“One of the best live soul bands I have ever seen!” – Al Bell (Record producer, songwriter, executive, and co-owner of legendary Stax Records)

Raised amid the rich musical culture and history of the San Francisco Bay Area,
Monophonics proudly carry the torch through the generations into today’s musical landscape. Holding on to tradition, but by no means purists of any kind, they play their own brand of music known as “Psychedelic Soul.” The 2012 release of Monophonics last album In Your Brain saw the band pulling influences from such acts as early Funkadelic, Sly and The Family Stone and the The Temptation's Norman Whitfield produced records. With the new album, Sound of Sinning (April 1, 2015 on Transistor Sound Records), the band has grown in all areas of record making and felt a need to explore other important influences.

While the group has come to cherish these inspirations, With Sound of
Sinning they started venturing beyond, to the groups that were inspiring those
soul acts to embrace the psychedelic sound of the 60's and 70's. Bands such as The Zombies, The Beatles, Beach Boys and Pink Floyd. Even with the experimentation of new musical territory, they display the sound that people know and love about Monophonics. Touching on Northern soul, doo-wop, rock and roll, Psych pop, and cinematic music, Monophonics show off their diversity while remaining true to their roots. Overall it's heartfelt music and old school vibes, without losing sight of the present. This is is music steeped in that timeless feeling when people could write and produce songs that you could listen to over and over again. Sound of Sinning was produced by Kelly Finnigan & Ian McDonald and recorded on an old Tascam eight-track 1/4” tape machine at Transistor Sound Studios in San Rafael, CA.

Monophonics is Austin Bohlman (Drums), Myles O’Mahony (Bass/Background
Vocals), Ian McDonald (Guitar/Background Vocals), Ryan Scott (Trumpet/Background Vocals/Percussion) & Kelly Finnigan (Keys/Lead Vocals) along with a rotating 2nd horn usually filled by Nadav Nirenberg (Trombone) from Ikebe Shakedown and Breakdown Brass.

Award winning singer/songwriter Hannah Jane Kile (*Kile pronounced like *Smile) has performed at countless venues & is a favorite opener among celebrated artists some of which include Grammy Award winning Patty Griffin, Grammy nominated drummer Sammy Miller & The Congregation, Ingrid Michelson, & Grammy Award winning A Great Big World.
 
Kile is releasing her 5th collection of music in four acts themed for each season, starting with the coldest. It is to be titled Winter (December 2021). Hannah’s first of the four collections is the darkest of any other albums released prior, and its contents consist of stories of alcoholism, abandonment, mental illness, and at times, cruel honesty. Winter holds an intensity and timelessness not yet seen by Hannah’s previous releases. Fans of Adele, Norah Jones, & Ray Lamontagne will find this 7 track album to their tastes.

Career & Performance Highlights:
HJK opener for CBS Radio’s Breast Concert Ever starring Ingrid Michelson, A Great Big World, American Idol’s Nick Fradiani, & We The Kings
HJK opener for blues legend Carolyn Wonderland at The Belfry, Sisters OR
HJK opener for Patty Griffin’s 2016 Use Your Voice Tour starring Patty, Sara Watkins, & Anais Mitchell at the Mondavi Center
HJK 2016 Redwood Ramble
HJK Good Day Sacramento KMAX-TV/CW31 Featured Artist
HJK Sac & Co ABC Sacramento Featured Vocalist
HJK interview on Insight w/ Beth Ruyak Capital Public Radio
HJK 2016 Folk Rock SAMMIE nomination
HJK open for Birds of Chicago Center for the Arts Grass Valley
HJK open for Blame Sally State Theater Auburn
HJK open for Joe Craven & The Sometimers
HJK 2015 Fall Strawberry Music Festival
HJK w/ The Steel Wheels at The Sierra Nevada Big Room
HJK KZFR Celebration of the Song Winner
HJK private house concert with Nina Gerber & Eliza Gilkyson
HJK acceptance into Circle in the Square Time Square NYC

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Deep&Disco was founded by Producer/DJ/Instrumentalist JKriv as a home for original soul, funk, disco, & house productions. Originally a label, D&D is now a blog purveying the finest new dance, electronic and world sounds.

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Ryan Cavanaugh's innovative ideas of how and what is played on the 5-string banjo are occupied by few banjo players and musicians alike. Hailing originally from North Carolina, Cavanaugh’s first appearances as a child featured his hard-driving style on WPAQ radio and with greats like Doc Watson, Doug Dillard, and John McEuen. Cavanaugh is a US Champion of premier traditional banjo contests such as RockyGrass, MerleFest, FiddleFest and RenoFest. Having now honed his now uber-untraditional chops under the wings of Jazz sax legend Bill Evans, Cavanaugh has meticulously developed a technical approach and songwriting craft entirely his own while not compromising his instrument to play new genres. Lauded by roots music authority No Depression, the ambitious and musically relentless Ryan Cavanaugh is, “the most versatile banjo player in the world whose name isn’t Fleck…He can play anything, and he’s proven he’s crafty enough to impress John-Oh-My-God-McLaughlin.” 

Cavanaugh’s newest release, “Back Country,” is a series of “bluegrass/fusion singles” [Bluegrass Today, 2014] featuring Reuben’s Cube (Tribute to Earl Scruggs), Once Upon a Time in Appalachia and the title track, Back Country. 
“One of the best technical players ever.” – Bela Fleck, Elmore Magazine, 2011 

Recommended by John McLaughlin and Béla Fleck in 2006, Cavanaugh has spent nine years touring in the acclaimed saxophonist's Bill Evans Soulgrass band. Cavanaugh records and shares stages with greats Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, John Popper, Victor Wooten, Dennis Chambers, Warren Haynes and Robben Ford. In addition to his new series, Back Country, recordings to date include the new grass venture "Songs for the New Frontier" (2006) and the modern jazz tinged "Ryan Cavanaugh and No Man's Land" (2010). All available and distributed by digital resellers. Back Country recordings feature Cavanaugh on banjo, Bill Evans on saxophone, Mark Egan on bass, Tyson Rogers on keyboard, and Joel Rosenblatt on drums.
“Cavanaugh’s bluegrass credibility is undeniable but, while he’ll humbly tell you that he’s still got so much to learn, he’s already a remarkable jazz player.” - All About Jazz Magazine, 2010
“[Cavanaugh]brings his invaluable command of the banjo to the tunes while Latella makes singing like a songbird sound easy.” - Huffington Post, 2014


Calling all music lovers, dancers and psychedelic cowgirls and boys! Join us for unforgettable storytelling, heart pounding rhythms and toe tappin’ jams woven through dreams of life and love! Charged by unwavering fan power, Yarn continues to rock their gristle guitar sounds and heart melting serenades, earning a reputation as one of the hardest working touring bands in the country.

Born and raised in Sandpoint Idaho, Shook Twins are an Indie folk-pop band now hailing from coniferous forested Portland, Oregon. Identical twins, Katelyn and Laurie Shook, Kyle Volkman and Niko Daoussis form the core quartet. Central elements of the Shook Twins' sound are a wide range of instrumentation, including banjo, guitar, electric and upright bass, mandolin, electric guitar, electronic drums, face drum (beatbox), glockenspiel, ukulele, banjo drumming  and their signature golden EGG. Beautiful twin harmonies, layered upon acoustic and electric instrumentation coupled with Laurie’s inventive use of percussive and ambient vocal loops, and Katelyn’s repurposed telephone microphone, set their sound apart, creating a unique and eccentric blend of folk, roots, groove and soul.   

Each Shook Twins song tells a story, distinctive, sharp, genuine, and well – sometimes quirky. Drawing from their life experience, select subjects include, being potters’ daughters, imagined superpowers and a chicken named ‘Rose’ they befriended. Shook Twins also pull out unexpected takes on classic hits, retellings of their musician friends’ songs, heartfelt ballads and rhythm driven dance numbers.   

After releasing their first album "You Can Have the Rest," the twin sisters moved to Portland in December of 2009, conceptualizing their 2011 release "Window" (featuring Bonnie Paine and Bridget Law of Elephant Revival). Both albums were recorded and produced in Santa Cruz, California, at InDigital Studios. Favorable reviews, extensive radio airplay and a busy tour schedule have created an ever growing fan base & kudos from many major musicians. Shook Twins and their full band, including Niko Daoussis (mandolin, electric guitar, vocals), Kyle Volkman (bass), Anna Tivel (violin, vocals), and Russ Kleiner (drum kit, percussion), recently finished recording their third album “What We Do” (releasing 4/8/14) with Grammy nominated producer Ryan Hadlock at Bear Creek Studios as well as partnering and recording an album, with fellow Portland musician Ben Darwish on his epic concept piece, "The Clear Blue Pearl."  

National and regional press accolades have poured in since the April 8th, 2014 release of "What We Do," including USA Today touting, "The Portland, Ore., folk group is ready to rattle the music world with its 'What We Do' album." Acoustic Guitar Magazine says, "'What We Do' is a nearly flawless album that pushes the band into unexplored sonic territory…this is a band that packs a tremendous amount of artistry and talent into their compositions." Indie-music mecca Portland, OR's weekly newspaper Portland Mercury states, "'What We Do' is the sound of two preternaturally talented siblings making the music they want to make with a wide-eyed sense of wonder and the good sense to absorb whatever the world puts in their path."  

Shook Twins have shared the stage with artists including: Gregory Alan Isakov, Elephant Revival, Langhorne Slim, Laura Veirs, Indigo Girls, Mason Jennings, Ryan Adams, Blitzen Trapper and many more!

Eclectic, amusing and whimsical, Shook Twins' laid-back and fun stage presence draws the listener in, allowing them to take the audience away on the adventure that is their live show.


Carlos has been a key part in the electronic music scene since the mid 90s. His love for music has spanned almost every genre. While house music is his primary love, he also spins, breaks, glitch, dub step, funk, downtempo and even reggae sets. He was one of the original members of Balance Productions that religious brought the underground Balance Full Moon Parties since 1998. He was one of the co-founders of the legendary Watermelon Boat Parties with Red Melon Records that cruised San Francisco Bay for many years. Playing major club venues, bars, Burning Man, FnF, as well as countless underground events, festivals and campouts. He has been fortunate to share the decks with many talented and famous musicians like; Darren Emerson (Underworld), DJ Dan, Doc Martin, Jeno, Garth and many more. His love for music is just as strong as ever and is still brining bass heavy, melodic, thick beats to the dance floor.

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