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| One of the greatest vocalists since Billy Holiday and the embodiment of 'heart & soul' Rythme & blues. A Grammy Award winner as well being a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Etta James has been performing since the age of 15. Over the decades she has successfully expanded her repertoire, becoming a recognized master in the field of blues, R7B, Jazz and Pop. Etta James continues to satisfy audiences with the raw intensity and bold passion she has always been famouse for. |
 One of the founding fathers of Funk. Maceo's pop- ularity has grown since his 25 years as James Brown's prime saxiphonist. Maceo is the most sampled horn in history, ranking as one of the greatist horn players of all time. |
 Grammy nominated Buckwheat Zydeco artist with a major label recording contract Born in Louisiana, Buckwheat's dream was to be an R&B and Funk performer. That dream changed the first time he stepped on stage with the late 'King of Zydeco' Clifton Chenier. Buckwheat continues to spice up audiences with his musical 'gumbo' of Rock & Roll, Country, R&B and even Gospel seasonings. |
  Best known for his role in The Blues Brothers movie, Matt Murphy is a veteran of Howling Wolf's, Memphis Slim's and James Cotton's bands. Matt is one of the most sought after blues guitatrists around, bringing a fresh, driving jazzy feel to the blues. It is his diverse musical style and intense blues feeling that has continued to bring him great respect and critical acclaim. |
  A spellbinding young band from New York City. Burlap to Cashmere provides listeners with exhilerating sound that appeals to all ages and has the powerful ability to stir up every emotion in the mind, body and soul, gaurenteeing to leave you fulfilled. |
  One of New York's greatest aspiring funk stares, T-bone fills an audience with dynamic rhythms and poigniant vocals. With the release of his much awaited album, T-bone's pure funkability will be undeniable, a sheer talant which has made him a much sought after and followed live performer. |
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 |  A Louisiana native, Buddy Guy is a genuine living blues legend. A three-time Grammy Award winner as well as the recipient of the coveted Billboard Magazine's Century Award, Buddy Guyhas been dazzling audiences with his passionate vocals and frenzied, high energy guitar since the early sixties. Buddy Guy's reputation is founded on the belief that any time he picks up the guitar, something magical could take place, and usually does. |
 One of the most popular blues bands to ever hit the charts. Founded in 1975 after an infamous jam ses- | |
 sion at Antones.The T-Birds fell under the wing of blues legend Muddy Waters and went on to spearhead the blues revival of the mid-eighties.
With popular hits like Tuff Enuff and an extensive list of blues classics, the T-Birds continue to expand the horizons of the blues for audiences all across the globe. | |
 Cajun Rocker Zachary Richard is a singer-song-
 writer-accordianist who's spicy 'File Gumbo' of rootsy Acadian music and American Rock 'n' Roll catches fire every time he steps on-stage. Born in Louisiana and steeped in the folk cajun music he learned while young, Richard also draws from a variety of blues, R&B and soul influences as well as popular rock performers, making him one of the most diverse Cajun Rock performers in the business today. |
  Popa Chubby is a true product of the New York streets, born in the Bronx and raised in Queens. Providing a dazzling blend of no holds barred rock riffs and smooth blues grooves, Popa has become a veritable New York blues legend. Popa is well on his way to blues stardom with his hit Sweet Goddess of Love and Beer which hit the top 15 on Billboard's blues charts, bringing truth to the statement "if you're craving the real deal, just come to Popa" |
  A New York original, Cadillac Moon is considered to be one of the greatest bands to hail from Long Island in the passed decade, treating audiences to a diverse musical treat of smooth energetic rhythms and powerful, heartfelt vocals. |
 |  One of the most exciting and diverse rock bands around. Thrillcats' high energy acoustic and electric performances have brought them to a level of almost cult status, providing audiences with fresh originality and exciting energy. |  |