Wookiefoot is a band, a 501C3 Non-Profit Charity Organization, a circus, a philosophy, and a community of globe trekking bliss junkies and believers that are the fuel to keep this Tribadelic Spaceship going! Their charity organization (with the support of their community) has donated over $500,000 to third world relief efforts. Wookiefoot’s live sets are an always inspiring and entertaining barrage of sonic and visual stimulation. The fast-paced circus-like set has been called “Short Attention Span Musical Theater”. These live performances are a one of a kind experience that mixes Reggae, World Beat, Hip Hop, Irish, Funk, Folk, Rock & more with a large band featuring everything from a vintage Hammond Organ to Bag Pipes! Combine that with a mind-blowing stage show that may include anything (such as a light show, projection, costumes, fire, dancers, aerialists, magic, clowns, puppets, etc)… and you better buckle up!

Born and raised in Philly, crash landed in Charleston, Kevin and John Shields are breaking into previously uncharted waters with their quirky indie hip-hop group, Little Stranger. Between John’s melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove, this duo is sure to get any audience up and moving. Stylistically reminiscent of Gorillaz and Odelay-era Beck, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop. Every track brings the uniqueness and strangeness that their name implies.

For the past few years, the duo has perfected their live performance by playing over 100 shows per year prior to the coronavirus shutdown. The group also puts a big focus on creating arresting visual experiences through their music videos, their own eccentric television program (LSTV), and in-house graphics. Between their out-of-the-box creative endeavors and an ever-increasing arsenal of new tunes, Little Stranger is poised to make 2023 another slam dunk.

Cory Wythe, the producer and guitarist better known as Marvel Years, is more than your average DJ/producer. Marvel Years incorporates electric guitar in his live performances. His approach to blending electronic beats and shredding soulful guitar on his original tracks and remixes creates a sound that is a unique hybrid of glitch, retro-funk, classic rock, soul, jazz and hip-hop.

Born and raised in the wild depths of Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp, Savej [pron. “savage”] delivers a one-of-a-kind fusion of ancient medicine music and modern bass. Savej’s live experience is an immersive sonic ceremony, taking audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the sacred and the profane—the mystical and the irresistibly groovy—while deeply reconnecting them to the human experience and the natural world.

From stages like the legendary Luna Stage at Envision Festival in Costa Rica to the A-Lot at Area 15 in Las Vegas, Savej continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, offering a transformative, high-energy celebration that’s both grounding and invigorating.

Savej holds a deep passion for his frequent collaborations with indigenous tribes and continues to be entrusted as a bridge to infuse timeless medicine songs into his music, a mission which directly supports the cultures they originate from through donation of record sales and creation of NFTs infusing indigenous art and music.

Boostive is a six to nine piece band spearheaded by Chilean/Asian American music producer Seiji Komo. Formed in 2012 by a few childhood friends with distinct preferences for World, Hip-Hop and Jamaican Dub Reggae, the band began to slow-cook a musical gumbo with more flavors added when each new member added both their musical backround and life experience to the mix. Amongst the lineup, the band wields two percussionists, well-trained in the syncopated universe of Africa and Latin America. Beside them are a 2-4 piece horn section with a jazz feel that nods heavily to the dub reggae tradition and features solos that often feel like a furious rap from your favorite hip hop track. With the addition of conscious rap lyrics and wondrous, thoughtful female vocal melodies, your attention will not be lost. All of these elements may seem too much for one band to hold if not carried by the seriously heavy hip-hop pocket of the drum and bass. Imagine if J Dilla and Dr. Dre orchestrated a seasoned world reggae ensemble with sub-frequency bass.

This band’s unique sound has allowed them to share the stage with other heavy hitting groups like Slightly Stoopid, Dirtwire, Don Carlos, Lee “Scratch” Perry, The Hieroglyphics, Cut Chemist, Souls of Mischief, Zion I, The Pharcyde, Slum Village, and Marlon Asher. With their obvious danceability and massive performance style, they’ve become a favorite at many west coast festivals including: Lightning in a Bottle, Reggae on the Mountain, Joshua Tree Music Fest, Emissions, Lucidity, Serenity, San Diego’s Oktoberfest and the Bay fest after party.

Looking at Boostive’s discography, you’ll see a lot of stylistic ground covered through their years of development. They are currently producing a World/Dub/R&B album with the lovely young vocalist Divina, sounds that are becoming a more prominent feature of their live shows. The elements are really lining up on the horizon for this band’s marathon of dedication to musicianship and originality. Keep your eyes and ears open, you’re not going to want to miss what’s coming.

Crossing Old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities, Pert Near Sandstone emerged twenty years ago from the Minnesota acoustic music scene. With infectious energy and collaborative spirit, they have established themselves as standard-bearers for the vitality of the Midwestern roots music scene and alongside Minnesota brethren Trampled By Turtles and Charlie Parr. They have toured extensively and performed onstage with the likes of Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas, earning dates along the way with everyone from Yonder Mountain String Band to Steve Martin. NPR’s Mountain Stage praised the band for putting a “Midwestern stamp on Appalachian [sounds],” while A Prairie Home Companion described Pert Near Sandstone as “a force on the Minnesota roots music scene and beyond,” and 89.3 The Current praised their live performances as “a frenzied string shredding spree that takes audiences under its spell.”

        As festival favorites in both the US and Europe, the band helped to launch the Blue Ox Music Festival in 2015, which they continue to host and curate each June in Eau Claire, WI. For the past decade, the now prestigious music festival has helped bring into the local community a great many nationally treasured artists such as Bela Fleck, Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Jerry Douglas, Margo Price, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Charlie Crockett, The Infamous Stringdusters, Jason Isbell, Greensky Bluegrass, The Drive By Truckers, and so many more.​

Through deep, poignant lyrics which tell stories of happiness, love, loss and sadness, Joey Harkum has been traveling and playing his heartfelt songs for over a decade. We would love for you to give him a listen and join our growing music family!

One of the fastest rising stars in Minnesota’s music scene, Nur-D burst onto the stage in 2018. Imagine the soulful sounds of Bruno Mars or Childish Gambino, the powerful energy of Chance the Rapper, the pop culture punchlines of an episode of “Community,” all rolled up into a show that everyone can enjoy à la The
Fresh Prince. Performing alongside national acts like MisterWives, Ludacris, Tyler The Creator, and the Grammy Award winning Minnesota Orchestra, Nur-D is well on his way to becoming a house hold name!

Designated Best New MN Artist in 2019 (Citypages), headlined The 2020 “Best New Bands” show at First Avenue, honoree for the 2021 National Philanthropy Day (University of Minnesota), awarded 2021 Best Live Concert (Citypages), voted the 2022 Best Musician/Local Artist (Twin Cities Collective), Nur-D brings an
explosion of energy every time he hits the stage! With nine full length projects, each with their own flair to his discography, Nur-D has something special for
any occasion. Whether you’re going out on the town with “Take My Picture,” bopping to “Collide,” channeling flirty energy with “All My Friends Are So Hot,” or you just want to “Strut” your stuff, don’t be afraid to ride the “Black Wizard Wave” and celebrate yourself! Work through “The Storm” of everything going on around you, kick it with “All of That,” let “HVN” ring with community and uplift you, leaving you feeling “Glorious!” Nur-D is a breath of fresh air in the Hip Hop world and fans are feeling the same. Boasting a fervent fan base across the US and around the globe, if you haven’t heard the name Nur-D yet you certainly will soon. It’s easy to see why many people are calling Nur-D the next big thing out of Minnesota!

Planting their home base roots in both Denver, CO and St. Petersburg, FL has allowed Emily Cooper & Zach Simms to travel the country playing shows and connecting all the cities in between and beyond. Blending elements of funk, house, bass, pop, drum and bass, hip-hop, techno, jazz, dubstep and more; Future Joy takes the listener on a joyous adventure with no musical boundaries. Both artists DJ, sing, and play keyboard while Zach shreds tenor, baritone, and bass saxophones in the key of fun.

They’ve performed at festivals such as Hulaween, Resonate, Brainquility, Elements, Secret Dreams, Rekinection, Love Burn, and more.

They’ve also been direct support for The Polish Ambassador, BoomBox, Manic Focus, Marvel Years, Jason Hann’s League of Sound Disciples, The Magic Beans, Jason Leech, and Megan Hamilton.

Everybody needs fun in their life and if you attend one of their shows your future will be filled with joy. You can’t have FUNk without the fun and Future Joy is a funky good time.

Somewhere between the Caribbean Sea and California coastline borne a cornucopia of vibes in the form of TreeHouse! Hailing from the beaches of the Carolinas with an engagingly positive message and energetic live show, this artist chants conscious awareness through bouncing hooks and singable melodies that have contributed heavily to the American Reggae genre, jam scene, festival circuits, healing communities, and beyond. Having supported musical legends like 311, SOJA, Stick Figure, Dirty Heads, Matisyahu, Michael Franti, Steel Pulse, Mike Love, Wookiefoot, The Wailers and more over the last decade, TreeHouse! has developed a modest cult following, with over 6 million streams across platforms, and listeners reporting significant, life-changing therapeutic improvements through catharsis directly attributed to the TreeHouse! experience, attesting that this music resonates deeply in its ancient sacred power to heal hearts and minds.