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Zwangere Guy

1 concert

ZG emerged from hardship to a successful rap career, highlighting societal issues in his music. Known for Dutch hip hop hits, he made history with the first Dutch-language hip hop chart-topping record. He wowed audiences at major festivals and sold out venues across Belgium and the Netherlands, earning multiple RBEA 2019 nominations.

Buddy Guy

31 concerts

Born in Lettsworth, Louisiana, blues icon Buddy Guy melds classic Chicago blues with rock's flash. Known for hits like "First Time I Met the Blues," he's influenced by greats like B.B. King. His work led to a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction & multiple Grammys. He often plays at his club, Legends, in Chicago.

Charlie Hunter

2 concerts

Charlie Hunter, acclaimed for innovative jazz on 7/8-string guitars, collaborated with Norah Jones, Mos Def, and more. Known for blending bass, melody, and rhythm, he recorded for Blue Note and other labels.

The Teskey Brothers

22 concerts

Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey blend soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for hits from albums like "Run Home Slow" (Grammy-nominated) and chart-topping "The Winding Way," which won a Best Blues & Roots ARIA award.

Van Morrison

18 concerts

Van Morrison, born in Belfast, combines R&B, jazz, blues, and folk in hits like "Gloria" and "Brown-Eyed Girl." Known for his soulful style and collaborations with artists like the Chieftains.

Danielle Ponder

7 concerts

Danielle Ponder, a former attorney from Rochester, NY, turned singer-songwriter, shines with her debut album blending pop, R&B, blues, rock, and trip-hop. Known for her powerful voice and emotive style.

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra

7 concerts

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, is a premier NY-based jazz band celebrated for albums like Pulitzer-winning "Blood on the Fields" and collaborations with Ruben Blades.

Yussef Dayes

1 concert

London-born Yussef Dayes is celebrated for his electrifying drum performances, blending African, Caribbean, and grime influences. Known from Yussef Kamaal & the album "Black Focus", he collaborated with Tom Misch on "What Kinda Music", hitting UK Top 5.

Fergus McCreadie

1 concert

Fergus McCreadie, a Scottish jazz pianist known for blending Jazz with Scottish folk, mesmerizes globally. His album "Forest Floor" topped UK charts and he's a 2022 BBC New Generation Artist.

Linda May Han Oh

2 concerts

Linda Oh is a renowned bassist from Malaysia, known for her fluid and creative style in modernist, post-bop, and jazz-funk genres. Based in New York, she has collaborated with Dave Douglas, Terri Lynne Carrington, and Pat Metheny. Her acclaimed albums include "Walk Against Wind" and "Aventurine." Recognitions include a Jazz Journalist's Award and a Downbeat magazine honor.

Maria Schneider

5 concerts

Maria Schneider, born in the USA, is a Grammy-winning jazz and classical composer known for her Maria Schneider Orchestra and collaborations with David Bowie. Her trailblazing use of crowdfunding through ArtistShare began with "Concert in the Garden," the first Grammy-winning album sold exclusively online. Honored as an NEA Jazz Master and elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she champions musicians' rights and has testified before Congress on intellectual property.

Mavis Staples

5 concerts

Mavis Staples & Levon Helm starred in 'The Last Waltz' 1976, known for "The Weight". Helm, post-cancer, won 3 GRAMMYs. Both icons revered in American music.

Kurt Elling

15 concerts

Kurt Elling, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, known for dynamic range and soulful shows. Famed for his blend of jazz, R&B, and poetry, he collaborates with artists like Charlie Hunter and Branford Marsalis, and integrates various musical styles.

Bill Frisell

7 concerts

Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, born in Baltimore and raised in Denver, blends avant-jazz, Americana, and pop. Known for his unique sound and emotional depth, he has over 85 albums, winning acclaim and awards like the Deutsche Schallplattenpreis. Collaborated with musicians across genres, including Elvis Costello and Charles Lloyd.

Dave Holland

1 concert

Jazz bassist Dave Holland, born in Wolverhampton, England, revolutionized acoustic bass in jazz, working with greats like Miles Davis. Notable for albums like "Conference of the Birds," Grammy-winner with collaborations across avant-garde to post-bop.

Alabaster DePlume

16 concerts

Gus Fairbairn, aka Alabaster DePlume, is a Mancunian artist known for sonorous melodies and a people-first approach. He champions transparency in his music, with the phrase "Don't forget you're precious" epitomizing his commitment to personal vulnerability and collective politics.

Stormzy

2 concerts

London MC Stormzy blends grime, gospel, & R&B. Known for hits like "Vossi Bop" & albums like Gang Signs & Prayer. Glastonbury headliner & Brit Award winner. Collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Burna Boy & more.