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.
Danny Kensy is a nationally touring Country artist and songwriter based in Richmond, VA. His music blends a modern day edge with classic and traditional Western sounds. Danny has opened for such acts as Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Gary Allan, The Charlie Daniels Band, and many more.
Kensy’s songwriting has been awarded by The Billboard Song Contest, The International Songwriting Competition, and The Great American Songwriting Contest. He has also been deemed “One To Watch” by Nashville Songwriting group NSAI and has won theJosie Award for Modern Country Rising Star.
Saving the world one song at a time, Washington DC-based Emma G is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, and the front person of a Goddess-rock trio reminiscent of a combination of Pink, Natalie Merchant, Amy Winehouse, and Alanis Morrissette with a sprinkling of Sia and Alice in Chains for good measure.
Emma G’s edgy tones and gutsy lyrics hammer home messages of love, vulnerability, empowerment and strength with a progressive/soul/pop-rock sound that is engaging, inspiring and appealing to a hugely diverse audience.
Acoustic trio interpretations of covers old and new, and original material featuring Padric Toman (guitar & vocals), Alex Clark (percussion, vocals, harmonica & didgeridoo), and Brent Esber (guitar, bass & vocals)
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!
Apple Butter Soul is one of the region’s most electrifying Jazz, Funk, and R&B bands. The group features Josh Brinkman on alto and tenor sax, Ty Scott on keyboard, Kendall Kress on Trumpet, C.T. Bailey on bass and guitar, and Fred Jackson on drums. Apple Butter Soul will surely have you out of your seats and on the dance floor.
Rick Schaffer is part of The Jangling Reinharts. THE JANGLING REINHARTS came together to provide roots-rock music largely forgotten by other bands. Think: The Band meets Van Morrison and they go out to Stephen Stills’ house and listen to the Monkees while watching a Barenaked Ladies video. This melting pot of music describes what they are all about.
Hailing from Washington D.C, Rock and Roll trio Graffiti Soundstage’s message is clear: History is not forgotten.
They spread their vintage tone to a new generation of listeners with
their bluesy, hard rocking originals and their beloved covers, they admire classic
influences such as Cream and Hendrix to modern influences such as The Blacks Keys,
John Mayer and Rival sons.
Brian Franke is an independent award-winning singer/songwriter residing in the Washington, DC area. He is known as both a frequently booked cover song musician as well as an original songwriter. His cover songs range from classic rock songs, to 90s alternative rock, to Top 40 songs currently on the radio.
Melodime blends rock and roll, stunning piano melodies, and catchy guitar riffs with strong story-telling country roots and sing-along choruses.
Melodime, featuring Brad Rhodes (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Sammy Duis (piano, organ, bass), Tyler Duis (drums), and Jon Wiley (bg vocals, guitar, mandolin, dobro), perform over a hundred shows annually throughout the continental United States, all while running a charity, ‘Now I Play Along Too,’ which provides musical instruments and lessons to underprivileged children.
Anthony Gill is a local singer/songwriter who has been performing between Richmond and Northern Virginia for several years. His unique interpretation of classic Rock, Blues, R&B and Country classics has made him one of the most original live performers around. Sit back, relax, and enjoy while Anthony brings his unique style and energy to Farm Brew Live.
Uncle Jesse is here for you, and we’re about to become your favorite DMV-based cover band. Rock out with us as we take you back in time with all the best damn songs from the 90’s and early 00’s. Blink 182? Check. Green Day, absolutely. No Doubt? No doubt about it (see what we did there). Don’t forget your flannel and Doc Martens!