Jazz and Blues

Ebony Carlson w/ Michael Andrew

Ebony Carlson has toured the world with the world famous BB King’s Band. She’s recently been on tour performing sold out concerts with “Classic Albums Live.”  Ebony’s been dazzling audiences with her tributes to Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Etta James, Shirley Bassey, and Aretha Franklin.

Michael Andrew was the headline singer and bandleader at the world-famous Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City where he entertained audiences nightly and hosted a live Radio Broadcast, “Live from the Rainbow Room.”

He was the band-leader and singer at Merv Griffin’s “Coconut Club” in The Beverly Hilton in California. He has performed in musicals and with symphonies around the country. Andrew also produced music for several films including “In-glorious Basterds,” “Heartbreakers,” and “Being the Ricardos.”

His hit musical, "Mickey Swingerhead & the Earthgirls" led to the formation of his swingin' 8-Piece Band, SWINGERHEAD which toured all over the country. Andrew also starred in the world premiere of the new musical, The Nutty Professor written by Marvin Hamlisch and Rupert Holmes, directed by Jerry Lewis.

Chris Cain

Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King and Albert King. His debut recording, Late Night City Blues (Blue Rock'it Records-1987) garnered four W.C. Handy Blues Award nominations, including Guitarist of the Year. Last year, he released his 16th album.

Albert Castiglia

Miami-raised Albert Castiglia served an apprenticeship while backing legendary blues musician Junior Wells. He later went on to work with singer Sandra Hall.

Never content to allow himself to be confined to any particular category, he embarked on a solo career that’s yielded many critically-acclaimed albums and consist kudos for his exceptional instrumental prowess, his searing vocals, and live performances that have dazzled audiences from coast to coast.

It’s little wonder that Miami’s New Times lauded him as South Florida’s “Best Blues Guitarist” or that USA Today was inspired to remark “It's a revelation to discover the thrilling retro-electric blues from this astonishing young guitarist.”

Sisaundra Lewis

Sisaundra Lewis is an African American singer, songwriter and producer. After a four chair turn by Adam Levine, Usher, Blake and Shakira, she chose country legend, Blake Shelton, as her Coach.

Before The Voice, Sisaundra worked as vocal director and choreographer for Céline Dion and has recorded or shared the stage with renowned artists such as, Peabo Bryson, Janet Jackson, George Duke, Sheila E., Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Patti LaBelle and Najee.

On September 10, 2005 she scored her first number-one U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Hit with her debut single "Shout".

Sisaundra is currently the host of The Sisaundra show, a daytime talk show available every at 7:00PM and AFROJams, a live music performance show on AFRO TV, a cable television network available nationwide on Comcast Xfinity.

Artur Menezes

Brazilian Artur Menezes has made serious waves in the blues community ever since he released his debut album in 2010. His playing is a distinctive blend of fiery, hard-rocking blues that at times borders on shred, combined with an ability to effortlessly switch gears into swinging, jazz grooves. His Brazilian roots add a unique flavor to the mix and further distinguish his playing from that of his contemporaries.

Menezes' songwriting sparkles as it switches between straight-ahead blues and funk-flavored workouts, and his vocals channel the deep emotional content of his songs as effectively as his guitar playing. Fading Away, Menezes' latest album (produced by Josh Smith and featuring a guest appearance from Joe Bonamassa), was a serious step up in both writing and playing. Its arrival laid down a clear marker for his place among the front-runners of the new breed of blues guitar heroes." (GuitarPlayer Magazine Top 25 Best New Blues Guitarists 2023).

Based in Los Angeles, Artur has been touring the US consistently. When not headlining, he’s supporting Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Gales and Kingfish. He also tours Europe and Brazil annually. When not touring, he teaches guitar at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.

Steeln' Peaches

Steeln' Peaches is a southern rock and blues band in the mold of the Allman Brothers Band.

The Buzzcatz

The Buzzcatz are a 9-10 piece show and dance band based in Central Florida, performing a variety of danceable, smash hit songs from the 60's-80's as well as jazz and swing music.

Laurel Hatfield & the Lala Band

Influenced by legendary Broadway divas and jazz vocalists, Laurel Hatfield has been hailed as "a powerhouse voice", displaying striking vocal acrobatics and vivacious charisma. Featuring some of the best musicians in the area, her band incorporates jazz, funk, pop and swing in their covers of reimagined classics.

8 Ball Aitken

8 Ball Aitken has traveled the world during the past two decades with his self-described bluesy, swampified country rock sound. He’s also well known on social media for playing a rather odd collection of guitars made from a cigar box, a Nivea wrinkle cream can, a toaster, fishing tackle box and more. He has a dozen albums to his credit. His songs include "She's Going to Mexico, I'm Going to Jail," "Cyclone Country," "Cowboy Movie" and "Outback Booty Call".