Phil Rossi has had the pleasure of performing throughout the Washington DC Metro area for the last 16 years at Jammin Java, the Black Cat, IOTA, Parallel Wine Bistro, DNV Rooftop Lounge, 868 Estates Vineyards, Hidden Brook Winery, Fabioli Cellars, 1836 Taproom, Ragtime Restaurant, the Ashburn Pub, Monks BBQ, 930 Club Back Bar, Battlestreet Live, and Whitlow’s on Wilson to name just a few. He performs solo acoustic (your favorite music from the 60s through today, featuring loops, percussion, and tasty grooves) as well as some DJ/Electronica/fun noises.
He writes, records, produces, and subsequently performs a lot of different flavors. He blames an eclectic musical background growing up, from Otis Redding, to the Doors, to Bauhaus, Erasure, Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Waits and everything in between. He has played acoustic for years, solo and in groups
David is seasoned musician and has been performing since he was 9 years old. His versatility in the local music scene has made him a house hold name in the DC area with influential styles of pop, rock, reggae, hip-hop, and indie. Though first and foremost a vocalist and rhythm guitar player, he also has performed drums, bass, and keys with various bands.
Karen Jonas’s intensely personal songwriting first grabbed national attention with the release of her critically acclaimed 2014 debut album Oklahoma Lottery. Three years of non-stop touring with her guitarist Tim Bray have produced a smoldering live act that’s left audiences breathless across the country, culminating in their much-anticipated sophomore release Country Songs, which is currently charting on both the US and UK Americana charts.
Whether you are looking to dance the night away at your wedding or sing along to the songs of your youth with your friends, The Excellent Drivers have got you covered. Based in the Washington DC area, The Excellent Drivers pride themselves on playing the songs everyone wants to hear without being predictable, whether it’s an iconic retro song from the 80s, and R&B classic or a modern Top 40 hit from today.
Scott Kurt grew up in America’s Rust Belt, and the grittiness of his roots is evident in every aspect of his music. From his debut album, “Ragged But Right”, recorded with his band Memphis 59, to his first solo effort “Down This Road”, he captures the essence of hard living, hard work and hard times in deeply personal lyrics delivered by a whiskey-tinged bar room voice wrapped up inside a whole lot of full-tilt country-rock guitar.
Bailey Hayes is a 24-year-old solo acoustic artist. He has been performing his whole life, but playing shows out at breweries, wineries, pubs, restaurants, weddings and more for 2 years now. His setlist contains an eclectic range of music … anywhere from country, to classic rock, to pop/soul, to folk, original music and more! The energy and melodies that he brings to his live shows will get you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, and maybe even get you on the dance floor!
JB grew up in Southern California and served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps. While growing up in SoCal, JB was part of several local bands, playing many SoCal venues. While fronting the band X-Syndrome, JB got his first taste regional and international success as the band was given a substantial amount of airplay with such songs as “Fades Away, “Compromise”, “August” and “Change”.
In early 2017, JB signed with One Body Records & Productions. He released his first single in the spring of 2017 entitled “Love Don’t Live Here”, which eventually went on to track over one million streams, followed up by “Church Pew” and “Tonight”. In 2019, he remade Hillsong United’s “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” and the single hit one million streams. He currently tours as a individual artist and with his band JB Brown & Co. JB also fronts the band Hold The Line out of Richmond, Virginia.
JB and his wife live in Central Virginia with their 4 children.
Chris Darlington was born in Winchester va. He discovered a passion for music at a young age playing in a band with his father and brother. While playing with various bands and playing at downtown Nashville he knew he wanted to keep pushing his passion for music. While juggling his carrer as a Police Officer, he has managed to write and record his first two singles in Nashville 2020. Some of his music influences are Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Chris Stapleton, and many more to list.