Benefitting the Beautiful Smiles Foundation of Pennsylvania for the third year in a row.
28 North has been writing music, recording, traveling, and slamming out live performances for five years. During that time they've performed support for Motley Crue, Dave Matthews Band, Dickie Betts, Ace Frehley, Billy Squire, Steven Adler, Lez Zeppelin, Pat McGee Band, Joe Grushecky, Rusted Root, Town Hall, Pepper's Ghost, Pat Travers, Ekoostik Hookah, and many more.
Although all four members are in their early twenties, they have produced a significant body of work with over 150 original songs in their ever-growing repertoire. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 28 North brings big crowds and raucous standing ovations wherever they perform.
The Band is made up of Singer and Guitarist Michael Lindner, Singer and Guitarist Alex Stanton, Singing Drummer Tyler Bond, and Bassist/Vocalist Jonathan Colman. Their unique voices and talents as instrumentalists and arrangers combine to form a group of unprecedented depth and originality. What truly sets them apart though is their dedication and drive to expand their audience all over the map.
Anthony Fugate has been in the Pittsburgh, PA music and art scene for awhile, playing with various bands and DJ's such as Rusted Root, Yves Jean Band, Jon Fishman from Phish, Jazzam, Papadosio, Liz Berlin from Rusted Root, DJ 7up, DJ Charles Feelgood, and many many others. He performas as a DJ with live vocals and percussion as well as synchronized visuals.
Digital is a modern approach to creating, arranging, and producing songs. The group, founded by John Riley and Glenn Strother, embraces musical technology and creates a sound that is as organic as it is electronic. Live drums, tubed guitar amps, and electric basses combine with the new age sounds of synthetic basses, strings, and keyboards, to ensure both a high quality studio product and an exciting live show. Although the repetitive nature of electronic music exists with Digital, the songs are overshadowed with classical forms and melodic ideas. As a band, Digital does not use computers to define their sound, the musicians define the sound. Every song and every tracks is recorded digitally and is performed by a live musician.
Fourth River is one of Pittsburgh’s finest up and coming grassroots bands. Appropriately named after the subterranean aquifer, Fourth River’s music streams from the Pittsburgh underground quenching the euphonious tastes of new fans with every performance.
Formed in the winter of 2005, Fourth River came to be when Bill Smith and Aaron Bennett (formerly of Patchwork Blu) contacted drummer Keith Ruffing (formerly of Pied Piper) to start a new project. Along with guitarist Shawn "Spar" Speer (Gruvbak) and newly relocated percussionist Pat Stehley (Pavlov's Roomate) the band discovered their common musical interests quickly. After the release of their first self titled album in the fall of 2007, Spar stepped down from the band and Pete Belski stepped in to fill his shoes. With the lineup solidified, Fourth River has made a very quick and favorable impression on the local Pittsburgh scene. Influenced by grassroots jam giants like the Grateful Dead, Phish, and others, and coupled with pure admiration of traditional jazz and seventies R&B, Fourth River creates an eclectic, unique and original style of music that you won’t want to miss.
The Hood Gang is an underground, mainstream, DIY-arena rager dance-rock band... to the party-th power!
Self described acoustic grooves for hippies, The Jefferson County Line hails from FJL's hometown of Brookville, PA. Led by brother/sister singing duo Jody and Buck Hetrick and backed by Greg Love and Thadeus Weitershausen on guitar they are no strangers to the FarmJammaLamma stage. We are super proud of our hometown band.
The Inlaws
The Inlaws are part of the FarmJammaLamma family - quite literally. Fronted by husband and wife tandem Bud (acoustic guitar/vocals) and Melanie Wilshire (mandolin/vocals) the brother-in-law and sister of Kevin and Jodie are returning to FJL with a fresh repertoire of roots-rock chestnuts and newly penned originals. Providing the backbeat for the second straight year will be Doug Schneider - Kevin and Jodie’s other brother-in-law – and the drummer for NY’s Greetings From Anywhere. Come out to hear one of the great voices of Clarion county - Bud’s vocal tone has been described by critics as Lou Reed-esque with a dash of Cash – and stay tuned for a special guest announcement coming shortly.
Doodis is a Pittsburgh based Jam Rock Band consisting of four members that pull experience and influence from almost every genre of music out there today. With a gritty reputation that was arguably equaled only by Guns N’ Roses, Doodis’ infamous antics made them a force to be reckoned with in the 2000s. With a keen eye on improvisational rock and roll, they will sure leave a lasting impression that will leave you wanting more.
On lead guitar/ lead vocals is Jesse “Enorc” Cronce. With 37 solid years of guitar shredding, he gets the party started right. He also enjoys puppies and beer. On rhythm guitar/lead guitar is Alan “BallsOnFire” Hillegass. He enjoys long walks in the woods, fishing, spelunking, and snipe hunting. On bass guitar is Mike “Iron Mike” Ward. Mike’s hobbies include knitting, antiquing, and tax reform. And last but surely not least, on drums Shane “Gentle Shane” McGraw. After being born with drum sticks in his hands, Shane enjoys foraging for wild edibles, beard growing, and field haircuts.
Justin Parson
Justin Parson is a singer/songwriter from Western PA that has played with various bands throughout the Northeast. In his latest solo effort, he has returned to the roots of his songwriting, exploring internal questions in a public way. Informed by his time with bluegrass, folk, and alt-country bands, his solo performance is a mix of styles with an emphasis on percussive and melodic acoustic guitar, harmonica, and unique vocal tones.
Karmic Juggernaut was formed in the autumn of 2004 with guitarist Randy Preston, former Universal Mind members Kevin Grossman (drums) and James McCaffrey (guitar), and mutual friend/bassist Marcus Morieko. Morieko left in late August '08 and was replaced by bass extraordinaire Andrew Black, solidifying the Karmic lineup. Based on the premise of organic music without boundaries, they have spent the last five years creating their own unique sound; a tasty blend of all aspects of the musical palette. Combining elements of psychedelic and progressive rock, funk, jazz, blues, world music, and a constantly developing array of other influences, K-Juggs stands as an experiment into sonic experience. The quartet has already shared the stage with acts such as moe., Keller Williams, Gongzilla, Perpetual Groove, Lotus, UMelt, and State Radio, while playing throughout the Northeast. In 2009, they were included in Relix Magazine's October issue, Comcast's Bands on Demand program, and on Keller's Cellar, Keller Williams' syndicated radio program.
Since the summer months of 2003, The Kellys have been hard at work honing their sound and style. With a constantly flowing cycle of creation, the band has been able to nurture their sound into something more powerful and intricate. Taking the ideas and values of Rock and Roll and splicing it with their own musical ambitions, The Kellys have created something completely unique and revolutionary in their newest studio effort, On The World Tour.
By blending the amazingly powerful vocals of singer Kelly McCracken with the unique musical backgrounds and styles of guitarist Joel DeGenova, bassist Moe Angelo, and on skins, Matt Holko, The Kellys have been able to create their own pseudo-genre of Rock. Combining elements of nearly everything they’ve ever heard with true originality has provided The Kellys with an artistic freedom of which they will never let go. The Kellys are extremely proud of their accomplishments. And direly passionate about their aspirations.
Over the last three years, The Old E Allstars have attracted a large, consistent following in the Pittsburgh area. They've done it with slammin funk grooves that get the people dancing, and blues ballads that often leave fans with goosebumps. The Allstars perform mostly original material, with a few soul/funk classics rounding out each set.
The Old E Allstars was originally formed in December of 2004, and was led by vocalist/guitar player, Chris Kratt (CK9). In 2008, CK9 and The Old E Allstars split, but the revised roster is full of talent and fresh material. The ten piece ensemble consists of Kyle Lawson on vocals/guitar; Tony "T-Funk" Thomas on Bass; Dave Varasse on drums; Taki Batis on keyboard; Drew Gartner on guitar; Miguel "Cha" Singuen on percussion; Aaron Bennet on tenor sax; Mark Custar on trumpet; Randolph on alto sax and Jason on Tenor Sax. The group loves to play for new crowds and has played at venues and festivals from Huntington WV to Erie PA. They try to treat each member of the crowd as if they're a part of the show. Aint No Party Like An Old E Party Cause An Old E Party Don't Stop!
Authentic, confident, refreshing, natural, the real deal; these are just a few of the words used to describe The Rustlanders self-titled debut album and live show. The first thing people often notice about The Rustlanders is how they combine their influences into a unique new sound. Rock, Country, Blues, and R&B, all combine to make good ol’ Rock n’ Roll in the traditions of The Band, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty. Their current release, simply called The Rustlanders, is being heard around the world and has been receiving rave reviews in both the U.S. and Europe. The Rustlanders live show has been receiving the same acclaim as they make their way, city by city, across the country.
There are plenty of people who might claim that the "Golden Age" of American soul music is long behind us. Long gone are the Otis Reddings, the Sly Stones, and the Same Cookes. White People feel that it is their personal responsibility to change that. Bringing their own form of "Garage Soul" out of Pittsburgh, PA, White People is a group of versatile and tight knit musicians laying down grooves filled with horn pops and hand claps.
They bang out funky deep-fried rhythm and blues tunes with an attitude - the product fo musicians raised on rock n' roll but whose heads really turned the first time they heard a James Brown record. Writing concise, catchy songs, they manage to keep the audience singing along while avoiding the easily disposable qualities of contemporary pop music. Touring throughout the East Coast and Midwest, they continue to make people's feet move and hips shake.
The Drive Thru
The Drive Thru consists of experimental musicians including: Sean Howard, Mark Bell, Nate Ruger, Steve Boop, and Mr. Gr. They play songs they wrote and enjoy. They also cover The Grateful Dead, Phish, Pink Floyd, and more.
F.U.M.P.K.
Shane Clark and Andrew Black (of Karmic Juggernaut fame) form this two man electro band that wants to sweat all over you. They will take over the barn late night at FJL 3 to bring you a little something different.
Hot Mess
Two sisters, one hot mess...
