Showcase Lineup

The legendary Andy Stokes is a name synonymous with soulful, heartfelt music delivered with a silky-smooth R&B style. The singer-songwriter, a two-time inductee to Oregon’s Music Hall of Fame and multiple award winner, is known for his powerful vocals, his multiple Billboard Hits, and his unforgettable live performances. With a career spanning over three decades, he has earned his place as one of the most respected voices in R&B. Often referred to as “The Northwest King of Soul,” Andy’s pure classic vocals have captivated audiences across the globe.

Bernadette Bascom started her career as a voice over artist for a local DJ on a Baltimore, Maryland radio station. She was the first artist signed to Stevie Wonder’s label Black Bull, and later forged a great recording career in the Pacific Northwest. For fifteen years, Bascom sang on the Las Vegas strip, and she was the co-star in the award-winning show Divine Divas. She recorded for her own labels Penguin and Solidarity Records. “I Don’t Want to Lose Your Love” is her trademark song. She has worked with Elton John and Lenny Williams, among other musicians.

Cameron Lavi-Jones – the founder and leader of King Youngblood is focused on reclaiming rock music, specifically black fronted rock packed with strong song writing, Afropunk attitude and an undeniable exhilarating live show.  Alternative Press calls King Youngblood “Seattle’s Alt Rock Princes” – and the Pacific Northwest fans have consistently agreed. Lavi-Jones has a singular mission: grab heavy guitar/drums rock by the collar and drag it into the willing arms of the fresh new generation of fans currently fueling the world-wide resurgence of rock music. The world agrees with affirming descriptions including AfroPunk Magazine in October 2022 declaring “King Youngblood’s skill at transforming a small phrase into a massive hook is at this point unparalleled in the world of heavy but melodic music.”

Supreme La Rock is an award-winning DJ, vinyl collector, music producer and on-air personality, whose style and vinyl record collection has reached legendary status. With a faster-than-Shazam mental algorithm and a discography of music more robust than Spotify, Supreme La Rock has been garnering respect from his flock of ecstatic party goers and fellow DJs for decades.

Shaina Shepherd is a singer, songwriter, vocal teacher, and community organizer in Seattle, WA. Known for her pervasive style as front-woman to soul-grunge band BEARAXE, her notable vocal stylings have brought her into various creative spaces — from collaborating with Duff McKagan, Chong The Nomad and Acid Tongue to sharing stages with rock stars like Dave Matthews and Thunderpussy to being a soloist with the classical ensembles around the country. Most recently Shaina joined forces with Soundgarden for their first reunion appearance at the SMASH benefit show. Inspired by the parallels between gospel and garbage metal, Shaina Shepherd is not your average vocalist. Living in the city where both Soundgarden and Quincy Jones cut their teeth, Shaina lends her soulful voice to projects of all genres.

This all-star Seattle-based Soul and R&B ensemble will light up the night presenting an array of songs performed exclusively from the Soul Train archives. The 206 Ribshack Orchestra was founded by iconic Seattle brothers Thaddeus Turner on guitar & vocals and Jerald Turner on bass. Thaddeus Turner's work with Maktub, Brad, and role as Music Director with Digable Planets laid the foundation for his signature local band Thaddillac and has solidified his prestigious position in the Seattle music scene. Anchoring the rhythm section on drums is the legendary Davee C Carpenter, acclaimed DJ, KEXP radio host and music producer with We Coast Records. On the keys, making all the groovy magic happen, is international music gem Mark Cardenas. An original member of The Time, Mark appeared in the motion picture Purple Rain and recorded on Janet Jacksons Control album. Fronting this powerhouse band as only he can is multi-instrumentalist, producer, and choreographer Ernest “E-Dog” Pumphrey Jr.