Bodeans with Marcy Playground, The Cactus Blossoms, and more

The Cactus Blossoms are a harmony duo featuring brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum. Known for their distinctive vocal harmonies and band-focused sound, they released the album Every Time I Think About You, featuring songs like There She Goes.

Waukesha, Wisconsin's BoDeans are a roots rock, heartland, and alternative rock band, celebrated for tight harmonies, guitar-driven sound, and energetic live performances. Named Rolling Stone's "Best New American Band" in 1987, their hits include "Closer to Free" (Party of Five theme) and "Fadeaway". Albums like "4 The Last Time" showcase their enduring style. They have supported U2 and Bob Dylan, and are recognized in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Midwest Artists exhibit.

Formed in Austin, Minnesota in 1984, rootsy rock band Gear Daddies featured Martin Zellar, Randy Broughten, Nick Ciola, and Billy Dankert. They released albums like Let's Go Scare Al and Billy's Live Bait on Polydor Records, and performed on Late Night with David Letterman. Their hidden track Zamboni became their best-known song.

Marcy Playground formed in mid-’90s New York City by Minneapolis natives John Wozniak and Dylan Keefe with Ohio-raised drummer Dan Rieser. Signed to Capitol, their 1997 self-titled debut went platinum on the hit single Sex and Candy.