Farren-Butcher, Inc.

Jon Butcher:

As the founder of Jon Butcher Axis, Grammy Nominated Jon BUTCHER is one of a select handful of influential recording artists comprising the now legendary Boston music scene.

The MTV videos 'Life Takes A Life', 'Wishes, 'Holy War' and 'Goodbye Saving Grace'

Charlie Farren:

Charlie FARREN emerged onto the national scene in the early '80s as lead singer and guitarist with THE JOE PERRY PROJECT. In that band Charlie established himself as one of the hottest young singers to emerge from the Boston music scene, writing the hits 'Listen To The Rock' and 'East Coast, West Coast' and 'I've Got The Rock And Rolls Again'.

www.farrenbutcher.com

Victor Wooten

In 1988, Victor moved to Nashville and was immediately recruited by blues and soul singer Jonell Mosser. The following year he joined New Grass Revival's banjo ace Béla Fleck, who hired him and his brother, known as Future Man, to play in a jazz band for a Lonesome Pine Special TV show. The two brothers became the rhythm section and with Howard Levy on keyboards and harmonica. The Flecktones were born.

After Levy left at the end of 1992, The Flecktones continued as a trio with invited guest players that indicate how stylistically free-swinging the band is: Branford Marsalis, Paul McCandless, Bruce Hornsby, Grover Washington Jr., steel drummer Andy Narell, and Chick Corea. In 1998, saxophonist Jeff Coffin joined the band and The Flecktones have recently released "OUTBOUND" on SONY/Columbia. The album features the band performing with an all-star cast of guest artists including vocalists Shawn Colvin and Jon Anderson (of the group Yes), guitarist Adrian Belew, oboe player Paul McCandless, and keyboardist John Medeski (of the jazz jam-band Medeski, Martin & Wood).

While Victor can name dozens of bass players who have been influential - - from Bootsy Collins; Larry Graham to Stanley Clarke, and Motown's James Jamerson to Jaco Pastorius- - "overall it's about the music. Bass is just my way of playing the music."

www.victorwooten.com

The Donots

We first became aware of the Donots when we heard their song "Headphones" and loved it ... we have a thing for headphones. We conteacted them and our German distributor said they tour with a JamHub! How cool. They also are a great group of guys who sent us a few videos ... in German. You'll get the idea if you watch them.

www.donots.com

Bascom Hill

The members of Bascom Hill admit they have a tough time when someone asks them what kind of music they play. Usually, after attempting a few lame comparisons, they throw up their hands and say, "Have you heard of rock and roll?"

www.bascomhillband.com/

Steve Rutledge

Steve Rutledge knew his destiny from a very early age—music. After years of paying dues and honing his skills Steve is living his dream as a professional musician and producer in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played for audiences worldwide and shared the stage with artist like: Trace Adkins, Reba, Emerson Drive, Jake Owen, Heidi Newfield, Trick Pony, Toby Keith, Monte Montgomery, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, John Fogerty, The Eagles, Lonestar, James Otto, Big and Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Anderson, Mark Wills, Jo Dee Messina, Kelly Pickler, Taylor Swift, Michael English and many more.

For 4 1/2 years he was the MD and Lead guitarist for Curb recording artist Steve Holy. Since March of 2009 he has been still playing around the United States and is doing a lot of Producing and development for new artists in his Recording Studio in Nashville, TN.

Steve and his band (Steve Rutledge and Stranded) are in the studio right now recording their debut CD which will be released at Winter NAMM 2012.

www.srandstranded.com

Peligro 614

"BEST TEEN BAND IN THE USA" - 2011 WINNER OF SCHOOLJAM USA BATTLE OF THE BANDS
"BEST GUITARIST" - JONATHAN SUH
Peligro 614 (Pronounced "Pull-Leg-Gro") burst onto the local music scene in late 2008/early 2009, and has steadily gained popularity all over the midwest. With their blend of Classic and Modern Rock, they have what most bands at their age lack: a well polished and balanced sound. Peligro 614 draws influence from great bands of the past like AC/DC, Van Halen, Tesla and Guns 'N' Roses and blends it with the feel and attitude of modern bands like Hinder, Nickleback, Buckcherry, Steel Panther and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Previous gigs include shows at Germany's Musikmesse 2011, NAMM Show 2011 in Anaheim, CA, The Basement, The Newport Music Hall, The Lodge Bar & Grill, Refuel Newark, The Alrosa Villa, as well as shows at local and regional festivals all over Ohio.