GALACTIC

http://www.galacticfunk.com

Armed with the rhythmic tradition of its hometown, the six-piece future funk outfit has spent over a decade tearing through venues across the world, leaving hordes of die-hard Galactic junkies in its wake. Constantly weaving modern and retrospective styles into its own trademark jazz-funk-rock fusion, Galactic has created a far-reaching canon informed by ongoing influence from a wide range of genres, including hip-hop, blues, pop, and electronica.

Ben Ellman: Saxophones / Harp
Robert Mercurio: Bass
Stanton Moore: Drums
Jeffrey Raines: Guitars
Richard Vogel: Keyboards

Photo taken at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

http://www.darkstarorchestra.net/
http://www.myspace.com/darkstarorchestra

Using entire shows from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates the original song for song performance set list for an entirely new generation of, as well as old school, Deadheads. Dark Star Orchestra presents its critically acclaimed live show at esteemed venues from coast to coast and internationally.

Rob Eaton: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Dino English: Drums
John Kadlecik: Lead Guitar, Vocals
Rob Koritz: Drums
Kevin Rosen: Bass Guitar, Vocals
Rob Barraco: Keyboards, Vocals
Lisa Mackey: Vocals

Photo taken at 9:30 Washington, DC on 11/30/07

GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS

http://www.gracepotterandthenocturnals.com

Grace Potter: Lead Vocals, Hammond B-3, Piano, Rhythm Guitar
Scott Tournet: Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, vocals
Bryan Dondero: Upright Bass, Electric Bass, vocals
Matt Burr: Drums, vocals

Photo taken at 8x10 in Baltimore, MD

The Bridge

http://www.TheBridgeMusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/thebridgebaltimore

Buy the New Bridge CD

From their gritty and grand live performances to authentically crafted albums, The Bridge has carved their niche as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most popular young bands. Add one part Bluegrass, one part Blues, and genuine soul and funk, The Bridge is a band defined by their songwriting abilities.

Cris Jacobs - Guitar/Vocals
Kenny Liner - Mandolin/Vocal Percussion
Dave Markowitz - Bass/Vocals
Patrick Rainey - Sax
Mike Gambone - Drums

UMPHREY'S MCGEE

http://www.umphreys.com

Brendan Bayliss : Guitar/Vocal
Jake Cinninger : Guitar/Vocals
Joel Cummins : Keyboards/Piano/Vocals
Ryan Stasik : Bass Guitar
Kris Myers : Drums/Vocals
Andy Farag : Percussion

WRITTEN PRISMS Hip:Jazz:Funk

http://www.writtenprisms.com
http://www.myspace.com/writtenprisms
http://www.writtenprisms.smugmug.com

Six innovative musicians combine skilled lyricism and a tight jam band to create a progressive definition of Hip Hop that has the “universatility” to appeal to all audiences. Moving slyly between jazz, hip hop, funk and even afro-beat grooves their live performances are strong and energetic and reflect the diversity of their influences.

Jason Crawford: Vocals/Percussion
Andy Hall: Vocals
Jordan Caulfield: Guitar
Ben Gilbert: Bass
Larry Byrne: Keys
Marty Bouchard: Drums
Matt Dalton: Sax
Jon Tuck: Trumpet

Black-Eyed Susan

http://www.besmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/blackeyedsusan

Their melodic identity is defined by its blend of soulful rock and funk, to create a sound much greater than its three players. Aaron's unique techniques on keyboard bass and organ/piano/synthesizer, along with Matthew's high flying rock, jazz and slide guitar approaches, are glued together by the tight, in-the-pocket beats of Adam on drums.

Matthew Chase: Guitar
Aaron Levy: Keys
Adam Chase: Drums

THE SWAY

http://www.myspace.com/theswaymusic

Blending original rock, funk, blues, latin. bluegrass, ska/reggae and even a little metal in the mix, The Sway will keep you guessing what will come next.

Jody Mosser: Guitar/Vocals
Erik Hansen: Guitar/Vocals
Anthony Mundeno: Bass Guitar
Aaron Taylor: Drums

Rams Head Live
Power Plant
20 Market Place
Baltimore, MD

http://www.ramsheadlive.com/




Band in photo - moe.

The 8x10
10 E. Cross Street
Baltimore, MD

http://www.the8x10.com




Band in photo - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals