I’ve spent several years touring the world with Billy Ray Cyrus and more recently supporting acts such as Whiskey Myers, Charlie Daniels, BlackBerry Smoke, Travis Tritt, Ashley McBride, Pricilla Block and many more.  I made my Grand Ole Opry Debut in 2016 and I’ve also had 2 albums break into the top 10 on the iTunes country Charts, my self titled EP landed at #7 and my latest EP “Last Of A Dying Breed” landed at #3

I was most recently named 2023 Midwest Country Music Organizations “Band Of The Year“ and Nominated for 2023 “Male Vocalist Of The Year” and “Song Of The Year”…

From performing at the Grand Ole Opry to appearing on The TODAY Show, Pickler & Ben and Good Morning Australia to writing songs for major television outlets including tracks for Sportsman’s Channel’s “Tailgate Adventures” and the theme song for “Fishers ATV World” on the Velocity Channel and NBC sports there isn’t a stage I don’t want to step on!!

Donald Neale brings an unusual variety of musical influences into his solo and group performing. He has performed with many of the top latin jazz bands in the Chicago area including the Frontline Latin Jazz Ensemble, Conjunto, Sueños, Crosswind and many others. His solo piano repertoire focuses on Latin American classical music, especially the music of Villa-Lobos, Ernesto Nazareth, Astor Piazzolla, Manuel Ponce and other lesser known composers from Columbia and the Caribbean. He has made an extensive study of seminal Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, recording a compact disc of Lecuona’s piano music entitled “Pieces of Night”. In addition his other main focus has been on early jazz piano literature, particularly the music of Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson and Pete Johnson, combined with a growing body of advanced original piano arrangements of songs by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead and many others.

He has been a staple of Chicago’s society orchestra scene for 25 years now, but has also worked extensively in Chicago’s world music, jazz, blues and gospel worlds. He worked for many years as music director for the Wellspring Christian Center on Chicago’s south side and was nominated for song of the year by the Black Theater Alliance for his gospel song “Weep No More”. He also worked for fifteen years as music and choir director at the Third Unitarian Church of Chicago.

He is currently on the faculty of Columbia College Chicago where he teaches contemporary piano and keyboards.

Pablo’s Great Revenge is a popular group based out of the South Bend, Indiana area, playing an eclectic mix of rock, pop, soul, and country hits from the past 50+ years as well as their original music.  The trio performs stripped-down acoustic versions of their set, and features singer Joey Garcia accompanied by keyboardist Kevin Krizmanich and guitarist Chris Keck.  With their full talent on display and the wide variety of musical genres covered, PGR is sure to connect with and entertain any audience. 

Scott and Amy Hicks are an acoustic duo from NW Indiana and have been performing in the music industry for many years. In 2023, they joined forces in both marriage and music to perform acoustic “Gen X” rock from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Their song list is ever growing and includes artists such as Natalie Merchant, Green Day, Peter Gabriel, U2, Radiohead, and Alanis Morissette. Scott and Amy enjoy performing all over the Region of NW Indiana, and can often also be found at several venues in SW Michigan and NE Illinois.

Join us for The Edge at Night Party Saturday night at Edgewater located on the third floor of the hotel at Four Winds South Bend!  The Edge at Night Party will feature DJs from Godfather Productions including DJ Gino J.

Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party continues until 1 a.m. Eastern.  Admission is $10 at the door on the night of the event or at ticketmaster.com.

“The Godfather” DJ Gino J is a lifetime South Bend resident.  He started DJing at age seven and launched Godfather Productions in 1992 to bring concerts to the Midwest.  He then started a one-hour radio show in 2002 that expanded to seven days a week in 2003 on various stations.  Gino is currently featured on The NEW Mix102.3, Michiana’s home for R&B and old school, where he is committed to making history in South Bend.

Those of you who already know Matt Martino from his days in Music City are familiar with his catchy, blue-eyed soul playing style and engaging personality. For those of you who are just discovering Mr. Martino, you’ve found him at the right time. After cutting his teeth in Nashville amongst some of the best musicians in the country, Matt is now moving forward as a solo artist who can grab the attention of any crowd in any room and not let go.

Incorporating a myriad of genres, including Americana/Blues & Bluegrass/Roots/Folk/Soul and even Reggae, Mike Struwin Band has forged a truly unique style all their own. 

Mike Struwin, who began playing music at the age of 13, has long been a force in the regional music scenes of Southwest Michigan, for lyrics and music imbued with a sense of honesty, empathy and authenticity. The St. Joseph, Mich., native released his first CD at age 17 and hasn’t looked back since, putting out eight albums to date and performing for audiences (young and old) for over 20 years. 

Teaming up with members from the Sypian Family Band; Matt Sypian (drums) and Mike Nelson (bass) and enlisting long-time friend Mike Kinney to play lead guitar, Struwin has finally found a group that truly reflects his vision, versatility and style. Connected by their common goal of delivering handcrafted quality music to anyone with open ears and an open mind, Mike Struwin Band slips and slides through various genres, presenting their own original music to crowds while also paying tribute to musical greats like Paul Simon, Bill Withers, The Grateful Dead, Bob Marley and the Eagles. 

On the heels of a crazy year, The Mike Struwin Band is building their reputation as one of Midwest’s fresh and new “up-and-coming” live acts. Whether you like to dance or kick back and listen, Mike Struwin Band has a little something for everyone!

Pamela Rocha has been playing piano, singing vocals, and loving music since the 1980’s when she was just a kid. She has competed in piano competitions at a young age and has played with various musical acts throughout northwest Indiana over the past 30 years. Pamela also composes music and has also taken part in different recording projects. Along with loving performing, Pamela also enjoys teaching piano and music theory. Music is a way to communicate with others on a deeper level and that is what Pamela enjoys most about what she gets to do!

Molly Abraham grew up playing hockey in the Detroit Area. Her love for the piano originated from listening to her father play a baby grand piano at their home. She is a self-taught vocalist and pianist.

Mel Williams is a veteran solo performer and has been a Midwest regular on the music scenes of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana since the 1980’s! 

Mel’s versatile solo performances blend multiple Genres, instruments and crowd participation songs to make his shows immersive and memorable. Guitar, vocals, harmonica and keyboard sound’s can be used to do all your favorite songs!

Tracy Boucher from Logansport IN and

Angell Morgan from Carmel IN

Play a variety of music, spanning decades. Music from the 90s through modern rock and pop country of today. Inspired by bands. Such as Matchbox 20, Oasis, The Cranberries, Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Luke Combs, Britney Spears. And many more

Monster Bash begins with DJ H2 when the doors open at 7 p.m. Eastern and will feature live music from the band, Party Foul from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.!  $1,000 in prizes will be awarded to the best costumes of the night.  First place will receive a $500 Four Winds Gift Card!  A $300 Four Winds Gift Card will be awarded to second place and a $200 Four Winds Gift Card for third place!  Costumes should not have masks, face paint, weapons, or props that look like weapons.

“Lepolion – The Unplugged Cover Show”, is an acoustic duo comprised like no other with a unique array of music infused with soul, pop, jazz, Rock, R&B, and top 40’s; beautifully stripped down for that intimate event. A few featured artist include Ed Sheeran, The Weekend, John Legend, Chris Stapleton, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bell Biv DeVoe, Harry Styles, and Tears for Fears to name a few. Lepolion has performed nationally and internationally entertaining thousands through the span of over 15 professional years – in the music industry. Having worked with renown producers including Chicago’s very own Abel Garibaldi who has worked with artists such as Janet Jackson. You will certainly enjoy Lepolion the Unplugged Cover Show singing some of your favorite songs, but as an acoustic duo. Lepolion Henderson Jr. is a Chicago Music Award nominated artist for Best New Entertainer who has also been coined in entertainment by La Port, Indiana Mayor Mark Krentz. If you’re looking for a different, and more intimate experience, – then “Lepolion: The Unplugged Cover Show”, is for you.  

I began studying piano at 12 years old and studied Jazz Piano at the National School of Music in Mexico City. Gabriel has had the opportunity to play in the Mexican spectacular “10 Pianos”. He has also accompanied several famous Mexican artists as well as be their Musical director. In 2014, Gabriel played in the pit of SHREK the Musical. Since moving to South Bend in June 2015, he has played in the Elkhart Jazz Festival and has the privilege of playing the piano at the famous Tippecanoe Place as well as several Notre Dame Functions.

Bill Cessna is a Chicago based pianist paying homage to the great tradition of jazz piano- playing iconic repertoire, as well as presenting original material in the same idiom, with a mission to present memorable musical experiences for listeners of all ages and nationalities.

In 2009 Bill began his jazz piano studies on scholarship at Columbia College Chicago. After graduating he quickly became part of Chicago’s Jazz and Salsa scenes, while also working as a chorale director, educator and clinician – conducting numerous jazz/improvisation master classes in Chicago, China, Korea, Myanmar and Singapore.

Since then he has become highly in-demand both as a sideman and bandleader performing in venues and festivals such as The Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Merriman’s Playhouse, Chicago Theater, Blue Note Beijing, JC Club, Old Town School of Folk Music, Hard Rock Café, House of Blues, Grant Park, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival and more.

While still working as an in-demand sideman, Bill has also begun leading his own trio throughout the Midwest. He just recently graduated from Western Michigan University with his masters’ degree in music.

Bill Cessna is a Chicago based pianist paying homage to the great tradition of jazz piano- playing iconic repertoire, as well as presenting original material in the same idiom, with a mission to present memorable musical experiences for listeners of all ages and nationalities.
In 2009 Bill began his jazz piano studies on scholarship at Columbia College
Chicago. After graduating he quickly became part of Chicago’s Jazz and Salsa scenes, while also working as a chorale director, educator and clinician – conducting numerous jazz/improvisation master classes in Chicago, China, Korea, Myanmar and Singapore.
Since then he has become highly in-demand both as a sideman and bandleader performing in venues and festivals such as The Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Merriman’s Playhouse, Chicago Theater, Blue Note Beijing, JC Club, Old Town School of Folk Music, Hard Rock Café, House of Blues, Grant Park, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival and more.
While still working as an in-demand sideman, Bill has also begun leading his own trio throughout the Midwest.  He just recently graduated from Western Michigan University with his masters’ degree in music.

Having distinguished himself as a popular crowd engaging acoustic artist, Billboard Award Michael Paterson brings his high energy, crowd engaging show to, from Bon Jovi to The Beatles and Chicago to Keith Urban. Michael will take you on a musical Journey sure to have you singing along.

Join us for The Edge at Night Party Saturday night at Edgewater located on the third floor of the hotel at Four Winds South Bend!  The Edge at Night Party will feature DJs from Godfather Productions including DJ Gino J.

Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party continues until 1 a.m. Eastern.  Admission is $10 at the door on the night of the event or at ticketmaster.com.

“The Godfather” DJ Gino J is a lifetime South Bend resident.  He started DJing at age seven and launched Godfather Productions in 1992 to bring concerts to the Midwest.  He then started a one-hour radio show in 2002 that expanded to seven days a week in 2003 on various stations.  Gino is currently featured on The NEW Mix102.3, Michiana’s home for R&B and old school, where he is committed to making history in South Bend.

“With over 30 years of experience Dan has been touring the countryside with doing his own unique blend of acoustic Americana. With deep roots in acoustic guitar and banjo, Dans music incorporates elements of various American music styles, including woodstock rock, blues , bluegrass, jamgrass, roots-rock, folk & classic country resulting in a distinctive sound that highlights a lifetime of musical experiences.

Dan recorded, performed on and produced a CD with the Art Gomperz Band that made it into the Top 10 of the European Country Music Association Charts and the song “Don’t Worry Anymore” Nominated IMA Americana Song of the Year. His original Banjo Instrumental “Courts in Session” received extensive radio play including the SIRIUS bluegrass channel and his recent CD and guitar instruction have been featured in two issues of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine.

Over the years, Dan has shared the stage with such great acts as: Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Steep Canyon Rangers, Corn Meal, Pure Prairie League, Commander Cody, Peter Rowan and the Dillards. Dan is currently involved in his solo performances as well and playing with The Boulevard Billies.”

The best hits performed by Michael & Amber

I have been playing live music for over 30 years and have been a member of some popular local cover bands including, Phil Hornet, Piehole and I am currently the rhythm guitarist / singer for Dixie Way South. My solo acoustic show covers a wide array of music by artist from a lot of different genres, from rock and alternative rock to country, country rock and Americana.   

Chris and Lou have been performing throughout the Chicagoland Area together for over twenty years. Their skillful musicianship combined with vocal harmony is the key when it comes to creating acoustic versions of classic music from the 60s and beyond. 

The duo covers all of your favorites from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin.

Mike DeHays is Imphormal, playing electric cello covers of pop and classic rock hits and more.

CAT MAN DOG: A variety show of sorts featuring Stephan “Cat Man” Cook on Violin and vocals & Ian “Man Dog” Gill on Guitar and vocals.  

Original and cover music, tasteful harmonies, stage banter and bad jokes.

Nick Danger Duo featuring Jerry Clemons and Mark Rongers. 

Composer & piano player, Joe Probst has played piano by ear since the age of 5. From boogie, to rock, to laid-back classics, Joe’s improvisational style will set a great vibe for our visiting guests.

Composer & piano player, Joe Probst has played piano by ear since the age of 5.  From boogie, to rock, to laid-back classics, Joe’s improvisational style will set a great vibe for our visiting guests. 

Molly Abraham grew up playing hockey in the Detroit Area. Her love for the piano originated from listening to her father play a baby grand piano at their home. She is a self-taught vocalist and pianist.

Adding smooth jazz vocal stylings to a variety of genres, Chad Thompson enjoys an interactive crowd which often finds itself singing along to covers of Garth Brooks, Zac Brown Band, Neil Diamond & Billy Joel. Previously leading up the original country music bands The Road Home and Local Motive, he shared the stage with bands Exile, Highway 101, Ronnie McDowell & The Eli Young Band. Now playing solo acoustic venues, Chad enjoys free-forming on keyboard and guitar, and most of all, bringing people together.

Buddy Pearson has been steadily playing bass for 36 of his 47 years. Hailing from a very musically supportive family. Buddy was given his first upright bass at age nine, and, in one way or another, has never looked back. In addition to playing bass nightly for others, national and local, Buddy also puts his guitar skills in a solo setting at weekly performances at several venues, with his own brand of Soul, Pop, and Jazz. Along with playing, Buddy has been teaching all levels of electric and upright bass privately for the last 20 years, currently teaching at South Bend’s The Music Village.

The DISTANCE is a solo acoustic project that blends an eclectic mix of his own personal musical influences that range from modern rock to rock and roll’s earliest days. His crowd-pleasing performances include popular singalongs from genres throughout multiple decades including pop, rock, grunge, Motown, country, and classics.

Vijay Tellis-Nayak has received accolades for his prodigious musical talents since childhood and is currently sought after as one of the top musicians in Chicago as a keyboardist, producer, composer/arranger, and engineer. 

Vijay began studying classical piano at the age of 5 and by 11 had won numerous awards for his symphonic compositions. He began playing electric guitar at 13 and by 16 was performing professionally. Vijay attended Northwestern University receiving an undergraduate in Music Theory and Technology and a masters degree in Rhetoric/Mass Media.

As a keyboardist he has performed with top artists in genres ranging from jazz to pop to musical theater. Some of these include Marcus Miller, Jennifer Hudson, Chuck Berry, Billy Strings (w/Bela Fleck and Jack Pearson), Umphrey’s McGee, Randy Brecker, The Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, The Milwaukee Symphony,Wicked, The Supremes, The Lion King, Howard Levy, Joe Piscopo, Dee Alexander, Fareed Haque, Bill Dickens, Congolese Soukous legend Diblo Dibala, Frank Catalano, John Moulder, John McLean, and Grazyna Auguscik. 

He has also been featured in Keyboard/EQ magazine as ”Unsigned Artist of the Month” for his work with pioneering Chicago-based fusion group Kick the Cat.

Vijay is also an owner/producer at top ranked Chicago recording studio Transient Sound.  Here he has been an engineer, producer and/or studio-musician for some of the top local and national artists including Kurt Elling, Brian Blade, Los Lobos, Donny McCaslin, Miguel Zenon, Oz Noy, Naked Raygun, Howard Levy, Trio Globo, Candyrat Records, Joe Locke/John McLean, and many more.

Frank Ruvoli is a Northwest Indiana native and has been performing live for over 10 years. His fun, upbeat, unique style has been compared to an acoustic mixture of Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson. Over his career, Ruvoli has released 3 Ep’s, 3 singles, and most recently a full-length album entitled For Better or For Worse in October 2022. He has shared the stage with national acts such as: Los Lonely Boys, Clayton Anderson, and Robert Rolfe Feddersen, among others; and has performed throughout the Midwest and beyond for various events, venues, colleges and universities, and festivals.

 

Join us for The Edge at Night Party Saturday night at Edgewater located on the third floor of the hotel at Four Winds South Bend!  The Edge at Night Party will feature DJs from Godfather Productions including DJ Gino J.

Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party continues until 1 a.m. Eastern.  Admission is $10 at the door on the night of the event or at ticketmaster.com.

“The Godfather” DJ Gino J is a lifetime South Bend resident.  He started DJing at age seven and launched Godfather Productions in 1992 to bring concerts to the Midwest.  He then started a one-hour radio show in 2002 that expanded to seven days a week in 2003 on various stations.  Gino is currently featured on The NEW Mix102.3, Michiana’s home for R&B and old school, where he is committed to making history in South Bend.

Donald Neale brings an unusual variety of musical influences into his solo and group performing. He has performed with many of the top latin jazz bands in the Chicago area including the Frontline Latin Jazz Ensemble, Conjunto, Sueños, Crosswind and many others. His solo piano repertoire focuses on Latin American classical music, especially the music of Villa-Lobos, Ernesto Nazareth, Astor Piazzolla, Manuel Ponce and other lesser known composers from Columbia and the Caribbean. He has made an extensive study of seminal Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, recording a compact disc of Lecuona’s piano music entitled “Pieces of Night”. In addition his other main focus has been on early jazz piano literature, particularly the music of Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson and Pete Johnson, combined with a growing body of advanced original piano arrangements of songs by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead and many others. 

 
He has been a staple of Chicago’s society orchestra scene for 25 years now, but has also worked extensively in Chicago’s world music, jazz, blues and gospel worlds. He worked for many years as music director for the Wellspring Christian Center on Chicago’s south side and was nominated for song of the year by the Black Theater Alliance for his gospel song “Weep No More”. He also worked for fifteen years as music and choir director at the Third Unitarian Church of Chicago. 

 
He is currently on the faculty of Columbia College Chicago where he teaches contemporary piano and keyboards. 

Vijay Tellis-Nayak has received accolades for his prodigious musical talents since childhood and is currently sought after as one of the top musicians in Chicago as a keyboardist, producer, composer/arranger, and engineer.

Vijay began studying classical piano at the age of 5 and by 11 had won numerous awards for his symphonic compositions. He began playing electric guitar at 13 and by 16 was performing professionally. Vijay attended Northwestern University receiving an undergraduate in Music Theory and Technology and a masters degree in Rhetoric/Mass Media.

As a keyboardist he has performed with top artists in genres ranging from jazz to pop to musical theater. Some of these include Marcus Miller, Jennifer Hudson, Chuck Berry, Billy Strings (w/Bela Fleck and Jack Pearson), Umphrey’s McGee, Randy Brecker, The Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, The Milwaukee Symphony,Wicked, The Supremes, The Lion King, Howard Levy, Joe Piscopo, Dee Alexander, Fareed Haque, Bill Dickens, Congolese Soukous legend Diblo Dibala, Frank Catalano, John Moulder, John McLean, and Grazyna Auguscik.

He has also been featured in Keyboard/EQ magazine as ”Unsigned Artist of the Month” for his work with pioneering Chicago-based fusion group Kick the Cat.

Vijay is also an owner/producer at top ranked Chicago recording studio Transient Sound. Here he has been an engineer, producer and/or studio-musician for some of the top local and national artists including Kurt Elling, Brian Blade, Los Lobos, Donny McCaslin, Miguel Zenon, Oz Noy, Naked Raygun, Howard Levy, Trio Globo, Candyrat Records, Joe Locke/John McLean, and many more.

Scott and Amy Hicks are an acoustic duo from NW Indiana and have been performing in the music industry for many years. In 2023, they joined forces in both marriage and music to perform acoustic “Gen X” rock from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Their song list is ever growing and includes artists such as Natalie Merchant, Green Day, Peter Gabriel, U2, Radiohead, and Alanis Morissette. Scott and Amy enjoy performing all over the Region of NW Indiana, and can often also be found at several venues in SW Michigan and NE Illinois.

Mike has played over 1,000 live shows, including opening for “Styx” and “Kansas”. Mike is known for having one of the most extensive “covers” repertoires spanning over six decades of some of the best loved classics. From Louis Armstrong to Coldplay, Johnny Cash to Pearl Jam, Mike’s energy and love of music transcends style or genre. Mike is a finely seasoned performer who delivers an unforgettable performance each and every time he takes the stage.

Pamela Rocha has been playing piano, singing vocals, and loving music since the 1980’s when she was just a kid. She has competed in piano competitions at a young age and has played with various musical acts throughout northwest Indiana over the past 30 years. Pamela also composes music and has also taken part in different recording projects. Along with loving performing, Pamela also enjoys teaching piano and music theory. Music is a way to communicate with others on a deeper level and that is what Pamela enjoys most about what she gets to do!

“With over 30 years of experience Dan has been touring the countryside with doing his own unique blend of acoustic Americana. With deep roots in acoustic guitar and banjo, Dans music incorporates elements of various American music styles, including woodstock rock, blues , bluegrass, jamgrass, roots-rock, folk & classic country resulting in a distinctive sound that highlights a lifetime of musical experiences.

Dan recorded, performed on and produced a CD with the Art Gomperz Band that made it into the Top 10 of the European Country Music Association Charts and the song “Don’t Worry Anymore” Nominated IMA Americana Song of the Year.
His original Banjo Instrumental “Courts in Session” received extensive radio play including the SIRIUS bluegrass channel and his recent CD and guitar instruction have been featured in two issues of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine.

Over the years, Dan has shared the stage with such great acts as: Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Steep Canyon Rangers, Corn Meal, Pure Prairie League, Commander Cody, Peter Rowan and the Dillards.
Dan is currently involved in his solo performances as well and playing with The Boulevard Billies.”

Performing with many of the jazz greats like Kenny Wheeler and Terry Lynne Carrington, this is a jazz pianist performance you won’t want to miss. 

Indiana-based singer/songwriter Mandalyn has the rare kind of voice that can stir souls. Whether shes’s performing on her own or with her band, The Hunters, Wes Rettinger (Lead Guitar), Mo Taylor (Drums), Mike Boyle (Bass) and Jim Johnson (Keys) she has mesmerized audiences with her soaring, sultry vocal abilities. It’s no surprise that her talent caught the attention of long time drummer for BB King, Tony TC Coleman, who not only performs with her but produced ger solo album, Wrecked. With The Hunters, Mandalyn claimed the third place winning slot at the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. And with her extraordinary talent and captivating stage presence, it did not take long for Mandalyn to spark comparisons to the great Beth Hart, Danielle Nicole and Wynonna Judd. Witness this exceptional; musician perform and you’ll; see why Rock and Blues Mused noted, “When you hear her badass vocal range… what else can you say but ‘bravo’!” 

A professional musician for over 30 years, Angelo performs a wide variety of musical styles from a repertoire of over 1000 songs, while easily accommodating  most any request, Angelo’s command of the guitar and skilled musicianship allows him to improvise intricate guitar solos and syncopated rhythms into the performance Seamlessly blending songs into one another or rearranging songs played instrumental for solo guitar, Angelo interprets the music rather than strictly imitating it, making him one of the most sought after musicians around northwest the Chicago area.  

A proud alumna of Columbia College Chicago, with a degree in Contemporary Urban and Popular Music, Jessi epitomizes the dynamic singer. Standing as a testament to the saying “big things come in small packages” Jessi captivates audiences with her surprising powerhouse vocals. Effortlessly spanning across genres, she has become a sought-after vocalist in the corporate and wedding entertainment industry. Having honed her craft alongside some of the biggest wedding bands in Chicagoland, Jessi brings a wealth of experience to every performance.

The Incredible Johnsons are the ultimate dance and rock band: An in-demand group who perform all over the Michiana area; clubs, corporate events, to weddings to fairs & festivals. Tons of current high energy hits delivered by the best musicians and the best 70s, 80s, 90s. Nothing but songs to keep you on the dance floor all night long.

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene. Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences. He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven.

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone. Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.

After high school, Kevin enrolled at the DePaul University School of Music, where he graduated with highest honors, earning both his BA and MM in Jazz Studies. While there, he studied piano with Chicago jazz legend Larry Novak.

Kevin has recorded three albums as a leader. Red Gold (2014) and Perspectives (2022) proved popular with a global audience, garnering over two million streams across streaming services. All About Jazz described Kevin as “one of the young lions of the piano deserving of attention.” Chicago Jazz Magazine said that he displays “thrilling virtuosity and agile, vibrant improvisations.”

Kevin’s latest album, Twilight, releases on October 5, 2023. Accompanied by bandmates Joe Policastro and Jon Deitemyer, the group pays homage to the classic piano trio albums of the past while incorporating Kevin’s unique take on the art form.

Currently, Kevin serves as a faculty member at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, where he imparts his passion for jazz to the next generation of emerging artists.

Kevin Fort is a Yamaha Artist.

Jason Curtis is a Northern Indiana acoustic guitarist and singer transplanted from Panama City, Florida. Jason’s southern roots center on the emerging country music genre performing cover songs from; 

Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan as well as all of your favorites like Kenny Chesney, Lee Brice, Garth Brooks and many more. You may catch an original song from Jason on the right night, or he might just introduce you to an original song from the vibrant Key West Singer-songwriter scene where he likes to hang out.

Requests are always welcome and a good sing along is for sure in store if you’re ready 🙂

Rob Yocom is a singer/songwriter from South Bend, IN. He began his professional music career in the late 90’s and has continued playing in various bands for the past 20 years. He has been in several original bands playing everywhere from Chicago to New York City and has supported many national acts such as Fuel, John Mellencamp, Alien Ant Farm, Avatar, Kip Winger, Royal Bliss and many more. Recently he’s played in several successful cover bands such as Stillshot and is currently the lead singer for ZERO. He has also established himself as a well-known solo artist playing regularly throughout Michiana.

Jon grew up in the South Bend area. Now residing in Nashville, Jon continues to write, record and perform as a soloist and with his band around the north, south and eastern US. He has been a recording artist for a label as well as releasing his own music that can be found on iTunes and Spotify. His music has also been used for nationally syndicated television and commercials. 

J&J Acoustic is an acoustic duo featuring Jamie Warren and Jeff Spicher. Utilizing twin acoustic guitars and vocal Harmony’s that allow for a wide variety of song selections from the old school vibe of Seals & Crofts to the fresh pop of Dua lipa, J&J Acoustic offers something for every musical taste, done in an acoustic setting

I began studying piano at 12 years old and studied Jazz Piano at the National School of Music in Mexico City. Gabriel has had the opportunity to play in the Mexican spectacular “10 Pianos”. He has also accompanied several famous Mexican artists as well as be their Musical director. In 2014, Gabriel played in the pit of SHREK the Musical. Since moving to South Bend in June 2015, he has played in the Elkhart Jazz Festival and has the privilege of playing the piano at the famous Tippecanoe Place as well as several Notre Dame Functions.