Bellflur
 

Dubbed by LosingToday.com as "thinking man's indie-rock," Washington, DC-based Bellflur has sustained itself since its inception in 2001 through multiple members, two releases, and ever-present reincarnations of musical taste. A band which has drawn a litany of comparisons and classification throughout these reincarnations – from Can and Radiohead, to Lake Trout and Tortoise, God Speed and Sigur Ros – no single review or opinion seems to give any indication of a definable or traceable line of Bellflur's genre-specificity. However, Bellflur manages to rest seamlessly in lush space and musical grandeur just as easily as odd-time signatures and bare-boned harmonies and reticence. For more info please visit www.myspace.com/bellflur

The Spines

The Spines are an Alternative Rock band out of New York with a reputation for catchy hooks, tasteful songwriting, solid musicianship and powerful live performances. Frontman Ray Mazza began The Spines in the fall of 2005, transitioning to singing and playing guitar after playing drums in several different bands. Immediately. he began recording material with local talent. By winter of 2006 Max Feinstein and Ryan Kornblatt had been recruited on guitar and drums and in 2008 the band was solidified with New bassist Vinny Doucette filling out the band's live sound.

Throughout 2007 the band heavily circulated demo CDs which cultivated their fanbase on both a locally and internationally. The band also spent that time recording their debut. Radiolarian is a locally and internationally anticipated album with something for everyone from catchy, harmony laden songs to darker, heavier and more progressive material. The album will be released in January 2009 distributed through Strawhouse Entertainment and Sony Red.

For more info please visit www.myspace.com/thespinesinfo

The Woodcocks
 

The Woodcocks

In 2008, the band took a successful tour through New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Within two years, their resume has strongly exceeded their expectations.

For more info please visit www.myspace.com/thewoodcocks

gr6

Acoustic Rock channeled by a tight, well-rehearsed ensemble of passionate performers: this is the essence of gr6. Their mission is to "serve the song" by stripping it down to it's essential elements, then build it up with impassioned instrumental prowess and tight vocal harmonies until it blows your mind. Based on their reviews at last year's Utica Music & Arts Fest: Mission Accomplished! Prepare to hear songs from the '60s through the '10s from this talented, sensitive, and fun band.

For more info please visit them on facebook.