Best enjoyed while yelling at other drivers in traffic, or downing your third Old Fashioned alone in your basement.

Year of October is a fuzzed out rock band from Nashville, TN. They travel the U.S. in a minivan to bring their dirty riffs and dark grooves to people everywhere. Made up of Phlecia Sullivan (vocals), Josh Sullivan (guitar), and James Varner (drums) their original music has been described as a Black Sabbath sound with Amy Winehouse in the lead. They have become a staple in the Nashville rock scene by putting on a powerful show that pulls people in with their dynamic and energetic performance. Their sixth studio album entitled, I’ve Given You Everything, is deeply personal and encapsulates their years on the road, dealing with the ever changing world without becoming hardened to it, and still has the storytelling and fantasy that is true to the Year of October sound. Album out October 10th, 2025.

Established in 2013, Big Atomic was founded upon a series of covalent bonds - both internally and externally. The magnetic force that pulled the band together was their shared love for music and community. Think of the players like atoms - sharing experiences with each other - while also harmoniously oscillating around a central purpose (the nucleus). Every step along the way, the band is conscientious of the particles that surround them, their contribution to society, and their core mission of building a better world. Their presence is big. Not necessarily in a commercial sense, but more so in an impactful way. Their interactions are intentional, inclusive, and with big hearts.   

Rising out of West Kentucky, Big Atomic synthesizes elements of funk, rock, jazz, ska, soul, big-band horns, and even bluegrass. Band members have included teachers, counselors, engineers, music therapists, environmentalists, bartenders, activists, and of course - artists: writers, poets, and musicians. They have shared stages with national artists such as Papadosio, Femi Kuti, Toubab Krewe, Ripe, Aaron Kamm and The One Drops, The Seratones, Mungion, Earphorik, The Werks, The Fritz, Marbin, Southern Avenue, Jeff Austin Band, Mojo Flo, Rumpke Mt. Boys and more while also staying heavily involved in the regional music festival circuit. Now based in Louisville, KY, the current lineup is Shannon Vetter (vocals, guitar, saxophone), Ben Vogepohl (drums), Connor Powell (Bass), Michael Vettraino (guitar/ vocals) and Brandon Bell (saxophone). 

Currently, Big Atomic are applying their momentum to progress the human condition. They are preparing for their forthcoming EP album release Body Politic, set to drop on June 25th, 2021. Influenced by numerous participations in non-violent protests, Body Politic faces the harsh truths of a city and world shaped by injustice, struggle, and a global pandemic.

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