THE 2026 LINEUP
Apostle jones
Dynamic, soul band 9-person ensemble, led by Mikey Silas, that bends styles and genres to create a uniquely collaborative energy and sound. Pulling from collective influences of Rock, R&B, Blues, Gospel, and Funk, the Apostles soar with original music and a contagious joy for their hometown Cleveland, OH.
Chris Lugo
Singer/songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. From guitar-driven ballads, to soulful R&B, he uses his pop-star influenced vocals, backed by his band, to sing his heartfelt lyrics
Guiche
Punk rock group from Cleveland, OH
Lochwood
Rock group from Kent, OH
Marcus smith & The Rapscallions
Rapper, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Cleveland, OH. Marcus Smith performs across the country with his live band The Rapscallions
m.o.o.k.y
Singer/songwriter born in Akron, Ohio. Pulling influences from artists like Mac Miller, Prince, & Jeff Buckley he fuses alternative rock, hip-hop, & pop into his own unique style with comparisons to The Kid LAROI, Post Malone, and James Blake
old country business
Exploratory Blues Indie Rock Band based in Cleveland, Ohio
Quenton Rubin band
A Jimi Hendrix style rock fusion
rellick
A Cinematic Rock Band from Cleveland, Ohio
singled out
An Original Alt/Punk Band from Cleveland/Youngstown
TJDUB
Hailing from the vibrant city of Youngstown, Ohio, Tyler James Wilson, better known as TJDUB, has established himself as a true musical chameleon. With a knack for effortlessly transitioning between various genres, TJDUB is a rising star in the music industry whose talent knows no bounds
ajé 2000
AJé 2000 is a multi-faceted rapper/songwriter/engineer based out of Cleveland, OH and founder of Downtown DIY. His main influences range from artists like OutKast and Kanye West, to Joey Bada$$ and Larry June. In the artist words: “I make music for people who want to win.”
Gemi Cheeze
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Gemi Cheeze bring out a Detroit inspired sound but what really makes Gemi Cheeze is his floatious flow and menacing tone of voice combined with his ability to switch flows and experiment on all types of beats.
Higher Nation
Higher Nation was conceived on the south side of Cleveland. Born with a mix of hip-hop, reggae, rap, and funk, their eclectic mix of songs is sure to have something for everyone. Diverse influences like Sublime, Marley, BONE, Proteje and Beastie Boys can be heard throughout
Iverson Lewis
R&B singer out of Northeast Ohio
Joshua Kristian
Christian Singer/Songwriter out of Cleveland, known for no cursing in any songs to provide a consistently positive atmosphere
medium mike
Previous member of The Boys In 4, Medium Mike took his solo rap career to new boundaries at events such as Downtown DIY and the Vortex Showcase
ocheii
Born in Cleveland, OH, Christian pursued his rap career through soundcloud, natural in freestyling, and song writing
paris mather
Singer/Songwriter out of Cleveland recently jumping into the music scene
zac lee
From Northeast Ohio, Zac Lee Thompson took styles of Chase Atlantic and soft but powerful R&B music and turned it into the music career it is today
888wake
Rapper from the CTRLroom studios, WAKE shows support to the local rap scene and gets with shows that do more than play music but create a community within