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Joshua Reilly

Bio:  Every now and then, a song, a voice, a lyric, splits your soul right in two and then proceeds to feed both sides. Raw yet refined, mournful yet optimistic, heartbroken yet inspiring… such is the dichotomy, the paradox, and the musical delivery of Joshua Reilly. Born, raised, and marinated on the cornfield-lined country roads of central Illinois, and then cultivated, ripened, and baked on the beaches and concrete swamps of Florida, Reilly understands hard times, he knows redemption, and this unfiltered honesty pours out through his music. It’s a slice of life served clever and real. Reilly has performed around the country, including a national tour in support of his 2017 album Mercy on the Strange. He has opened for acts such as Billy Joe Shaver, Robbie Fulks, and Slaid Cleaves. And while deepening his roots as a family man in Florida, Reilly has become one of the most respected and beloved musical acts in the Tampa Bay area. Maybe it’s just Joshua and his guitar, or perhaps he is playing with any number of friends he refers to as “Corn-Fed Locals”… either way, his real, genuine, heartfelt energy is admired by young and old. Reilly’s style and message are all his own. “What I want people to get from listening to my music is, yes… there is hope in these hard times,” says Reilly. His lyrics and music convey the poignant truth that life can be brutal or grand as we navigate the road ahead and face up to the road behind. As New York Times best selling author Tom Robbins wrote, “Vocally and instrumentally, Joshua Reilly has a delivery like the last train out of Real Town before the android invasion. Clear the tracks!”

Evan Koteles

Bio: Since high school, Evan Koteles has been performing throughout the Tampa Bay area, building a reputation as both a solo artist and band member. Over the years, he has played in several original bands—some of which earned Best of the Bay honors. His songwriting journey also took him to Nashville, where he lived, wrote, and recorded with renowned producers and co-writers. Now, between cover gigs around Tampa Bay, you can catch him fronting his latest project, Melody Bridge, with music available on all major streaming platforms.Evan started playing cover gigs in high school with his brother and dad on drums. From the beginning, he was writing original music which led to living in Nashville for a bit, co-writing and recording a full length album. His previous band was named Best of The Bay by Creative Loafing and his new project, Melody Bridge, just released their first EP.

Daniel Dean

Bio: Daniel Dean, lead singer of Vagabond Tweed writes songs in a nostalgic fashion that invite the listener to find their own meaning in his music through melodic punchlines and lyrical lessons.  His songs range from mellow ballads to belting bangers.  His musical styling steers toward the rock-folk side of Americana with a 70’s 90ish vibe.