ARTISTS

They were a part of the Earth since the Earth was Earth, when it had less girth but was full of mirth. They were the product of an eruption of great force, sent from the depths of the Earth's core to appease those that inhabit its surface, and to conquer their arts. They create music of vastly diverse influence, an amalgam of serene beauty and jazzy tranquility delivered with propulsive energy and sonic creativity. Their music is as excruciatingly difficult to adequately describe as it is pleasurably satisfying to experience; they are a self-contained zeitgeist. They are Rane. :: MORE ::

With lyrical songwriting and a universal emotional appeal, Bill Carleton has spent the last decade impressing audiences all over the Northeast. Influenced by Shawn Colvin, similar to John Mayer, and evoking Dave Matthews in his shows, Bill remains brilliantly unique – a talented songwriter with his head in the clouds, and his feet firmly grounded in everyday life. :: MORE ::

Brian Jarvis began creating music during a time when acoustic guitars ruled "pop radio." The airways were filled with the music of artists such as Dave Matthews, David Gray and Guster, and by listening to their songs, Brian fell in love with the sound of acoustic guitar. It became his instrument of choice, and an integral part of his song writing. In his own words, describing the appeal of the instrument, Brian says, "There is no where to run and hide while playing an acoustic guitar; it flaunts your successes and advertises your mistakes." :: MORE ::

Jennifer Hartswick
The Jennifer Hartswick band is an ever changing musical organism governed by the musical intuition of the native Vermonter for which the band is named. Equally at home singing love ballads, heavy rock, or gospel and blues, Hartswick's talent as a vocalist, trumpeter, composer and producer have won her a loyal fanbase. Hartswick surrounds herself with musicians of the highest calibre no matter what genre she is performing in, and every performance is a celebration of the joy of making music. :: MORE ::

Sean Kelly (of the Samples)
They started life as a major label band, but when they found that the industry wasn’t hep to their jive, they threw off the shackles of the majors and…went indie. They toured the world and elsewhere and found that their true calling was…the call of the road. With the wind at their back, they built a reputation…one which still stands today…as one of the best live bands of all time. They are…THE SAMPLES! :: MORE ::

Aztec Two-Step
Rex Fowler from Pittsfield, Maine and Neal Shulman of New York City met one "open mike" night at a Boston folk club in the spring of 1971. Each impressed by the other's talents, they joined forces and Aztec Two-Step (named for a line from "A Coney Island of the Mind" by Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti) was born. Just one year later, signed by Elektra Records, Neal and Rex were in Los Angeles putting the final touches on their debut album, Aztec Two-Step. Quickly becoming a staple of FM and college radio the album remained in print for fifteen years and was the foundation for a performing and recording career that continues to the present day. In 1992, Aztec Two-Step was re-released by ERA Records. :: MORE ::

Jon Rodgers (of Mighty Purple)
Jonny Rodgers, guitarist for the well known indie band Mighty Purple also creates rich and exquisite music for quieter settings. His most recent project features classical chamber instruments along with more modern elements. Beautiful songs with words that also feature: Violin/Cello/Steel Drum/Wine Glasses.../Piano/Flute/Bass/Drums and more - drawing on influences from hundreds of years past as well as the energy of rock and the exploration of New Music. :: MORE ::

Lori Amey
If Norah Jones' voice is suede, then Lori Amey's is silk. Lori’s envelopes her listener with a rich and diverse sound that emits colorful hues of rock, jazz and world music. Her songs are undemanding in a way that even the most emotionally splintered charge sounds exquisite and leaves you at ease. :: MORE ::

David Cain
Dave Cain knows more styles than your grandmother’s hairdresser. Bank on that. He took the stage at almost 11PM for the first song of what would be almost three hours of continuous but constantly evolving music. Musicians can envy Cain's ability to appeal to fans at an alternative rock venue, a jazz club, a jam band festival, a folk music coffeehouse, or a high school prom. The way he switches from one genre to the next will make you feel like youre walking through your favorite record store. :: MORE ::

Anna Brewer
24-year old Anna Brewer is lighting up the Connecticut music scene, bringing her blend of folk ballads and acoustic pop songs to local coffeehouses and open mics in the Hartford area, as well as performing regularly with the Brian Jarvis Band. Her soulful lyrics, rich alto voice and lush piano accompaniment are reminiscent of Norah Jones or Natasha Bedingfield. She has shared the stage with RANE, Bill Carleton, Ryanhood, Dan Prindle (RANE), Bryan Kelly (RANE, Moller), Otherwise, and John and Steve Rogers (Mighty Purple). She has played such venues as Kenny Castaways (NYC), Club Passim (Boston), Club Blu (Hartford), Cheney Hall (Manchester), and West Side Arts (Rhode Island).

Mike Greca

Daniel Salazar, III

Phil Defazio

Porter Singer
"Delicate and nuanced... with her piano parts coming close to matching the intricate movements penned by Tori Amos." - NEW HAVEN REGISTER :: MORE :

Joe Barone
Joe Barone, former front man and founder of the band “Incidental Bliss”, has been strumming the six string since the age of six. Born and raised in a small New England town, Joe often turned to music as an escape from the bland existence life sometimes had to offer. “Music has always been a place of refuge for me. When the world is dark, I close my eyes and create music…it is then that everything comes to light.” :: MORE ::

Pete Pidgeon and Arcoda
Pete Pidgeon and Arcoda was formed in the spring of 1998 at SUNY New Paltz in New York. The band soon outgrew the Hudson Valley in 200 after multiple local sellouts and amoved to Boston that winter. :: MORE ::