The Big Takeover
The Big Takeover is a unique concoction of background and spirits that creates a version of reggae that is fresh and vivid. With Jamaican born and raised NeeNee Rushie as a captivating and memorable front woman, this movement, complete with a playful horn section, pulsating bass and drums, and a hypnotizing rhythm section, fills its audiences' hearts with good vibes and solid joy.
The Nice Ones
The Nice Ones are an American progressive rock group formed in 2011 by vocalist and guitarist Patrick Surdam, guitarist Sam McGarrity, bassist Dillon Morrison Halas, and drummer Tyler Beaujon in the northeast town of Kent, Connecticut. Fusing intricate songwriting with high-energy performances, the band is steadily gaining prominence as one of the tri-state area’s most innovative acts. Their music is both fervent and warm; live shows incorporate an impressive range of tender serenades, irresistible funk, and heavy bursts of distorted passion.
Lespecial
Born in the woods of Connecticut and raised in the wilds of Boston, lespecial has established themselves as innovators and tastemakers on their own unique trajectory. The aggressive death-funk dance trio explodes with energetic live sets, tapping into a primitive past distorted through the lense of contemporary technology. Their debut full length album “Omnisquid”, out November 20th 2015, captures the band (at their heaviest,) interweaving dark, heavy, polyrhythmic grooves with head bobbing electronic synths and samplers augmented with fierce, precise musicianship, creating an apocalyptic backdrop for the sci-fi storyline. Preceded by their Ceremony EP (2013) and Playonbrother Sessions (2011), Jonathan Grusauskas (guitar/synth/sampler/vocals), Luke Bemand (bass/synth) and Rory Dolan (drums/sampler) ignore convention, instead amalgamating the familiar styles of Afro-Latin rhythmic traditions, Hip Hop, Funk and Metal into a singular sound that dexterously transforms during their live sets and over the course of their studio albums. As Ben Weiss of Relix Magazine puts it, “Amidst the rest of the noise, lespecial is the squeaky wheel that demands attention.”
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Take One Car
“Mixes heavy riffs, fast finger work, and crashing cymbal-driven drums with haunting guitar melodies, and occasional ambient sounds. Tyler spouts cryptic lyrics in vocals ranging from shaky lament to rugged scream. Their sound is self-definably indefinable.” From Read.it.now.com
Buddha Da Great
Slick metaphors with a slick flow not many could pull off a shelf. Songwriter and ghostwriter for some of your favorite artists! Tri-State Empire recording artist and label owner. Engineer and Producer
Buddha Da Great simply States -
I Just Want My Momma To be proud of me!
Buddha Da Great simply States -
I Just Want My Momma To be proud of me!
The Lucky 5
The Lucky Five is a hard-swinging old-school jazz quintet, featuring musicians from a handful of popular outfits between New York City and the Berkshires. The band brings verve, high energy, and an unpredictable impulse to the tradition of jazz from the 20's, 30's and 40's, swinging hard and keeping feet moving on the dance floor.
The Kyles
A little bit pop, a little bit avant-garde, a little bit country. The Kyles are a traditional four-piece band playing post-punk and psychedelic medium-fi. We rule, ok?
The Harlem Line Band
The Harlem Line band is a six-piece rock & roll band playing originals as well as covering songs by a diverse group of artists such as the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin and more. Located in the Litchfield Hills, we play in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts as well as New York City.
Photo by Anne Day Little Motel
Little Motel is a powerful three-piece band from Brewster, NY. Never satisfied, they have evolved their sound from blues-rock to a mature orchestration of fuzz guitars, thundering bass, and pounding drums. Their songs tell tales of nature, melancholy, and what it means to be human. Each member brings their own influences and playing styles to the music, creating intricate pieces of composition.
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DJ Doctor
Arvolyn Hill is a hula hooping DJ based in Harlem, NY. She spins records and hoops to create a unique dance environment attracting people of all ages and walks of life. Known as DJ Doctor at the Lantern Inn in Wassaic, NY, she enlivens this progressive community by creating a place to dance, hoop and celebrate close to home!
arjun
ARJUN, the Groove Prog Rock trio from New York, has been trailblazing their own hybrid of rock and improvisational jazz since 2003. Made up of Eddie Arjun Peters (guitar), Michael Vetter (drums), and Andre Lyles (bass), ARJUN fuses the power of rock with improvisational alternative jazz, resulting in a delicate balance of intricately crafted melodies backed by powerhouse musicianship.
ARJUN’s most recent album CORE, second in the trilogy, is a reinvention of ARJUN’s sound and style and features the talents of John Medeski (of Medeski Martin & Wood) on its title track, and was mixed by legendary producer/mixer Scotty Hard.
ARJUN's new album, GRAVITY, recorded and mixed by Scotty Hard is due out this Spring and will feature Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones) and Cory Henry (Snarky Puppy).
ARJUN’s most recent album CORE, second in the trilogy, is a reinvention of ARJUN’s sound and style and features the talents of John Medeski (of Medeski Martin & Wood) on its title track, and was mixed by legendary producer/mixer Scotty Hard.
ARJUN's new album, GRAVITY, recorded and mixed by Scotty Hard is due out this Spring and will feature Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones) and Cory Henry (Snarky Puppy).
Bash Bish BlueGrass Band
Bash Bish Bluegrass Band is a traditional bluegrass band featuring Jamie Purinton, Cowboy Jim Wright, Bev Kosak, & Scott Camara. You can catch them as the house band at the Taconic Wayside Inn in Copake Falls, NY, every 2nd Saturday of the month, 4:30-7:30pm, (no cover) With the very occasional rescheduling. The band's relaxing vibe is fun and features a wide array of special guest regional musical talent. Wither its the guest fiddler and bass pickers, or friends stopping by, there is always something unique going on for each show.
The Hayrollers
The Hayrollers from Ancramdale, NY and Gt. Barrington, MA, hit hard with a stomp'in soulful bounce of bluegrass, old-timey, swing-i-fied country music, and tight pick'in and sing'in. Combining early stringband stomps and struts with the original bluegrass style of Bill Monroe, The Hayrollers are well steeped in the tradition of early country music.
DJ Rip Taigh
Rip Taigh is an internationally certified trap educator and rachetologist.
His course at Spring For Sound will cover contemporary hip hop and global trap technique.
His course at Spring For Sound will cover contemporary hip hop and global trap technique.
last of the marsupials
100% New York home grown.. Millerton's beloved indi-home town heroes: From the brink of inevitable extinction come the very last of their kind- TLOTM
DJ Pariah
Keeping true to what he feels is the spirit of real djing, DJ Pariah uses vinyl turntables to bring seamless, eclectic mixes of tracks from the electronic underground.
Billy BuncE
Born in northwest CT, now residing in Brooklyn NY Billy is creating an ever evolving array of contemporary music. From early influences of blues, folk, and county & western, to a new age expression of psychedelic rock, jazz and sound, Billy is constantly tuning a unique and original style that continues to grow. Producing a large sound and captivating sets Billy presents an exciting and intricate act.
5 Day knights
Led by the soulful singer/songwriter Jason Tindall (Infinity Hall Big Stage Music Competition Champion), 5 Day Knights features a seamless fusion of influences ranging from folk, rock, jazz, blues, reggae, Motown, and pop. Band members include Dan Keeler on drums, Matt Bartolomeo on bass and vocals, and Bjorn Michaud on saxophone and guitar. The live performances are well oiled and have an energy that embraces the crowd.
convincing Adam
Formerly of Mr. Kincaid, Convincing Adam is a New York based band whose pre- and post-punk roots have combined to create explosive indie rock. Convincing Adam pounds out melodies that infect the soul and make you get happy. They Rock. They Roll. They shake loose the foundations that bind the universe. They also write some catchy tunes.
Soul Case
Soul Case is a genre-bending group whose smooth-fusion of sound blends rock, RnB, funk and more. With their dynamic and energetic live act, this CT band has won over audiences from bar rooms to music festivals. With a wealth of new material being released in 2017, Soul Case is an up and coming band you do not want to miss.
The Vibe Theory
Brooklyn/Queens-based 5-piece, The Vibe Theory was born out of a collective love for soul music. This central tenet creates the foundation upon which its sound is built. Over the past two years, the group has carved out a name for itself amidst the bustling New York City musical landscape with consistent and inspired live performances. Channeling titans as diverse as The Meters, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Fela Kuti, Bruno Mars, D'Angelo and The Derek Trucks Band, The Vibe Theory draws both musically and stylistically from these masters, while creating something uniquely its own - a danceable mélange of funk-driven grooves, afro-Cuban rhythms, R&B melodies and jazz stylings. Honored to have shared the stage previously with fellow Hudson Valley heavyweights The Big Takeover, Breakfast for the Boys, Royal Khaoz and Joanna Teters (Mad Satta), The Vibe Theory is excited to bring its blues-soaked blend of classic-contemporary North this summer for its debut SFS performance.
Black River Union
Somewhere along the border of progressive, alternative, and pop, Black River Union coalesces to create a rich, sometimes dark, amalgam of melody and rhythm, distinctly different yet uniquely familiar.
The Good Few
The Good Few is a New York City based, 4 piece, alternative rock band with a high-energy feel. Original members Kevin and Chloe have been playing together since high school. The band dynamic, rooted in long-time friendship, produces a sound that allows listeners to feel the connection and join in the fun loving nature of the band’s spirit first hand.
Dilfopotamus
A crime fighting power duo from northwest Ct playing rootsloop hookpop blended with jamwave hiphop.
The New Norm |
The New Norm are an Indie, Alt-Rock band from The Greater-Danbury area. Song-writing and Crowd Connection are the cornerstones of the band, who since their inception in 2014, have set out on a mission to create powerful and moving music, which channels the power and courage to rise above adversity!
Gypsy Jo
Gypsy Jo is a singer-songwriter from the hills of New England who brings an organic vibe with her acoustic guitar and calming vocals. Her indie-folk-rock sound developed out of her roots in classical piano and rock n’ roll, with dynamics varying from delicate finger-picking to emotionally powerful chords.
Krista Johnson
Singer-Songwriter/guitarist Krista Johnson brings forth stories of growth, love and lessons learned through her songs. She’s been said to have a ‘voice of an Angel’ with a sound akin to Joni Mitchell. Her songs are a cool and interesting twist to folk music. Krista, who resides in Canton, CT is taking her music up and down the East Coast with plans to tour the U.S--and eventually the world. She has released her debut album called “Hindsight” which was recorded at On Deck Studios with producer Tracy Walton. The album is 8 tracks of Krista’s original music.
Kais and Dollz
The Kais and Dollz are a two-family brother-and-sister quartet of kids ranging from 10 to 15 years old. They have performed at venues throughout Connecticut including The Mark Twain House, Hot Tomatoes, Infinity Music Hall, Heublein Tower, and Hopkins Vineyard. Recently, they were commissioned to write a song for the national organization, "Smart is Cool". All four musicians are multi-instrumentalists and enjoy singing as well as playing an assortment of instruments including guitar, drums, bass, piano, violin and ukulele. The Kais and Dollz are proud to have been awarded first place in the Housatonic Youth Service Battle of the Bands which took place on April 30th.
Roger & lenny
Performing together for several years, Roger Cohn and Lenny Sutton bring a
fresh perspective to familiar—and not-so familiar—songs from a golden era
of pop music.
The duo’s musical strength of spot-on dynamic harmonies and straightforward
acoustic arrangements with guitar and harmonica deliver spirited covers of
songs made famous by the Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, the Beatles
and others, as well as original tunes.
fresh perspective to familiar—and not-so familiar—songs from a golden era
of pop music.
The duo’s musical strength of spot-on dynamic harmonies and straightforward
acoustic arrangements with guitar and harmonica deliver spirited covers of
songs made famous by the Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, the Beatles
and others, as well as original tunes.
dreamaholic
Dreamaholic is really good. Wowee. You should check them out. They are 3 young persons from Great Barrington. You have Tim "the triple taurus" Morrision on drums, Oh my god he has such a sweet earthy pocket. Then you have Maya "sagitarius rising-aquarius" Mortman whose swirling acrobatic bass lines will shoot you back to your home on the moon. scientific fact ok? google it. And THEN you have me. Michael Lesko. just some guy who loves his friends so much that he writes music to keep them in one room with him for long periods of time. and WHOA it seems all that selfishness paid off because their sound is tight and now they're the best. you can google that too. Yeah you could probably guess Mike's an Aries but did you catch the Pisces cusp?
Michael Wadsworth
Michael Wadsworth is a guitarist based in Oregon, mixing elements of blues, folk, funk, soul and pop into instrumental recordings.
Josie's International School of Dance
Josie LaRiccia is Artistic Director and Founder (2004) of Josie's International School of Dance. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Boston University and an Avocational Degree in Archaeology from Norwalk Community College. She studied Ballet with Diane DuPre of NYC's Joffrey Ballet and worked as an assistant Ballet instructor. Leaning towards character dance she studied Flamenco in NYC with Mariquita Flores, Mariano & Mariana Parra and Jose Molina, and Escuela Bolera (Classical Spanish Dance) with Daniel DeCordoba, Mariano Parra & Jerane Michel. She is well versed in many styles of dance, hosting presentations of Flamenco, Argentine Tango & Salsa and currently performs in the Westchester and New York area. She also holds certifications in Pilates & Kindermusik and is an adjunct dance teacher at Purchase College in Rye, New York.
Mariachi solido de mexico
Our group, Mariachi Solido de Mexico was created in 2001 by me Vitalino Aceituno, I myself am part of the group and founder of the group. I have been musician since I was a child and it has been a passion of mine to play the traditional mariachi music. Mariachi Solido de Mexico originated in the city of White Plains. We strive to provide the best performances so that our audience feels like they are in the beautiful country of Mexico.
JONATHAN FRITZ
Jonathan Fritz is a Nuevo Flamenco artist from New York City and travels the world playing for a wide range of audiences. As a self taught player, he has mastered many guitar stylings and is a passionate stage performer. He has toured with an eclectic mix of artists, such as Lionel Richie and Richie Havens and has played with with people like John Mayer, Josh Stone, Gavin Degraw, Rachel Platten, Billy Joel, Van Morrison and Jimmy Buffet to name a few. Jonathan is also a 2016 recipient of a Union City Artists Award "honoring the most talented and dedicated artists from all disciplines who have contributed to Union City"s artistic fabric.” He is also endorsed by Takamine guitars.
