Solo/Duo Performers
Hector Ultreras
Originally from Los Angeles, Hector got his start on guitar at 15 years old through a high school elective class, learning the classic rock’n’roll tracks he grew up hearing on the radio. Drawing early inspiration from legends like Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, and Black Sabbath, he spent his teens and twenties mastering his sound in the blues and rock jam scenes across LA and the San Gabriel Valley. At age 28, Hector made his move to Tulsa, diving headfirst into the city’s songwriter open mics and local jam sessions. For the past six years, he’s been fronting his own high-energy band, Hector and the Hexed. His music is available to stream and download across all major platforms.
Joseph Callery
Joseph Callery is a Tulsa native and multi-instrumentalist who began playing guitar and piano in his early youth and later performed in jazz bands at Union High School and Oklahoma State University. In recent years he has performed in dueling piano shows across the country and now appears as a solo artist—a human jukebox with a deep catalog and an ear for the room. A veteran of Beale Street, he played Hammond organ/piano with a full band representing Oklahoma at the 2016 International Blues Challenge. Blues has been a lifelong passion.
D.A. & the 69ers
Back alley delta blues meets WV mud holler blues. We’ve lived the blues a little bit more than we wanted too, but it’s made us who we are today. Not flashy but sure can bend it. D.A. Bowen on guitar, Shug Morrow on harp.
Jett Thompson
Hailing from Shawnee, Oklahoma, 16-year-old Jett Thompson is a Dale High School sophomore who frontlines the band The Shawp as lead vocalist and guitarist. A member of the Oklahoma Opry, Jett’s sharp musicianship recently earned him national recognition when he was selected as one of just four guitarists across the country to attend the prestigious Grammy Camp in Nashville. Since picking up a guitar at the age of twelve, he has been heavily influenced by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Marcus King, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. One of the highlights in his life so far has been sharing the stage with Lucious Spiller in an open jam at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.
Band Performers
Joesf Glaude Group
The Joesf Glaude group has been playing together and recording for a few years now. They are presently working on a new music project. RJ is involved in filmmaking and while Joesf has taught music at ORU, recorded numerous albums and published a book on music theory for guitarists. Gerald has played bass for many years backing numerous bands and Bryan was a DJ and has played drums behind numerous bands and owns Pennington Studio. Rj Smith – vocals and guitar, Joesf Glaude – guitar, Gerald White Bass, Bryan Pennington – Drums. You can hear Joesf Glaude’s music on all streaming platforms
Hayden Burlingame & The Solution
From the heart of Tulsa to stages across the Midwest and beyond, Hayden Burlingame and his guitar have been a steady force in the region’s musical landscape. Accompanied by The Solution—an all-star collective of seasoned collaborators. Hayden and the Band hope their music helps you find The Solution to your blues.
Ankle Biters
Ankle Biters is a group of teens from Wichita, Kansas who love playing blues, rock, and writing original music together. The band consists of Oliver Clotfelter on guitar, Henry Hartke on drums, Willa Lorenson on bass and vocals, and Reid Patterson on vocals.
Michael King and the Ice Breakers
We are Michael King & The Icebreakers from Dallas, Texas. Michael King writes and creates his own original music based on real life experiences. The band is a Texas Blues/Rock band that performs both originals and covers. Michael King ( Lead Guitar & vocals ), Adam Baker ( Bass Guitar ), Philip Law ( Drums ) and James Kirk Hampton will be on ( Keyboard ).
Big Smith and the Backsliderz
This 3 piece band featuring Steve Smith on guitar/vocals, John Denault on bass and Daniel Williams drums has a combined experience of 30 years each! We have all played with numerous bands around Oklahoma. However, this will be only our 2nd time playing together. With no rehearsal. lol. Sometimes the magic just happens….