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Mark Newman
Mark Newman
"Aside from his own career, Mark has played with Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), John Oates (Hall & Oates), Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominos, Jim McCarty (Yardbirds), Sam The Sham, Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Mark’s CD, “Empirical Truth” won best indie CD for the L.I. Blues Society in 2019."

Laura Cheadle
Laura Cheadle
Along with her Family Band, she has opened for some of the biggest names in the business and won numerous awards, including “Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band” at WXPN sponsored Tri-State Indie Music Awards. She has performed on stages from NYC to London, appeared on 6ABC’s “Tuned In” as the very first viewer’s choice, the “NBC 10” Show, and the National reality show “Next Great Family Band.” Laura was recently featured in Curve Magazine, named one of “100 Women We Love” in Go Magazine, and declared a “Super Woman” in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work.

Chelsea Takami
Chelsea Takami
Chelsea Takami (acoustic guitar & vocals) is a soulful, charismatic, and dynamic singer-songwriter from Long Island, NY. She recently opened up for Pat Benatar at The Paramount in Huntington, where she also performs every Sunday at their art gallery/bar called Spotlight. Takami performs full-time on Long Island. She's known for her dynamic range of both cover and original songs, and is always on-point with her fun, energetic performances.

The Velvicks
The Velvicks
The Velvicks, like all the best rock and roll stories of the early 21st century, can be traced back to abasement. With influences from Pink Floyd, Queens of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, and Radiohead, the band delivers heart-pounding rock that is at once familiar and distinctive. The sounds of the band members individual experiences combined with a shared passion for authentic rock and roll. “Songs are making sense; the band is delivering badass live performances and people are responding to it.” says Vick Nader -

Playing in Traffic
Playing in Traffic
Playing in Traffic one of N.Y.C’s Premier Hard Rock Bands’ Playing in Traffic’s Rock style is really hard to pin Down. They are Having too much fun creating music to worry about Style,

Rob Eberle
Rob Eberle
Rob Eberle is a young, versatile singer, songwriter, and producer, originally from Long Island, NY and now based in Los Angeles, CA. What sets Rob apart is his extraordinary talent for capturing both his own life experiences and those of others through his music. Eberle's songs serve as windows into the stories and moments of his life and the lives of those around him. Influenced by a diverse array of artists ranging from FINNEAS, Billie Eilish, Jeremy Zucker, all the way to Alexander 23. Eberle has carved out his own genre-bending niche.

Gina Cutillo
Gina Cutillo
Billboard artist from Long Island, NY Gina Cutillo has song placements on TV, commercials and film. Her single "Keep On" debuted at #34 on Billboard Top 40 mainstream charts. She has toured with Katy Perry, Paramore, Gym Class Heroes and others on Warped Tour. Besides releasing new music Gina has been also producing rock bands and solo artists.

Amanda Ayala
Amanda Ayala
Amanda Ayala is NY based artist known for her raw, powerhouse vocals and a style that blends rock, blues, and pop with a modern twist. Her authentic sound and honest lyrics draw from her personal journey, connecting with listeners on a deep level. Amanda first gained national attention as a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”, where her performances left a lasting impression. She also made a mark as a quarterfinalist on Amazon Prime’s “Who Will Rock You?”showcasing her versatility and stage presence. With her dynamic talent and fearless approach to music, Amanda is steadily carving out her place in the industry as an exciting artist to watch.