Pat Metheny

63 concerts

Pat Metheny, from Lee's Summit, Missouri, is a celebrated guitarist and composer known for blending jazz with global sounds. With 20 Grammys across 10 categories, he's famous for albums like "Bright Size Life" and collaborations with luminaries like Lyle Mays and Ornette Coleman. His works range from jazz to classical, with "What's It All About" winning a Grammy in 2011. Metheny was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2018 and continues to innovate with projects like Side-Eye NYC. His 2023 album "Dream Box" was Grammy-nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.

Dom Flemons

9 concerts

GRAMMY winner & EMMY nominee Dom Flemons, "The American Songster," spans 100+ years of music. Known for "Black Cowboys," co-founded Carolina Chocolate Drops. Featured at the Grand Ole Opry & Country Music Hall of Fame.

Perfume Genius

14 concerts

Born in Washington, Perfume Genius, led by Mike Hadreas, is known for its emotional and genre-bending music. The album "Glory" features collaborations with Alan Wyffels, Blake Mills, and a strong band lineup. The music explores themes of isolation and connection, blending macabre imagination with humane ends.

Robert Plant

25 concerts

Robert Plant, born in the Midlands, is a top rock vocalist and Rock Hall of Fame inductee. Known for Led Zeppelin, he won multiple Grammys. His solo career features 11 acclaimed albums and collaborations with Phil Collins, Jimmy Page, and Alison Krauss. His diverse influences span from Morocco to Nashville, showcased in bands like The Honeydrippers and The Sensational Space Shifters. Plant also explores his musical journey in his popular Digging Deep podcast.

MJ Lenderman

29 concerts

Born in Asheville, NC, Jake Lenderman, aka MJ Lenderman, is known for his album "Boat Songs," featuring sports references and ragged guitar solos. He gained attention with hits like "Ghost of Your Guitar Solo." A member of the band Wednesday, he recorded at Asheville’s Drop of Sun, making waves with barbed humor and raw style.

Chucho Valdés

6 concerts

Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés, born in Quivicán, is a pivotal figure in Afro-Cuban jazz, blending Afro-Cuban, jazz, and classical styles. He's won seven GRAMMYs, five Latin GRAMMYs, and a Latin Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. His acclaimed album "Jazz Batá 2" earned a Latin GRAMMY and was on Billboard's 50 Best Latin Albums of the Decade. Valdés collaborates with his wife, Lorena Salcedo, to share Latin jazz globally.

Marc Ribot

5 concerts

Marc Ribot, renowned guitarist, crafted "Songs of Resistance 1948 - 2018," featuring tracks inspired by historical movements and original work, with guests like Tom Waits and Steve Earle.

John Scofield

13 concerts

Jazz guitarist John Scofield, born in Dayton, Ohio, blends post-bop, fusion, and funk. Known for 'Blue Matter' & Grammy-winning 'Past Present'. Worked with Miles Davis, Medeski Martin & Wood. Influential in jazz since the '70s.

Patrick Watson

29 concerts

Montreal's Patrick Watson, a Polaris Music Prize winner, blends rich orchestral music with collaborator Mishka Stein. He's toured globally and scored for film and TV.

The Blind Boys Of Alabama

10 concerts

The Blind Boys of Alabama are gospel legends, winners of five Grammy® Awards, and NEA honorees. Known for gospel to contemporary covers, they've collaborated with Eric Clapton, Prince, and more.

Cymande

5 concerts

Cymande, a U.K. band formed in 1971, blends African rhythms with rock, funk, and soul, adding reggae and jazz-funk. Discovered by John Schroeder, their 1972 debut charted in the U.S. Known for hits like "Bra" and "The Message," they've influenced hip-hop and partnered with Soul II Soul's Jazzie B. Reunited in 2013, Cymande continues to captivate audiences.

Flying Lotus

4 concerts

Flying Lotus, aka Steven Ellison, born in Los Angeles, mixes hip-hop, electronic, and avant-garde jazz. Known for "Never Catch Me" with Kendrick Lamar, he's collaborated with Thundercat, Herbie Hancock, and Solange. Grammy-nominated, he founded Brainfeeder label, scored Netflix's Yasuke, and released hits like "Cosmogramma" and "Flamagra."

Dirty Three

15 concerts

Melancholy instrumental trio Dirty Three, formed in 1992 in Melbourne, Australia by Warren Ellis, Mick Turner, and Jim White. Known for distorted violin sound and tours with Pavement, Sonic Youth. Celebrated albums include "Horse Stories" and "Ocean Songs". Collaborated with PJ Harvey, Nick Cave.

Shabaka

6 concerts

London-born multi-instrumentalist Shabaka Hutchings fuses classical, calypso, and hip hop in his flute-forward album. Collaborators include Esperanza Spalding, Saul Williams, and Floating Points.

Cécile McLorin Salvant

14 concerts

Cécile McLorin Salvant, born in Miami, is celebrated for her emotive voice and jazz virtuosity. She won the 2010 Thelonious Monk Jazz Vocal Competition and has earned multiple Grammys with albums like "For One to Love" and "The Window." Known for blending classic jazz with blues and European traditions, she collaborates with artists like Aaron Diehl and Sullivan Fortner. Her albums frequently top jazz charts, showcasing bold covers and intimate originals.

Richard Thompson

22 concerts

Born in London, Richard Thompson is a legendary British folk-rock artist, known for his guitar skills, songwriting, and vocals. Co-founder of Fairport Convention, he merged rock with traditional British folk, notably on "Liege and Lief." Post-Fairport, he achieved critical acclaim with albums like "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight" with Linda Thompson despite poor sales, and saw a breakthrough with the acclaimed "Shoot Out the Lights." His solo career, marked by the cult classic "1952 Vincent Black Lightning," flourished with collaborations like those with producer Mitchell Froom. Thompson's influence extended through the decades, earning the admiration and covers by artists such as Del McCoury Band.