2023 LineUp
Tommy Castro
Beloved soul-blues rocker Tommy Castro fearlessly remains true to himself, creating 16 albums that range from horn-fueled R&B to fiery rock ‘n’ roll, all driven by his captivating vocals and passionate guitar work, earning him unwavering praise.
King Solomon Hicks
Immersed in music from a young age, Hicks was influenced by the vibrant music scene of Harlem, where his parents constantly played music at home and took him to local nightspots like the Lennox Lounge and the Cotton Club. This ignited his desire to become a skilled and versatile guitarist who draws upon a wealth of musical knowledge and riffs rather than focusing solely on speed.
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression (Isaac Stephens – guitar, Smith Donaldson – bass, Rashawn Fleming – drums, Trevin Little – saxophone, and Sam Richardson – Keyboard) combine to deliver a hook-filled mix of funk and soul.
Gabe Stillman
The Gabe Stillman Band is a high-energy three-piece rooted in the blues but drawing inspiration from a wide range of American roots music, Their notable achievements include reaching the final eight out of 101 entries at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where Gabe’s guitar prowess earned him the prestigious Gibson Guitar Award and recognition from the Blues Foundation.
Past Performances
2022
- David Granati’s “For Those About to Rock Academy
- Band Together PGH Performers
- Miss Freddye’s Blues Band
- The Nighthawks
- Billy Price
- Mike Zito
- Pierce Dipner & Shades of Blue
- The Compares
- Norman Nardini
- Rodger L. Montgomery Blues Band
- Lori Russo & The Uppercuts
- Buffalo Rose
- Tinsley Ellis
- The Country Strings
2021
- Band Together PGH Performers
- Soulful Femme
- Jim Donovan & The Sun King Warriors
- Billy Price Band
- Joanna Connor
- Kip London
- Cherylann Hawk
- Chet Vincent
- Bill Toms & Hard Rain
- Blue Spectrum Band
- Vanessa Collier Band
- Laura Chavez
- Clinton Clegg’s “Mon Hound”
2019
- Tommy Castro and The Painkillers
- Dana Fuchs
- Vanessa Collier
- Gary Hoey
- CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
- Miller and The Other Sinners
- Joe Grushesky and The Houserockers
- Tribute to The Legendary Women of The Blues
- Bill Toms and Hard Rain/w Jimmy Adler
- Jill West & Blues Attack
- Soul Raydio
- Pierce Dipner and The Shades of Blue
- Bobby Thompson and The Groove
2018
- Walter Trout
- Bernard Allison
- John Nemeth
- Tas Cru
- The Jeff Fetterman Band
- Spectrum
- The Nied’s Hotel Band
- The Gathering Field
- Tina Daniels Band
- The Bail Jumpers
- Patrick Lah & Shailen Abram
- Jimbo & The Soupbones
- EK Band
- The Rhythm Aces
- Ron Yarosz & The Vehicle
2017
- Tinsley Ellis
- Anthony Gomes
- Kenny Neal
- Matt Barranti
- Bill Toms & Hard Rain/Soulville Horns
- Spectrum
- Adler/Barath Blues Band
- Miss Freddye
- Shot O’ Soul
- theCAUSE
- Women of The Blues
- Jim Donovan and Sun King Warriors
- Jill West and Blues Attack
- Stevee Wellons