Curtis King
Born in Alabama, Curtis was brought up on the blues and has played for tips on the streets and coffeehouses of Montreal and Toronto to opening for nationally known recording artists.
Tony Vega Band
“Holy S**t! …one can quickly understand why Vega and band are quickly becoming the hottest ticket in Texas and Europe. These guys are goin’ places few reach…mark my words!”
Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy Band
Diunna Greenleaf, the Leader of Blue Mercy is a native Texan (Houston) who has a background steeped in gospel music. She combines intricate patches of jazz, gospel and heartfelt soul to create a kind of blues that takes one on an emotional roller coaster ride.
Brook Ballard & The Big Wheelers
“Brook Ballard has quietly become one of the premier Harp players on the Gulf Coast. Driven by tradition, soul, improvisation, and a level of energy unsurpassed by today's top artists, Brook has honed his craft razor sharp."
-- Texas Blues Music
Texas Johnny Boy
The education that I have acquired is through many years of listening and the gathering of experience in the streets. I was born, in 1954, in Big Spring, Texas. I am told, by my uncle, that the musical influences started out when I was real little.