Blue Cactus with Geese, My Morning Jacket, and more

Louisville's My Morning Jacket, known for their thrilling live shows and innovative rock sound, has deeply influenced musicians and won numerous awards.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor, formed in Montreal, are known for their orchestral chamber rock with hypnotic crescendos. They gained acclaim with the 2000 album "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven." After a hiatus, they returned with "'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!" and continue crafting politically poignant works like 2024's "No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead." Known for their powerful live shows, they often collaborate with visual artists, and their performances feature a large ensemble and diverse instrumentation.

Blue Cactus, led by Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, hails from North Carolina's honky-tonk scene, fusing folk, alt-country, and psychedelic rock. Known for supporting acts like The War And Treaty and Town Mountain, they craft introspective and lush music. Their third album, *Believer*, explores themes of illness, dreams, and hope with guest singers like Erin Rae. Praised by No Depression and compared to Gillian Welch, their rich sound remains deeply personal and adventurous.