“Grits & Greens can best be described as a formidable quartet, epitomizing the essence of rock and roll. At every show they send their audience on a musical odyssey distinguished by their soul-stirring melodies and indulgent, jam-infused performances.”
Founded in 2010, the Jackson (MS)-based Southern Komfort Brass Band brought together 7 musicians who quickly discovered their niche - New Orleans-style street jazz with a unique Mississippi twist. Countless thousands have traveled to New Orleans to hear the likes of Dirty Dozen, Rebirth , Soul Rebels, Hot 8 and Lil' Rascals Brass Bands.
Southern Komfort Brass Band presents a live show that focuses on traditional Brass Band standards, originals by the aforementioned groups, and Southern Komfort originals as well as special arrangements of popular blues, jazz and R&B tunes. This party band has expanded their line-up to include up to 9 musicians. Their act is fast, fun and never fails to get their audiences singing, dancing and occasionally forming second-lines.
Alternative Rock Band Waking Mars debut at Martin’s Downtown May 11
Comprised of 4 young musicians from Jackson, MS, the band combines sounds of classic rock, blues, and indie rock with their upbeat, dynamic sound
Born out the humidity of Mobile, AL, Red and the Revelers is a powerhouse swamp-soul band formed by singer/songwriter, Red Greg Padilla. Hailing from Arkansas this Alabama transplant has mangaged to create a gumbo of high energy rock and soul that combines elements from famous bands and genres across music. This 8 piece wrecking crew delivers a punch that is felt deep in your soul.
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the Hickoids have carved a unique path through the musical landscape since their inception in Austin, Texas, in 1984.
Bill “Watermelon Slim” Homans has built a remarkable reputation with his raw, impassioned intensity. HARP Magazine wrote “From sizzling slide guitar…to nitty-gritty harp blowing…to a gruff, resonating Okie twang, Slim delivers acutely personal workingman blues with both hands on the wheel of life, a bottle of hooch in his pocket, and the Bible on the passenger seat.” Paste Magazine writes “He’s one hell of a bottleneck guitarist, and he’s got that cry in his voice that only the greatest singers in the genre have had before him.”
360 Degrees - A Mississippi-based Junglist that’s been pushing the sounds of Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, and Jungle music from the southern United States since 1996.
DJ Scrap Dirty: Chicago-born Violator DJ, Dj Scrap Dirty is known for breaking in many artists in the industry, such as 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and The Game.
Multi-Award winning artist Chad Wesley is a Singer-Guitarist from Jackson MS whose music stylings mesh a wide variety of genres ranging from Blues to Rock. With a high energy show, an incredible live band & a loyal grass roots fan base, Wesley’s popularity is growing exponentially by the day as he tours the region promoting his 3 full-length albums released in the last 6 years (with his latest album Soul Rock out now as of August 2022). Sponsored by GB Spirits liquor brand, Wesley is a Mississippi Artist through & through promoting a brand that was born right in his home state. Music lovers of all ages and walks of life will for sure find something to be excited about when Chad Wesley and his band come to their town. His soulful vocals & incredible guitar chops wow every audience that attends leaving them definitely wanting more!
Levitation Jones has been a household name in the deep dubstep staple for years. During his music career he has performed with some of the biggest names in the industry including Yheti, Toadface, The Widdler, Notlo, Parrotice, Ravenscoon, Mystic Grizzly, Smith. And Chief Kaya.
Joe Sobolewski, known as King Joe, has a very unique style with his different genres of bass music. From his dub flow to his downtempo frequencies, King Joe implements low end frequencies that will leave you in a trance.
Lemondoza originally from Russia , got really involved in Midwest bass music scene. Inspired by local producers and inclusive community Lemondoza creating bass music that has both American and European elements in it. As a producer doesn’t follow particular genre. Artist has edgy experimental vibe with a lot of unnatural self made sounds. Inspired by future science and technology.
Weakhearts are a rock'n'roll band from central Mississippi ready to get blasted out with you on some tasty jams.
Phantom Mile : "With a sound of psychedelia tethered in new wave crush, Phantom Mile looks into the future while stepping into the past. Traversing the landscape, tattered in style, There are stories beneath the surface of everything.”
Rare Seed : Following in the footsteps of the "Cultural Cannibalism" espoused in Brazil during the 1960s Tropicália movement, Rare Seed adopts aspects of artists such as Ween, Thee oh Sees, Caetano Veloso, Deerhunter, and even Haruki Murakami, to find and form a unique voice.
Phutureprimitive is the moniker of Bay Area producer and songwriter Rain. Early childhood photos reveal Rain sitting at the piano plinking keys, grinning from ear to ear... a true sign of things to come.
The Phutureprimitive sound is mind melting sonic bliss. Lush melodies drift across intricate rhythms, groove heavy beats and warm, fuzzy bass lines. Often exploring a dark and dense palette, his music also manages to convey a sense of tranquility and beauty. Shimmering with cinematic qualities, his music ultimately speaks to the body, mind and soul. It's often said that Phutureprimitive is his own genre.
