The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic supergroup of three American sisters who play contemporary Celtic music. Through over 14 years of performing, touring, and writing music together, the optimistic style of their music and performances continue to resonate with their fans, building a loyal international following. Their latest album, Dragonfly, features the sisters playing an assortment of acoustic instruments and vocals combined with modern production to create music exploring themes of resilience and adventure. Blending Celtic, folk, classical, and new age musical influences, the Gothard Sisters bring songs to life with violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, whistle, and vocal harmonies, creating music that is "vivid, inspirational and captivating." –Tim Carroll, Folk Words Review 2018
Living on an island in the Pacific Northwest sets a mood and a mindset. The music Desolation Sound makes together has a unique sound that the band likes to call “Salish Rock.” “I’m fascinated with that beautiful place where the Salish Sea meets the shore of our island. It’s a mysterious, shifting boundary, and I often draw deeper meaning from my experiences there,” says Daniel, the band’s primary lyricist. The band is made up of Friday Harbor locals Scott Sluis (Drums & Vocals), Darvis Taylor (Bass & Vocals), Blake Night (Lead Guitar), and Daniel Day (Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar). The band is produced by Adam Kasper, assisted by Jon Auer. Desolation Sound have released two EPs and, in 2022, their debut LP, Salish Rock, on Robo Jack Records. They are currently putting the finishing touches on their new LP, Miasma Theory.
Two-time Grammy-nominated artist and American blues legend John Primer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Magic Slim & The Teardrops. Having played or recorded with a who's who of blues greats, including Junior Wells, Gary Clark, Jr., Derek Trucks, Johnny Winter, The Rolling Stones, and Buddy Guy, to name a few, John Primer's personal accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, reflect his countless contributions to the history of Chicago blues. There are very few fans, critics, or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal. You can't paint the Blues without the Primer!
A SNACK at Midnight could be thought of in two categories: one as a pre-packaged quick bite and the second as an improvised meal using ingredients that don't traditionally go together, but, boy, does it taste and feel good. The latter is where Spokane, Washington-based indie rock, pop, funk band, Snacks at Midnight, takes its inspiration for their sound. The band’s origin is a classic one. High school friends Rory Babin, Giovani Covarrubias, and Nickolaus Harner started jamming together. Once the trio figured out how to play their instruments, they started writing music. In 2018, the group added Rory's younger brother, Bill Babin, on keys, and after sifting through eight different drummers, Austin Davis joined the group in March of 2022, adding that final touch to create the band we all know and love today, Snacks at Midnight.