Formed in the mid-1980s at the University of Georgia by John Bell, Dave Schools, and Michael Houser, Widespread Panic is renowned for breaking attendance records nationwide, including 60 consecutive sell-outs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2008, the band has sold over 3 million albums.
Formed in Oklahoma City in 1983, the Flaming Lips are an alternative rock band known for their experimental style, psych-rock sound, and surreal career. Their major breakthrough came with the 1993 hit She Don't Use Jelly, followed by acclaimed albums like The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.
Formed in Boulder, Colorado in 1989, jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon blend bluegrass, rock, and Cajun roots. Founded by Vince Herman, Drew Emmitt, and Mark Vann, the influential band gained major-label success in the late nineties with albums like Euphoria and The Nashville Sessions.
Bloodkin, formed by West Virginia friends Daniel Hutchens and Eric Carter, established their Southern-fried roots rock and alt-country sound in Athens, Georgia. They boast a catalog of over 500 songs. Popular tunes include "Can't Get High," notably covered by Widespread Panic. Notable albums include 2021's "Black Market Tango" and the remastered "Good Luck Charm" (2024). They are celebrated for influential songwriting and collaborations, including with Moe Tucker.
Nelson co-produced and co-wrote music for the 2018 film A Star is Born, winning a Grammy and BAFTA. His 2023 album Sticks and Stones topped the Alt Country chart. He is also a sought-after collaborator, working with Sierra Ferrell, Lainey Wilson, and Miranda Lambert.
Mavis Staples is an enduring figure in American music and the lone surviving member of the Staple Singers. A Kennedy Center Honoree and multi-GRAMMY winner, she has collaborated with legends like Bob Dylan and Prince, spanning a historic career of over seventy years.
The Pharcyde is an influential alternative rap quartet from South Central Los Angeles formed in 1990. They released their gold-certified eccentric debut album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, in 1992, followed by Labcabincalifornia and Plain Rap.
Puddles Pity Party is a silent 7-foot clown and crooner known for melancholic pop anthems and the viral 2013 YouTube cover of Royals with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Originally from River City, Puddles gained momentum touring with Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Eels, and performing worldwide at major festivals.
Formed in Memphis in the late 90s, Lucero is a touring band known for southern rock, Stax-inspired Memphis soul, punk-rooted guitar licks, and Americana-style lyrics. Their expansive discography includes their twelfth record, Should’ve Learned by Now.
Alt-country and Americana artist John R. Miller was born near Washington, DC and raised in West Virginia. Blending punk, traditional Appalachian music, and rock, he is known for albums including Depreciated, Heat Comes Down, and The Great Unknowing.
Formed in Scotland in 2018, High Fade is an independent funk-rock powerhouse known for explosive live shows and a genre-blending sound of funk, rock, punk, disco, jazz and soul. Operating via RPN Records, they achieved international independent chart success with their debut album, Life's Too Fast.
Eastern Kentucky-raised Tyler Childers blends Appalachian roots with country, folk, and bluegrass, earning a devoted following for vivid storytelling. His 2017 breakthrough album Purgatory went RIAA Platinum; later releases include Country Squire and Rustin' in the Rain.
Formed in the 1990s, New Orleans funk outfit Galactic features Ben Ellman, Rob Mercurio, Stanton Moore, Jeff Raines, and Rich Vogel. Known for diverse guest collaborations, the band also owns the historic music venue Tipitina's and has released ten studio albums.
West Virginia-born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Ferrell rose in roots music with acclaimed Rounder Records debut LP Long Time Coming, won Americana Emerging Act of the Year, and collaborated with Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show.
Texas-born GRAMMY-nominated country maverick Charley Crockett has independently released 14 albums, garnering hundreds of millions of streams. Known for his rebellious style, he earned a GRAMMY nod for his 2024 album $10 Cowboy and has sold out renowned venues worldwide.
An annual three-day music festival held at Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee, celebrating the city's rich musical legacy with an eclectic lineup spanning rock, soul, and blues.
Mempho Music Festival is an annual multi-genre music festival held at the Radians Amphitheater at the Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 2017 by Diego Winegardner, the festival serves as a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage, featuring a diverse lineup of prominent artists spanning rock, soul, hip-hop, and blues.
