Sugar Ray with Duke Robillard and The Bluetones

Born in Newport Beach, Sugar Ray soared with reggae-tinged "Fly" and 90s pop hits like "Every Morning." Known for sunny pop/rock and Mark McGrath's crossover to TV hosting. Hits span Billboard charts and Adult Contemporary. Evolved from nu-metal origins, embraced nostalgia tours.

Duke Robillard, born in Rhode Island, is a renowned guitarist and singer known for blues, R&B, swing, and roots rock. Founded Roomful of Blues, joined Fabulous Thunderbirds, won multiple Blues Music Awards, and collaborated with legends like Bob Dylan and Herb Ellis.

Formed in Hounslow, England (1994), The Bluetones hit the Brit-pop scene blending guitar pop & psychedelia. Known for "Slight Return" & debut #1 album "Expecting to Fly". Their sound echoed the Stone Roses & Oasis. Despite UK success, less impact in the US.