Ken Ford, known worldwide as The King of Strings, is a trailblazing electric violinist who’s redefined how audiences experience the instrument. From performing for Maya Angelou to sharing stages with icons like Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Ledisi, and Frankie Beverly, Ken’s vibrant fusion of jazz, R&B, funk, and soul electrifies every crowd he touches.

A St. Louis native raised in Atlanta, Ford transformed his classical violin foundation into an energetic stage presence that rivals rock guitarists. He’s graced the Grammys, ESPN’s Heisman Awards, the Capital Jazz Festival, and the NFL Super Bowl, bringing charisma and fire to every note. With five acclaimed albums—including Burnt Toast, Chevelle Lane, Right Now, State of Mind, and Eleven—Ken continues to expand the sound of contemporary jazz while giving back through his nonprofit, The Ken Ford Foundation, which inspires youth to rediscover the violin as a “cool” instrument.

“Ken Ford doesn’t just play the violin—he sets it ablaze.”

Steve Ray Ladson, a multi-talented musician and songwriter from Hopkins, South Carolina, has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Country music. Rising to national prominence following his standout performance on America's Got Talent in July 2025, Ladson captivated audiences and judges alike with his original composition "Back of My Truck," earning unanimous approval from all four judges and advancing to the next round.

Perhaps most notably, Ladson is pioneering his own musical genre, which he calls "Blackgrass Brothercana." This innovative fusion combines bluegrass and country-Americana with elements of R&B, hip hop, rock, and soul, creating a sound that is both rooted in tradition and refreshingly contemporary.

Two-time Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated saxophonist Marcus Anderson is a standout artist with 15 studio albums and 5 Billboard number 1s. This Spartanburg, SC native fuses R&B, Pop, Rock, and Funk, topping Billboard's Smooth Jazz and Sirius XM's Watercolors charts. Having worked with the late Prince, appearing on his last release "Hit N Run Phase 2," Anderson has also shared stages with artists like Ceelo Green, Bobby Caldwell, Eric Benet, Stevie Wonder, and Brian Culbertson, contributing significantly to their touring bands.