Sponsorships

Barber Electronics

Barber products are primarily unique designs not direct copies of older circuits. All Barber units tone hallmarks include clarity, note definition, and a wide range of tones, textures, flexibility and functions. Barber is committed to musician friendly pricing and do not engage in extreme Boutique pricing, We do not use the title "Boutique" to sell pedals, our products are simply "hand made".


Philtone Guitar Company

Philtone offer a first class personalized guitar repair and custom building experience for the musician, whether professional or enthusiast.



Artists

SONiA and disappear fear

One of the world's most successful LGBT singer songwriters, SONiA disappear fear (born Sonia Rutstein) is loved for her beautiful voice and songs that illuminate truth passionately delivered. Born in Baltimore and cruising relentlessly across the USA in the early 90s, SONiA has grown to be loved around the world. To see her is to believe her.

SONiA Rutstein is a world class composer and artist. Her awards include 6 GLAMAs and one being Female Artist of the Year, GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian American Anti Defamation) Award for Best Album (previous recipient Elton John), Coin Of Honor from a joint coalition of the United States Military for her humanitarian efforts and (2017) Spirit of Folk Music Award from Folk Alliance International. SONiA's talent of writing in a variety of genres and languages has garnered her a vast following worldwide. SONiA’s double CD "LIVE at MAXiMAL" was in the first round running Grammy for Folk Album of the Year. Looking at her touring schedule past and future one can trace decades of dedication to various humanitarian and animal rights' causes.

Chris has recorded and toured with Sonia and Disappear Fear since 1994


Skyla Burrell Band

Skyla Burrell was born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, California. Skyla formed her first band at the age of 13 and has been a working musician ever since. Skyla played with several bands as a teenager and young adult, working her way up and down Southern California. She relocated to the East Coast in her early 20's where she continued learning and growing from her musical experiences and eventually co-forming the Skyla Burrell Band. In addition to her singing, writing and guitar duties, Skyla also plays the piano.

Skyla has earned a reputation as one of the hardest working women in the Blues. She leads her talented band through all original high-energy offerings of Blues that range from jumping, jazzy and swinging to rockin' Memphis soul and smoldering straight-up Chicago. Through it all her voice runs up and down your spine while she wails away on her guitar and your feet just can't be still.

Chris has recorded and toured with Skyla since 2001


Reggie Wayne Morris

Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Reggie Wayne Morris plays his Blues with infectious passion, charm and humor. Raised on his grandparents farm in Charlottesville, Va. Reggie now based in Baltimore, MD. was reared on Gospel and Blues learning the guitar at an early age from musical family members.

As a contemporary guitarist his Uptempo Rock-Edged Style developed from listening to Jimi Hendrix and B.B. King and fusing their influences with his own unique approach to create his "Boogie Woogie Rhythm & Rockin' Blues" that allowed him to tour Italy, France, Hawaii and the U.S. with an appearance at Carnegie Hall as a "Career Milestone". He has the sole distinction of being the only artist to perform at the Baltimore Blues Society Festival nine consecutive years having the unique opportunity to be both the Opening and Closing act on one particularly memorable occasion.

Chris has recorded and toured with Reggie since 1998


Jaguar

Jaguar is a classic rock inspired band that plays music in the Caribbean. It was formed in Baltimore, MD in 1989 and toured the United States Virgin Islands for 4 months. Jaguar recently celebrated their 30th anniversary playing Sapphire Beach in St. Thomas, USVI. This year Jaguar returned to the Virgin Islands to play multiple dates on St. John and St. Thomas. They are currently recording their latest album for an expected fall release and will begin the next island tour early 2021.

Chris has recorded and toured with Jaguar since 1989


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The Unforeseen was created during the great pandemic of 2020.
They are currently recording their latest album in Las Vegas for an expected fall release.

Chris has recorded The Unforeseen since 2020