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Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra (HKFO) are back with their signature mix of jazz, blues, and soul. Known for their modernistic pieces, salsa rhythms, and post-bop energy, HKFO returns to the funk groove following their 2024 album with Gary Bartz. Join us for an electrifying performance! Bill Warfield, director.

Coco Montoya, an award-winning guitarist and soulful singer, has built his career on passion and authenticity. A self-taught left-handed player, he learned from blues legends Albert Collins and John Mayall, forging a style that blends fiery guitar work with emotionally charged vocals. Since his 1995 solo debut—winning a Blues Music Award—Montoya has remained a top blues artist. His latest album, Writing On The Wall, is his sixth release on Alligator Records and one of his strongest yet. Produced by Grammy-winning Tony Braunagel and co-produced by Jeff Paris, it features 13 powerful tracks, including five written or co-written by Montoya, backed by his seasoned band.

Raised in Santa Monica, California, Montoya’s love of music began with drums before shifting to guitar after a transformative experience watching Albert King. A chance meeting with Collins led to him joining the blues legend’s band, first as a drummer and later as a guitarist under Collins’ mentorship. He then spent a decade with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, refining his craft before launching a solo career that has seen him release acclaimed albums on Blind Pig, Ruf Records, and Alligator.

An unstoppable force on stage, Montoya has captivated audiences across five continents with his electrifying performances. With Writing On The Wall and an intense tour schedule, he continues to deliver his fiery, deeply personal blues to fans worldwide.

With their rollicking mix of blues, rock, and soul, Blues Traveler combine the stretched out and rambling approach of jam bands with the razor sharp melodic sense of a classic pop band; it made them a hugely popular band from the start and a relable concert draw ever since. The group were on the vanguard of the jam band scene of the 1990s, the first of their generation to sign to a major label, and one of a handful to experience genuine commercial success when "Run-Around" went into the Billboard Top Ten in 1995.