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Born and raised in Philly and crash-landed in Charleston, John and Kevin Shields are the minds behind the quirky indie hip-hop group Little Stranger. Performing as a duo, Little Stranger is a fresh hybrid of John’s singer-songwriter magnetism and Kevin’s hard hitting, in-your-face delivery. Stylistically reminiscent of Gorillaz and Twenty One Pilots, Little Stranger inhabits a relatively unexplored niche at this point in time. They’re all about originality, every song is a separate work unto itself with all the strangeness that their name implies.

Led by songwriters Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick and with Bailey Warren on fiddle, The Arcadian Wild confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary in order to create a unique acoustic sound that is simultaneously unified and diverse. With roots in formal vocal music and influences from progressive bluegrass and folk, The Arcadian Wild offer up songs of invitation; calls to come and see, to find refuge and rest, or to journey and wonder.

A favorite of the Bay Area’s folk and Americana scene, Jimbo Scott has been entertaining audiences far and wide for more than a decade. His solo work evokes traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass - Oakland soul in sepia toned California landscapes and life-scapes. Described by Tahoe Weekly as “Honest Honey-Eyed Americana”, Jimbo’s music casts reflections around the room, flashing from honest self-deprecation to cinematic retrospectives on our part in shaping our communities and accounting the consequences of our actions and inactions.

Con Brio is an elastic and explosive seven-piece band that makes emotional music at the intersection of soul, rock ‘n’ roll, pop and R&B. A Bay Area institution with an international following, Con Brio has spent more than a decade touring the globe, playing venues ranging from packed clubs to some of the world’s biggest festivals, and enjoying a formidable reputation on the strength of their exhilarating, sweat-drenched live shows. They’ve been described as “infectious” (Washington Post), “a party-punk version of Sly and the Family Stone” (Consequence of Sound) and “the best new live band in America” (Pop Matters).

Wholeheartedly fed by the folk and gospel traditions, MaMuse (Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker) create uplifting music to inspire the world into thriving. Interweaving brilliant and haunting harmony with lyrics born of honed emotional intelligence, MaMuse invokes a musical presence that inspires the opening of the heart. Playing a family of varied acoustic instruments including upright bass, guitar, mandolins, ukulele, and flutes, these two powerful women embody a love for all life. The synergy that is created through this musical connection is palpable and truly moving to witness.

Próxima Parada grooves while singing about personal growth. At their shows, people have a hell of a lot of fun letting loose, feeling whatever they gotta feel. Songs like Begin Again and It Don’t Feel the Same speak to the people they are working to be, and yet, these deeply personal stories become universal, as listeners connect them to their own lives. The result is bobbing heads and feeling uplifted. 

"Earn Yo Sleep” is the motto Grammy Award and Emmy Award winning singer- songwriter Cocoa Sarai lives by. Raised in a musical family in Brooklyn NY, Cocoa has written for and collaborated with iconic artists and producers like Dr. Dre, Anderson .Paak, Nas and many more. She contributed to 8 of the 14 tracks on .Paak’s 2018 album Oxnard and even dropped a rap verse on the Dr. Dre- featured “Mansa Musa” before securing a Grammy for her work on .Paak’s Ventura in 2020. Cocoa also lent her songwriting skills to Academy Award-winning director Lee Daniels and has been performing since the age of two. Most recently Cocoa is the only woman to feature on Dr. Dre’s latest release in collaboration with Grand Theft Auto on “Fallin’ Up” Inspired by her West Indian heritage, her church roots, and her love of hip-hop, this Jamaican- American songstress is establishing herself as a creative force that cannot be ignored.

Honey of the Heart blends melodies into a tapestry of auditory wonder. With a delicate interplay of instruments and harmonious vocals, their music becomes an irresistible force that beckons you to dance, blissfully recalibrate, and lose yourself in the moment. The atmosphere they conjure is one of pure enchantment, with each note resonating like a soothing balm for the soul. From the gentle caress of acoustic guitars to the pulsating rhythms of percussion, their sonic journey invites you to surrender to the magic of the music. Honey of the Heart and Soul Graffiti's journey culminates with a spellbinding late-night Saturday DJ and live music set at the illustrious Bear Music Festival in 2023.

Hailing from the Carolinas, Damn Skippy is not your average rapper. Known for his clever lyrics that dance on the edge of wit and wisdom, Damn Skippy takes listeners on a journey at the speed of Ricky Bobby in his prime!

Sometimes inspiration strikes from the immersion of living in a far away place. The view of the ocean. The sound of a rainforest at sunrise. The smell of an open-air market. The embrace of the wild human experience. Sometimes, inspiration stems from a place that everyone can relate to, but maybe no one’s actually been. This is the music of The Hip Abduction, the vibrant St. Petersburg, FL-based collective that formed over a mutual appreciation for West African and early Jamaican reggae/dub music.

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