Performing Artists

Suffolk, VA,
Anson Morris, Mike Howland, Matt Scruggs, Chris Samulski, Steve Jones, Victoria Hundley.

“One of the things that makes Broken Mouth Annie special is that it’s style is hard to categorize. Fiddle and acoustic guitar are fundamental parts of the sound, but they’re not part of the army of bluegrass-tinged acoustic rock bands currently marching around the nation. There’s a punk element to what BMA does. There’s also lots of melody and a variety of moods, from contempletive to rowdy and b eer-soaked.” – Sam McDonald, Daily Press music reporter

Leesburg, VA/ William And Mary,
an album by Will Toledo.

‘Misheard Lyrics’ features vocals by the stunning Nora Knight, and the sax solo in ‘Maud Gone’ is performed by sprightly young Daniel Kent. Album art is by web celebrity Partydog; downloads of this album include a comprehensive (or at least comprehensible) lyrics sheet with further illustrations by Partydog. His own works can be found at lamezone.net

Virginia Beach, VA,
Zach Curtis, James Horton, Shane Ashcraft

Creek Don’t Rise is a three piece hailing from Virginia Beach, VA. Influenced by artists such as Hendrix, Zeppelin, and the Allman Brothers, CDR takes blues and rock into new territory, not only by adding speed, but an aggressive and slightly experimental element to the mix.

Norfolk, VA,
Dan Forlines, Ernie Austin, Patrick Maurer, Mat Talley

Gentlemen Bastards is the best description for this band, and it just so happens to be their name. So next time you want to drink your sorrows away, and hear someone else sing about theirs, with a bad ass soundtrack backing it up, go see Gentlemen Bastards. You won’t be disappointed, and if you are, whatever you do, DON’T TELL THEM A THING!!!

Newport News, VA,
Mikey Famiglietti, Paul Doyle, Todd Hunt, Cody Stead, Jeff Moore

Professor Marvel is a 5-piece band from Virginia. A progressive exploration of music fusing elements of Funk, Blues, Reggae, Hip-Hop and Rock.

Hampton, VA,
D. Teasley

Shakespeare’s Ghozt is the future of hip-hop music. As a musician, he seamlessly blends styles, genres and musical elements into a sound all of his own. As an artist he effortlessly blends hip-hop, classic rock, electronica and punk into a new sound that he calls “Heathen Music”.

Virginia Beach, VA,
Addie Richardson, Phil Stratton, Zac Milne, Bryan Lewis

The Gloom! is a new indie dance rock band from Hampton Roads, VA. They have played several venues and events, including headlining WRV’s Surfer’s Healing Skate Competition 2010, helping 96X’s launch of tattoo studio UBX Ink, and participating in a benefit for the SPCA. They have been featured on WROX 96x FM, “Big Sho! Says” online podcast and supported acts both locally and nationally known, including Thursday and Converge.

Hampton, VA,
Matt, Al, DJ, and Jack

Nominated in 3 categories for Veer Magazine’s 2012 Hampton Roads Local Music Awards – Best Album (Undercover New Machine), Best Song (“My Brain”) and Best Video (“My Brain”)

Norfolk, VA,
Seth and Mike

This band is a mixture of blues, punk and rock and roll music.

Newport News, VA,
Your friendly neighborhood disco-dinosaur

Genre: Indie | Frisco Disco | Turbofunk :We bring you a dinosaur. A Dinosaur so large that even its creator, Konstantine the Cretan, can’t get his head round its size. Rippin’ the most ill-est electronic shocking feeling down your back bone. Hear its trembled roar from a distance. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you… K-DINOS