13 SECONDS OF SILENCE

13 Seconds of Silence is a high energy rock band from Millbrook Alabama. The band consists of Matthew Linna (lead vocals & guitar) Powell Franklin (lead guitar) Ethan Linna (bass & backing vocals) and Chris Offutt (drums).

The band got their start in the fall of 2021. 13 Seconds of Silence combines explosive riffs and soaring vocals to craft their own unique brand of rock. Drawing influences from modern rock and the grunge rock era; the band is creating something new, yet familiar.

ALIEN SUPER JESUS

The musicians in ALI3N SUP3R J3SUS came together in the early days of the covid pandemic, and bonded over their shared passions for sound, rhythm and beats. Each member brings a unique musical aesthetic to the band and over time have created a sound specifically unique to ALI3N SUP3R J3SUS. Many influences, and styles can be heard in the music of this band, which is why we grab the attention of fans from all ages, and walks of life.

AARON BALL BAND

Bringing influences from rock, country, pop and having them marinate in the Rocky Mountains...You get Aaron Ball and his crew making unique, versatile, and fun Americana music one needs to experience to understand.

BOO RADLEY

Boo Radley's original music highlights the songwriting skills and true passions of this husband-and-wife acoustic duo. Meaningful lyrics, intricate vocal harmonies, and Turner’s sophisticated playing on his warm, full-bodied acoustic guitar set Boo Radley apart. Their songs, speaking to modern-day and sometimes personal issues, resonate with audiences young and old. Ranging from soft ballads to more hard-driving acoustic songs, their spirit has proven to thrive through ‘Boo’s’ live performances. Always driven by toe-tapping melodies, a Boo Radley show is filled with real-life-story telling, camaraderie, and humor. As they like to tell their audiences…they’re the only band that doesn’t mind it when you “Booooooo!”

FOREST VIOLETTE

Forest Violette is a natural born stage performer and is known for his deep lyrics and highly energetic stage shows where as front man and guitar player he commands the audience. Forests vocal and musical style proved to be versatile over the years, evolving constantly from project to project over the years. Forest says he has always been a prolific story teller and it just makes for great lyrics. His creative imaginative spirit has aided him in writing over a hundred original songs over his lifetime.

FRACTURED

Fractured emerged from the pit of the pandemic after bassist, Phil Witz and drummer, Greg Amentt joined founding members Robert Brooks, vocals, Dave Faires, guitar, and Brian Smith, guitar to collaborate on creating a sound that matched the longing for freedom that the men felt.

GARRETT HUFFMAN

Garrett Huffman is a young singer/songwriter from Gastonia, North Carolina.

His musical journey began in the spring of 2020 when he decided to teach himself to play the guitar over quarantine. From there, he fell in love with music and developed a passion for song writing. Garrett writes and plays a variety of different music genres including country, 80s, and alternative pop. He has stayed busy writing new music and gigging throughout North Carolina

GREG PARRISH

Having grown up in Rock Hill, SC, Greg enjoyed music his entire life. After high school, he began playing an upright bass with a bluegrass gospel group and then learned to play the 6 string while pulling back-up vocals in a variety band.

Over the last 20+ years, he's played in multiple groups and even enjoyed some success as a solo artist and now plays over 150 shows a year!

GRETCHEN MELITA

Gretchen Melita has had a passion for singing and performing early on. Born and raised in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas, she had her first opportunities to perform starting at the age of five, and hasn’t stopped since.

THE IRON OUTLAWS

Hailing from Bakersfield, CA, THE IRON OUTLAWS use the stark beauty of the Central Valley to create remarkably melodic songs with a haunting power that captivates both first time listeners and long time fans.

Poetic, energetic and dynamic, THE IRON OUTLAWS honed their craft by playing in venues small and large up and down California, Oregon, and Texas, including memorable shows at The Ventura Theater supporting Santa Barbara’s Big Jugs, Surf Rodeo with headliner Pato Banton, The Bakersfield Thunder Run, and the massive Bakersfield Rock & Country Music & Art Festival which was headlined by artists such as Foreigner, Kellie Pickler and Leann Rimes.

DANNY GARONE: lead vocals, rhythm guitar
GEOFFREY DYER: lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, backing vocals
CESAREO GARASA: drums, backing vocals
PAUL CARTWRIGHT: violin, mandolin, backing vocals
PETER SHUBERT: banjo

LIPSIA

Iron Gate Records wants to welcome our first international artist Lípsia Kareeva Raimundo Wapota, better known as Lipsia, born in Russia, of Angolan nationality, is a beautiful and very talented young woman, who has conquered the Angolan public with her beautiful and rich voice.

MARK ANTHONY

Originally from the Northeast, born & raised in CT, Mark got his start in Acoustic music while attending the University of Connecticut where he majored in Psychology.

Upon graduation, Mark toured New England for several years with an Acoustic trio called “On The Road Again”, culminating in a six week Tour in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He returned home to play in several Rock bands until he discovered the new Country styles of the 80’s, moved to Nashville as an aspiring Country Music Artist and began to focus on his Songwriting ability.

In 2019, Mark decided to form an all Original group, the Mark Anthony Ensemble and in 2021 signed with Iron Gate Records in Nashville as a Recording Artist. Mark is a BMI Singer/Songwriter, Actor, and has appeared on Discovery Television.

MERCY SHINE

Mercy Shine are a Wendell, NC based country rock duo offering up their unique harmonies and sound.

RUSTED SOUL

SIN OF SAINTS

Sin of Saints is a four piece rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Established in February of 2020, members consist of Derrick Carr/Lead Vocals guitar, Jason Creason/Lead Guitar, Jay Blade/Bass, backing vocals and Tre Barnes/Drums. In a short matter of time the band has evolved from only a vision, into one that has garnered the attention and hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Between the great hooks and ambient melodies, the bands sound and lyrics are timeless and relatable. They have performed with many national acts such as Hinder, Trapt, Smile Empty Soul, Tantric, Black Top Mojo and were a Rocklahoma Music Festival 2022 artist!

SPLIT PERSONA

Led by the vision of Zander Hoschak and the intensely ambitious spirit of the independent rock scene, Reno based hard rockers Split Persona got off to such a blazing start in 2019 and early 2020 that literally only a pandemic had the power to halt their momentum. For a group that formed by accident, they bring a ton of edgy, eclectic sonic energies to the indie rock world – balancing explosive, hard hitting guitar stabs and propulsive drum parts with memorable melodies, catchy hooks and the singer’s emotionally compelling but often coolly abstract lyrics. Not to mention they put on a stunning live performance that is sure to entertain everyone in front of them.

BAND MEMBERS:
Zander Hoschak: Lead Vocals
Brogan Kelley: Guitar
Jacob Rubin: Bass Guitar
Mike Patterson: Drums

THE WENTZEL BROTHERS BAND

An upcoming southern rock band, heavily influenced by the timeless sounds of classic rock along with country and the blues. They reign from the small town of Chapel Hill TN, but don't let their small town origins fool you, These boys rock in a big way!

The Wentzel Brothers Band pride themselves on their outstanding, energetic, upbeat live performance, original rocking style and their catchy yet interesting songs.

After 4 years of grinding out gigs and enjoying the experience of learning what it takes to make it in this industry,
The Wentzel Brothers Band is ready to take their show and their brand to the masses! Don't miss your chance to book some of the hottest young talent coming out of the Nashville area today!

Ivan Wentzel: Drums
Issac Wentzel: Guitar/Vocals
Jacob Newcomb: Bass Guitar

XERO HOUR

Xero Hour is an American rock band from the Cincinnati Ohio area. Incorporating Jeet Kune Do (Created by Bruce Lee) into their flow of music, their sound is Hard Rock with Stoner Rock and Metal vibes, or Psychedelic Stoner Doom apparently. The band is on a roll doing what they love. They connect directly with their audience on multiple levels. Making fans and concerts goers truly feel the music.