English rock band Renaissance are best known for their hit singles 'Northern Lights', 'Mother Russia' and 'Ashes are Burning'. Their unique sound has gained a huge following of fans throughout their career, fusing together folk, jazz, classical and rock - Renaissance literally has something for everyone.

The Monkees are once more live as surviving member Mickey Dolenz mounts his heartfelt tribute tour 'Micky Dolenz Celebrates The Monkees' on stages across the country in the spring of 2024. Honoring his dearly departed bandmates, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, the show will see Dolenz delve in the group's third record; 1967's Headquarters, alongside all the classic hits. The first album that saw The Monkees contribute to both songwriting and instrumental duties, it is a compelling look at the band as they evolved from their TV show roots.

The English Beat (or The Beat as they're known in their native UK) surprised fans in 2016 with the announcement of a new record in the works - their first studio album since 1982's Special Beat Service! Their current line-up features original singer and principal songwriter David Wakeling, who lent the group his unmistakable vocals throughout their 80s heydey.

Paying his dues in Washington D.C's underground R&B scene, soulful crooner Raheem DeVaughn is living proof that R&B artists can be progressive and traditional at the same time, making their own success without the help of mainstream radio airplay. Writing, recording and releasing under his own steam and label Raheem Enterprises, the gifted singer-songwriter continues to make waves in the industry on his own terms.

Acoustic guitarist whose innovative fingerpicking style is complemented by a voice that sounds, in his own words, like 'geese farts ona muggy day'. Leo's unique path, from Navy service to hitchhiking adventures, culminated in a prolific career with Capitol Records, delivering chart-topping albums like "Greenhouse" and "Chewing Pine".

Madeleine Peyroux burst onto the recording scene in 1996. Madeleine's fourth solo album, a turning point in Peyroux's career, with all original tracks, Bare Bones, was released on March 10, 2009. She collaborated with songwriters Walter Becker, Joe Henry, David Batteau and Julian Corywell.