Hailed by The Washington Post as "one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters," Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music. This includes 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection). Her latest album, Pretty Bird, chronicles a period of rededication to singing, digging back in with a vocal coach and emerging with a poignant and eclectic CD.
In addition to creating and recording music and performing live on tour, Kathy is increasingly involved with public broadcasting, consulting and contributing on screen to Ken Burns’ 2019 documentary for PBS "Country Music," and recently replacing founder Larry Groce as the host of the long-running NPR show "Mountain Stage."
With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. With training at the World’s top conservatories, TAKE3, created by violinist/vocalist Lindsay Deutsch (Yanni’s featured violin soloist), alongside cello and piano, are creating some of the most exciting and refreshing pop/rock/classical fusion music anywhere in the world.
Whether they are rockin’ the Bach or are classically infusing the favorites of The Beatles, Bieber, or Coldplay, TAKE3 are nothing short of exhilarating and have electrified audiences at venues and events including Music in the Mountains, Redlands Bowl, OK Mozart Festival, Festival Mozaic, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill, and Bear Valley Music Festival.
FOREVER YOUNG follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time! Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable, heartfelt, true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down.
Featuring songs by; Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis & The News, Styx, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Brooks & Dunn, The Black Crows, Bon Jovi, and many more, this multi-award-winning production is jam-packed with powerhouse vocals, dynamite choreography, and one sensational true story that is guaranteed to make you feel…FOREVER YOUNG.
Brass Transit was formed in 2008 and brought together eight of the most talented and accomplished award-winning musicians. Their sole purpose was to pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest and most successful pop-rock groups of all time, CHICAGO. Since then, the group has dazzled audiences with their flawless performances and spectacular attention to every detail of the CHICAGO songbook, including hits like: "Saturday in The Park," "25 or 6 To 4," "If You Leave Me Now" and more. Brass Transit goes far beyond just imitating the songs, they embody the music!
They recently produced their first CD taking top hits from the 70’s and recording them with horns in the CHICAGO style. The result is a fresh approach to some of the greatest hits of that era. Brass Transit will bring you back to the most memorable times of your life.
Since the early 90’s when they first achieved national television fame on PBS’s Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?, Rockapella has toured the globe and provided a funky, powerful soundtrack to several generations of vocal music fans, while keeping it fresh along the way. With buckets of catchy original pop songs, and complete contemporary revisions of sparkling pop and soul classics – plus an unbeatable Christmas tour and catalog – this group has always been the one to watch.
The current Rockapella lineup features Scott Leonard (high tenor & arranger), Jeff Thacher (vocal percussionist), Calvin Jones (tenor), Manny Houston (tenor), and George Baldi (bass). "People have a hard time believing it’s just us making all of that music. It’s still those same familiar elements that make modern band music: percussion, bass, melody and harmonies," says group member Scott Leonard.
Not many vocal groups can claim to have been members of a Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame band, but this group can. They were handpicked by the legendary Franki Valli to join The Four Seasons. During that time, they began to develop their own identity and sound reminiscent of the vocal groups of yesterday, but with today’s MODERN style. This led to the birth of THE MODERN GENTLEMEN and becoming the premier, vocal harmony group in celebrating the Great American songbook and more!
With three studio albums to their name, they’ve toured all over the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. They’ve also starred in two PBS specials, have headlined in Las Vegas, and recently had their own residency in Atlantic City, NJ. They continue to connect the generations with a perfect blend of classic nostalgia and originality!
Barbaro’s music is both lively and intimate, perfect for twirling around the dance floor or cooking with someone you love. The Minneapolis-based rising stars have created their eclectic sound through original songwriting craft, with inspiration derived from bluegrass, jazz and chamber music. Barbaro’s musical vision explores their collective life experiences through intricate instrumentation, creatively bending traditional music into a style that is all their own.
The songs in their Dressed in Roses album, released January 2020, showcase Barbaro’s spirit of fearless exploration through layered musical textures that continually reimagine the Americana and bluegrass experience. Barbaro quartet members are Cedarburg native Kyle Shelstad (vocals and guitar), Rachel Calvert (vocals and fiddle), Jason Wells (vocals and bass), and Isaac Sammis (banjo).
Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for three years with over 1,200 performances and received multiple accolades. The show culminated in 2003 with both Grammy and Tony award nominations.
With the close of Movin’ Out at the end of 2005, Michael began touring in his own right, creating a show that reinterprets the modern pop/rock songbook. Michael soon became one of the hottest artists for symphony shows and private events. In 2020, Michael Cavanaugh reached the POLLSTAR Live75 – the top 75 active touring acts in the country.
Matt Vee, along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the timeless music catalog of Neil Diamond. With songs like "Cracklin’ Rosie," "America," and "Sweet Caroline," Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with hits spanning five decades.
"This is not a tribute show," says Tommy Vee. "This is a celebration of an amazing musical icon, one we all love and respect. We have been fans since we were in grade school and first learning our respective instruments, and we played many of these tunes over the years in various bands. It’s a Rockin’ show!"
Six Appeal is an award-winning a cappella ensemble with members from across the USA. Started in 2006 at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and grown into a professional ensemble based in Minneapolis in 2010, Six Appeal transformed their sound and style, adding new full-time members and expanding their area of influence.
In 2012, they won the title National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions, securing their place in the a cappella community. In the spring of 2018, the group competed and won the Grand Prize of the world’s largest a cappella competition. The following year, they successfully defended their title surpassing 196 groups from at least 26 different countries. Six Appeal started 2020 with their first female members, advancing into the new decade with a wider range of songs, talent, and voices.
