The Quacktronics play the music of the Beatles with a funky twist and shout.

Rock n' Roll Guitarist & Singer, Jimmy Nichols.

Experience a spectrum of blues, rock, R&B, soul, pop, and jazz with the musical talents of local band, Blue Spectrum.

Joshua Hill has shared the stage with Bobby Floyd, Tony Monaco, Louis Cato, Charlie Hunter, and Akie Bermiss and currently plays with Birdshack (Tony McClung and Jeff Ciampa) and Huntertones.

“Swing’s the Thing” is a 17-piece big band based in Central Ohio.

Like many blues and soul vocalists of note, “Long Tall Deb” Landolt cultivated her soul/gospel honey-dipped voice in church as a child.

The Talisha Holmes Ensemble has performed in various venues, festivals, and events around the Columbus, Ohio area.

Horns! Vocals! Rhythm! Columbus Soul and Salvage is a throwback to classic Soul inspired music with some modern twists, they will get you on your feet!.

The 2025 Columbus Blues Alliance Blues Challenge Band Winner, Just Another Mojo (aka JAM), is a soulful four-piece with a blues feel, smooth enough to melt you in your seat.

Rock n' Roll from Columbus, OH.

Spearheaded by bandleader and bassist Levi Brown, The Smokin’ Section is a powerhouse ensemble known for their electrifying live performances at some of Columbus’ most beloved venues, including Woodlands Tavern, Summit Music Hall, Natalie’s Grandview, Ginger Rabbit Jazz Club, and the Basement.

NMA started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell.

Brian Simpson: After graduating from Northern Illinois University, keyboardist and composer Brian Simpson relocated to Los Angeles where he was soon playing alongside musicians Gerald Albright and Norman Brown and eventually on a world tour with Janet Jackson.

The Deal Breakers are a high-energy, genre-defying live band hailing from Columbus, Ohio.

Hoodoo Soul Band began as a side project for several seasoned veterans of the Columbus music scene who wanted an outlet to play Funk and Rhythm and Blues with a horn section.

The 614Blues Band is a part of the 614BluesEd program put on by the Columbus Blues Alliance.

Whether you’re a high school student looking for a high-level community music program or a middle school student looking to develop your musical voice, the Columbus Youth Jazz program at the Jazz Academy is the place to be! Each ensemble rehearses weekly and offers a variety of performances, guest artist workshops, free CJO tickets, recording sessions, and more during the season.

Bluegrass group 7 Mile Bluegrass Band is bringing their signature hard-driving sound to listeners The five-member group prides itself on performing original music while maintaining a unique, hard-driving bluegrass style that sets them apart.

Inner City Blues Band is a group of talented professional has an extensive resume both as individuals and collectively.

Largemouth Brass Band has one goal: spreading joy through musical performance.

Blues icon and Natalie’s crowd favorite Teeny Tucker returns! Tucker’s latest album, “Put on Your Red Dress Baby”, was nominated for 2 Blues Blast Magazine Awards, Female Artist of the Year, and Traditional Album of the Year! In addition, she was nominated for the “Koko Taylor Award” for Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year by the Blues Foundation in Memphis! Tucker is one of the brightest stars in the blues genre and has gained an international reputation as a dynamic performer on stage as well as a recording artist.

The Big Rockin' Blues Band is an eight person, energetic, 'true blues' band; a foot stompin', head bobbin', sing along, have-a-ball band! The Big Rockin’ Blues Band was formed in the fall of 2006 and has played over 125 gigs!! The lead singer is Mike Weinstock, a 25 year lover and veteran of the blues, who also plays guitar and harmonica.