At 19, in St. Louis, Missouri, Deal James began pursuing music seriously by forming a band, playing shows, and recording EPs. After the band dissolved, he moved to Stuart, Florida, where he immersed himself in a thriving music scene, hosting open mics and securing residencies. Deal embraced every opportunity, from running sound to collaborating on projects, honing his skills over nearly six years. He then relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, to be closer to family and quickly became an active member of the local music community, working in studios, running sound, and building valuable connections.

Ashley Creighton is a songwriter, mult-instrumentalist, and singer who arranged and recorded a large portion of her debut EP from her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She is inspired by any song that is genuinely infectious, and is a lifelong student of the fine and expansive art of pop music.

As an entertainer and skillful song interpreter, Ashley is available for public and private events and will take you on a journey of rediscovering your favorite songs — from Patsy Cline, to Van Morrison, to Michael Jackson. Her one-of-a-kind blend of fine-tuned, intricate guitar stylings and soulful, intimate vocals will create musical moments that are deeply familiar and also strikingly original.

At 19, in St. Louis, Missouri, Deal James began pursuing music seriously by forming a band, playing shows, and recording EPs. After the band dissolved, he moved to Stuart, Florida, where he immersed himself in a thriving music scene, hosting open mics and securing residencies. Deal embraced every opportunity, from running sound to collaborating on projects, honing his skills over nearly six years. He then relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, to be closer to family and quickly became an active member of the local music community, working in studios, running sound, and building valuable connections.

At age 10, Jared Gabriel discovered a dusty, three-string guitar in a storage closet, sparking his passion for music. After taking a few lessons, he realized his natural talent surpassed his instructor's abilities. Following his parents' divorce, Jared moved to Phoenix and joined the reggae/rock band Underwater, sharing the stage with renowned acts like Authority Zero and Pepper. Eventually, Jared pursued his own musical path, becoming a multi-instrumentalist and drawing inspiration from a range of artists, including 311, Sublime, and Led Zeppelin. With over 20 years of experience, Jared is set to release his debut EP, One Life, with a live performance at Scottsdale’s Rockbar alongside a powerhouse band. He’s poised for even bigger stages like Red Rocks.

Sammi Martinez is a 22-year-old singer/songwriter from Chandler, Arizona. She started singing for audiences and playing the piano when she was just 4 years old. At age 11 she taught herself guitar and started writing songs at age 12. Sammi has competed in several talent competitions including being a finalist Alice Cooper's "Proof is in the Pudding." She was selected to perform at Tempe Center for the Arts for their "In the Spotlight" show. You can find her performing her own gigs around the Phoenix area.