Born and Raised in ol Wyoming. Now living in the honkey tonks and back alleys of Nashville, Tennessee, picking songs of salvation to salve the soul.

CATES is named after founding members Matthew and Aaron Cates. Matthew and Aaron have played music together since elementary school and have written together since high school. They are Nashville natives and huge Beatles fans. In 2019, Glen Martin and Stefan Reed joined the band, lending their unique knack for melody and showmanship.

For over 25 years, Corey Congilio has immersed himself in rich and diverse musical career. His experience as a touring guitarist, session musician, educator and presenter has proven to be invaluable in connecting with audiences around the world. As a guitarist versed in all contemporary styles, Corey has supported artists of all genres from Blues, Rock, Country, RnB and Jazz. He’s performed with Joss Stone, David Lee Murphy, Lucie Silvas, Radney Foster, Cassadee Pope, Derek St. Holmes, Danielle Bradberry, Laura Bell Bundy, Barbara Blue and others. In addition to his work as a session musician, Corey writes and performs his own music and in 2016 released his first EP “Well Suited”. Since 2010 Corey has authored over 30 instructional guitar courses. His teaching platform WorkingClassGuitar.com and YouTube channel host weekly lessons, performances and gear reviews. At the heart of Corey’s work is the blues. Having been a lifelong sideman and hired gun, Corey has recently begun his journey as a solo artist. He is currently writing and recording new music that is rooted in the blues while retaining his original voice. Corey currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he works as a guitarist and educator.

Born and raised in South Dakota, Calico brings a mix of Indie rock and pop to the stages of Nashville.

With a captivating sound that is a mix of Rock, Hip Hop, Blues, and Country, Luke Wood is an incredibly fascinating artist. An Alabama native, his music is heavily influenced by the sound of late 90’s Rock. His songwriting and lyricism is motivated by real life experiences, emotion, and storytelling, allowing audiences to easily connect with his music as it can resonate with many walks of life. Wood returned to songwriting in 2016 after a brief hiatus. Now experiencing music and writing as a form of therapy and self-reflection, a love for the art he long thought gone, was rekindled. Since then, he has used that fire in his approach to his career, going on to perform live at music venues around the southeastern United States.

The Golden Barrel Band specializes in the music of The Byrds, Gram Parsons, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and other California Country Rock artists from the 1970s.

Austin John is a guitarist from the Hi-Jivers, 4 piece Rock n' Roll/ Rhythm and Blues band that play music inspired by the 50's and 60's. His guitar arsenal has the maturity of a well-seasoned blues guitarist, but with the sting of an explosive rock n' roller.

East Nashville Hippy Folk Americana Singer/Songwriter Allen Thompson travels the country singing his songs and telling his stories. Sometimes alone, sometimes with his band, Lady Couch and other times with the Stolen Faces. Allen has opened for Loretta Lynn, Todd Snider, Elizabeth Cook, and many other of his heroes and favorite artists. 

For over 25 years, Corey Congilio has immersed himself in rich and diverse musical career. His experience as a touring guitarist, session musician, educator and presenter has proven to be invaluable in connecting with audiences around the world. As a guitarist versed in all contemporary styles, Corey has supported artists of all genres from Blues, Rock, Country, RnB and Jazz. He’s performed with Joss Stone, David Lee Murphy, Lucie Silvas, Radney Foster, Cassadee Pope, Derek St. Holmes, Danielle Bradberry, Laura Bell Bundy, Barbara Blue and others. In addition to his work as a session musician, Corey writes and performs his own music and in 2016 released his first EP “Well Suited”. Since 2010 Corey has authored over 30 instructional guitar courses. His teaching platform WorkingClassGuitar.com and YouTube channel host weekly lessons, performances and gear reviews. At the heart of Corey’s work is the blues. Having been a lifelong sideman and hired gun, Corey has recently begun his journey as a solo artist. He is currently writing and recording new music that is rooted in the blues while retaining his original voice. Corey currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he works as a guitarist and educator.

Michael Corleto is a Kennebunk, Maine native. Since the age of 10 Michael has always had a guitar in his hands and throughout the last decade he has honed his craft. In conjunction with the guitar he also sings, writes his own music and lyrics, dabbles in a handful of various stringed-instruments, and plays well over a hundred gigs per year. Michael's musical taste is derived from numerous genres ranging from early-blues and classic rock to the bluegrass and mountain music of Appalachia. 

The Olys is a rock trio consisting of Rachel, a singer-songwriter from Tennessee, Nemo, a bassist and multi-instrumentalist from Oregon, and Sean, a drummer from Arizona! The group met in Nashville TN to make music and has been performing covers and writing originals ever since! The Olys has played at multiple venues in the TN area including the Thirsty Goat, EJ’s, and Oak Grove Casino! 

For over 25 years, Corey Congilio has immersed himself in rich and diverse musical career. His experience as a touring guitarist, session musician, educator and presenter has proven to be invaluable in connecting with audiences around the world. As a guitarist versed in all contemporary styles, Corey has supported artists of all genres from Blues, Rock, Country, RnB and Jazz. He’s performed with Joss Stone, David Lee Murphy, Lucie Silvas, Radney Foster, Cassadee Pope, Derek St. Holmes, Danielle Bradberry, Laura Bell Bundy, Barbara Blue and others. In addition to his work as a session musician, Corey writes and performs his own music and in 2016 released his first EP “Well Suited”. Since 2010 Corey has authored over 30 instructional guitar courses. His teaching platform WorkingClassGuitar.com and YouTube channel host weekly lessons, performances and gear reviews. At the heart of Corey’s work is the blues. Having been a lifelong sideman and hired gun, Corey has recently begun his journey as a solo artist. He is currently writing and recording new music that is rooted in the blues while retaining his original voice. Corey currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he works as a guitarist and educator.

Jacob Perleoni is a one man band: a skilled guitarist, a motivated bassist and a powerful drummer. He creates a crunchy, dynamic beat for his newest single completely by himself. Fueled by influences like Queens of the Stone Age and The White Stripes, Jacob’s energy is driven and exciting, which shines through with this thick, exploding sound. Through fuzzed, sandpaper vocals that echo between your ears, “Player One Blues” tells a timeless story of roaming and running. This track’s tight groove is one that will surely have you up and out of your seat!

Since playing his first “gig” in Junior High School, Jackson has had a guitar in his hand and song lyrics in his head most every day and all day. His early musical tastes ranged from the Beatles to Credence Clearwater Revival to the singer/songwriter troubadours of the day setting the stage for his own songwriting and love of rock n’ roll. Playing baseball and music filled his High School years while college found him playing his original songs at private parties, coffeehouses and music room stages up and down the University of Tennessee strip in Knoxville. His passion for the craft of writing songs and performing his original material continued to flourish, and after graduating from college in 2014, Bruck moved back home to Nashville, TN where he started performing his songs around Music City.

In early 2018, The Dukes of Hume were born. After playing sets at local Nashville staples, such as Mercy Lounge, The Basement and The High Watt, the band competed in and won Lightning 100's Music City Mayhem 2018 competition. They have since played Live On The Green Music Festival, Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th, & Pilgrimage Music, Cultural & Arts Festival. Their debut album, "The Golden Road" is released late 2020. They are currently working on their sophomore project, "The Lonely Lovers Serenade".

Nashville-based singer/songwriter/recording artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist - Rob Talton - has performed for thousands of people with his band “Talton Brothers Band”. He co-founded the band with guitarist/producer Michael Garcia. The two songwriters equally steeped in the musical roots of American rock, blues, jazz, and gospel, collaborated many times; as Garcia has engineered and produced all but two of Rob Talton’s discography working with some of the most sought-after Studio Musicians in the world - Adam Nitti, Scott Bernard, Jason Palmer, Anthony Sallee, Steve Brewster, Jonathan Crone, Josh Matheny, and many more in Nashville. Talton has written and recorded with his former band, “Changed” in Muscle Shoals at the “World Famous” FAME Recording Studio. Rob has recorded in many of the most famous studios in the country and has an extensive Discography both as a solo artist and with his band(s), as well as contributing to the works of other well-known artists.  
The Nashville-based “Rob Talton Band” has a unique sound that combines elements of American Rock, soul, jazz, and the blues.  The sound is big and adds elements of Latin percussion with Studio Musician/Percussionist Jimmy Lopez.  The band consists of Nashville-based musicians: Mic Guy (Bass/Vocals), Rory Kennedy (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Planer (Guitar/Vocals), Tony Ortiz (Drums), Jimmy Lopez (Percussion), and Rob Talton (Keyboards/Organ/Lead Vocals).  The band’s sound harkens back to the sounds of some of their biggest influences; The Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Lightin’ Hopkins, CREAM, Bob Seger, and many more… Rob Talton plays keyboards and provides soulful lead vocals. Rob is a member of the (NSAI) Nashville Songwriter’s Association International and is very active in the Nashville songwriting community.  Rob makes his home in Nashville, TN.

Sam Stuckey is a Roots, Progressive Bluegrass, and Country music artist and singer/songwriter. Growing up in the northern Appalachian mountains his entire life, Sam calls on his memories and experiences to write, compose and perform his own music, creating his own sound. His blending of guitar picking styles complements his higher, rustic bluegrass harmony.

Sam released his debut EP, ‘Euphonic Premier,’ at the onset of 2020, which included 6 original songs, spanning the gauntlet of the bluegrass genre. It has acclaimed reviews from local and national radio stations alike.

Eliza Thorn is an artist from the North country who currently resides in Nashville, TN. She has traveled across the states with her guitar, collecting the rambling sounds of soul, blues, and jazz along the way. Her sultry sound will take you to a place unknown, yet warm and familiar.

Matt Nicholls was born and raised in Moseley, Virginia but has called Nashville home for almost ten years. A multi-instrumentalist with a rich baritone voice, Matt is driven by his creativity and passion for the music he grew up with in the backwoods of central Virginia. His sound stems from his influences: The Allman Brothers, Blackberry Smoke, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels… just to name a few. After years of touring and sharing the stage with acts such as Pat Green, David Lee Murphy, Leon Russell, Molly Hatchet & Edgar Winter, Nicholls is releasing his sophomore EP “Mason Dixon”. In the spirit of country rock, this guitar driven collection showcases his melody and vocal talent in a must-see live experience.

Nashville-based singer/songwriter/recording artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist - Rob Talton - has performed for thousands of people with his band “Talton Brothers Band”. He co-founded the band with guitarist/producer Michael Garcia. The two songwriters equally steeped in the musical roots of American rock, blues, jazz, and gospel, collaborated many times; as Garcia has engineered and produced all but two of Rob Talton’s discography working with some of the most sought-after Studio Musicians in the world - Adam Nitti, Scott Bernard, Jason Palmer, Anthony Sallee, Steve Brewster, Jonathan Crone, Josh Matheny, and many more in Nashville. Talton has written and recorded with his former band, “Changed” in Muscle Shoals at the “World Famous” FAME Recording Studio. Rob has recorded in many of the most famous studios in the country and has an extensive Discography both as a solo artist and with his band(s), as well as contributing to the works of other well-known artists.  
The Nashville-based “Rob Talton Band” has a unique sound that combines elements of American Rock, soul, jazz, and the blues.  The sound is big and adds elements of Latin percussion with Studio Musician/Percussionist Jimmy Lopez.  The band consists of Nashville-based musicians: Mic Guy (Bass/Vocals), Rory Kennedy (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Planer (Guitar/Vocals), Tony Ortiz (Drums), Jimmy Lopez (Percussion), and Rob Talton (Keyboards/Organ/Lead Vocals).  The band’s sound harkens back to the sounds of some of their biggest influences; The Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Lightin’ Hopkins, CREAM, Bob Seger, and many more… Rob Talton plays keyboards and provides soulful lead vocals. Rob is a member of the (NSAI) Nashville Songwriter’s Association International and is very active in the Nashville songwriting community.  Rob makes his home in Nashville, TN.

Jay Rin is a Nashville-based, Southern California-born and raised, soulful Rock/Americana artist whose raw vocal power and vibrant spirit can be compared to the likes of big names like Janis Joplin, Brandi Carlile, and Bonnie Raitt. Rin is a singer-songwriter and entertainer with a sound that draws from folk and blues and classic and modern rock influences.

Nashville-based singer/songwriter/recording artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist - Rob Talton - has performed for thousands of people with his band “Talton Brothers Band”. He co-founded the band with guitarist/producer Michael Garcia. The two songwriters equally steeped in the musical roots of American rock, blues, jazz, and gospel, collaborated many times; as Garcia has engineered and produced all but two of Rob Talton’s discography working with some of the most sought-after Studio Musicians in the world - Adam Nitti, Scott Bernard, Jason Palmer, Anthony Sallee, Steve Brewster, Jonathan Crone, Josh Matheny, and many more in Nashville. Talton has written and recorded with his former band, “Changed” in Muscle Shoals at the “World Famous” FAME Recording Studio. Rob has recorded in many of the most famous studios in the country and has an extensive Discography both as a solo artist and with his band(s), as well as contributing to the works of other well-known artists.  
The Nashville-based “Rob Talton Band” has a unique sound that combines elements of American Rock, soul, jazz, and the blues.  The sound is big and adds elements of Latin percussion with Studio Musician/Percussionist Jimmy Lopez.  The band consists of Nashville-based musicians: Mic Guy (Bass/Vocals), Rory Kennedy (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Planer (Guitar/Vocals), Tony Ortiz (Drums), Jimmy Lopez (Percussion), and Rob Talton (Keyboards/Organ/Lead Vocals).  The band’s sound harkens back to the sounds of some of their biggest influences; The Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Lightin’ Hopkins, CREAM, Bob Seger, and many more… Rob Talton plays keyboards and provides soulful lead vocals. Rob is a member of the (NSAI) Nashville Songwriter’s Association International and is very active in the Nashville songwriting community.  Rob makes his home in Nashville, TN.

Since moving to Nashville in 2013, Adam Meisterhans has been an in-demand producer and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist who has worked with artists including Tyler Childers, Jill Andrews, Joshua Hedley, Lillie Mae, Patrick Sweany, Pujol, William Matheny, J.P. Harris, Lauren Morrow, and Kelsey Waldon. In addition to his work as a session player and sideman, he’s a founding member of the band Rozwell Kid.

After falling in love with music at an early age, Adam has been finding ways to make it a bigger part of his life.  After picking up the bass to play in his junior high jazz band, he started teaching himself guitar from guitar magazines and any other stray information he could get his hands on.  Early fascinations with the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix gave way to an obsession with all things guitar and music.  

Among the genres of Americana/Alt Country and Country music, Anthony Castagna is a unique storyteller. He continues to make a lasting impression on the genre with his poignant performances and soul-stirring songs, enthralling audiences with his singular fusion of classic sounds and modern sensibilities.

Nashville-based singer/songwriter/recording artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist - Rob Talton - has performed for thousands of people with his band “Talton Brothers Band”. He co-founded the band with guitarist/producer Michael Garcia. The two songwriters equally steeped in the musical roots of American rock, blues, jazz, and gospel, collaborated many times; as Garcia has engineered and produced all but two of Rob Talton’s discography working with some of the most sought-after Studio Musicians in the world - Adam Nitti, Scott Bernard, Jason Palmer, Anthony Sallee, Steve Brewster, Jonathan Crone, Josh Matheny, and many more in Nashville. Talton has written and recorded with his former band, “Changed” in Muscle Shoals at the “World Famous” FAME Recording Studio. Rob has recorded in many of the most famous studios in the country and has an extensive Discography both as a solo artist and with his band(s), as well as contributing to the works of other well-known artists.  
The Nashville-based “Rob Talton Band” has a unique sound that combines elements of American Rock, soul, jazz, and the blues.  The sound is big and adds elements of Latin percussion with Studio Musician/Percussionist Jimmy Lopez.  The band consists of Nashville-based musicians: Mic Guy (Bass/Vocals), Rory Kennedy (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Planer (Guitar/Vocals), Tony Ortiz (Drums), Jimmy Lopez (Percussion), and Rob Talton (Keyboards/Organ/Lead Vocals).  The band’s sound harkens back to the sounds of some of their biggest influences; The Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Lightin’ Hopkins, CREAM, Bob Seger, and many more… Rob Talton plays keyboards and provides soulful lead vocals. Rob is a member of the (NSAI) Nashville Songwriter’s Association International and is very active in the Nashville songwriting community.  Rob makes his home in Nashville, TN.