The South African vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews formed the Dave Matthews Band in Virginia in the early '90s. Featuring Matthews, Stefan Lessard, Leroi Moore, Boyd Tinsley, and Carter Beauford, the group's music presents a more pop-oriented version of the Grateful Dead crossed with the worldbeat explorations of Paul Simon and Sting. The band... [+] Read More

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As part of the mid-'90s revival of roots-rock, the Wallflowers held a special connection to one of the original inspirations: vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Jakob Dylan. Though he is the son of a legend, Jakob's similarities to his father are occasional -- in fact, the Wallflowers are more influenced by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers than original... [+] Read More

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Andy Grant plays an original, rootsy mixture of Blues, Rock and Jazz on guitar, vocal and stompbox. After fleeing a job in a South African gold mine, Andy made ends meet playing his music on street corners from Melbourne to Copenhagen. When playing live he incorporates growly vocals, infectious rhythms and guitar skills that turn the devil... [+] Read More

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Combining shuddering, groove-laden funky soul and folky handcrafted acoustics, singer/songwriter Ben Harper had cult status during the course of the '90s but gained wider attention toward the end of the decade. Harper combined elements of classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists, Jimi Hendrix, and '90s jam bands like Blues Traveler, Hootie... [+] Read More

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My music reflects my life. Things that I have lived through, people I have met, people I wish I hadn't, as well as some of the physchological strains that working in the emergency medical field causes. I have always tried to find subtle beauty in things of comfort and solace. Music always has been and always will be my sanctuary.

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Born on December 10, 1972, in Downey, CA, Donavon Frankenreiter took to surfing at a young age. By the age of 13 he had a sponsor -- Billabong -- and the pursuit of a professional career in surfing led to a move to Hawaii a year later. He had rented a home from the parents of Jack Johnson, a fellow surfer who would become a successful recording... [+] Read More

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Dubious Quip is a Swedish artist/producer who likes to mix all sorts of music genres in his work. He is mostly influnced by Soul, Reggae, Jazz and Blues.

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G. Love & Special Sauce are a trio from Philadelphia, PA. Their laid-back, sloppy blues sound is quite unique, as it encompasses the sound/production of classic R&B and recent rap artists (the Beastie Boys, in particular). The group -- G. Love (born Garrett Dutton) on guitar/vocals/harmonica, Jeff Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on upright... [+] Read More

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San Diego producer and DJ Andreas Stevens, or Greyboy, was initially taken by hip-hop but -- because he couldn't find any decent MCs to hook up with -- shifted his attention to acid jazz. He was, in fact, the very first American producer to do so. And it was an inspired move. In 1994 Stevens served up his debut solo album, Freestylin', with the... [+] Read More

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One of the most acclaimed singer/songwriters to emerge during the late 1980s, Michael Penn was seemingly destined for a career in show business. The oldest son of director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan, he was born August 1, 1958 in New York City's Greenwich Village area; within a year, the family relocated to Los Angeles, and there Penn's... [+] Read More

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Soul comes in many shapes and sounds and comes at you from a hundred different angles and places. Philadelphia's got an overabundance of it. Always had (thank you Gamble & Huff), Always will. Must be something in the water.

Mutlu Onaral must have drunk a whole lot of that water growing up. He may be more R & F (rhythm & folk) than R &... [+] Read More

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Studying 4 years in Boston at Northeastern University, Pamela graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Music Technology(with honours). She uses her degree to write/perform/produce/record/ and engineer all of her own music. Even though Pamela is very skilled with guitar and piano, she is mostly noted for her extreme range in vocal ability. She... [+] Read More

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He isn’t sure who said it, but Roark likes to quote the critic who noted there really are only a few subjects artists tend to explore. "Love, death, fear" says the singer/songwriter. "You can always tie everything back to these fundamental things. I strive to do it my own way." And what is Roark’s way? With his pitch perfect tenor and... [+] Read More

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The Trench Town Oddities are a 5-piece band consisting of Sean Harley(Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Steve R. (Backing Vocals, Lead Acoustic Guitar), Nick Kalil (Bass Guitar), Todd Harrington (Drums) and Randy Lalonde (Djembe, Bongos, Percussion). Playing an eclectic blend of pop, funk, rock, blues and reggae - often called Caribbean pop or rock... [+] Read More

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Pleasantly inspired by the Beatles' psychedelic period as well as the more heavy riffers of the 1970s, alternative popsters Tripping Daisy came together in Dallas in 1991. Comprising vocalist/guitarist Tim DeLaughter, guitarist Wes Berggren, bassist Mark Pirro and drummer Mitch Marine, the band gigged around the area and began recording soon... [+] Read More

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Quirky singer/songwriter Wes Cunningham was born in the Philippines and raised in Texas, where he grew up listening to his parents' Beatles and Beach Boys records. Through college, Cunningham made home recordings of many of his compositions, shopping them to various record companies upon graduation. He eventually secured a contract with Warner... [+] Read More

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