Bands

As the Strokes are to the Velvet Underground and the Mooney Suzuki are to the Who, the Izzys might well one day be to the Stones, without sounding anything like the Black Crowes.

Eric Sardinas. At the age of six he already had his fingers on his fretboard. Though born a lefty, he naturally gravitated towards playing the guitar as a right-hander. Switching from left to right has been a major contribution factor in the formation of his unique style and specialized technique.

Tommyhate, a 5 piece band from Baltimore, Maryland. Formed in 2001 when 5 friends decided they all share the same desire, to create music that pleases the soul. Mixing emotion with straight edge rock. These guys bring a live show that is second to none.

Ella Blame's music has the intensity of twilight: deep, dark and luminous. Ella is collaborating with several electronic musicians and multi-instrumentalists from around the globe. Together, they create partially revolutionary music of genres Ethereal/Ambient, Psychedelic, and Symphonic Outer Space Music.

Royal Jones has kicked around NYC since 1979. Royal Jones confirms that white men can become "soulful divas". The songs are written with the vibes of human truths: love, misery, bliss, despair, loneliness, celebration and also ecstasy!

FRILLY LIZARD sounds like Natalie Merchant meets the Goo Goo Dolls and goes out Smashing Pumpkins! A catchy combination of unique vocals, hooky guitars, and kickin' drums.

Amy Abdou is an innovative singer/songwriter from New York's Capital District creating dark and melodic pop with a nod towards the ethereal.

Not just your everyday guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen, who worked with bands like Poison, Vertu and Mr Big but never forgetting his solo career. Well known for his shredding style as well as his awesome blues-based technique.

Key Frances began his professional music career in London, England. His profile became so well known that immigration removed Key from the UK for visa violations. In America he has worked as a Motown session player in Los Angeles. He also played in New Orleans where he sat in on sessions with producer Daniel Lanois (Bob Dylan: Time Out of Mind, U2: Joshua Tree) and in Austin, including record attendance Friday night gigs at the famous Black Cat Lounge.