Rachel Brown is a seasoned singer-songwriter and musician based out of Northeast Ohio. Her family roots are very Appalachian. That strong mixture of heritage, classical music education, years of performance experience in many genres is what has helped mold Rachel's music into what it is today. Currently she plays with her band Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys. Their motto says it all.  
"We love playing a song..not a genre..that doesn't matter. It's all about what is being said in the song lyrically and instrumentally..that's what must coincide."

Veronica Scarlet Drozdowski enters the music scene with her slow pop- influenced originals and twisted  classic covers adapted to her own individual style. Having being only 15 she has already performed at several different events and stages and won her first award, being the youngest in the category of „best newcomer” at the GSMC music awards in 2022. This is where she was described to be „one to keep an eye on” by FATEA MAGAZINE. Here she is continuing her journey as an aspiring musician in hopes to realise her dreams from the age of 10 when she first started singing and songwriting.

“Miss Tess swings and swaggers, rooted in a retro groove that’s equal parts blues, mid-century rock & roll and Booker T-worthy R&B.” – Rolling Stone

“Old-time warmth, 21st-century sass. It’s a potent recipe for that few artists successfully pull off — and Miss Tess is one of them.” – No Depression

“A distinct old-timey flair.” – Billboard

Miss Tess has always been known for creating her own sound, inspired by an eclectic array of vintage blues, country, jazz, and rock n roll. Currently residing in Nashville, she finds no shortage of inspiration in the roots scene there. However varied Tess’ music can be, front and center sits her voice that has been described as "alternately seductive and sexy, and a pure joy to listen to” (Pop Matters). Her music is further heightened by her partner, Thomas Bryan Eaton, who helps to shape the songs and arrangements with a deft touch on guitar & pedal steel. Tess brings along her Weymann archtop guitar, often trading burning leads with Thomas. 
 
After making ten albums and almost fifteen years of touring Miss Tess has won fans from New York City to New Orleans and Alabama to Alaska. Over the years she has shared the stage with Lake Street Dive, NRBQ, The Holmes Brothers, Eilen Jewell, and Todd Snider. Her band has graced stages at Blissfest, Cayamo, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Floydfest, Ossippee Valley Music Festival, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Burlington Jazz Festival, Green River Festival, Red Wing Roots, Shakori Hills, and more. Miss Tess’s music has been heard from coast to coast on taste maker programs such as XM/Sirius’s The Loft, NPR’s Folk Alley, Santa Cruz’s KPIG and Boston’s WUMB.

"A little Torch and a lot of Soul" is a recent description of singer/songwriter, Jen Ambrose.  A rich blend of Blues, Jazz, Rock, Soul and Americana music characterize her songwriting diversity.  

A frequent performer throughout the Northwest, Jen Ambrose is seen in settings ranging from regional wineries, casinos and outdoor concerts and festivals.  In 2011, Jen was voted “Best of the Rogue Valley” as “Best Local Musician/Singer.”  

She has shared the stage with a number of well-known artists including hip-hop musician Michael Franti & Spearhead and reggae musicians Pablo Moses and The Norma Frazier Band and opened for musical virtuosity Jackie Greene, songstress Dar Williams, Colin Hay (of 80’s band Men at Work) and for 60’s folk/rock legend - Donovan.

Kelly's Lot was formed in 1994 by Kelly Zirbes, a folk singer/songwriter with a heart for the blues. With 15 CDs and lots of touring in the USA and Europe, the band celebrates 28 years since the first night the band hit the stage at the Roxy in Hollywood. Kelly Z met guitar player and soundman, Perry Robertson in 1996, who soon after produced ‘Kelly’s Lot - Live at the Troubadour’. Within a year he joined the band, started writing songs with Kelly Z and added the southern rock and Texas influences that have helped shape the Kelly's Lot sound. In the last 15 years they have played and toured as a Duo, Trio and a 5 piece band, while adding horns, keys and harmonica at different times. Some of the larger festivals they have played are Waterfront Blues Festival, Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Festival, Nuits de Sologne and Lavaudieu Music Festival. Their songs have been heard in movies and television and covered by other artists. Perry has recorded and produced most of the band’s music including the 2019 release 'Can't Take My Soul’ which brought the Duo back to it's Folk/Rock roots. They recorded 2 more albums during the 2020/21 pandemic. ‘ANOTHER SKY’ which features a variety of Americana genres including the folk song 'Foolish Try' which was placed in the new Ghostbusters movie Afterlife. And ‘WHERE AND WHEN’ which took the Duo back to the Blues in a LIVE and acoustic fashion.  Kelly and Perry hit the road in August of 2023 and brought their Americana music to folks in France and Croatia and plan on returning there on a tour next year. Kelly Z recently released a single with keyboard player/singer Mo Beeks called 'I Gotta Sing The Blues' and is busy with Perry writing and recording a new Kelly's Lot album for an early 2024 release. Stay tuned, we are just getting started after 29 years.

New single 'Might Be Losing My Mind': https://rubyboots.lnk.to/mblmm-newsingleSC

Sex & Stardust out now: https://hollywoodrecs.co/SexAndStardust?IQid=zzsc

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