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The Redwalls

Laced throughout with elements charmingly reminiscent of the 1960's, The Redwalls' music is stirringly well-composed. Though the foursome calls the Windy City home, the tangible influence of legendary British Invasion acts such as the Beatles, Kinks, and Rolling Stones on their music has aligned them with more Britpop than American artists. After successful tours with current UK greats Oasis, Kaiser Chiefs, and Keane, it's clear that they've earned the flattering comparisons. Signed to Drexel's MAD Dragon Records, the band released their acclaimed self-titled album, their third LP, in 2007, and is reportedly working on a follow-up album to be released this fall.

MySpace: myspace.com/theredwalls
Recent Release: The Redwalls | Label: MAD Dragon Records
Origin: Chicago, IL
Song Clip: Modern Diet
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The War On Drugs

With their contemporary Dylan-esque style, The War On Drugs have emerged in the last year as the newest darlings amongst Philadelphia's ever-increasing exports of indie bands achieving national (and international) recognition. Though many have struggled to adequately describe their sound, the group - centered around the efforts of vocalist/guitarist/harmonica-touting Adam Granduciel and guitarist/vocalist Kurt Vile - is distinguishably intriguing, earning praise from just about everyone whose heard them. Their highly-anticipated debut LP, Wagonwheel Blues, comes out in June from revered indie label Secretly Canadian.

Set List:
Arms Like Boulders / Buenos Aires Beach / Pushing Corn / Taking The Farm
Show Me The Coast

Website: TheWaronDrugs.net | MySpace: myspace.com/thewarondrugs
Recent Release: Wagonwheel Blues
Origin: Philadelphia, PA
Notes: Granduciel and Vile first bonded over their shared love for books about Dylan.
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Jim Bianco

Born in Brooklyn, schooled in Boston and currently residing in Boston, Jim Bianco is not afraid to speak his mind. As a member of the Hotel Cafe Tour since its start, he's toured the world with Rachel Yamagata, Kate Havnevik and the Cary Brothers. Bianco's influences include Paul Simon, Billie Holiday and Jurassic 5. Thanks to the prominent use of instruments and succinct lyrics, his music has landed a spot on cable networks HBO and Bravo and even made its way into 2007's Waitress. Jim's latest album, Sing, was released in March.

Set List:
Ok, I Suppose / Sorry / I Got at Thing for You / Handsome Devil / If Your Mama Knew / Sing

Website: jimbianco.com | MySpace: myspace.com/jimbianco
Recent Release: Sing | Label: CD Baby, Inc.
Origin: Los Angeles, CA
Song Clip: I Got A Thing For You

The Refugees

Each already distinguished in their own right, Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman have joined together as The Refugees, forming what has been called "a female version of Crosby, Stills, and Nash." Accompanying one another on a variety of instruments, vocalizing in three-part harmony, the trio of critically acclaimed singer-songwriters creates music marked by its beauty, superb musicianship, and, at times, quirky humor. Currently in the process of recording their highly-anticipated debut, the super-group stands as an absolute fantasy matching of extraordinary talents.

Website: TheRefugeesMusic.com | MySpace: www.myspace.com/refugees3
Recent Release: Unbound (unreleased)
Origin: Supergroup
Song Clip: Unbound

Kuf Knotz & The Hustle

Kuf Knotz is hard at work finishing up his solo album. Co-founder and member of The Burndown Allstars, the BDAS have just finished up their third album and are featured on the reality show "Bodog Music Battle of the Bands" on Fuse Network. He loves music and anything art-related. Kuf also use to front the band, Subtleground, and now fronts his own band "The Hustle."

Set List:
Run Wit Me / I'm Over / Encounter / Mean World
Tomorrow / 2 Get Her / Philadelphia

MySpace: myspace.com/kufie
Recent Release: Run Wit Me and new EP Theraputic Music
Origin: Philadelphia, PA
Song Clip: Run Wit Me