Kansas City native Danielle Nicole is a powerhouse vocalist, bassist, and songwriter who has captivated audiences worldwide with her soulful blend of blues, rock, and R&B. From her early days with Trampled Under Foot, the heavy blues band she co-founded with her brothers, to her acclaimed solo career, Nicole has built a reputation for raw, heartfelt performances and masterful musicianship.

Her debut solo album, Wolf Den (2015), soared to #2 on the Billboard Blues charts, followed by Cry No More (2018), which debuted at #1 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Her latest release, The Love You Bleed (2024), continues to showcase her signature blend of blues, rock, and soul.

With multiple Blues Music Awards, including Instrumentalist—Bass and Contemporary Blues Female Artist, Danielle Nicole’s expressive voice and exceptional musicianship set her apart. Backed by a powerhouse band featuring dynamic guitarist Brandon Miller, she delivers electrifying live performances that solidify her position as one of today’s finest contemporary blues and blues roots artists, keeping audiences coming back for more.

Alice Armstrong is a sultry powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from England delivering a dynamic fusion of blues, funk, soul, and rock ’n’ roll. Known for her electrifying stage presence and breathtaking vocal range, she captivates audiences across the UK and Europe with performances that are equal parts party, storytelling, and raw emotion.

Armstrong’s star is rising fast! She was voted Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year at the 2024 UK Blues Awards, crowned the UK Blues Challenge winner. Her music has been featured on BBC Radio 2 with Cerys Matthews, regularly appears on the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association’s ‘Most Played’ list and has even earned a spot on Joe Bonamassa’s Spotify playlists.

In 2025, with overwhelming fan support, she and her world-class band took their high-energy show to the legendary Beale Street in Memphis and the International Blues Challenge. The band achieved a respectable semi-finalist statue among 200 acts from nearly 40 states and 12 countries. In April 2025, Armstrong and her band will represent the UK at Croatia's 13th Annual  European Blues Challenge.  

Whether leaving audiences laughing, crying, or dancing, Armstrong delivers a show that lingers long after the final note.

A young artist with an old soul, Marcus Trummer blends modern sensibilities with tradition in his distinctive style, which encompasses blues, soul, and rock. Dubbed “a precocious guitarist whose vocals possess a wise-beyond-his-years weariness” by the Calgary Herald, the Calgary-born musician is already earning widespread recognition.

Trummer was named a Prophets of Music Emerging Artist at the Calgary Alberta YYC Music Awards in 2019 and won Blues Recording of the Year in 2022. That same year, he was nominated for New Artist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards in Toronto. In 2023, he traveled to Colorado as a finalist in the Telluride Blues Challenge—where he emerged as the winner. 

Drawing inspiration from legends like Bill Withers, Al Green, B.B. King, and Jimi Hendrix, Trummer’s warm, emotive vocals and expressive guitar work are infused with raw honesty. His songwriting explores love, life, and coming of age, creating music that resonates deeply with listeners across generations. 

Don't miss this rising Canadian singer-songwriter’s first Midwest performance — a testament that the blues will live on through the next generations who keep it alive and thriving.