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JUPITER COYOTE
Pillars of the Southern Rock Revival of the 1990s, Jupiter Coyote brought the "Mountain Rock" from Brevard, NC by way of Macon, GA to the college rock and jamband scene. Their signature blend of folksy bluegrass, country and funk helped the band sell more than a million records from 1991-2004. Fans of Drivin' N' Cryin', Widespread Panic, Hootie & The Blowfish and The Connells will remember Jupiter Coyote as a mainstay on the Southeastern touring circuit, as well as some AAA radio play for such singles as "Crazy Women," "The Real Thing," "Ship in a Bottle," and "Rose Hill." 
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THE TAMS

For more than 50 years, THE TAMS have been wowing and thrilling audiences from Coast to Coast with their signature brand of Beach, Shag, Soul and R&B music. Known globally for their hits "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy," "What Kind of Fool," "I've Been Hurt," "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me," "Ain't Nothin' Like Shaggin'" and "Untie Me," among others, THE TAMS have 1 Platinum hit single, several Gold Records and have climbed as high as No. 12 on the R&B Charts - selling millions of albums over their illustrious career. Many will remember THE TAMS for their collaborations with Jimmy Buffett both in studio and on tour in the late 1990s with the hit they co-wrote and arranged together "Flesh & Bone." Buffett grew up listening to THE TAMS and was inspired by their Beachy / Shag sound. THE TAMS have also toured and performed with James Brown, Rod Stewart, Chubby Checker, Otis Redding, The Drifters, Little Richard, The Platters and many more. Their show is electrifying and crowd-engaging, and appeals to audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

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DROZE & THE DRIFT
Born and raised in Charleston, SC, ‘Droze & the Drift’ have been a juggernaut in the local and college rock scene for nearly 2 years now. Combining island vibes with distorted guitars, Droze creates an original live show sure to boost your weekend experience and expand your music library. From soon-to-be-favorite Reggae Rock and Trop Rock originals, to covers with an original spin, Droze & the Drift will keep you and your crowd moving from start to finish.
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ELECTRIC SPARROWS

This 6-piece original Southern Rock / Jamband from Charleston, South Carolina brings a sound that draws from their influences in Rock, Blues, Soul, Funk, and all varieties of Improvisational music. Their songwriting highlights deep hooks and lyrics reminiscent of 90s era Southern Rock and Jam, and they have worked up a handful of choice, obscure covers to intertwine throughout each set. Electric Sparrows were formed in honor of a departed friend and former bandmate and features members of BYOG, Big Sky Revival, Mountain Express, Concrete Jumpsuit, Rooftop Flyers and Bossman.

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OMIWIMO

This psychedelic quintet delivers a contemporary dose of what you thought you already had. Pulling inspiration from the Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, Phish and more they seek to create a music experience that will leave a lasting impression on the current ethos. Performing at concert halls, breweries and festivals in the Charleston area, OMIWIMO is on a journey to connect with as many ears and souls as possible. A 2022 Charleston City Paper “Best Jam Band” nominee.

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FLATSPELL

One of the youngest rock bands in South Carolina (22-23), Charleston's own Flatspell is a highly skilled improvisational 4-piece that straddles the line between rock, jam and beach music. Flatspell has been touring and playing clubs, festivals and large Greek / University events around the Southeast from Alabama to Tennessee, NC and all points in-between for the past 2 years. Flatspell shows are super-high energy with groovy bass lines, loud guitar solos, electrifying drums, and mesmerizing vocals, and they are becoming one of the most sought-after young bands in the region.

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THE MISSISSIPPI SHAKEDOWN
Nashville Singer-songwriter Holley Rumbarger is a Mississippi native whose songwriting style is based on her experiences with love and loss in the unforgiving Deep South. Her sound is a concoction of roots, Americana, blues rock and soul. Rumbarger derives her inspiration from heavy hitters such as Larkin Poe, Susan Tedeschi, Allison Krauss and Brandi Carisle. She joined The Mississippi Shakedown in 2023 and has taken the North Mississippi Hill Country blues rock band to a whole new level. Equal parts Alabama Shakes, Black Keys and North Mississippi Allstars, Holley Rumbarger & The Mississippi Shakedown are tearing the roofs off stages from the French Quarter to the Carolinas.
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DION JONES & THE NEON TEARS

A powerful Southern Rock, and roots influenced band has emerged in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. Cut from the same cloth as Band of Heathens, , The Steeldrivers, Folk Soul Revival and The Red Clay Strays, Dion Jones & The Neon Tears share a unique taste for that gritty Americana style blending Outlaw Country, Rock and Jam music. With honest songwriting and memorable hooks and melodies, DJNT is packing out saloons, tailgates and waterfronts from New Orleans to Jacksonville and all points in-between.

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CLAPTON REVISITED

It's the best of Clapton — from cool blues to full psychedelia — jam-packed into a modern rock n roll outfit. Featuring the best of Charleston's music scene behind frontman John Paris, the band is making a name for itself as one of the hottest, new tribute groups to come out of the Lowcountry. After years of performing in New York City, Berlin, and Nashville, John Paris now calls Charleston home, bringing an admixture of jazz, classical, indie-folk, and psychedelic rock n’ roll to the beachy shores of South Carolina.

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ELVIS: BLUE CHRISTMAS

It’s Christmas time at Heartbreak Hotel. John Paris Band tops off the best of Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” album with a modern edge and a whole lot of holiday cheer. From “Silver Bells” to “Winter Wonderland”, the band will feature a host of seasonal favorites to the backdrop of Charleston's harbor. After years of performing in New York City, Berlin, and Nashville, John Paris now calls Charleston home, bringing an admixture of jazz, classical, indie-folk, and psychedelic rock n’ roll to the Lowcountry.

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REID STONE & GUILT RIDDEN TROUBADOUR
When debut album "Gone" was released in 2013, fans of Reid Stone's former band Daybreakdown heard a sharp turn in the singer-songwriter's career. From fronting an Allman Brothers meets Black Crowes style Southern Rock / Jam Band in North Mississippi known for relentless touring and on-stage improvisation, to a full-on Alt-Country / Americana in the vein of Uncle Tupelo or The Jayhawks, Stone made a full 180 stylistically once he landed on Carolina soil. A much-anticipated sophomore release is set for 2024.
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MAC LEAPHART
Upstate SC native and Nashville-based Country Singer-Songwriter Mac Leaphart mixes hook-heavy roots and Americana, honky-tonk rock n' roll and salty, sharply-detailed outlaw songwriting for a sound that is every bit as much Carolina, Georgia and Texas as it is Tennessee. The former lead guitarist and vocalist for Five Way Friday, Guilt Ridden Troubadour and Damn Fine Company has forged his own path now with 3 full-length albums and another on the way in early 2024. Leaphart has written and recorded with Sadler Vaden (The 400 Unit) and Mark Bryan (Hootie & The Blowfish) and toured extensively nationwide over the past 20 years. 
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JOHN WESLEY SATTERFIELD

South Carolina native and longtime Nashville-based frontman John Wesley Satterfield is set to release a new album in 2023 tentatively titled, “Sad Bastard Songs.” Produced by Misa Arriaga and recorded in Nashville in the fall of 2022, the album includes special appearances from friends Paul McDonald, Kree Harrison, Maggie Rose, Jeremy Roberson, Lewis Brice, Benjy Davis and Misa Arriaga. Satterfield shows off his chops as a songwriter having helped pen all but one of the album’s songs (a cover of “Old Men, Young Women” by Lori McKenna). Nashville heavy-hitters Chris Young, Paul McDonald, Billy Montana, Jon Stone, Lewis Brice, Davey Arnold, Benjy Davis, and Joey Hyde appear as co-writers on the album.
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MEREDITH FOSTER
The Missouri-born balladier by way of Oxford, Mississippi made her home in Charleston in 2021.Foster's music conveys a fresh Americana sensibility melded with poetic narrative lyricism. It's country in the sense that it relies heavily on storytelling, but also because of Foster's smoldering twang. You can feel the old school roots - it's less the bedazzled Instagram country of today, and more of the the folksy, mournful country of the classics.
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REEDY RIVER STRING BAND
Upstate South Carolina's Reedy River String Band has taken the Southeast by storm the past few years with their fresh take on Appalachian roots music. A regional favorite on the festival and brewery scene, Reedy River's sound is modern bluegrass with foot stompin' elements of rock n' roll and jam derived from the various touring and recording experiences of its members. Multi-instrumentalist Sterling Waite is a Florida native who studied at the University of Georgia before settling in the Upstate. In any given show, Waite interchanges mandolin, fiddle, banjo and harmonica to bring range and depth to the band's stage performance. Accomplished singer and guitarist Rush Morgan is also a Florida native who grew up in Clemson, SC and trained at the Dark Horse Institute in Nashville. Rounding out the lineup is veteran bassist Mark Dye, who many will remember as the bassist for jam band The Work for two decades. Dye's funky low-end thump gives the band a grit and muscle that only a former rockabilly bassist could bring to a bluegrass trio. All three of the members are songwriters and lead singers, giving the band a depth and variety of original material beyond its relatively short time together. Reedy River String Band released their debut self-titled album in 2022 and has since released a single, "My Grass is Blue," in 2023. Their sudio releases have been played on multiple radio stations in the Southeast including WNCW Spindale, NC, WLHR Lake Hartwell, GA, and The Creek Macon, GA.
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JUST GROOVE
Just Groove (Robert Corbett) is a funky 1-Man Jamband that creates a full band sound by looping his double-neck bass / guitar and keyboard over thundering live drum beats. His smooth flowing vocals compliment the instrumentation as he covers rock, pop, reggae, funk, soul and Southern rock classics while dancing in his Groove Shoes, which he invented, inspired by the moves of James Brown and Michael Jackson. Whether you want a raging dance party for festivals and late nights, or just chill instrumental music for happy hours or corporate events, Just Groove provides good vibes that make people smile. Every. Time. To really feel the joyful energy and sound he creates, you gotta experience it LIVE.
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CHRIS BOONE MUSIC

Blending a songwriting influence from a lifetime of worldwide travel and musical influences, Chris Boone creates a musical expression driven to inspire and intrigue with an eclectic blend of unique compositions, a philosophically minimalist approach, and an emphasis on a quality delivery.

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FORTY MILE DETOUR

 "Authentic American Music.” That's how critics describe Forty Mile Detour's classic sound. It's Americana and draws from many American music styles, incorporating elements of blues, rock 'n' roll, folk and bluegrass. Forty Mile Detour has been performing their unique sound playing everywhere from craft beer houses to concert halls in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, coaxing their music from the heart, creating a sound that is true to the American spirit, the open road and the American dream.

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THOMAS CHAMPAGNE & FRIENDS

Born in SouthEast Texas, now based in the Charleston, SC, Thomas Champagne channels his love of funk, jazz, roots rock, and island grooves, ranging from relaxing beach tunes to a danceable blend of reggae and funk. Champagne's foundation of Texas Pride and a Cajun Spirit has helped mold a unique style of music, with percussive phrasing and catchy lyrics that help you smile through the tough times and feel good about life. Thomas Champagne with Friends, the band, was originally started in Austin, TX in 2006 and has toured through over half of the U.S. and on an International Level. You can easily find him performing regularly solo or with the band in the Lowcountry Area and on tour in the colder months.

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BENNETT COLEMAN
Based in Charleston, SC, he’s opened for artists like Carrie Underwood, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Keith Urban, The Marshall Tucker Band and Drivin' N' Cryin' in festivals with 40k attendees. To date, Bennett has been featured on the Spotify Curated playlist “Fresh Finds Country: Best of 2022” this year, a 75 song playlist that highlights the best songs from their 10,000 songs featured throughout the year curated by the Spotify playlist team.
His energetic and skilled performance would be a great fit for any and all songwriter festivals. He has a gritty Country Rock style with an R&B voice and John Mayer style guitar techniques so he can span a lot of different styles and genres to fit almost any venue. He’s a singer and guitar player who can play solo, or with a 3-5 piece band depending on the size of the event.
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SEAN MILLS
A unique 1-Man Loop Show crafting setlists for any Widespread Panic or classic rock / jam band fans, Sean Mills loops up to a half dozen instruments in every song as he plays Panic, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, etc. Want a whole Widespread Panic show looped? Done.
Machine Funk "Tribute to Widespread Panic" has been melting faces and carrying on that Michael Houser era lingering lead since 2006. Based out of Florence, SC and by lead singer/guitarist Sean Mills, they are considered the premier Widespread Panic tribute band in the U.S., with over 150 songs in their live show rotation, and never performing the same set list twice. Over the past 17 years, The band has shared the stage with musicians from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Daniel Hutchens (Bloodkin). In addition, members of Machine Funk have also played and worked with Todd Nance (extensively) and JoJo Hermann of Widespread Panic, as well as the legendary Randall Bramblett (Traffic). Whether they're rockin' out the House of Blues, a music festival or brewery, corporate or university event, you will not find a hotter, more seasoned Widespread Panic tribute anywhere, so let's make your next event an absolute rager.
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TUGBOAT TRADD & THE DECKHANDS

This Beaufort, SC based Beach Rock outfit cut their teeth playing the Hilton Head, Charleston & Savannah scene with fusions of rock, funk and reggae music. Tugboat Tradd and The Deckhands blend sounds from the 70s, 90s and third wave ska era to create fun upbeat music with lighthearted and uplifting tones for those looking to get lost out at sea. After a couple years working as a deckhand on a tugboat, Tradd found his passion for music and profession in entertaining the locals and tourists throughout the coastal cities of South Carolina. With the intention of having “all hands on deck”, Tradd narrowed the crew down to a tight foursome who all have the same goal in mind of creating a familiar sound for people who want to explore new waters. The Deckhands have a unique ability to make you smell the salt in the air and feel the sun on your skin just by being in the same vicinity of the music.

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FULL FLANNEL JACKET
Covering more than 30 90s era Rock, Alt-Rock and Grunge bands, FFJ has been rocking stages all over the Carolinas and Georgia since 2018. A great fit for festivals, university events, community events, corporate events, private events, etc., these guys put on a great show featuring smash hits by Peal Jam, Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lenny Kravitz, etc. There isn't a more Gen-X Tribute band on the circuit today than Full Flannel Jacket.
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CONGRESS

The fastest growing party band in the Carolinas, Congress brings the highest energy possible to rock, indie and pop covers spanning the past 5 decades. From the college bars, to Greek events, to festivals and everything in-between, Congress has spent the past 2 years touring out from Charleston, Columbia and Clemson to NC, VA, TN, GA, AL and FL. With an electrifying show, a booming online following and ever-expanding audiences, Congress has become the most sought-after band for university and young professional events in South Carolina, and they're taking the show Southeast regional this spring, summer and fall.
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ACCORDING TO TASTE

Jam/Rock trio from Upstate South Carolina that melds original progressive rock with reggae, jazz and psychedelic rock. Lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Walters, bassist and vocalist Alexa Fox and drummer Tyler Wedge have been touring from throughout SC, GA and NC, and recently began recording their debut album, set to release by the end of 2024. The first two singles from the album, "Bridges" and "Breathe It" are now available to stream on all major music platforms. The three produce all of their audio and video independently, with the occasional hand from a friend. If you're looking for a big sound from a small lineup, look no further - According to Taste may be SC's most dynamic trio.

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DREW DANGERFIELD

Nashville based country and southern rock artist, originally born and raised in Charleston, SC. Growing up music was always a big part of his life, but it was not until a leisurely trip to Nashville in 2017 that Drew decided to pick up a guitar. Soon after, he fell in love with songwriting and performing. Since then Drew has performed at Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Festival and has opened for artists such as Jo Dee Messina and Tyler Farr.

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R.L. COOPER

 is a seasoned and road-tested performer from the Deep South of Mississippi via Nashville and South Florida. R.L. has developed a signature style and range from fronting a handful of rock, Southern rock, country and blues bands over the past 20+ years. With soulful vocals, intricate guitar work and authentic songwriting, R.L. straddles the line between contemporary and throwback, mainstream and alternative, and delivers a live performance that appeals to a wide variety of crowds and concert goers. Touring with an arsenal of catchy originals and unique interpretations on both popular and obscure covers spanning multiple genres, R.L. Cooper is a crossover artist in every sense of the term.
If you'll take a few minutes to stream his originals or watch some of his videos YouTube, you'll see that R.L. is one of the best up-and-coming touring and recording artists in the South.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and have a great rest of your week,