Bands We Dig
| Amorphous Band | A steamroller of funk, jazz and jam. |
| Andy Happel | Accomplished composer and producer. Electrifying performer and instrumentalist. |
| Dan Blakeslee | |
| Charlie Jennison | Relaxing and inspiring original jazz and entertaining yet educational storytelling. |
| Conor Music | The combination of tight three part harmony layered over rock and world beat grooves, makes this trio stand out. |
| Cormack McCarthy | He sings the poetry of real life with a silky baritone voice and just enough grit. |
| Dave Marshall | Founding member of the band Big Chicken and owner of Fat Cuz Records. |
| David Goodrich | Fusing jazz and improvisation with folk and world music. |
| Dreadnaught | Kind of like a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon hurtling through a wormhole. |
| Ed Gerhard | With musical inspirations ranging from Andrés Segovia to Mississippi John Hurt, Ed Gerhard has created a “guitar voice” of his own that is recognized and praised worldwide. |
| Ed Jurdi | Cosmic American Soul |
| Ethan Bessey | Singer/songwriter Ethan Bessey has been entertaining audiences for years with his rich voice and poetic songwriting. |
| Fred Haas | An intelligent and fiery improviser, a harmonic wizard: one who plays music, not just the saxophone (or piano). |
| Bob Halperin | An absolute belter for all lover’s of acoustic roots music. |
| Hank Decken | His latest efforts combine reflections of the past with the philosophy and sometimes sardonic perspective of lessons learned. |
| Harvey Reid | He has been called a “giant of the steel strings” and “one of the true treasures of American acoustic music.” |
| High Range | High Range is a band of regular folk who can delve into their emotions to write some great songs and deliver them with soul. |
| The Ian Parsons Reject | The Ian Parsons Reject blends a mix of alternative styles from rock to folk to country to blues to emo to Americana and ‘punktry’. Some would say it’s all about the irony of the music behind them that makes Ian Parsons’ music unique and original. |
| Jabe | A blend of Americana and grunge. |
| Jim Waive and the Young Divorcees |
They carry on the American tradition of honky tonkin’, beer drinkin’, heart breakin’ music with an addictive, down-home authenticity. |
| Joyce Anderson | Her fiery fiddling has run the gamut from Nashville country, alt rock, swing, bluegrass, celtic and folk, to various traditional fiddle styles. |
| Les Harris, Jr. | Of New England’s first call drummers |
| Lex & Joe | Our Heroes when we were just kids–still our heroes: Solidly based in the blues, Lex and Joe combine strong rhythm playing with diverse instrumental timbres. |
| Mark Shilansky | I’m pretty involved in this music thing right now. I play some piano. I sing. I write music and lyrics. |
| Matt Jensen’s Acid Reggae Experience | The Acid Reggae Xperience Band is Matt’s freaky underground side project. |
| Jon Nolan | A voice that reaches into your chest and steals your breath away; songs that make other songwriters stop and listen, and new listeners into loyal fans. |
| Percy Hill | Lyrically affirmative, instrumentally exultant music. |
| Peter Black | A rich and resonant voice, superb songwriting and guitar skills, Black’s distinctive voice is seasoned, strong and refreshing. |
| Peter Prince and Moon Boot Lover | Invigorating and awe-inspiring, and reminiscent of the comic storylines that spin fantastical super heroes. |
| Pondering Judd | The songs are richly textured and neatly arranged to reflect the band’s melodic underpinnings. |
| Randy Armstrong | Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “sure-fingered guitar virtuoso”. |
| Rhythm Method | A Lascivious blend of funk, R&B, and blues. |
| Rich Tozzoli | |
| Rockin’ Jake | His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco, blowing crowds away from coast to coast. |
| Roundhouse | A celebration of all things BLUES. |
| Scissorfight | Baseball caps, beards, tattoos and a nasty attitude, this is essential for budding mass murderers everywhere.”Scissorfight churn out more mid-paced sludgy groove forcing all who hear to uncontrollably grab a beer and get in the pit. |
| Seacoast Guitar Society | Dedicated to promoting and preserving guitar music. |
| Seacoast Jazz Society | Promoting an understanding of and enthusiasm for jazz. |
| T.J. Wheeler | |
| Thanks to Gravity | Trendsetters, constantly pushing the boundaries of their musical genre. |
| The Jumbo Circus Peanuts | Depending on who you talk to, this 12-piece band is either a Seacoast institution, or should be confined in one. |
| The Lemon Fresh Kids | Three veteran musicians who have been creating and performing original music for over a decade. Their classic rock and pop influences show in the song craftsmanship and the live performances. |
| The Radiators | Ain’t no fool of a human bean got the power to hold back the flood. There’s only one way out : become a fish head |
| The Screen | |
| Tractor Trailer | If ZZ Top went on tour as Elvis Costello’s backing band, they probably would sound a lot like Tractor Trailer. |