Sun Stage

Blind Feline

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KY alt-country psychadaleyea 

"Blind Feline is one of the best new bands on the planet!” - Ron Whitehead

Doom Gong

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denim-psych super-duper group ///
Louisville KY

linktr.ee/doomgong

Driftwood Gypsy

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Funk/Soul/Jam to enlighten your spirit and move your feet

 

​FUZZSTRATION

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Fuzzstration is summed up as “modern classic rock” with influences of rock, alternative and metal. Formed in Harrison County, Indiana in 2018, the band consists of Eric Rhodes, Matt Seelye & Ryan Smith

Fuzzstration.com

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Hot Brown Smackdown

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Hot Brown Smackdown is a dynamic, high-energy newgrass fusion band hailing from Louisville, KY.

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Jaik Willis

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Coming from Chicago, IL, one-man-band, Jaik Willis plays an 11 piece drum set with his feet, while playing guitar/bass/harps, and singing while beatboxing simultaneously without any looping or electronics. 

jaikwillis.com

Jason Richmond

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Jason Richmond received his Doctorate in Music Composition at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). His works, both acoustic and electronic, have been performed throughout the United States and Europe, including performances of his computer music at the Ball State New Music Festival, Electronic Music Midwest Festival, the Electro-acoustic Barn Dance Music Festival, a performance at Kainan University in Taiwan, a performance at the Manchester Music Festival, and a performance of his award-winning work PLuCK at the ICMC in Daegu, South Korea. He recently completed the NES Artist Residency in Iceland, focusing on commissioned works. He is the recipient of CCM’s Composer Competition Award and was commissioned by the CCM Philharmonia to write a new work during their 2013/2014 season. His orchestral piece, Ctrl + Alt + Del, was recorded by the Brno Philharmonia in the Czech Republic and is featured on ABLAZE Records Orchestral Masters Vol. 4 disc and was a Semi-Finalist in the 2020 American Prize Orchestra Division competition. Dr. Richmond teaches Music Theory, Music Technology, and Music Composition at Northern Kentucky University and Music Composition at Xavier University.

https://www.jasonrichmondcomposer.com/

Justin Miller & The Elements of Sound

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Original band from Louisville,Kentucky. Folk, singer songwriter, psychedelic rock, with a lil hip hop. Elements of Sound draws inspiration from rock, folk, pop, Blues and hip hop. Since 2017 EOS has been cutting their teeth at Grassroots festivals, events and weekly bar shows. You can catch them just about every weekend in the Louisville and southern indiana area.

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Kai Muhammad

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Hailing from Indiana, Kai Muhammad is a singer, songwriter, and musician who spent years hitchhiking around the Northern U.S. collecting a wealth of inspiration to create a dynamic and refreshing sound that uses a mix of Soul, Indie, Alternative, RnB, Funk, Hip Hop, and operatic tones that will be sure to have you on your feet dancing, or emotionally captivated in your seats!

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Kevin West

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Kevin West is a blues fusion singer-songwriter / guitar player from Charleston SC currently living in Los Angeles CA. West, is a recent honors graduate (May 2019) of Musicians Institute in Hollywood CA.  His influences range from  Jimi Hendrix to Tupac Shakur to Stevie Wonder and beyond so his music seems to find its own sound.

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Mama Said String Band

Mama Said String Band is an instant classic, since 2016 they’ve been bringing their own brand of the grassroots music you’re so used to hearing to stages everywhere. Based out of Louisville, KY, Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to Bluegrass, Folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation. Having won several notable regional awards including album of the year in the Lexington Music Awards for “Carry The Water”, Best Bluegrass Band in the Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards, Bluegrass Artist of the Year in the Lexington Music Awards and with three nominations under their belt, they have made a notable imprint in the Kentucky Music Scene. They bring big, relatable emotions and honest songwriting to every show, leaving fans always wanting more.  

mamasaidstringband.com

Mononoken

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Hailing from the Louisville Metro Area, Ken is an electronic music DJ & Producer; Spinning mostly Tech House and Future Bass.

Moonboom (formerly Mamaya)

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Experience the cultural richness and musical diversity of West Africa with Moonboom, an all-female drum ensemble based in Louisville, KY. With a shared love of traditional rhythms and melodies, our talented performers will transport you to another world with each and every performance.

Mr. Please

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A groovy rock band from Louisville, KY with a knack for both catchy hooks and deep improvisation.  Mr. Please fuses fresh, danceable tracks with funky & ethereal jams.

linktr.ee/mrpleasemusic

Nectar Valley

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Nectar Valley is a young and upcoming 4-piece ensemble that takes inspiration from Bluegrass, Folk, Psychedelic Rock, and Blues to create an insatiable energy that will have you grooving in no time and is a must have for a festival experience. Featuring the talent of Landon Kotarek (Mandolin/vocals), Tristan Howard (guitar/vocals), Austin Quinton (banjo/vocals), and Ronnie Saxon (upright bass/vocals), this group has a dynamic back-and-forth that is undeniably exciting and enjoyable.  

nectarvalleymusic.com

Queen's Falls

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Dream / psychedelic rock band from Louisville, KY

Restless Leg String Band​

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This group of skilled pickers has been forming and shaping itself since 2013 into a traditional-like bluegrass ensemble featuring the musical stylings of Casen Baumgardner (Guitar), Daniel Bailey (Bass), Ishi Wooton (Fiddle), Jonathan Bramel (Banjo/Resonator) and Chris Cupp (Mandolin). All coming from different backgrounds, but having the common denominator of KY roots, their unique combination of original jam grass, party tunes and country/rock/blues/contemporary cover songs has captured audiences all across the region and gained a reputation as a must see festival experience.box to start.

restlesslegstringband.com

Shannon Vetter - MUSICIAN AT LARGE

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Shannon Vetter is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and they have been releasing new music throughout the year.  This includes, singles, EPs, and a full album “Holding Pattern.” They were born in Maysville, KY, and attended University of Louisville for music. Shannon currently lives in New Albany, IN. 

Shannon plays saxophones, guitars,  pianos, percussion, and mandolin. 

In recent years, they have led their bands Big Atomic and Gideons Rifle through hundreds of shows, and  been a contributing member of Vezl. They have collaborated with Zu Zu Ya Ya, Mr Please, Solid Rock'It Boosters, Quite Literally, and many other regional acts over the past decade.

http://shannon-vetter.squarespace.com/

Taylor Katherine

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The Taylor Katherine Trio out of Louisville, Ky emerged from the vibrant open mic scene post pandemic. Taylor writes original music about heartbreak, loss, love and pain. She is a classically trained opera singer that when paired with her ukulele has a soulful country sound. Richard Chandler is a primarily acoustic-based singer/songwriter/accompanist with an emphasis on American folk traditions. Eric Condon is a Southern Indiana-based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, sideman, music critic, record collector, armchair musicologist and raconteur. He has been making music in various capacities since the 1990s.

All together they are the trio and currently in the studio recording original material.

Villa Mure

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Rooted just as much in 70’s progressive rock as modern alternative and cultivated by the eclectic Louisville music scene, Villa Mure’s music is anchored on the chemistry of textural, flowing guitar work and driving, melodic bass. Live, the band creates an atmosphere that recalls the psychedelic, but presents itself in the simplicity of the tried and true rock n’ roll power trio, with grooving instrumentals intertwined with lyrics intended to speak from your own inner voice.

Zu Zu Ya Ya

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ZU ZU YA YA is a Be-Here-Now Modern Psychedelic Funk Rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. Their highenergy danceable grooves and colorful visuals draw in audiences with soulful lyrics, driving percussion, and dazzling belly dancing. If Sly & the Family Stone, the B-52s, Rolling Thunder Review, and Dr. John all had a wild night together, Zu Zu Ya Ya could be their beautiful love child.