Rusty Key Records Artists

	LARRY VANN presents THE HOUSE BAND featuring Adam Gabriel Michael Warren Phillip “Roscoe” Gallo Come be a part of a rocking, soulful good time… “… Authentic grooves, it is the foundation of these superbly seasoned artists’ own music branding, which fuses the essence of New Orleans sound, R&B and funk, soul-stirring blues, sweet, mellow jazz and genuine soul. Come be a part of a rocking, soulful good time … For booking consideration, Larry Vann presents The House Band EPK (Includes: Biographies, Promotional Photographs) Learn more about Larry Vann presents The House Band
	THE STRANDS Amanda Campbell, Lead Singer Richard Green, Lead Guitar Susan Ferrari, Keyboard, Background Vocalist Paul Campbell, Bass BRITISH SOUL & R&B Winners of the The Akademia Music Award for Best Jazz / Pop Album for ’Entanglement’ in the November 2015 Akademia Music Awards! “Entanglement” is a strikingly original but popularly accessible jazz alchemy marked with innovative harmonies, complex instrumental synchronies and suave vocal strains." “…Formed in late 2011, The Strands have been gaining critical acclaim with their genre-defying sound – a hybrid of blues, pop with a jazz influence – they like to call it “Artisanal”. With an emphasis on thoughtful and provocative lyrics, The Strands groove with: lead singer AMANDA CAMPBELL delivering their original material with passion and style. Alongside West Coast Blues Hall of Famer RICHARD GREEN on lead guitar playing soulful rhythms and solos, SUSAN FERRARI on keys and background vocals, is a pianist, composer, songwriter, teacher and poet and The Strands founder, PAUL CAMPBELL on bass guitar. ” For booking consideration, go to The Strand’s EPK Learn more about The Strands,s hear their music
	THE BAND OF GYPSYS REVISTED Larry Vann, Drums, Vocals ~ formerly with Elvin Bishop Paul Branin, Guitar, Vocals ~ formerly with Levon Helm Michael Warren, Bass,Vocals ~ formerly with Merl Saunders A Jimi Hendrix experience… A bonafide Jimi Hendrix experience - music from The Band of Gypsys and the Jimi Hendrix Experience!…and so much more… “…The Band of Gypsys Revisited is a challenge, an adventure! Jimi Hendrix was an incredible genius.” ~ Larry Vann; “A lifelong challenge as the deeper you get into it the more profound his concept is revealed to be” ~ Paul Branin; “…finally getting a chance to highlight some of Hendrix’s great songs is an absolute honor for me. Very challenging music!” ~ Michael Warren”” For booking consideration, Band of Gypsys Revisited EPK (Includes: Biographies, Promotional Photographs ) Learn more about The Band of Gypsys Revisited, hear their music
	FIVE TEN Jazz artists… Innovative, hip…cool master jazz artists…this band is smokin’! “…This Band is the most musical fun I have had in years (probably ever). I can’t wait to go play music with these guys ~ Steve Carter” For booking consideration, download Steve Carter’s Promotional pack (Includes: Biography, Promotional Photograph) Learn more about Steve Carter, hear his music
	THE SOUNDS OF RHYTHM Kenny Miles, Carl Dedrick, Larry Beauchamp and Wayne Campbell Vocalists… The Sounds of Rhythm are known for their street corner symphony and smooth Doo Wop sound. They are sustaining the tradition of this great American song style. “...we’re on a mission, to touch people with a song” Learn more about The Sounds of Rhythm, hear their music
	LENNY WILLIAMS, THE DELFONICS, THE DELLS, CINDY HERRON BRAGGS, ALI WOODSON, BRENDA HOLLOWAY, LAMONT VAN HOOK, ANGEL SESSIONS, JOSEPH, RICHARD BROOKS R&B Legends Hear and learn about their compilation album, “Urban Soul Music In The Movies”
	LARRY VANN Drummer, Percussionist, Vocalist... “Groove Merchant” is the title appointed to this San Francisco Bay Area legend. He is a superbly seasoned, “old-school” artist offering authentic soul blended with serious funk, soul-stirring blues, and sweet, mellow, smooth jazz grooves. “...To sum up how I am, I’m a groove merchant, always searching for a groove. That’s my mission - to find the grooves, me grabbing it and locking it in. Every time I play, I want to be able to capture it. When a band locks down on a groove, it’s powerful. It can become hypnotic. It gets people dancing, excited. Once you've experienced that, you’re always in search of it. There’s power in it - it’s joyous. You’re giving it and the crowd is giving it back to you. It makes you want to play all night long - you just don’t want to stop.” For booking consideration, Larry Vann EPK (Includes: Biography, Discography, Promotional Photograph, Performances) Learn more about Larry Vann, hear his music
	SON OF AUNT MONK Michael Hinton, Larry Vann and Michael Warren, all former members of Merl Saunders’ bands, consider it their obligation to continue his music legacy... “Merl stepped into all styles of music; he always allowed us to ‘stretch out’, to explore; we’ll bring a lot of love to the music’… Sons of Aunt Monk Promotional pack (Includes: Biography, Promotional Photograph) Learn more about the Sons of Aunt Monk, hear their music
	MICHAEL WARREN Bassist… A funky, progressive bassist known for his fervent rock grooves, his soul–penetrating musical expressions charge audiences with his compelling vitality. For booking consideration, download Michael Warren’s Promotional pack (Includes: Biography, Promotional Photograph) Learn more about Michael Warren, hear his music
	SLIDE 88 Vocalists, Tenor Trombonist, Bass Trombonist, Flugelhornist, Pocket Trumpeter, Keyboardist and Legendary Songwriting Team… With their eclectic and unique sound, Slide 88 covers everything from blues, to country, to soul, and back to jazz; the genuine free-spirited rhythms of Slide 88 - a true Americana sound, a “Mose Allison meets James Brown” experience. For booking consideration, download Slide 88’s Promotional pack (Includes: Biographies, Promotional Photograph) Learn more about Slide 88, hear their music
	FA–EVA Rap Artist, Vocalist… Sophisticated, creative, innovative…rap artist Fa-Eva’s style has a flavor of it’s own… “Follow your dreams” For booking consideration, download Fa–Eva’s Promotional pack (Includes: Biography, Promotional Photograph) Learn more about Fa–Eva, hear her music
	INDIGO Spoken Word Artist... The consummate Spoken Word artist, with a truly engaging, story-telling style - poems that are captivating, evoking familiar imagery to which everyone will relate Learn more about Indigo, hear her Spoken Words