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Formed in 2019 near Troy, Alabama, 12Eleven combines soulful R&B, Pop, and Rock with dynamic live performances. Founding members Pierce Gilmore (drums) and Dan Alvarado (guitar) teamed up with Denver Wallace (bass) and Eric McCauley (vocals/sax) to self-produce their music. By 2019, the band captivated audiences in the Florida Panhandle with their unique sound and versatility. 12Eleven is set to release its next EP in the Spring of 2025!

Boukou Groove, a powerhouse funk and southern soul trio, was born on stage at New Orleans’ legendary Tipitina’s. Featuring Grammy-nominated* Donnie Sundal, the band’s infectious “New Orleans Soul Funk” captivates audiences worldwide. In 2024, they thrilled a sold-out North Sea Jazz Festival, and with a new album coming in 2025, their global momentum shows no signs of slowing.

*Donnie Sundal earned a Grammy nomination in 2023 for his work on Sam Bush’s Radio John: Songs of John Hartford.

JD Westmoreland is a dynamic songwriter and performer whose music spans Americana, psychedelia,

and improvisation. A member of the Rumpke Mountain Boys and Devil Train, Westmoreland also

collaborates with renowned trumpet player Willie Waldman and Grammy-winning producer Boo

Mitchell. His solo work blends lyrical depth with raw energy, delivering live performances that are both

intimate and electrifying. 

Deltaphonic blends Southern rock, New Orleans funk, soul, and Hill Country blues into its own genre. Founded by songwriter Andrew T. Weekes in New Orleans, the band solidified its lineup in 2021 while recording in Ecuador. With guitarist Paul Provosty, Grammy-nominated drummer Trenton O’Neal, and slide guitarist Logan Sellers, Deltaphonic’s dynamic recordings and live shows captivate fans and critics alike. Their next single, Bad People, dropped on January 17, 2025.

The Captain Midnight Band is the premier purveyor of Waterbed Rock & Roll—a fearless fusion of Jam, Rock, and R&B served with humor, groove, and over-the-top showmanship. Born in New Orleans and based in Nashville, the band straddles polished and gritty, dazzling crowds with soaring harmonies, crunchy guitars, juicy keys, and unstoppable energy. Their unique sound and vibe have lit up clubs, theaters, and festivals nationwide, sharing stages with Goose, Billy Strings, String Cheese Incident, moe., Dark Star Orchestra, Leftover Salmon, Cypress Hill, and more.

he Josh Drake Band brings Upbeat beach vibes heavily influenced by Blues Jambands and SoCal style Reggae. Combine those and some comanding Kentuckiana vocals into a funky conglomeration that can best be described as waves of building energy that end in an explosive crescendo of sound. A bit genre busting and definitely unique. The music takes you to a late night beach party and hands you a beer.