BIG SOMETHING | Hailing from the North Carolina countryside, or “The Middle of Nowhere,” as it’s proudly dubbed on their debut album, the 6 headed musical monster known as 'Big Something' has steadily become one of the most unique and exciting rock bands to emerge from the Southeast. Their musical alchemy is deeply rooted in the strong bond of its members—Nick MacDaniels [lead vocals, guitar], Jesse Hensley [lead guitar, vocals], Casey Cranford [saxophone, E.W.I. “Electronic Wind Instrument”], Ben Vinograd [drums], Josh Kagel [keys, trumpet], and Matt Laird [bass]. After over a decade of touring together with 7 full-length studio albums produced by GRAMMY-nominee John Custer and even their own Summer music festival The Big What?, Big Something has emerged as a grassroots phenomenon in the live music community.
SOUNDWAVES FUNK COLLECTIVE | Soundwaves Funk Collective started in 2021 when saxophonist Ben Green decided to lead a band that combined funk with hard rock. Since Soundwaves Funk Collections inception, they have played major venues in DC and Baltimore including the 8x10, Recher Theater, The Ottobar, Balitmore Soundstage, Pearl Street Warehouse, and Jammin Java. They have shared the stage with touring bands Thumpasarus, The Samples, Space Koi, Chalk Dinosaur and Solar Circuit as well as over 30 local bands and artists. They played the Lets Go Festival in 2023 headlined by Silversun Pickups, Cold War Kids and 311. Soundwaves Funk Collective has a passion for creating original, funky revolutionary music.
