M?STIC & Swampz
BabyJake
Florida-born Jake Herring, known professionally as BabyJake, may have appeared to be an overnight success, but his journey to the spotlight was anything but instantaneous. His hit single Cigarettes on Patios took off in 2019, garnering 200M+ streams and earning him a certified gold record and a major label deal. He would release two albums from the same vine, until the upheaval of the pandemic saw him splitting with his label and at a pivotal turning point. But giving up was never an option for Jake, and his resilience set him on a new path: an ascetic journey to rediscover himself, shedding his shag haircut in favor of a buzzcut, naked skin marked by the tattoos he collected along his journey. He found the answer on his latest album Beautiful Blue Collar Boy, a bouquet of songs rooted in the beauties and hardships of day to day life. Drawing influence from the likes of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Jeff Tweedy, BabyJake stays true to his north star of confident storytelling and songwriting. On Beautiful Blue Collar Boy, Jake trades in the late night parties for the simplicity of authenticity, hard work, and a meaningful life to come home to. This chapter of BabyJake reveals a man stripped down to his American roots, with each song painting a small vignette of BabyJake’s blue collar dreams. Now planted in Nashville, TN, Jake returns to us as a Beautiful Blue Collar Boy.
Kashus Culpepper
Alabama-born country crooner Kashus Culpepper encompasses the sound of the South. A student and reverent purveyor of Southern music – country, soul, blues, folk, and rock – Culpepper’s husky, sandpaper growl bellows like a freight train over self-penned stories that are as raw and real as they are haunting. Finding his voice in church as young as five years old, it wasn’t until 2020’s global pandemic that Culpepper went from listener to performer, picking up a guitar and learning cover songs to play at barrack bonfires in Rota, Spain during his deployment with the Navy. Covers soon became originals, and once he landed home on U.S. shores, Kash played dive bars up and down the Mississippi Gulf Coast, making a name for himself with the fresh-yet-reminiscent sound that oozes from his very being. Crashing into prominence now, Culpepper has already sold-out headline club shows throughout the South despite never formally releasing a single song, also opening shows nationwide for sound pioneers like Charles Wesley Godwin, Charley Crockett, and NEEDTOBREATHE. With Nashville taking notice, Culpepper found a musical home at Big Loud Records, and just dropped his first three career singles “After Me?,” “Who Hurt You,” and “Out Of My Mind.” MusicRow hails Culpepper as “thoroughly gripping,” and with the promise of more music on the way in 2024, The Tennessean predicts how one of their 10 Nashville artists you need to know for 2024’s “forthcoming material could offer…significant acclaim.”
Shannon Curtis — 80s kids
Shannon and Jamie are crisscrossing the country once again on their mission of MAXIMUM JOY — and this time they’re bringing the 80s with them! Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill’s “80s kids” concert is a killer, high-energy synthpop show — featuring some of the biggest and most iconic hits of the 80s. Think John Hughes movie soundtracks and you’re on the right track. You’ll hear the music of a-ha, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and OMD — as well as chart-toppers by Depeche Mode, New Order, Alphaville, The Human League, and many more iconic 80s favorites. It’s hit after massive 80s hit for the entire show, delivered by Curtis and Hill with infectious energy — in a highly authentic 80s synthpop performance style that feels like hearing these songs live for the first time. 80s kids is a nostalgic and joyous singalong show that’s kid-tested and parent-approved! * 80s dress is highly encouraged; freebies at the merch table for anyone sporting era-appropriate fashion!
Public Figure
Public Figure Once upon a time, February of 2019 to be exact, Public Figure was born. Since then, the band has released multiple singles across all streaming platforms starting with their 2021 release of “Poor and Pretty.” Comprised of Vocalist Roger Slatten, Guitarist Robert “RJ” Klingsporn, Bassist Dolan Delano, and Drummer John Faist, Public Figure is looking to take the music scene by storm. We’re a High-Energy, Band who will make you lose your voices with our catchy choruses and exhaust you from all the jumping, moshing, and dancing you will do at our shows. No… Seriously… Hydrate before you come to our show. We don’t want you passing out. Out in Front Out in Front are a Los Angeles based band that serendipitously met at a tennis club-where they are all tennis pros. Starting off by jamming in a garage, the three band members, Madie, Isaiah, and Ryen, immediately knew they had something together. Coming from all different roots and having various tastes in music, the band has unique inspirations. Nonetheless, they all have one major thing in common– their passion for music. Blending Southern California sounds with pop- rock influences, Out in Front makes music that sparks the desire to take a trip down the PCH. A Band Called Hemingway Four piece Alternative band from Nebraska.
Marlon Funaki
Ace Monroe
American rock n’ roll band Ace Monroe is getting people up and dancing all across the country with their swingin’ gritty guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and an electrifying larger-than-life show. The quintet consists of Robbie Dylan (lead vocals), Josh Alfano (lead guitar), Jack Kaiser (rhythm guitar, vocals), Jonathan Tatooles (drums), and Erik McIntyre (bass). Expect no facades, no mysticism, no pretenses. Expect only one thing with Ace Monroe — sleek, unapologetic, hard-driving music that not only rocks, but rolls.
Dune Rats
Dune Rats At a time when true rock tales are as rare as chicken lips, Dune Rats are traveling the globe as punk rock pied pipers, attracting an army of ferocious life enthusiasts who are as willing as they are to throw the dice, turn reality sideways and roll with whatever goes. Ratbags, nerds, delinquents, outcasts, the brave, the loud, the shy – Dune Rats don’t care who or what you are, only that you abide by just one rule – no kooks, no gutties. Palming Dunies off however as your average trio of wasted lunatics, would be a sad and narrow-minded mistake. These three take as much pleasure in overt politeness and the odd spot of gardening as they do in the eyes-wide open adventure of tilting reality. But at the core of it all – the platform for everything that follows – is their uncalculated lust for making music. It’s taken them from Brisbane to the US, Europe, South Africa (ask them how the hell they found themselves here!), China, Indo, Malaysia, Canada, Singapore, a small seaside shanty South of Sydney. Live the Dune Rats way – ‘NO KOOKS, NO GUTTIES!!’ Playboy Manbaby Something strange from the desert! (Phoenix, AZ) Wonder Boy Not Drake’s producer JAR pop punk / Midwest emo / alternative rock from Omaha
Silky Sunday Part VI: Casino Royale
Silky Sunday returns for Part VI: Casino Royale! Join us for a night of mock gambling and a curated lineup of local RnB. GA includes small appetizers catered by Highly Flavored Catering, while VIP includes a food buffet, two drinks, and a Foxy gift bag. VIP tables seat 2. Must purchase whole table. DJ: Silky Slim Host: Cameron Edwards with performers Tyler Garett, Cameo Holliday, Ria Gold, Dell Nice, Marissa Carr
Pull Up and Vibe – Open Mic Series
A night of singers, rappers, dancers, spoken word comedy, & more! Hosted By: Keiria Marsha, Jus.B with the vibe creator DJ Devv
