Dirty blues oozes out of Little Hurricane, who turn past their garage-rock influences to create a unique, personal sound. This duo boast female drummer Celeste “CC” Spina and the hulky guitar riffs of Anthony “Tone” Catalano. It’s no wonder these guys have already made it from Lollapalooza to SXSW. Little Hurricane is on the rise and for anyone who is a fan of The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr., or Bronze Radio Return.

Led by a vocalist and axe man whose gritting voice matches the bourbon-soaked smokiness of Tom Waits, July Talk is straight out of blue-rock-roots land, backed by amped up heavy rock. He and female vocalist Fay sing with the chemistry of an old married couple. These two fire it up on the stage making it for a seriously dirty dance party.