In a career that started off with a bang in 1960's NYC, by way of Swingin' London and a cool collaboration with the Beatles, it was 1970 that brought Sweet Baby James (and his eponymous record) to public notice, displaying an epic and haunting maturity that seemed far beyond his 22 years and leading to his becoming part of a peerless group that defined that era, including Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and many more.

Memphis singer-songwriter Valerie June has taken the music world by storm with her atmospheric mix of blues, soul and African rhythms. Finding recognition with her breakout fourth album, 2013's Pushin' Against the Stone, Valerie June carried on her success with 2017's The Order of Time. With her unmistakable raspy vocals and gorgeous instrumentation, Valerie June has curated a dedicated fan base across the globe.

The Hot Sardines breathe new life into vintage jazz, bringing the sounds of 1920's Paris, New Orleans and New York bang up to date with just the right sprinkling of irony. The exuberance of their playing and the contemporary tones of frontwoman Miz Elizabeth ensure that their music never sounds dated.

Following on from his Croce Plays Croce shows celebrating the music of his father Jim, AJ Croce is back on the road in his own right, playing music from across his prolific 30 year discography. The Pennsylvania-born, now Tennessee native artist is a worthy successor to his father's legacy while carving his own path with a sound that embraces American music traditions while being very much his own.