Brian Dunne / Evan Watson and the Headless Horsemen / Ken Yates

Brian Dunne is a pop/rock singer-songwriter from the small town of Monroe, New York. A music lover from the tender age of 2, he has always had an ear and talent for music. Since 6, he has been playing the guitar and writing songs. Now a mature musician, he has released an EP and toured the greater New England area for several years. Dunne is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music.

Evan Watson writes accessible songs that flirt with pop melodies but are also saturated in country and blues. His New York City based quintet, dubbed the Headless Horsemen, has been featured at Bonnaroo, the 2009 Non-COMMvention, 10KLF, the 2009 Pleasantville Music Festival, Cranmore Summer Series, and WTMD Baltimore Thursday Concert Series. Watson performed at the Red Room this past February opening for David Mayfield and Frontier Ruckus. With cited influences like the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy, Watson’s live performance is saturated with soul, roots, and honesty.

Born and raised in London, Ontario, Ken Yates holds true to his roots as a Canadian singer-songwriter by following the influence of such folk stars as Neil Young. Self-described first and foremost as a guitar player, Yates reaches out to his fans by crafting rhythmic guitar arrangements blended seamlessly with melodies that transport his listeners into the world of his lyrics. His unique sound has been compared to that of Sufjan Stevens, James Taylor, and John Mayer—and rightfully so. He has recently finished his first EP.