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.

ALLISON RADCLIFFE

Allison Radcliffe is an aspiring Country Music singer/songwriter from a small North Carolina town. She's been singing and having a deep love for music for as long as she can remember. While other children were playing with Barbie's and baby dolls growing up, she had her karaoke machine cranked up to 10 singing along to the country hits of the 90's.

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!”

ELLIEMAE

The heart and the heritage of country music and farming are intertwined in EllieMae. Born and raised in Southern Idaho, EllieMae is familiar with the dirt roads that led to both harvest and song lyrics.

She was a member of Team Blake on NBC’s the Voice, and she’s recorded with Grammy winning engineer, Eric Delegard. EllieMae has opened for John Micheal Montgomery, Ian Munsick, Sam Riggs, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wade, Koe Wetzel, Read Southhall Band, Confederate Railroad, Chris Janson, Sundance Head and Jessie G. From county fairs to the Idaho Inauguration Ball, HWY 30 Music Fest to Iowa State University homecoming,

EllieMae has a sound that’s raw and real. She’s been compared to Kasey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert and yet, she holds her own on every stage she sets foot on.

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.

Hard slamming rock and roll infused with raw emotion, and real men with real guitars came together creating a sound that speaks to the heartbeat of America and combines the classic vocal influences of classic rhythm and blues and rock and roll with the driving rhythms and riffs of alternative metal. Fractured merges a gap in the collective consciousness of those who feel the ever present heartbeat of this country and the call of the open road. The sound cuts through time as it cuts through your soul.

GINA JONES

Country artist,Gina Jones has been elevated to a new label deal with Iron Gate Records where not only will she be releasing music (some of which will be in her upcoming movie) but also Gina will be in the A&R department mentoring writing and helping to sign new artists in every genre. Gina is also on the road to public speaking about her testimony as well as major interviews once the film comes out.

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

JUKE JOHNSON

Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, a powerhouse in the indie music scene, Juke Johnson remembers his father’s passion for music – from Motown to Jazz and, of course, to country! He grew up being submerged in music and it is no wonder he has gone on to write and cowrite thousands of songs, covering various genres. His career has taken him all over the country, working with producers from Nashville to LA. He has described his music as a blend between country, country rock, and trop-rock.

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.

PATRICK PILEGGI

Originally from Northeast Ohio, home of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Patrick’s sound can be described as “Country Fried Rock n Roll“ with everything in between. Crafting his music and songwriting skills along his journey. Patrick has shared the stage with various acts like Montgomery Gentry, Craig Morgan, Rodney Adkins, Grand Funk, BTO, Edgar Winters, Warrant & many more along the way. Now residing in Franklin, Tennessee. Patrick is excited and honored to be part of Iron Gate records. He will be working in the songwriting and publishing division along with releasing music as a solo artist.

SKODA

SKODA are an up and coming band in "Music City" Nashville. With a pop/rock/funk sound, the band performs throughout Tennessee and surrounding states.

SKODA has been mentored by local artists to include Rich Redmond of Jason Aldean's band, Greg Upchurch of 3 Doors Down and five time Grammy Award winning producer, Steve Bisher.

Matt/Drums | Ethan/Vocals | Derek/Guitar | Kai/Bass

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