Matt Braunger
Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. A headlining comedian since 2007 and an actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago. Matt’s television credits include recurring roles on ABC’s Agent Carter, NBC’s Up All Night, Netflix’s Disjointed, Starz’ Take My Wife and Amazon’s Upload. Matt was a series regular on Fox’s MADtv, a cast member of the TruTV series How to Be a Grown Up, and has appeared on Carol’s Second Act, Superstore, Fuller House, Man with a Plan, BoJack Horseman, Stan Against Evil, I’m Dying Up Here, Garfunkel and Oates, Maron, HBO’s Family Tree, the Chelsea Lately roundtable, @midnight, The Michael J Fox Show, Happy Endings, CONAN, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Pete Holmes Show, United States of Tara, Pushing Daisies, Carpoolers, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Acceptable TV, and Live At Gotham. In 2009, he was named to Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, and Comedy Central’s Hot 9 in ’09 list. His debut album Soak Up The Night was released by Comedy Central Records and was an iTunes Top 20 Comedy Album for 2009. In 2010, he recorded his half hour Comedy Central Presents special and in 2012 released his debut hour-long special entitled Shovel Fighter, which was also released as an album. Matt has since released two more specials: Big, Dumb Animal and Finally Live in Portland and has a new special entitled Doug that debuted in the fall of 2022. Matt has performed at a variety of prestigious festivals including Just For Laughs in Montreal and Moontower in Austin.
Counting Coup
Counting CoupCoup, pronounced “ko͞o”, meaning to strike. In Native American culture, counting coup is the ultimate display of bravery. It comes in many forms but the most known is to touch your enemy in battle, showing that you could have taken their life and chose not to. No matter the case, counting coup always includes risking one’s life for the sake of honor and bravery. Counting Coup, in its purest form, is an act of bravery reliant upon steel nerves, glorious ambition, and unfaltering faith. This band brings all these things and more to each performance. Counting Coup, with its rugged, rowdy, and broken sound, is bound to draw you in with soulful leads and melodies while flattening you with lyrics that range from gleeful to heart wrenchingly desolate. It is a collaboration of joy, pain, suffering, understanding, and plain old fun. The band is comprised of Troy Falcon on bass/lead vocals, Toby Falcon on guitar/vocals, Brenden Fritzler on harmonica, and Matt Kuhl on drums.With Special Guest, Lee CalvinSongwriter Lee Calvin has spent the last several years writing tunes of heartache, loss, love, and songs about the ag community he grew up in for his band Calvin and the Coal Cars. Since hitting the solo circuit and assembling the band, he and The Coal Cars have garnered a loyal following of true country and Americana fans, and have shared the stage with Mark Chesnutt, Asleep at the Wheel, Tracy Byrd, Whitey Morgan and the 78’s, Sawyer Brown, Aaron Watson, Justin Townes Earle, and many others.In 2019 Calvin and the Coal Cars were voted Country Act of the Year and New Band of the Year along with placing their song “Gypsy Girl” in the Best Song category at the Magic City Music Awards. This show is 21+
American Aquarium
American Aquarium with Special Guest Emily NenniAnywhere off Hatteras Island, Chicamacomico sounds made up, like some wine-drunk incantation or maybe a tongue twister—try to say it ten times fast. But as a former life-saving station built in 1874 on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the name is perhaps the perfect metaphor and title for American Aquarium’s ninth studio album. The Old North State is tattooed on the bones of front man BJ Barham, who has never lived more than two hours from his hometown in Reidsville. But, more so, what better to represent an album about loss than a place built to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers? Song as a sort of salvation is something Barham hopes this album can do for the band’s established and growing fanbase. Sometimes when we’re drowning, music keeps us afloat. “When these massive life changes happen, we feel like we are the only ones facing these problems,” Barham said. “I hope this album serves as a salve to anyone who has experienced this sort of loss over the last few years. I hope it makes them feel a little less isolated and disconnected. I want them to know that someone out there is going through the exact same shit and that they are not alone.” With tracks tackling personal loss—the loss of his mother and grandmother, the loss of a child, the loss of youth and time and the creative spark that drives him—Chicamacomico feels stripped down and bare-boned in its instrumentation compared to earlier records. The orchestration is dialed back leaving the lyrics to stand naked front and center. It’s reminiscent of Rockingham, Barham’s 2016 solo album, and this may be in part a result of producer Brad Cook, who produced both albums as well as the band’s 2015 record Wolves. But it’s likely more a sign of the maturing sound and expanding scope of a songwriter now fully comfortable and confident in his own skin. “When you are young, you want to play everything loud and fast and I think that comes, at least in part, from uncertainty. I hadn’t fully found my voice back in those early days so the louder and faster the songs were the less chance someone could actually hear what I was saying. I’m not afraid of the lyrics sitting way out front anymore because I am confident in the songwriting. The band can still cut loose and take over a song, but they aren’t expected to do all the heavy lifting these days.”Few songwriters swing the hammer as hard and precise as Barham and it is a testament to the humility and trust of his bandmates that they take the back seat and allow his storytelling to drive us home. With a heavy tour the rest of the year and a backlist of brass-knuckled bangers, each will surely have their fair share of time at the wheel. But as for this record, be thankful for the subtlety, for the stillness and for the quiet. For ten songs, Chicamacomico will hold your head above water. VIP ONLY One premium reserved ticket in the first rows -or- one general admission ticket to see American Aquarium live VIP early entry into the venue Exclusive meet & greet with American Aquarium Personal photograph with American Aquarium Access to a private pre-show soundcheck performance by American Aquarium Q&A session with American Aquarium One tour poster, autographed by American Aquarium Commemorative meet & greet laminate Merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to public Limited availability
American Aquarium
American Aquarium with Special Guest Emily NenniAnywhere off Hatteras Island, Chicamacomico sounds made up, like some wine-drunk incantation or maybe a tongue twister—try to say it ten times fast. But as a former life-saving station built in 1874 on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the name is perhaps the perfect metaphor and title for American Aquarium’s ninth studio album. The Old North State is tattooed on the bones of front man BJ Barham, who has never lived more than two hours from his hometown in Reidsville. But, more so, what better to represent an album about loss than a place built to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers? Song as a sort of salvation is something Barham hopes this album can do for the band’s established and growing fanbase. Sometimes when we’re drowning, music keeps us afloat. “When these massive life changes happen, we feel like we are the only ones facing these problems,” Barham said. “I hope this album serves as a salve to anyone who has experienced this sort of loss over the last few years. I hope it makes them feel a little less isolated and disconnected. I want them to know that someone out there is going through the exact same shit and that they are not alone.” With tracks tackling personal loss—the loss of his mother and grandmother, the loss of a child, the loss of youth and time and the creative spark that drives him—Chicamacomico feels stripped down and bare-boned in its instrumentation compared to earlier records. The orchestration is dialed back leaving the lyrics to stand naked front and center. It’s reminiscent of Rockingham, Barham’s 2016 solo album, and this may be in part a result of producer Brad Cook, who produced both albums as well as the band’s 2015 record Wolves. But it’s likely more a sign of the maturing sound and expanding scope of a songwriter now fully comfortable and confident in his own skin. “When you are young, you want to play everything loud and fast and I think that comes, at least in part, from uncertainty. I hadn’t fully found my voice back in those early days so the louder and faster the songs were the less chance someone could actually hear what I was saying. I’m not afraid of the lyrics sitting way out front anymore because I am confident in the songwriting. The band can still cut loose and take over a song, but they aren’t expected to do all the heavy lifting these days.” Few songwriters swing the hammer as hard and precise as Barham and it is a testament to the humility and trust of his bandmates that they take the back seat and allow his storytelling to drive us home. With a heavy tour the rest of the year and a backlist of brass-knuckled bangers, each will surely have their fair share of time at the wheel. But as for this record, be thankful for the subtlety, for the stillness and for the quiet. For ten songs, Chicamacomico will hold your head above water. VIP ONLY: One premium reserved ticket in the first rows -or- one general admission ticket to see American Aquarium live VIP early entry into the venue Exclusive meet & greet with American Aquarium Personal photograph with American Aquarium Access to a private pre-show soundcheck performance by American Aquarium Q&A session with American Aquarium One tour poster, autographed by American Aquarium Commemorative meet & greet laminate Merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to public Limited availability
Sean Patton
Originally from New Orleans, Sean Patton is a comedian, writer, storyteller, and performer based in New York. As a stand-up, he has appeared at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney International Comedy Festival, JFL Chicago, JFL Toronto, JFL Montreal (2008, 2010, 2012, 2016), Moontower Comedy Festival, RIOT LA, High Plains, SXSW, Outsidelands, Dublin Comedy Festival, NYCF, Bonnaroo, Nashville Comedy Festival and premiered his show NUMBER ONE at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 before returning in 2018 with his show CONTRADICKHEAD. He has appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan (2011, 2013) and his Comedy Central Half Hour and album was released in 2013. Additionally, he can be seen on @midnight (2014, 2015), The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, This Is Not Happening (2015,2016,2017, 2019), What’s Your F@#king Deal?! and Viceland’s Flophouse and Party Legends. On screen, he can be seen on IFC’s Maron, Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer and TruTV’s Those Who Can’t. Sean’s second album ‘Scuttlebutt’ was released December 2019 on Helium Records. His newest album ‘King Scorpio’ was released December 2021 to critical acclaim. Sean has just recorded his first hour special at Tipitina’s in New Orleans, which is due for release in summer 2022.
Gray Joy
Gray Joy is a four-piece alt rock/emo band based in Billings, MT. Formed in 2014, the band consists of singer/guitarist Trevin Baker, lead guitarist Conner Haman, drummer Jax Sutton, and bassist Caleb Haynes. The group hit the scene when they were scarcely out of middle school and wore their radio rock and pop punk influences on its sleeve, but throughout the years Gray Joy’s sound matured and expanded, culminating in the release of their 2020 debut album “Grow Apart.” Their most recent single “Running Out of Time” is available now on all platforms.Local punk legends NO CIGAR will open the show.
Chris Webby
Christian Webster (born October 13, 1988), better known by his stage name Chris Webby, is an American rapper from Norwalk, Connecticut. Chris Webby has released many mixtapes such as the DJ Drama-hosted Bars On Me (2012) and his EP There Goes the Neighborhood (2011), which peaked at number 101 on the Billboard 200. He has worked with various artists such as Freeway, Mac Miller, Joell Ortiz, Big K.R.I.T., Method Man, Prodigy, Gatzby, Bun B, Tech N9ne, and Kid Ink. In 2013 he and his label Homegrown Music signed a deal with E1 Music. He then released Homegrown, another EP, in November 2012. Webster released his debut studio album Chemically Imbalanced on October 27, 2014. Most recently, Webby has released the compilation album, Next Wednesday, that features some of the many tracks he released throughout 2018 as part of his Webby Wednesday series.With Special Guests: ANoyd, Ekoh, and Justin ClancyMEET AND GREET $115.00 (Includes ticket) All M&G will be prior to the show, 1 hour before doors. Includes early entrance to show, M&G, Lanyard, Credentials, a poster, picture and autograph with Chris Webby, Ekoh, Anoyd & Justin Clancy. VIP: $285.00 (Includes ticket) Super early entrance (4:30pm) to hang out for load-in and watch sound check. Meet the whole team & see the touring process. Come backstage with Chris and the artists before he performs & hangout after the show for a bit. Also included is a lanyard, credentials, a $25 merch credit a poster, pictures & autographs.
The Grouch & Eligh
The Grouch and Eligh with special guests Amp Live and ReverieThe Grouch is a completely independent Hip hop artist born in raised in OaklandCalifornia. He got his start selling homemade underground cassette tapes on the streetcorners of the Bay Area alongside his original crew Living Legends. He has released 27albums since the mid nineties and toured consistently around the globe. The Grouch is known for witty conscious content often inspiring growth in the listener without coming off overly preachy. He has collaborated with artists like Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Raphael Saadiq, Andre Nickatina, Slightly Stoopid, Tech 9 and many more. He spent 10 years on the island of Maui raising his daughter while enjoying a healthy lifestyle based on simplicity. The Grouch now resides in Los Angeles, California.Amp Live has fused the sounds of hip hop, bass music, and reggae with a technical and classical sensibility. His hybrid production style not only transcends in the studio, but also as he brings it to the live stage. After captivating concerts across the country, festivals(Cali Roots, Enchanted Forest, Lollapalooza, & more), the versatile talent he possess is in strong stride. Outside of his own solo projects, Amp also co-founded hip hop duo Zion I, Unified Highway with Rebelution’s lead singer Eric Rachmany, and the Del the Funky Homosapien & Amp Live project. Amp Live has also produced for Saweetie, Dirt Monkey, Rebelution, H.E.R., Collie Buddz, MGMT, Goapele, and Atmosphere, as well as an official Radiohead remix album. Amp Live is soft-spoken and polite in his demeanor, but his sounds are loud, daring, and continuously prove to be ahead of the curve. “I used to feel like I was in a box. Even though that box was cool and successful, I didn’t feel like I had a voice. ‘Cause I don’t rap, I don’t sing. Basically, whoever I’m with, what they say is my voice in a way. People can interpret beats in any way, but with lyrics, it is pretty straightforward,” he says, after experimenting with his voice in some of his latest sounds. “It’s been hard building things back up, but I’m in a way better mental place. I can do whatever I want; I feel free.” Reverie was born & raised in Los Angeles by a single mother. Through her art, she vividly visualizes the many contrasting sides of being a Latino American from Los Angeles. She has trail-blazed her own path- from overcoming the perils of addiction, depression and the gang life, to celebrating 13 album releases, millions of YouTube videos and streams, traveling to 22 countries with her music and positively impacting people all over the world. Reverie’s storytelling skills and willingness to share her vulnerabilities has bound her to her die-hard fanbase. She is an L.A. icon and will forever be a voice of the people and withstand the test of time.
March Fourth
MarchFourth is a joy-inducing force of entertainment, celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year. The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz is all about the groove. This larger-than-life group of 15 musicians, dancers and acrobats brings a spirit of celebration wherever they go. MarchFourth is, in a word, FUN! With exceptional musical quality and a visual kaleidoscope of performers, MarchFourth is a spectacle of high-energy compositions, colorful costumes, and irresistible charisma! M4 has been seen on stages from ESPN’s Espy Awards to festivals like Wakarusa, Bumbershoot, and High Sierra Music Fest, to world-class venues like The Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, The Fillmore, and even a cultural exchange tour to China, sponsored by the US State Department. MarchFourth’s track “Gospel” (from their self-released album Rise Up, 2009) was featured as the closing credits theme song in the Disney/Pixar animated film, Monsters University. MarchFourth’s new album Many Hands is due out in 2023. “From the first note to the last, the sound was pumping and the fun never stopped.” ~USAToday “Just when you think you’ve heard it all, suddenly a band crosses paths with your ears and changes everything… Full of auditory goodness…” ~NYS Music “Mighty, Explosive, Carnivalesque Brass Band Funk” ~New York Music Daily
BoomBox
Electronic rock duo BoomBox, consisting of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay bring heavy organic grooves and soulful beats that penetrate through the dance floor, and on to all facets of the human experience. Founded in Muscle Shoals, AL in 2004 by singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux, BoomBox has grown and evolved alongside loyal fans across the globe. At the same time, the San Francisco Bay Area native stays true to the vibrations that have been moving bodies on the dance floor since the beginning. BoomBox has a signature type of groove rooted in a back-beat driven style, wrapped around smooth vocals and original lyrics. BoomBox songs also pull from a wide range of genres to cultivate a fusion of music that appeals to a broad audience. “The sound is about pulling from anything that you’d hear coming out of a boombox, and distilling into a distinctive style,” explains Godchaux. It’s this formula that gives BoomBox the unique ability to connect with any crowd regardless of age or origin. “There’s a special kind of chemistry between two brothers playing music together,” says Godchaux. BoomBox shows are characterized by a mixture of drum machines and live-mixed computer beats laid down by Mackay, which create the foundation for Godchaux’s electric guitar riffs and soulful vocals to layer on top of. In addition to touring with their live sets, the duo can also be found dropping down and dirty DJ sets at special club and festival appearances. Regardless of which form of BoomBox you may encounter, be prepared to be getting down like there’s no tomorrow.