Tito Puente Jr. is a Latin jazz musician, bandleader, producer, and percussionist who carries on his father’s musical legacy. He performs over 300 shows annually at jazz festivals, symphony halls, and casinos. His music blends contemporary jazz with traditional mambo, and he honors his father’s legacy with hits like “Oye Cómo Va” and “Ran Kan Kan.”

Blending classic rock grit with modern edge, the Annie Minogue Band has built a sound that’s earned them stage time with artists ranging from David Lee Roth to Blues Traveler & the Black Eyed Peas. With powerful vocals and a commanding live presence, AMB continues to connect with audiences through heartfelt songwriting and timeless rock energy. They’re currently putting the finishing touches on their upcoming album, Suburbia.

Tammy Faye Starlite, aka Tammy Lang, is a Hoboken-based singer, comic, actor, and performance artist who emerged from NYC’s alt-comedy scene to deliver provocative musical cabaret acts featuring original characters and captivating tributes to icons like Nico (through a fictional interview) and Marianne Faithfull.

James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the NYC based, British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller’s sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock. Shawn Pelton is an American drummer and percussionist. He has recorded with Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant, Billy Joel, Elton John. Pelton is also the longtime drummer in the house band for Saturday Night Live.

NYC-based indie-folk duo The Violet Mine is made up of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Meredith Minogue and songwriter, guitarist, and multi-nstrumentalist Jim Barry. Their sound is drawn from rock and roll, 70’s singer-songwriters, new wave, and dream pop. It’s a bit like The Pretenders, Neil Young, and Nick Drake having a drink while checking out a Marc Chagall exhibit.

A busy guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and music educator, Steve Conte recently released the “Electrifying Power-Pop Gem” album The Concrete Jangle featuring collaborations with Andy Partridge of XTC, receiving global airplay and leading to a new live band in NYC, adding to his rich solo career and past work with artists like the New York Dolls and Michael Monroe.

An NYC-based psych-rock and soul band inspired by R&B legends like Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan, the funky grooves of Chic, and the experimental sounds of Marvin Gaye. Known for their cosmopolitan soul, the band blends grit, heart, and attitude. Lead singer Brandi Thompson, praised for her powerful vocals, channels the spirit of soul icons like Aretha and Sharon Jones. Their 2022 EP Reflection blends disco, soul, and gospel with 70’s-inspired grooves and stunning vocals.