As seen on Disney, Ralph's World is the musical place where little guys and gals and their folks can rock rock rock and sing sing sing along without overdosing on sucrose. You can go to the bottom of the sea to the driver's seat of a big rig to swinging on a jungle vine in just a few songs.

Frigg has been chosen as "The Band Of The Year" 2003 of Kaustinen Folk Music Festival.

Watch a video of Frigg live here: youtube.com

“Adrianne is a ball of emotion, intensity, and 'tude.” —Neil Fagan, Performing Songwriter

“Adrianne has piercing eyes to match the sharp allure of her tunes.” —Steve Morse, Boston Herald

“Adrianne is the kind of female rocker with a sound that is truly all her own.“ —DiscoveringArtists.com

“…the world better be prepared for Adrianne, because ready or not, here she comes. Her intensely personal lyrics, innovative open tunings, and riveting performance style have critics and industry leaders fairly gushing over her prodigious creative gifts.” —SESAC, Inc.

The Pittsburgh native now calls Washington, DC home and is working in support of her first full-length independent recording, "Proof." The record was a long journey in the making that ultimately landed her in a small studio in Raleigh, North Carolina. Several five-hour long drives and full days in the studio later, the result is all the proof one needs to see that Tsaggaris is a powerfully gifted emerging artist.

Independently touring with her acoustic guitar and characteristically intimate solo show, Laura Tsaggaris continues to solidify her place within the performance community. DC Pulse writes, ““With her contemporary and accessible sound you could make the obvious connections to the likes of Aimee Mann, Tracy Chapman, and Ani Difranco. But make no mistake, this woman has a voice that proves she is an experience all her own.” Armed with a new backing band for select shows, Tsaggaris promises to continue to grow and bring her brand of rock to new heights.

***All ages welcome!

Grammy Winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer launch a fun filled new concert series at Jammin’ Java, their FAMILY JAMBOREE. The format of the all ages event includes a 50-60 minute concert with the dynamic duo and special guests. The special guests are kids, parents, families who are making their OWN music. They will perform on their own and with Cathy & Marcy during the show. September guests are Shelley Brown (mandolin, vocals) and her son Jeff (keyboard, vocals).

THEN, we clear away the tables and have a 45 minute JAM SESSION. Yup, bring your instruments and plan to strum along and sing along. Ukuleles, guitars, mandolins, basses, kazoos-all instruments are welcome. We’ll have a giant chord sheet & take the jam at whatever pace is required.

The show starts at 5pm and runs till about 6pm. The jam session will start shortly after the show, ending by 7pm. Come sing, jam, enjoy and have some dinner or refreshments. The cozy ambience of Jammin’ Java, and it’s growing reputation for all ages concerts make this venue perfect for the event. Cathy & Marcy’s zany, energetic style gets everyone participating from the start.

Each Family Jamboree will feature new “special guests” from all walks of life and musical styles. Those interested in performing may send a demo audio or video to Community Music, Inc. PO Box 5778 Takoma Park, MD 20913.

“Leonard displays an impressive arsenal of skills and textures…” - Lou King Entertainment Extra

When a teenage Jason Reeves encountered the works of Bob Dylan and James Taylor, it set off a chain of events. First he began working on his own songwriting, combining the classic singer/songwriter style with more modern influences like Radiohead and Sufjan Stevens. He then dropped out of college and moved from his native Iowa, eventually landing in California. The second person he met upon arrival was future pop star Colbie Caillat.

The two hit it off immediately and it didn't take long for their friendship to turn into a songwriting partnership, one that would create the foundation for Caillat's hit album Coco. The songs that weren't reserved for Coco ended up on Reeves' EP Hearts Are Magnets, which appeared in 2006 on the Dancing Squirrel label. The full-length The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache followed in 2007. David Jeffries, All Music Guide

During his long career Pierce Pettis has been a writer at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama, recorded for Fast Folk Musical Magazine in New York, won the prestigious New Folk competition for songwriting at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, and was a staff songwriter at Polygram and Universal Music Publishing in Nashville. He has received numerous songwriting awards including a 1999 Country Music Award from ASCAP for You Move Me --co-written with Gordon Kennedy and recorded by Garth Brooks on his album, Sevens.

Albums: 1st independent release in 1985 (Moments). Signed with Windham Hill/High Street (BMG) 1989-1994 --three albums (While the Serpent Lies Sleeping, Tinseltown, Chase the Buffalo). Signed with Compass Records 1996-present --four albums (Making Light of It, Everything Matters, State of Grace, Great Big World). Sessions for next release planned for early 2008.

The roots of Brave began in 1997 when brother and sister duo Scott and Michelle Loose began writing diverse, acoustic-based, dark progressive music with their childhood friend and drummer, Trevor Schrotz. The original band was called Arise From Thorns (AFT), and the trio wrote and recorded 2 CDs with world-wide distribution and played numerous shows around their hometown of Dale City, VA, a suburb of Washington, DC. After several lineup changes, the music of AFT morphed into a much heavier sound while retaining the atmospheric and diverse qualities of AFT. With this evolution in style came a change in name, and in 2000, Brave was born.

Todesbonden, founded by Laurie Ann Haus (Autumn Tears) is a Celtic, World, and Classical influenced hard rock/metal band that takes the listener on a musical journey of fantasy, yearning, and a time long ago.

Using a mix of catchy trance-inducing melodies, epic keys, soaring violins, powerful Balkan, Operatic, Celtic, Rock, and Middle Eastern lead female vocals, and crushing guitars, Todesbonden creates a sound to touch the inner heart and soul of every listener.

Born and raised in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Chris Merritt began experimenting with songwriting at age 7. Support and encouragement from family, friends, and even an influential babysitter helped Chris have the confidence to further pursue his passion for composition. Piano happened to be the first available means for Chris' creative expression and his talent and technical ability were quickly evident on the instrument. Chris, however, was equally intrigued by percussion, guitar, saxophone, and his own voice. He toyed with as many sounds as were available to him and constantly searched for more sonic possibilities.

“Bandazian’s brand of hard pop harkens back to the early days of U2, when Bono was more about making music than making news. Bandazian isn’t afraid to rock hard, but they’re smart enough not to drown out their well-crafted tunes. Even when they have the volume turned up, Bandazian’s music remains tuneful, hummable, and memorable.” - Kim Clark, WNCW radio

"This CD is like a little portrait of Italy," said D'Agostino. "It's my thoughts and personal impressions of my native country. This music is for people who really want to sit down and listen."

D'Agostino has had a long and distinguished career filled with highlights. His most recent accolade came from Guitar Player magazine when he was voted BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST by its readers in the Reader's Choice Awards in May 2007.

Made in Italy continues D'Agostino's 2007 hot streak. It's been in the making for two years, and it's a CD that's very close to his heart, especially because half of its 16 songs feature his singing. D'Agostino has included a vocal song on his CDs in the past, but Made in Italy truly opens the door to a future of singing as one more color on his musical palette.

Tom's music has featured in numerous television shows , including Six Feet Under, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, CSI and many others.

Tom divides his time between New York and London, when not on tour.

"Steve Reynolds is a name we've been hearing a bit lately. The talented guitar player/songwriter hails from Southern California (Canada, originally) and has unearthed a heavy amount of mellow gold on his new album The Carnival Papers. "Save Your Best" shows off his stellar, finger-picking style and layers that with one of his most emotional, whispering melodies." - iTunes