Part live improv experiment, part DJ, Durty Dub delivers "turnt-up" dance party grooves from America and the African Diaspora, combined with haunting ballads and old-school, distorted guitar abandon. With a repertoire that includes, Katy Perry, John Lennon, Snoop, WAR, Nirvana, and some original tunes, this band can go in myriad directions - sometimes at once, and often with a sardonic sense of humor. One may not know just what to expect when they hit the stage, but one thing's for sure: It's always party time when Durty Dub is on the guitar!

Al Strong is an award-winning trumpet player, composer, recording artist and educator. A cultural innovator, he is the co-founder of the Art of Cool Project, which spawned the original Art of Cool Music Festival in Durham, N.C. and the stArt of Cool youth summer camp.
 
Strong is lauded for his distinctively unique sound. Whether melting hearts at a whisper volume or being gracefully dynamic when the music calls for more intensity, his natural ability to strike listeners at their core is unmatched. His 2016 debut album, LoveStrong Vol. 1, a 10-song mix of original music and jazz classics, garnered national and international attention for its “blues-inflicted, Southern church-happy” sound.
 
A native of Washington, D.C., Strong is a graduate of the renowned Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University and a Master’s in Jazz Performance / Pedagogy from Northern Illinois University.
 
Strong’s discipline and dedication to his craft has forged a prominent career that includes performances with music legends such as Aretha Franklin, The Count Basie Orchestra, Dwele, Eric Roberson, and The Hamiltones. He’s also served as music director for hip-hop pioneer Rakim and has headlined shows at the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Fest, and Blues Alley.
 
Known for his creative ability to seamlessly re-imagine existing works like Thelonious Monk’s “Blue Monk” and the classic “My Favorite Things,” Strong aims to challenge the boundaries of music while connecting with his audiences.
 
He continues this mission of storytelling with his latest project “LEVAS,” Strong’s heartfelt arrangement of the Negro National Anthem, “Life Every Voice and Sing.” and new single Black Love from his sophomore release Love Stronger via Lightyear/ Virgin Music.
 
For more information on Al Strong’s musical journey, visit alstrongmusic.com.

WilloW is a band created by Seattle based bassist Bob Lovelace.  Seattle Drum School guitar instructor and a studio/touring musician for 30yrs. Playing in Seattle bands: The Ganja Farmers, Phat Sidy Smokehouse, Wheedles Groove, Ayron Jones,  The Diamond hand ,SpIdEr BiTeS, Pigeonhed (live), Marmalade funk, Thaddillac,17th Chapter, Tiffany Wilson, Kissing Potion, Altered States of Funk, Re-Ignition, El-Vez, The Meter Maids, Little Black Devil Burlesque Extravaganza,    Having a lifelong interest in “The Music of the Americas” and “The History of the Electric Bass” has guided me towards a career working in a wide range of musical styles. Giving me the opportunity to work with many different artists in a wide genre of music.  Finding myself either helping others to write songs or just writing them for other people.       

   Eventually leading me to write songs for myself. Trying to it take on the challenge of attempting to write each song in a specific style. Each one becoming  its own unique composition. Finding myself with a large number of songs in a various variety of styles. I wanted to record and perform them live. Taking a focus on the different ways that you are able to present a song. 

   Recording main objective is to have the highest sonic quality and the best single performance you can record. To achieve this I tracked with a limited group of musicians who I have worked with in the studio throughout my career.  Allowing me to retain a certain level of continuity on the tracks. 
   
    With the music containing the elements of Roots Rock/ RnB/ Psychedelic Boogie Woogie/ RocknRoll/ Louisiana Blues/ Memphis Shuffle  turns the live performance into its own  style of party. Using the songs as a guide map  to improvise and expand. Allowing the musicians to build upon the rhythms with heavier intensity. Creating an exchange between the performers and the audience. 

   I reached out towards musicians with the versatility to execute the diversity needed to perform the songs. Players with the ability to improvise within or around any structure. For that I turned to longtime friends:
                           John Ewing (Drums/Vocals) - Johnny and the Moles/Reptet
                           Mark Lerro ( Guitar) - Johnny and the Moles                           
                           Brian Ray (Guitar/Vocals) - StingShark/Marmalade                           
                            David Applbaum (Keys) - SpaceOwl

                                We believe in Empathy  and Love. We stand for Unity and Compassion.

Singer/Songwriter, co-producer, and vocal coach. D. Shawn has opened up for numerous artists such as Meek Mill, Yo Gotti, J. Cole and more. For more info, contact Officialdshawnmusic@gmail for all business inquires 

Energy is all I feel, waves is all I see.. 

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