Willson-Piper's trademark 12-string Rickenbacker guitar sound has been widely admired and appreciated since the release of The Church's acclaimed albums "Starfish" and "Priest = Aura". "Starfish" contained the popular modern rock anthem "Under The Milky Way" as well as "Reptile", which was recently covered by The Smashing Pumpkins, and "Priest = Aura" included the hit "Ripple".

The Church's 2006 release, "Uninvited, Like The Clouds" was acclaimed by critics and fans alike. Willson-Piper's distinctive guitar work has always been at the forefront of The Church sound-a sound from which oceans of guitarists have drawn their influence from. The Church helped pave the way for bands such as Interpol and Radiohead. Throughout The Church's nearly 30-year career, Marty Willson-Piper's integrity and skills have never wavered through the ups and downs of the Rock 'n' Roll world.

"Nightjar" was recorded in Penzance, Cornwall by renowned producer/engineer Dare Mason, Marty's partner on his side project "Noctorum", which has released two CDs on Heyday Records. The first single from "Nightjar", entitled "No One There", is now available as a FREE download on heyday.com

Ruthie and the Wranglers combine Blues, Country, Jazz, Rockabilly and Rock ‘n Roll influences they describe as Rockin' American Roots music and their high energy and quirky original songs make them anything but typical Country. With numerous WAMMIE awards and national touring, this band consistently remains in the spotlight. Ruthie has performed sold-out tribute shows for Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Neil Young and her music continues to rank high on the Americana radio charts. The band's unique songcraft and sprightly hillbilly harmonies take you off the beaten path of typical Americana music...a welcome twist on tradition. The audience can expect fast paced guitar pickin', a right-on rhythm section, jumpin' piano and clever lyrics.

Singer/songwriter Patty Reese has made her mark over the past 15 years performing over 250 dates a year. She recently received the 2007 WAMMIE for Female Roots Rock Vocalist as well as Silver and Finalist awards from the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest for two tracks off her upcoming CD. Her powerful vocals coupled with her strong work ethic have propelled her to an all American gifted performer. With an undying passion for creating and delivering soulful music, Patty Reese’s style has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge and Janis Joplin. Inspired by the vocals of Etta James and Aretha Franklin, Reese’s own standout vocal style encompasses pop, blues, folk and rock.

Billy Coulter’s music straddles the line between Roots Rock and Power Pop. Drawing on influences as varied as Bob Dylan to Johnny Cash to Squeeze, he’s created an organic sound that seems familiar but is definitely new. Coulter’s inspired and energetic performances have graced the stages at some of the area’s top venues. His sultry voice won him the 2007 WAMMIE for Male Roots Rock Vocalist and Coulter’s songwriting skills have been honored by the Billboard and Mid-Atlantic Song Contests, including the latter’s Gold Award for 2005 Rock Song of the Year.

Backed by players from D.C. rock stalwarts, Coulter’s band delivers authentic rock ‘n roll. Drawing on influences as varied as Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash to Mott the Hoople and Squeeze they’ve created an organic sound that seems familiar but is definitely new.

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Old School Freight Train, from Charlottesville, VA, combines thought-provoking lyrics with captivating melodies, soulful vocals, virtuosic instrumentals and imaginative arrangement. Blending folk, jazz, soul, pop, bluegrass, Latin and Celtic, OSFT offers a unique musical experience the Boston Globe claims is "the Next Big Thing" and the Chicago Tribune claims is "accessible but uncompromising in creativity."

Distinct as a dusty street, as if grown from the earth, rooted in soil and dirt, yet blossoming with flowery heartache, Drew’s music possesses a brand of yearning for the simple things - front porches, letterboxes, and all things folk and blue. Working with award-winning producer, MARCO DELMAR, and such talented musicians as drummer ROBBIE MAGRUDER, bassist JON NAZDIN, as well as close friend and fellow musician, PAUL CURRERI, Drew has released a body of work with eloquent testimony.

Euphonism is a Washington, DC based vocal band with a diverse musical background. Members share a passion for the pure, electrifying blending of voice. Euphonism brings a mixture of angelic harmonies, driving beats and moving rhythms to audiences in the capital area and beyond.

Catie Curtis delivers her most personal effort to date with Long Night Moon, an intricate work of stripped down modern folk. With grace and confidence, a more mature Curtis mingles reflections on motherhood (New Flowers), cold New England winters (Hey California) and delayed gratification (Long Night Moon, a song written about waiting for the belated arrival of her adopted baby daughter) with the unflinching dedication to social issues that has long characterized her strongest work.

Long Night Moon features the track People Look Around for which Curtis (along with co-writer Mark Erelli) was honored with the Grand Prize in this years International Songwriting Competition (out of 15,000 entries from 82 countries). People Look Around addresses the human toll and the divisive political landscape that arose in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Throughout their career, The Nighthawks have released more than 20 albums and have toured the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan. They play a wide variety of music that has appeal to a diverse audience.

The group is made up of four extremely high caliber performers: Mark Wenner (vocals and harmonica), Pete Ragusa (drums and vocals), Paul Bell (guitar and vocals), and Johnny Castle (vocals and bass).

The Nighthawks currently play 175-200 shows a year and are considered one of the best and most active blues bands around.

In recent years, the band has also received their share of TV exposure, appearing first on the show “Homicide” on NBC and then on the HBO program “The Wire.”

In 2004, The Nighthawks made a change to their lineup - when long time members, Mark Wenner (harp/vocals) and Pete Ragusa (drums/vocals), were joined by Paul Bell (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Castle (bass/vocals).

This new lineup transformed what was already an internationally respected blues band into a highly energetic and extremely versatile musical powerhouse - leaving fans to conclude that "The Nighthawks are now the best they've ever been!"