Corey Hall & The Misplaced Ramblers
In this performance he will be joined by the Misplaced Ramblers, performing authentic high-energy "foot stompin'" style American roots music, including original songs and blues standards.
BRIDGET KELLY BAND
The Bridget Kelly Band is a high-energy blues-rock group based in North-Central Florida, known for their powerful live performances and original sound that blends Texas and Memphis blues with roots and classic rock influences. Formed in 2012 by vocalist Bridget Kelly and guitarist/producer Tim Fik, the band has earned national recognition with multiple chart-topping albums and three International Blues Challenge semifinal appearances.
With sultry, commanding vocals and dynamic musicianship, the band has built a reputation as one of Florida’s hardest-working blues acts, captivating audiences at festivals and venues across the country while continuing to push the boundaries of modern blues.
BLUE MOTHER TUPELO
Blue Mother Tupelo is Ricky and Micol Davis.
Life for (The) Blue Mother Tupelo began in Knoxville, Tennessee as a duo in 1995, melding into various experimental configurations, from first performances at open-mic nights to a blues-rock electric quartet then on to a kind of acoustic driven soulful country blues duo.
"... Their Southern Fried blues / Outlaw Gospel and Southern soul sound will go down well in the Derby City, with a Mississippi Delta feel and tight vocal harmonies. Micol Davis grew up with her preacher daddy singing Jimmy Reed songs for lullabies; Ricky Davis had a family that played country and rock 'n' roll. Both waded through the American musical canon on their way to the current group, so you might hear echoes of anything from the last hundred years." - Louisville Music News
Blue Mother Tupelo was chosen as 2022's Music Artist Of The Year by The Southland Music Line.
Ricky & Micol moved to Hendersonville, TN - on the edge of Nashville in 1998 as they lived, worked, & toured - writing songs and recording for 21 years until heading to the quieter cusp of the North Mississippi hill country near the Delta just south of Memphis. Como, Mississippi is now called home.
SELWYN BIRCHWOOD
Award-winning guitarist, lap steel player, and songwriter Selwyn Birchwood is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary blues.
Blending traditional blues with elements of funk, Southern soul, psychedelic rock, and R&B, Birchwood has crafted a sound all his own—what he calls “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues.”, also title of his latest release, which granted him a nomination for a Blues Music Award in 2026 for Contemporary Blues Male Artist.
A dynamic live performer, Birchwood captivates audiences with his raw, soulful vocals, blistering guitar work, and magnetic stage presence. Whether roaming the stage barefoot or commanding the crowd with his signature lap steel, he delivers an electrifying experience that has earned him national acclaim and a reputation as a true innovator pushing the blues into the future.
Finga FAYA
KING COTTON BAND
King Cotton is a blues recording artist formed in the Red Hills region of Tallahassee, Florida, made up of singer Tony Young, drummer Tom Corbett, upright bassist Todd Bevis, and guitarist Stuart Ledbetter.
The band's style is rooted in the blues, but it mixes southern rock boogie to form its own infectious, North Florida sound.
Mixing old school feeling with a contemporary flavor, King Cotton's music is a fresh sound enjoyed by all ages, and its high-energy, live performances leave audiences not only hearing the music - but feeling it as well.
BILLY THE KID & THE REGULATORS
Billy the Kid & The Regulators are a high-powered, guitar-driven rhythm and blues band known for their dynamic live performances and soulful sound. Fronted by Billy Evanochko—recognized for his passionate vocals, sharp guitar work, and expressive songwriting—the band blends blues, rock, and funk into a fresh, high-energy experience.
With national touring experience and multiple accolades, including a top-three finish at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, the band continues to captivate audiences with their powerful mix of heart, soul, and electrifying musicianship.
A 25-year veteran of the blues, rock & now country music circuits, Brandon Santini has built his sound from the Piedmont roots of his North Carolina childhood to the storied stages of Memphis’ Beale Street where he refined his playing into the explosive harmonica work, commanding voice, and dynamic stage presence & songwriting. He has earned seven Blues Music Award nominations, landed major TV placements, and has a reputation as one of today’s leading modern blues performers. Not to mention that he has had the honor of performing on stage with Buddy Guy, Blues Traveler, Gary Clark Jr, Beth Hart, and Charlie Musselwhite — as well as recording with the iconic 60's rocker Sam The Sham, in 2011.
2025 was a landmark year for Brandon Santini. His album Which Way Do We Go? delivered some of the strongest momentum of his career, earning further worldwide radio support, which includes having one of the most-played songs of the year on SiriusXM Bluesville, and securing two high-profile song placements on The Paramount Plus television series, Tulsa King featuring Sylvester Stallone, in addition to previous placements on Fire Country (CBS) & Poker Face (Peacock). The accompanying album release tour stretched across the U.S. and Canada, drawing packed rooms, new fans, and powerful word-of-mouth that continues to build.
Brandon Santini has been nominated in four categories for the 2026 Blues Music Awards:
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Contemporary Blues Album of the Year
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Song of the Year
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Instrumentalist — Harmonica