Joe Flip’s unique blend of blues-rock and Texas-style flair, played on his handmade oil can guitars, delivers high-energy grooves with a southern twist. His latest album, “Old Soul: Live”, reached #6 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart in 2024, following the success of “Home Sweet Home”, which was considered for a GRAMMY and charted in the top 40 Blues/Rock radio charts. With over 2 million YouTube views and 40,000 Spotify listeners, Joe has built a loyal global following. His music has earned multiple award nominations, including the Midwest Country Music Organization and Blues Blast Magazine Music Awards, making him a standout in the Americana and blues/rock scene.

Ken Valdez has used the word “Mestizo” to describe himself. Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, this blues/rock artist relocated to Minneapolis and has become a mainstay in the Minnesota scene as well as a seasoned touring artist. Valdez combines elements of blues, rock, funk, and Latin to create a sound truly his own. With his gritty, soulful voice, soaring guitar and rock solid band, his live shows are fun, emotive and powerful proving once again that Music Is A Healer.