Veteran singer/songwriter Edwin McCain had his major-label breakout in the mid-’90s with Honor Among Thieves. McCain became a Top 40 “Radio Star” with chart-topping singles and soundtrack success with the songs “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More”. More recently, Edwin has been touring with Hootie & the Blowfish, Collective Soul, and Train; and had a “breathtaking” experience performing hit songs disguised as Nessy, The Loch Ness Monster during a run to the Final Five during season #13 of the hit US TV show The Masked Singer.
His first full studio album in 15 years was released in 2025. Edwin co-produced Lucky with Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann. The album’s ten tracks span blues, soul, rock, and folk influences. From the rollicking opening track “Chasing a Memory” to the aching ballad “Love Me or Leave Me Alone” to the Southern rock tribute “Sing for You,” Lucky reflects McCain’s musical roots while embracing modern inspirations, including an electronic edge on “Empire.”
Dubbed a “great American romantic” by The New York Times, McCain continues to connect with fans through his music as well as viral TikTok videos where his witty, self-deprecating humor—often at the expense of his exasperated daughter—has won over a new generation of fans. A podcast based on his TikTok life and more touring are in the near future for McCain, but the fame part of the life does not phase him. “I found myself in this sweet spot doing this for 35 years,” Edwin muses. “And if I end up playing for tourists on a deck in Hilton Head one day? That would be OK, too.”
Tequila Sunrise, a tribute to Eagles, was originally formed by current Taylor Swift lead guitarist, Paul Sidoti, in 2002. Hailed as the “Best Eagles Tribute Band on Earth” in the February 2004 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine, the band enjoyed tremendous success over the course of the band’s initial five year run. A staple on the fair/festival/casino and most notably House Of Blues circuit, the band frequently played to sold-out standing room only crowds.
Now back comprised of the most amazing collection of Nashville-based touring musicians, Tequila Sunrise is ready to transport you back to the golden era of the 1970’s Eagles heyday. Replicating the intricate arrangements of their timeless catalog with top notch proficiency, you’ll feel as if you time traveled to one of the most magical times in music history. Featuring members who have toured extensively with Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Lady A, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, among many others, you’ll enjoy an evening of unforgettable music.
Formed in the year 2000, Direct Energy set out to pay tribute to the very best classic rock music, recreating hits from legendary artists such as Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Joe Cocker, The Eagles, Toto, Van Halen, Boz Scaggs, Bad Company, Steely Dan, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon and the list goes on. Described as a “rock band with horns,” Direct Energy brings these era-defining recordings back to life with every electrifying performance, taking you through a powerful musical journey. The band’s client list is long, having performed at fairs, festivals, corporate events, clubs and receptions.
Fan voted as “best country band” in Pittsburgh Magazine’s “Best of the ‘Burgh 2013 Readers’ Poll,” THW is comprised of band members Abby Abbondanza (vocals), Jeff Volek (bass), Junior Guthrie (guitar) and Keith Kleinhampl (drums). Abbondanza, Volek, and Guthrie are original members of the nearly legendary, local favorite and nationally-recognized Povertyneck Hillbillies who parted ways in 2008.
Since reforming as THW with a reunion concert in 2012, the group’s deep-rooted country grit sound has received praise from multiple local outlets, including being named one of the “best breakout music acts in Pittsburgh” by Pittsburgh’s KDKA.
The popular tri-state area group released a self-titled EP, “The Hillbilly Way,” shortly after their reunion and followed it with the full-length album “Just Go With It.”
Recently, THW reunited with Pittsburgh native and veteran music industry executive Shawn Pennington when joining Pennington Entertainment’s roster alongside Grammy-nominated duo Thompson Square and platinum-selling band Parmalee.
After signing with the Nashville-based entertainment group, THW announced the release of their highly anticipated single, “Best Night of Our Lives.” The party anthem was written by Keifer and Shawn Thompson of multi-platinum selling country duo, Thompson Square, alongside highly respected Nashville songwriter JT Harding, known for writing chart-topping hits like Uncle Kracker’s “Smile,” Blake Shelton’s “Sangria,” and Kenny Chesney’s “Somewhere With You,” to name a few.
THW released the single, “Damn I Just Wanna Kiss You,” worldwide on Friday March 9, 2018. The song was written by Matt Thomas of Parmalee and Tommy Cecil, who has penned hits for Luke Bryan and Jake Owen
Cookie Watkins brings more than a celebrity impersonation to her performance. An international touring Tribute Artist, Cookie has entertained hundreds of thousands of Tina Turner fans around the world. Critics and fans alike consider her the number one tribute to Tina Turner in the world.
Music has been Cookie’s mainstay since Duke Ellington brought her onstage to warble out a few tunes at the ripe age of fourteen. When she turned eighteen, the Duke gave Cookie a coming-out party at the Rainbow Room. She even warranted a special mention in his book “Music Is My Mistress.”
Always thought of as the little girl with the big woman’s voice, Cookie studied opera and classical music before her out-of-the-box smash hit “Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” brought her to the forefront of the dance movement. Soon she was lending her vocal expertise to such smash hits as Shades of Love’s “Keep in Touch” (Body to Body).
No stranger to Broadway, Cookie also performed in hit stage musicals like “Guys & Dolls,’ “Sweet Charity,” and “Hair” before touring with the original cast of “Beehive” and Marie Wilson.
Cookie allows the audience to savor the saucy effects of Tina’s “Higher” before a seamless transition to the throaty “Better Be Good to Me” followed by “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” But Cookie and her audience know nothing tops the high-energy stand-up hit and closer “Proud Mary,” and that is exactly what Cookie does Tina – “Proud!”
Not many groups can say that they have a music history that spans over 50 years, but here we are. Highway 96 is on the scene and ready to take you on a musical road trip! Some of our favorite memories go hand in hand with summer road trips and weekends cruising main. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee and right smack dab on Route 66 in Oklahoma, we bring a unique blend of artsy, eclectic, and just plain good old-fashioned harmony singing to the table. Just like a homecooked meal, we can make the cares and worries from the day melt away. You will leave refreshed and renewed in your love of music and having fun.
Crush Bon Jovi Experience has been wowing audiences with its live stage show and authentic musical renditions of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits for the better part of a decade! At a Crush Bon Jovi Experience concert, you will witness a 100% full-on, no-holds-barred, exciting musical experience that has to be seen to be believed! You will hear all the big hits like, “Living on a Prayer,” “It’s My Life,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” and much more! All performed with an arena-sized production and plenty of moving lights, smoke, and pyrotechnics – all paying tribute to the greatest band in the world, Bon Jovi.
