bass and John Roccesano on drums, plus a rotating crew of gifted keyboardists, including Rob Clores (Jesse Malin), Andy Burton (LIttle Steven, Cyndi Lauper) and Matt Wade (Samantha Fish). ...

Debra's growing acclaim as "one of the most remarkable guitarists on the East Coast." (Good Times) has led to festival dates from Memphis to Montana. She endorses Homestead Amplifiers, which builds custom amps for Gov’t Mule, Gary Clark Jr. and Jimmy Herring. She's opened for Joan Osborne, Jesse Malin, Ana Popovic, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Joe Louis Walker and Marshall Crenshaw.

Debra's passion for the blues led her to write The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John) which won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Outstanding Book on Music. The book is blurbed by Bonnie Raitt, Joe Bonamassa, Hal Willner, Bob Margolin and Jimmy Vivino. Debra gives her “Language of the Blues” talk at colleges, clubs and festivals.

Debra fell in love with electric guitar as a girl, listening to her teenage neighbor play Led Zeppelin while he worked on his car, and her brother’s rock albums. “I always sang the guitar solos, instead of the lyrics,” she says. Growing up in that Milwaukee suburb, though, she got the message that only boys played in bands.

When she saw Bonnie Raitt perform in college, Debra couldn’t stifle her longing to play anymore. She bought a Fender Mustang at a pawnshop and moved to NYC. She joined various punk, industrial and rock bands, touring the US, Canada and Europe.

As a solo artist, Debra created a classic blues/rock sound that enables her to indulge her love of the guitar. “I think people are starved for real, live music – to experience that spontaneous magic,” Debra says. “I hope to deliver that magic with every record and performance.”

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Veteran Philadelphia area musician and songwriter Drew Shanefield brings his unique and eclectic catalog of music to Jamey’s House of Music.... This collection of songs, curiously named Vernon Papers, encompasses much of Drew’s musical output from the last few years. “I think VP started as a way to create an alternative persona, one that’s for me, devoid of history and expectation. Vernon Papers began as a collection of home recordings. As a result, much of the ego is gone, dismissing excuses and the need for perfection. The only need is to be genuine and search for musical truth.”

On stage, Drew’s Vernon Papers experience is largely a solo one. An acoustic, an electric and a notebook full of musings. The sound at times can be raw and from the depths, and at other times vulnerable and thoughtful. Always from the heart and the gut.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's Blues Union is like a finely tuned hot rod. Full of swagger and coolness, and backed by a high revving power plant of pure blues goodness. Superstars Roger Girke and Philadelphia Slim hold the wheel while Joey Biase and Jamey Reilly provide the horsepower.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock. With a voice that commands attention and lyrics that cut to the bone, Baker has earned a reputation for setting stages ablaze across the country....

Crowned the winner of the 2024 615 Blues Revival Competition in Nashville—judged by blues icons like Kenny Wayne Shepherd—Kelli is more than a performer; she’s a reckoning. Her July tour included support dates for Grammy-winning guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and genre-defying Samantha Fish, placing her alongside the most influential names in contemporary blues. Fall ‘25 brought a rousing impact, opening the headliner stage for ICP at Full Throttle, and ZZ Top at NYC’s esteemed, Beacon Theatre.

From her early days singing in Phoenix gospel choirs to lighting up New York’s legendary venues like The Bitter End and The Cutting Room, Kelli’s sound is an arresting fusion of rock grit, blues soul, and siren-like poetry. Her music has topped the Roots Music Report, and her live shows are known for leaving audiences breathless.

Born in Transylvania, Romania, guitarist and singer-songwriter Alex Kilroy dreamt of America before he even picked up a guitar. After trading classical piano for blues following a life-changing introduction to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kilroy became a teenage prodigy, opening for American blues legends by age fourteen.

His relentless pursuit of musical freedom led him across the world to the United States, where he earned a Berklee scholarship and eventually settled in Florida. Now, Kilroy announces his debut album, Break My Chains.

Rooted in blues tradition with a modern melodic edge, the project is a triumphant testament to his journey, honoring his late father's lessons of discipline and realizing a lifelong dream. Master of raw, soulful vocals and highly disciplined guitar work. Alex Kilroy is known for his electrifying live blues-rock performances.

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Hymn For Her have been touring across the country and abroad for years, spreading their juiced-up, down-home roots rock and roll. From ruckus outlaw to country folk, their sound shakes your bones and soothes your soul—injecting backwoods country blues with a dose of Americana that has been described as “Hell’s Angels meets the Amish” and “hillbillies with electronics opening Pandora’s Box.”...

Hymn For Her spent winter 2026 tucked into a Maine cabin, drawing from an overflowing well of new songs and capturing videos live by the fireside.

Recording begins this summer between road trips throughout the Northeast and Midwest.

Hymn For Her is Lucy and Wayne—a duo known for raw, road-tested performances that move easily between ruckus outlaw energy and stripped-down country folk.

Their catalog has been built the same way they live—independent and in motion.

From Year of the Golden Pig (recorded in their bedroom and mixed by Phil Nicolo in Philadelphia) to Lucy and Wayne and The amAirican Stream (recorded in their Airstream on a U.S. coast-to-coast run and mixed by Jim Diamond at Ghetto Recorders in Detroit), to later recordings with Vance Powell and Mitch Easter, the thread has remained DIY at its core, with a wide sonic reach.

Drive Til U Die was split between Nashville with Vance Powell and North Carolina with Mitch Easter.

Pop-N-Downers, recorded at Sputnik Studio with Powell and Mike Fahey, brought wider attention, with coverage in Rolling Stone and a slot at Glastonbury Festival.

Over time, their daughter Diver—raised on the road—began stepping onstage, later contributing more fully on piano and vocals. That evolution led to the 2024 release Bloodier Than Blood, recorded in their “Bambi Airstream Studios” in Florida. Neighbor Bud Snyder contributed to the mixing of select tracks, while Mike Fahey mixed the bulk of the record at Starbird Sound in Nashville.

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Following on a hugely successful inaugural Blues Festival in 2025, we are announcing the 2026 Philadelphia Blues Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Blues Society!...

Our Festival this year will be on October 10th, on the Temple University Ambler Campus on Meetinghouse Road. The rain or shine event will be held in the Theater, with a chance for you to enjoy music, food, and the talent of crafts artists during a whole day of fun!

Scheduled from 12 noon to 7 p.m., the event will highlight the Headline talent of Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, led by national andBlues Harmonica Master Sugar Ray Norcia.

Joining in the afternoon’s musical entertainment will be:

The Kelli Baker Band
Steve Guyger and The Excellos
One Dime Band
Debra Devi
The Wendy Logan Band, and
Garry Cogdell

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