out·crop /ˈoutˌkräp/ : an outstanding rock formation. From the woods of Northern New Jersey, the Outcrops bring original blues-infused rock’n’roll. The four-piece band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Cassidy Rain & lead guitarist Bryan Schroeder. As a singer, Cassidy has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi but her […]
Zikina is a group of people who came from across continents and cultures to show that despite all the forces in the world that emphasize our differences, we can come together to make something beautiful and new. It doesn’t take long for this music to get you dancing, clapping along, connecting with the people around […]
Original crafted music that is classic Americana, grown locally. 1 part juke joint, 1 part honky tonk, 1 part front porch and 1 part roadhouse - The Red Haired Strangers are“ just plain pleasing, but anything but plain...The content hits all factions of the country songwriting party: original words set to driving melodies complete with […]
Formed October 1980 in Amsterdam, NY, this 12 piece orchestra is led by the Bronx-born bassist Alex Torres. They have been presented by hundreds of festivals, performing arts centers and events annually to perform their original blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as Salsa, Merengue, Cha-cha, Bomba, Plena and Latin Jazz. The Orchestra has been the […]
"It's positively exhilarating to be swept away by a regional band's CD. The songwriting talent in this band is mind boggling. Why aren't The McKrells better known and why aren't they with a major recording label???” - Bluegrass Now Magazine. "If bands were paid by the number of notes they played, soulfulness, conviction, confidence or […]