Originating in Maryland, O.A.R. formed thirty years ago and achieved multiplatinum success with over 1 billion streams. Known for selling out Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks, they have released albums since 1997's The Wanderer and founded the Oceans Calling Festival.
Formed in Los Angeles, multiplatinum pop band Fitz and The Tantrums are known for energetic live shows and hits like HandClap, Out of My League, The Walker, and Moneygrabber. Amassing billions of streams across five albums, the group features Michael Fitzpatrick, Noelle Scaggs, James King, Jeremy Ruzumna, and Joseph Karnes.
Led by Jakob Dylan, alternative rock band the Wallflowers bridged rootsy indie sounds with arena-friendly rock. They achieved a major breakthrough with their 1996 multi-platinum sophomore album, Bringing Down the Horse, and later released Rebel, Sweetheart and the comeback album Exit Wounds.
Weezer, formed in Los Angeles in 1992, is an American rock band known for alternative rock, power pop, and geek rock. They blend guitar-shredding with grunge intensity. Popular songs include "Buddy Holly," "Island in the Sun," and "Say It Ain't So." Notable albums include the "Blue Album," "Pinkerton," and the "SZNZ" EPs. They've sold over 35 million albums worldwide and collaborated with artists like Lil Wayne and AJR.
Two-time GRAMMY nominee Grace Potter is a acclaimed rock artist known for five studio albums, including the nominated Daylight, and major festival appearances. She has collaborated with artists like The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, and Kenny Chesney.
Formed in 2001, Dirty Heads is a Southern California band blending hip-hop, reggae, and rock. They are best known for their 2017 hit Vacation, which achieved massive global streaming success in 2021. Their albums include Midnight Control.
Born in Philadelphia, Garrett Dutton broke out in the 1990s with his band, G. Love And Special Sauce, known for their Gold-selling debut. Over three decades, he released numerous acclaimed albums and collaborated with artists like Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews.
Nathaniel Rateliff grew up in rural Missouri playing music in church and later moved to Denver. He released multiple solo albums and EPs before forming Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. His album And It Was Still Alright serves as an homage to his late friend and producer Richard Swift.
Denver indie-folk hitmakers The Lumineers: “Ho Hey,” “Gloria,” “Brightside”; 24 #1s, 3x‑platinum debut, #1 Cleopatra, 2 Grammy noms; 1.1M‑ticket world tour.
THE DRIVER ERA, brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch from Los Angeles, craft alternative rock, funk, and R&B. Known for energetic performances and genre-bending sound, their popular songs include "Preacher Man," "A Kiss," and "Malibu." Albums like "X," "Girlfriend," "Summer Mixtape," and "Obsession" showcase their evolving music. Ross Lynch is also an acclaimed actor, and the duo has sold out shows globally.
Oceans Calling is a multi-day music festival originating in Ocean City, Maryland, conceived in partnership with the band O.A.R. It celebrates diverse genres including rock, indie, alternative, and pop, drawing nationally recognized artists. The festival is known for its unique beachfront setting, offering live music alongside culinary experiences and boardwalk attractions. It has become a major success, recognized as a significant music event.
