The 36^th Annual Turks Head Music Festival

Rob Dickenson is a musician based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. A singer-songwriter with over 30 years of experience as a performer, Rob has entertained audiences at private parties, large venues like Longwood Gardens and everything in between as a solo artist, duo or trio. His range of music styles is impressive—from instrumental guitar to James Brown—which makes him perfect for any occasion. In addition to his musical talents, Rob is a seasoned emcee for festivals and events.

Josh Olmstead is a longstanding member of Philadelphia’s independent, underground music scene. He originally moved with his indie band Aleksandra to the city in 1997. In addition to two full-length albums with Aleksandra, he has written, recorded and released two full-length solo albums, an EP , and a number of singles with some of Philadelphia’s most eclectic and accomplished producers, including Brian McTear (War on Drugs, Kurt Vile), Jon Low, Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Man Man), and Ben Riesman.

Pepperwine is based out Belmar, NJ. They have been a band since 2014 and have played over 150 shows together. Their sound is a fusion and has been described as funky, soulful, groovy, and rocking. They released a 5 song EP in 2016 which was titled "Future Habits". This winter they have been recording their first self funded full length album which is slotted to release summer 2018. The upcoming album encompasses their sound with feel good grooves, funky vibes, soaring guitar lines, in the pocket rhythm drives, and soulful vocals.

The Mid-Atlantic's hottest Blues band performing original work and remakes of Blues greats such as Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, the Chambers Brothers and other Blues legends. Venom Blues appears throughout Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and rolls out several sets of seriously smokin' Blues tracks that will have you out on the floor stompin' yo' feet.

Based in West Chester PA, Waiting For December is a rising prog-rock leviathan in the greater Philadelphia area. With the scale and diversity of our composition, we seek to produce art in music with our own unique material that continually pushes ourselves to new extremes while maintaining our standard of enjoyment - if we don't enjoy it, we don't make it. We hope you enjoy it with us.

Based out of West Chester, PA, the band AfroBear is comprised of Amanda on vocals and keyboard, Sidney Joseph on drums and vocals, Teddy Thomas on guitar, and Doug Barber on guitar, bass and vocals. Having each been involved in the world of music separately for over ten years and in different ways, the members met and moved in together in West Chester to form a group whose sound takes its roots in Soul and Rock music with Reggae and Hip-Hop undertones.

“Thoughtful and provocative, laden with metaphors of hope and celebration for life. It’s the stuff that makes feel good music feel so good”.- Patrick Kirchner, The Fly Magazine. DeRose has opened for national touring artists Rusted Root, Gin Blossoms, Michelle Branch, Edwin McCain, Blues Traveler, The Sugar Hill Gang and Josh Kelley. As well he perform as part of an NFL halftime show for the Baltimore Ravens and his music has been featured for use on daytime television.

Aqua Cherry is a Reggae Rock Pop band from NY. Their music provides sweet, uplifting, booty-shakin reggae grooves infused with a rebellious rock edge. Over the years, in the studio and at countless gigs, Aqua Cherry has laid out a color palette of songs with which to create an immersive live experience. Each show is an opportunity to invite the audience into the band, to be a part of a special moment together. Dance and sway and enjoy being close during "Twilight," look within for the courage to fight the oppressive concept of fate during "Helix," marvel at the wonders of our unique inner worlds during "Sum of Love"

Founded in 2012 by Hammond organist Mark Brown, Hambone Relay has been touring up and down the east coast for 5 years bringing their brand of instrumental originals and covers to the masses. Brown, who came onto the jam band scene in 2008 as the keyboardist with the Baltimore-based band The Bridge is joined by University of the Arts grad Rob Tait on drums and Luke Ferracone of the Lehigh Valley-based band The Groove Merchants on guitar. Despite being primarily instrumental, Hambone Relay is known to have guest sit-ins performing everything from Led Zeppelin to Stevie Wonder.

Big Mind is an original Reggae/Rock band that formed in 2015 and consists of: Jeremy Howe , Art Rivell, Greg Seraphin , Dan Robinson and Greg Pinney. Big Mind decided to create something new and original within the reggae genre drawing inspiration from several individual influences to create an eclectic, unique sound. Their sound is infused with world grooves that keep their live shows upbeat and lively.

Having spent almost 6 years playing guitar next to Hubert Sumlin, Dean Shot learned much of what he knows about Howling Wolf from his relationship with Hubert. Dean took Hubert's word to heart when Hubert asked him to carry the music forward and give it to others. Dean has been a student of Howling Wolf‘s music for over 20 years now. Sumlin was Wolf’s right hand man and guitarist for over 27 years and recorded most of the great singers hit songs with him. His guitar stylings were an integral part of the Wolf sound and the two are almost inseparable.

Half Past Seven is a 3 piece rock band from South Eastern Pennsylvania that includes lead vocalist and bassist Nick Lombardi, guitarist/backing vocals Steve Lombardi, and drummer/backing vocals Tyler Kilby. We perform a wide range of music, from popular classics to current modern day top 40. We are primarily rock but also cover other genres like funk, country, pop and mix in our own original music. Half Past Seven is known around the Philadelphia area for being on radio stations such as 93.3 WMMR and 93.7 WSTW. We constructed our own recording studio where we record and rehearse all of our songs.