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Handsome Jack, a roots rock trio from Lockport, NY, channels the spirit of classic American music into a sound that’s as timeless as it is electrifying. Drawing from the deep wells of rock n’ roll, R&B, blues, and old-school boogie, the band crafts songs that feel both refreshingly raw and instantly familiar—music that could just as easily be echoing from a backwoods juke joint as reverberating through a packed club. Their live shows are sweat-soaked affairs, fueled by Jamison Passuite’s soulful vocals and scorching guitar work, and powered by the tight rhythm section of Joey Verdonselli and Bennie Hayes.
Handsome Jack has earned a devoted following not just among fans but also among their musical peers. Legends of the road and studio alike—Chris Robinson as well as the late Neal Casal of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood and The Black Crowes, Zachary Gabbard of the Buffalo Killers and The Black Keys, and Ben McLeod of All Them Witches—have all praised the band’s ability to tap into the roots of rock n’ roll with passion and artistry.
Canyon Lights are a rock power trio blending throwback rock n’ roll, swampy Americana, heavy blues, and 70s-inspired guitar rock into a sound that feels both classic and unmistakably modern. Founded by former GA-20 members Pat Faherty and Tim Carman, the band grew out of years spent touring together across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. After logging thousands of hours on the road with the Boston-based, three-time #1 Billboard-charting blues group, the two began exploring a broader sound inspired by bands like Thin Lizzy, James Gang, Mountain, and Led Zeppelin. In early 2024, Faherty and Carman traveled to Denver to record a new batch of songs with engineer and co-producer Dylan Brown. The sessions became the foundation for Canyon Lights, a project rooted in raw rock n’ roll, honest songwriting, and the freedom to move beyond any one genre or scene. Today, Canyon Lights continues as a touring rock power trio, with a core touring lineup featuring Pat Faherty on guitar and vocals, Harrison Foti on drums and vocals, and Benton Parker on bass and vocals. “The songs on this album are among the most personal we’ve ever written and recorded. Spending so much of life on the road, dealing with separation, loss, and the thrill and loneliness of living out of a suitcase, a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into this music. We held nothing back.”
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Tiny the Dream is an alternative pop project from Buffalo, NY founded by producer Suzanne Bonifacio and artist/ guitarist Adam Pressley (Frenchpressley).
BANGZZ is garage punk true to the riot grrrl era that dishes out loud and fast songs with in your face feminist themes. Song titles include "Your Asian Fetish is Racist" "Your Boyfriend is Really Bringing You Down" and "Don't Touch People" to name a few. Planting firm roots in the East Coast Punk scene, the band began turning heads with their campy music videos and explosive live shows while opening up for acts like Wednesday, Mannequin Pussy, Screaming Females, The Gories, The HIRS Collective, Skating Polly, Soul Glo and more
Anna Fontaine began writing acoustic indie-folk music in her bedroom in 2021. It was not until the summer of 2025 she put her work to the stage. Originally a solo project, Anna has now begun collaborating with local musicians such as Brayden Cirman, Evan Cappers, Kristen Jakosh and Sally Schaefer to create a fuller sound for her debut EP, set to release inthe fall of 2026. She is constantly finding inspiration from her favorite musicians, Adrianne Lenker, Billie Marten, andDeb Talan. Much of her work is drawn fromfeelings and experiences, many of which revolve around sexuality, childhood friendships, and her matriarchal household.Folk music is a way for her tofind community and protest against the wrongdoings of today's politics.
Tremolo Fields is the moniker of Portland, ME-based songwriter David Rogers. On his June 2026 EP, produced by Wild Pink's John Ross, he weaves wiry indie rock and alt-folk with dream pop, letting distorted guitars merge with confessional vocals over layered loops that swell and shift. Originally from Iowa City, Rogers draws on his earlier days of punk basement shows and conversations with local folk heroes to craft music that fuses restless experimentation with heartfelt connection.
Victor Jones is a dance rock singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. He plays music for
mental breakdowns that can only be resolved with a raging party or a cathartic singalong. Victor gained success with his concept album “Zookeeper” and singles like "Mother Teresa" and "I Get Hurt,” the latter reaching millions of people on social media. He is 6’3” if that’s important to you.

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