The Houston-based, award-winning Keeshea Pratt Band plays traditional and contemporary blues as well as Southern rock, soul, gospel, and country.

Crocro y su Tumbaká is a Houston-based band founded by Jorge Crocro Orta in 2010. An internationally renowned percussionist with South American roots, “Croco” set out to interpret the tropical musical styles of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.
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Gifted musician Ronnie Coleman sings and plays percussion, drums, piano, keyboards, organ, and bass. His music cuts across genres and cultures, but his specialty is contemporary R&B.

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Vocalist Shareal Starr sings a range of music genres, including jazz, gospel, Afro beats, and reggae, her true passion.

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Groove Adhesive musicians play jazz fusion influenced by Houston’s diverse musical sounds, seamlessly melding funk, R&B, Latin, soul, and blues.

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High-energy R&B musician who has performed with Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Santana, Stevie Wonder, and others.

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The Killer B’s are a trio with husband–wife duo including guitarist Bill Solley and jazz vocalist Kim Prevost, joined by guitarist and bassist Brennan Nase. The three are bringing jazz and improvisation to the MusicFEST stage.

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Eric Demmer describes his sound and his band’s as “funky blues with a mix of jazz and rock ‘n’ roll.” He combines a variety of influences with his own style that “comes from the heart and soul.”

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