Artists on the Rise

Editor’s Note: Sage Buchalter will be performing at Sound The Groove NY’s 18+/ SINGER SONGWRITER/ SUNDAY FUNDAY EVENT | KNITTING FACTORY on August 11th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Sage Buchalter is an actor, singer/songwriter from St John in the US Virgin Islands. She received her BA in Music Theatre from Colorado Mesa University and has been performing in NYC since 2013. She premiered Off Broadway as the Widow in Nicholas Nickleby: a musical adaptation, performed for 7 months as the Wongette MC in the musical comedy Wild Women of Planet Wongo and has showcased her original music at various venues including Sidewalk Cafe and the Parkside Lounge. Some of her Film/TV credits include Amy (lead) in S6E7 of the TV show Evil Lives Here, Nicole (supporting) in the feature How to Say Goodbye (winner of Best Film at the Art of Brooklyn FF) and Sam (lead) in the feature Hardly Romantic. Follow her adventures at SageBuchalter.com

Editor’s Note: Sage Buchalter will be performing at Sound The Groove NY’s 18+/ SINGER SONGWRITER/ SUNDAY FUNDAY EVENT | KNITTING FACTORY on August 11th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Dario Russell will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s GLOW PARTY @ HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM’S FOUNDATION ROOM on July 19th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Dario Russell is a singer songwriter from Brindisi, Italy that moved to the U.S. 5 years ago. He has recorded 4 albums with The CoolAid and one with 3Volts. After arriving in California, Dario decided to go solo and infuse his writing with music compositions, that flow from a Rock Blues sound to alternative Folk. While living in San Diego he met his life partner Alyssa, a yoga teacher/dancer that never played music. After buying a Cajon on sale Dario convinced Alyssa to try it out and BOOM! Suddenly he had his percussionist! Since then they have been playing together around OC. Dario Russell recorded his first solo EP called “In The Search Of You” in October 2018, that can be found on Spotify and Youtube.

Instagram: @dariorussellg

Editor’s Note: Dario Russell will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s GLOW PARTY @ HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM’S FOUNDATION ROOM on July 19th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Jess Chloe will be performing at 21+/ SOUND THE GROOVE | THE DELANCEY NYC on August 31, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Jess Chloe is a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Long Island, New York. Being a writer at heart, she blends lyric-driven folk with the catchiness of pop and captures a story in every song. With a unique voice and an acoustic guitar in hand, Jess brings an interesting twist to the singer/songwriter genre.  

Editor’s Note: Jess Chloe will be performing at 21+/ SOUND THE GROOVE | THE DELANCEY NYC on August 31, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Emmanuel Withers will be performing at Sound The Groove NY’s MASQUERADE BASH/ LIVE MUSIC NIGHT @ THE DELANCEY NYC on July 27th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Emmanuel Withers describes himself as a late bloomer in his musical pursuit. Emmanuel actually began writing rhymes and rapping at age 12; he wrote, produced and recorded his own songs.Emmanuel discovered he could not only rap, but he could sing, when a young lady a hook that he referenced for her to sing and urged him to sing his own songs. He was 16 and her words planted a seed in Emmanuel that he cultivated for the next few years.

Emmanuel developed his musicianship by studying vocal legends of the past:Russell Thompkins Jr. of the Stylistics, Bill Kenny, and Sam Cooke, just to name a few. Born to a gifted mother in her own right:An accomplished Pianist and Soprano . Emmanuel was destined to encompass an intrinsic vocal gift that encapsulates his listeners in a musical kaleidoscope filled with emotion, passion, and style.

As an Undergraduate at Morgan State University, Emmanuel had the opportunity to sing behind Baltimore’s Marcell & The Truth and Raheem DeVaughn. Though he loved the experience, Emmanuel was compelled to continue with his education. Emmanuel left the music scene and graduated from Morgan State University with a Bachelors and then went on to receive his Masters from Carnegie Mellon. While working in the field of Information Systems, when the music scene came calling. Emmanuel left the Financial Security of a 9-5, when an opportunity of a lifetime for him to
perform as a member of Damon Harris ‘s Temptation Review. Group members were so impressed with Emmanuel’s Counter Tenor Voice that they inducted him to perform the part of the incomparable Eddie Kendricks.

Emmanuel’s “Neo-Classic” style draws SOUL and AUTHENTICITY from the great classic artist of yesterday., while invoking a silky tone and controlled edge that sets him apart as a vocal force….. Emmanuel Withers is a musical experience reminiscent of a time when music set a high standard of artistry, while resonating the creativity that encompasses the ingredients of a legend in music.

Editor’s Note: Emmanuel Withers will be performing at Sound The Groove NY’s MASQUERADE BASH/ LIVE MUSIC NIGHT @ THE DELANCEY NYC on July 27th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Anie Delgado will be performing at SOUND THE GROOVE @ THE IVAR HOLLYWOOD on July 27, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Anie Delgado is a singer-songwriter from Miami, FL. Her etherial lyrics flow through a vibey, cool production that brings a fresh perspective to contemporary pop. Anie got her first guitar in elementary school and has been writing songs ever since. Weeks after high school graduation, Anie moved to NYC to train at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. It was there where she focused on her love for songwriting again.

After completing conservatory Anie was seeing success in the musical theatre industry, but was always drawn to making her own music. Anie was the lead singer of an experimental rock band in NYC and flexed her songwriting and vocal muscles until she decided to ultimately take the leap of faith on a solo career. This lead her to Los Angeles.

A recent transplant in Los Angeles, Anie met producer PJ Bianco and has been developing with him. Their first single together, “Galaxy” is out 7.12 on all music platforms and more singles are expected soon. 

Anie says about Galaxy: “I was on a bender of bad romances after breaking up with my first love. I never seemed satisfied. I’d either lose myself in a new fling or lose interest.  When I was at my lowest, one of my best friends reminded me that everything I needed was already inside of me: that I was my own galaxy. That revolution changed my life. 

The conversation my friend and I had always resurfaces but with my growth it takes on different meaning. I feel like a galaxy when I’m amongst people who radiate love, high vibes, and unconditional support. My friends are my galaxy just as much as my love is. Most of all humanity is a galaxy. We are all so different and so complex and so capable and when we are moving in perfect sync we can do anything. Galaxy is that feeling you get when you’re dancing with strangers, dancing with your friends, dancing with your love, or dancing with yourself. Galaxy is a song about finding what makes you feel infinite.”

Editor’s Note: Anie Delgado will be performing at SOUND THE GROOVE @ THE IVAR HOLLYWOOD on July 27, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Natty Prophets will be performing at our 21+/ GLOW PARTY | HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM’S FOUNDATION ROOM on August 10, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Formed in 2018 by 5 guys who had worked together in various projects throughout the years, Natty Prophets is a reggae band with influences of rock, rap and funk. In Spring 2019 they released their singles “The Rising Sun” and “Soon Come” on iTunes, recorded by Jeff Forrest (Blink 182). 

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Editor’s Note: Natty Prophets will be performing at our 21+/ GLOW PARTY | HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM’S FOUNDATION ROOM on August 10, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Beyond Retaliation will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s SOUND THE GROOVE @ MALONE’S SANTA ANA on July, 20th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

In early 2017, Travis had just left a thrash metal tribute band, and started writing and recording new songs at home. Travis had just Pro Tools Express and EZ Drummer 2, along with his Line 6 Spider III amp and a couple of pedals, and three Schecter Guitars, but it was all enough to make hard hitting songs. Travis had a wide range of musical knowledge from graduating the GIT program at Musicians Institute (2010-2011). The first song to be recorded music wise, was “Damaged,” followed by “Crucified” and later “False Idol.” The main goal was to have an original sound, heavy riffs, head banging verses, catchy melodic choruses, and blazing solos. Travis and Marc Bravo had both been in a previous hard rock/metal band a year before, but both had left as the project came to an end. Travis later reached out to Marc, online, about starting a brand new all original hard rock/metal band. From there, both went to a home studio of rock drummer Bobby Amaro (Stabbing Westward, Orgy), to record vocals over the three songs, and later releasing them online.

In September 2017, with a first version lineup of the band, Beyond Retaliation went on to sell all their tickets, and do their first show at The Whisky A Go-Go, in Hollywood, opening up for Orgy. The setlist included the first three songs, along with two new songs, and a cover of Disturbed’s “Land Of Confusion.” Beyond Retaliation continued to do shows for the next year at various venues: Characters, E-Sports Arena, Five Star Bar (Vans Warped Tour Battle Of The Bands), Mission Tobacco Lounge, The Parrish Room of House Of Blues Anaheim, M3 Live (Recording Distribution Battle Of The Bands), and upcoming in March 2019: The Yost Theater.

Travis Grady adds his original sound and influences of Joe Perry, Eddie Van Halen, Synyster Gates, Jim Root, Steve Vai, Buckethead, and John 5, amongst others, to the songs, as well as different songwriting structures. Marc Bravo includes his combination of R&B vocals and hard rock/metal vocals to the setlist. Travis and Marc later met Chuck Loyer in early 2018, through a mutual friend, and Chuck was able to bring in a whole new and heavier sound to the band. Using both four and five string bass guitars, Chuck adds a huge backbone and foundation, found in bands like Mudvayne or Korn, to the songs live. Brandon De Sande later joined Beyond Retaliation in late 2018, bringing in his wide influences of Sevendust and Breaking Benjamin to the band, adding a whole new element of stomping beats, machine gun double bass, and grooves.

Beyond Retaliation lists such bands as their main influences: Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Rammstein, Chevelle, and many others. Their goal is to succeed in the music industry and start touring both nationally and internationally, and continue making full adrenaline hard rock songs. Beyond Retaliation has upcoming shows in March 2019, including direct support of LA Guns at The Yost Theater in Santa Ana.

Band Members

Marc Bravo — Vocals
Travis Grady — Lead Guitar, Guitars
Chuck Loyer — Bass, Backing Vocals
Brandon De Sande — Drums

Editor’s Note: Beyond Retaliation will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s SOUND THE GROOVE @ MALONE’S SANTA ANA on July, 20th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Second Shooter will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s SOUND THE GROOVE @ MALONE’S SANTA ANA on July, 20th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

When their singer was sent to prison for murder in 2015, the breakout L.A.
hardcore metal outfit Salvage 67 went into shocked paralysis. A hiatus followed while its members processed the horror and heartache of the terrible event.

But the band returned, inspired by the experience and the emotions it triggered. Founders James Wilinski, drummer, and Travis Hildreth, guitarist, who had been playing together for years, remained anchors of the band throughout tumultuous lineup changes. In 2017, they rebranded as Second Shooter. The band further developed their unique sound when guitarist Wynn McElwee and vocalist Melanie Johnson joined in 2018. The final piece locked into place with the addition of Jeff Clark on bass.

After a flurry of writing and dedicated playing, they released their debut EP in December of 2018. Second Shooter makes uncompromising music that combines classic metal, prog, hardcore, and death metal. Drawing on the tragedy, chaos, and betrayals that have become day-to-day life, it is catharsis focused into an unstoppable sonic force.

Melanie Johnson • vocals
Wynn McElwee • guitar
Travis Hildreth • guitar
Jeff Clark • bass
James Wilinski • drums

Editor’s Note: Second Shooter will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s SOUND THE GROOVE @ MALONE’S SANTA ANA on July, 20th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Ciinco will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s GLOW PARTY @ HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM’S FOUNDATION ROOM on July 19th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Ciinco is L.A.’s newest break-out, Hip-Hop artist. Hailing from the ATL, but originally from the NYC.

Ciinco is no stranger to the struggle. His smooth, hip-hop style conveys a message to inspire people to do what they want to do. His message is real talk, feel good music with an Atlanta twist and a new west coast vibe. With his ability to move a crowd and draw them into “Ciinco’s” world, he delivers a pulsing beat with lyrics designed to make you think.

Ciinco has opened for ATL rap artists and performed at multiple venues including Shaky Knees, Apache Café, Eddie’s Attic and Mixx of Atlanta. Always a crowd pleaser, he brings his laid back, hip-hop movement to the audience every single time. Get ready as Ciinco prepares to take L.A. 
by storm.

Editor’s Note: Ciinco will be performing at Sound The Groove CA’s GLOW PARTY @ HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM’S FOUNDATION ROOM on July 19th, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Editor’s Note: Them Scoundrels will be performing at Sound The Groove’s Sunday Funday Bash @ Knitting Factory Brooklyn on July 21st, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.

Them Scoundrels is an alternative rock band from Long Island, New York. The band was formed in the fall of 2012 as The Scoundrels, a power rock trio featuring vocalist/guitarist Rich Morton, bassist Joe Crotty, and drummer Anthony P. The band was later re-christened Them Scoundrels when Tara Terrah joined the band as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. Tara brings a new unrefined and aggressive resonance to the band’s music.

The band has diverse Influences in alternative, hard rock, punk, and ska/reggae rock with a foundation rooted in classic rock which the band has used to formulate a unique, eclectic sound that transcend the different styles. They recorded their self-tilted EP at Sabella Studios with the guidance and expertise of Jim Sabella and Matt Murphy, releasing it on all platforms in 2015. The EP showcases the band’s ability to transcend musical forms with songwriting characterized by the core human emotions of love, loss, grief, and hope.

Over the course of the preceding years, Them Scoundrels have performed and shared their music at a diverse array of respected music venues in Long Island and New York City including Revolution, K.J. Farrell’s, 89 North, Arlene’s Grocery, Connolly’s Klub 45, and Pianos. Them Scoundrels have worked diligently and passionately to create a musical paradigm that is indicative of their love for music, and most importantly, their commitment to contribute to contemporary songwriting and performance.

Editor’s Note: Them Scoundrels will be performing at Sound The Groove’s Sunday Funday Bash @ Knitting Factory Brooklyn on July 21st, 2019! Be sure to check them out, along with other amazing artists from the area! If you’d like to perform with Groove, contact us here.