Roots

Rainmaker is a 4-piece band from the San Francisco Bay Area. They blend vintage and modern sounds and draw upon Roots Music, Indie Rock, Funk, and Soul.

Scythian (sith-ee-yin) is a charismatic group of first generation immigrants (comprised of brothers and friends), whose music ranges from Gypsy to Celtic with Klezmer and rock in between. The band is widely known for their intense, high-energy shows and dynamic crowd interaction.

The Giving Tree Band is a four-piece group of versatile Chicago-area musicians. Their sound is all acoustic, expanding from a variety of folk and roots traditions.

Taj Weekes' music is more than just entertainment. The roots reggae artist's music stirs thought, provokes discussion and inspires people to think for themselves, free from the constraints of the corporate media.

Hailing from the South Carolina coast, Zach Deputy has infused his earthy blues, roots-rock and soul with a bit of the tropical humidity of Calypso and reggae and a touch of the pulse and flow of hip-hop.

Often compared with such artists as Michael Hedges and Leo Kottke, Keller stands out for his unique approach to folk music and for his undeniable rhythmic mystique.

Hailing from New York City, Turbine has been quickly attracting audiences who have come to expect the unexpected.

Start with a strong dose of lyrical singer-songwriter acoustic folk. Add a helping of catchy hooks mixed with modern rock arrangements and searing, soulful vocals. Then package everything in a hot-rod Americana string band format featuring some of the Southeast’s finest bluegrass pickers and rockers. The finished product is Tennessee Jed.

Co-produced, recorded and mixed by veteran engineer Jim Fox at Lion and Fox Studios, Get Wiser is undoubtedly SOJA’s strongest release to date.