The Spokane, WA native's desire to 'open up the process' found him traveling to London to work with a circle of songwriters/musicians who aligned with Wells' musical direction. "Half of the album was done in London and the other half completed here in the states," says Wells. "I didn't know what kind of record I was going to make before I got to London, but something just seemed to click while I was there that really defined what I wanted to do with this album." Invoking a cathartic creative process from the very beginning for Remain, the songwriter penned an astounding 60 songs for the record.

With his warm, rich tenor and emotionally powerful songs, Brendan James announces himself as an artist-to-watch on his dazzling debut album The Day Is Brave. Rooted in the classic singer/songwriter tradition, with its introspective lyrics and unforgettable melodies, the album is 11 tracks of stunning songcraft: elegant, earthy, and displaying a total lack of artifice that is rare in the pop world these days.

Influenced by the understated simplicity of the Carly Simon, James Taylor, and Carole King records he grew up with, James knew he wanted his debut to sound natural and unaffected. "The phrase 'stripped-down' is so overused, and 'bare-bones' doesn't really describe it," he says, "but I wanted the simplicity of the art to come through. I wanted it to have tasteful blend of folk and pop influences."

Shane Hines (lead vocals, lead guitar, song writer) and Brian "Mr. Thumbs" Keating (bass, vocals) met while touring with other bands, gelled and have masterfully created The Glory Journal, which was recorded entirely through online donations from fans and supporters. The Glory Journal is already gaining momentum . "Way Up" was a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and online blogs such as The Daily Vault and Top 40-Charts have been saluting the SHANE HINES AND THE TRANCE’s successful excursion.

With a resume that reads like any of your favorite major label breakout bands, including key placements on MTV shows such as "The Hills" and "The Real World,” D.C. area-based SHANE HINES AND THE TRANCE are moving at a pace that will undoubtedly land them on your iPod before your best friend can call to tell you they heard of the band first.

"Swedish vocalist blends chockablock rhythms, fairy tale instrumentation and dreamlike melodies for music that recalls a spacier, sultrier Feist." - ROLLING STONE

"She's reached a clear career peak with the unconventional, focused and utterly charming Hummingbird Go!" - PASTE

Sage, who has shared stages with Ani DiFranco, The Animals, Melissa Etheridge and Marshall Crenshaw, was recently named one of the Top 100 Independent Artists Of The Past 15 Years by Performing Songwriter magazine. A Grand Prize-Winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Rock) as well as a 2-time Independent Music Award Winner, Sage has earned a loyal following for her infectious melodies, poetic lyrics, and often-outrageous, colorful stage banter.

Her latest self-produced album, CHANDELIER contains 13 tracks of what Performing Songwriter magazine calls “engaging pop arrangements and gripping melodies”; focused on the central theme of fragility, it is her most soul-baring work to date.

"The music I heard growing up from my parents, sisters and the places we visited gave me a lot of musical and cultural flexibility. Everything I've ever heard blends together in what I do. I'm a huge reggae fan but there's folk, soul, rock and other elements in the music."

"We want to be positive and entertain," says Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson. "We just want to make you feel good."

With an extensive tour history under their belts and a solid fan base, The Dirty Heads have played with bands like 311, Matisyahu, Unwritten Law, Fishbone, Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, and many more. Some strategic music placements have also contributed to the growing awareness of the band including the Summer blockbuster hit movie and soundtrack for "Surf's Up" (Sony 2007). They were also featured in the television drama "Shark" staring James Woods (CBS 2007), Tony Hawk's "Downhill Jam" video game (Activision 2007), and the recent movie from Matthew McConaughey called "Surfer, Dude."

Me and You and the World refers to Barnes' expanded lyrical perspective. Profoundly affected by his work with the Mocha Club (mochaclub.org)—which builds orphanages and supplies medical care in Africa—and service trips he's taken to the continent, the songwriting began shifting. As he says, "You can beat your fans up when you write about yourself all the time. I never want them to be like 'okay, give us a break you egomaniac.' Now I love to write about my experiences, but I think this record is much more about realizing there are so many other stories to tell."

"Shades of Jack Johnson, Ben Harper... even a kiss of Van Morrison... Old School Freight Train is off on a timeless new track blending roots and rock to create a sound that's all their own." -Tim Dickinson, National Affairs Correspondent, Rolling Stone

Fasten your seatbelts ladies and gents, there will be some unexpected twists and turns!

Participants are signed up in advance online to be guaranteed their time onstage.

How do you sign up to play?

Write to Ron Goad and tell him about the music you perform.

Food and Drink Specials: $6 Gourmet Chili and so much more!

"Like a one-man band plucked from the pages of Dr. Seuss, That 1 Guy delivers earthshaking future funk from the magic pipe to accompany his madcap lyrics about turbo snails, meat storms, and weasel pot pies." - J.G., Bass Player Magazine

"That 1 Guy is one of the most prolific and insanely genius musicians we've met in quite some time. With a rap sheet a mile long, and a reputation for turning out live shows where ever he plays, this virtuoso is a class act all the way.' - M.S., California Best Bet

Participants are signed up in advance online to be guaranteed their time onstage.

How do you sign up to play?

Write to Ron Goad and tell him about the music you perform.

Food and Drink Specials: $6 Gourmet Chili and so much more!

Johnny A. is widely regarded as one of America's finest contemporary guitarists. Gibson thinks so – their Custom Shop designed a Signature Edition guitar per his specific requests which, when it was marketed in 2003, placed him in an exclusive club that included legends like BB King, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Joe Perry, Pat Martino and Les Paul himself. The public thinks so too - Johnny A.'s latest works have sold many thousands of copies as well as being his personal best. The most recent CD's - 2004's Get Inside and 1999's Sometime Tuesday Morning, are the critically acclaimed solo culmination of a lifetime of learning, sharing and bonding in a long parade of bands and players.

His charismatic, personally authentic performance style has influenced a generation of artists away from the artifice of pop, and closer towards the realness of folk. Though he remains among the most pop-friendly of today's singer-songwriters - his songs regularly appear in hit movie and TV soundtracks - he has bridged the gulf between the modern folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger more successfully than perhaps any of his songwriting peers.

"...inspired, lunatic brilliance.!" - Richard Skanse, Rolling Stone

"Christina Marrs is on maternity leave, and while their diva is away, the guys in the band are getting raunchier and rowdier than ever before."

Concerts begin with a simple "tuning" of the audience; from there a whimsical trajectory carries listeners through stories of life, love, and triumph over 'Murphy's Law.' Jonas' original pieces are played on fanciful "industrial re-percussion" instruments made from found objects. He sings in a clear tenor voice; his guitar work is adventurous, alternately percussive and lyrical.

Concerts begin with a simple "tuning" of the audience; from there a whimsical trajectory carries listeners through stories of life, love, and triumph over 'Murphy's Law.' Jonas' original pieces are played on fanciful "industrial re-percussion" instruments made from found objects. He sings in a clear tenor voice; his guitar work is adventurous, alternately percussive and lyrical.