Hypnotic and irresistible, the local Duffy Bishop Band is a blues rock ensemble that is not only highly inviting, but also bewitching. It's hard to look away when Duffy takes the stage. A sultry voice spilling over the brim with passion, her on-stage presence is appealing, seductive, and downright mesmerizing. With the energy of a firecracker, she flies out of the gate full speed ahead, pouring every bit of energy and emotion into her live performances.

Named the best flat-pick guitarist in Northeast Florida, Dewey Via combines rock and roll, bluegrass, country, alternative country, and southern rock to create his signature high-energy sound. St. Augustine's Dewey Via has the ability to acoustically recreate the electric sounds of Jimi Hendrix and The Allman Brothers, and has garnered praise from audiences and musical peers up and down the east coast. His original body of work is incredibly well thought out and is filled with hard-hitting subjects such as unemployment and terminal illness.

One of the most groundbreaking musicians and songwriters in the city of St. Augustine, Colton McKenna blends folk and reggae genres with heart-tugging lyrics to produce a sound that is unique to him. A St. Augustine native, Colton grew up listening to various local performers and studying music throughout his high school years. To the city, he brings an incredibly stripped-down performance that strikes a chord with the humanity within.

Sam Pacetti has long been referred to as "The Chosen One" by St. Augustinians and musicians worldwide. His mastery of classical and fingerstyle guitar, flamenco, and jazz makes one wonder how such sound can be accomplished on a single guitar. A St. Augustine native, Sam was mentored by the late great Gamble Rogers, a hometown troubadour hero and father of the Florida folk music revival. Sam's knack for writing songs that invoke both existential thought and nostalgia, without waxing gushy sentiment, has made Sam a top tier songwriter in the Florida music scene.

Chelsea Saddler, originally from Jacksonville, has been a St. Augustine native for more than a decade and never fails to disappoint when it comes to her fiery on-stage presence. As a child, Chelsea studied classical guitar in middle school and began singing around age 13. Her technical abilities astound audiences and her charismatic energy is immediately contagious. An accomplished guitarist and award-winning songwriter, Chelsea takes new audiences by surprise with her sheer powerhouse nature.

Hailing from both Indiana and the ancient city, St. Augustine, Florida's The Young Step is an elite, highly sought-after original rock band. Their style is one that bounces around the musical scale of genre, ranging from glam-rock to folk to funk. The Young Step consists of husband and wife Micah and Lauren Gilliam as well as front-man Ben Whitson. Ben Whitson plays electric rhythm guitar while Lauren and Micah Gilliam both take turns on electric bass, electric guitar, and keys.

Dynamic and diverse, Brent Byrd is easily one of St. Augustine'ss hidden gems. With a sultry voice, Brent delivers a raw emotional performance down to each singular note. Whether performing an original composition or a rendition, Brent has a knack for thinning the veil of vulnerability between himself and his audiences. Impeccably executed songwriting, filled with an array of genres, Brent has a motivation to seek the deep within, and to bring it to the surface with his performances.