The Main Squeeze

THE MAIN SQUEEZE

There seems to be an aura in the air when the five members of The Main Squeeze enter a room. A multicultural five-piece from Los Angeles, CA, The Main Squeeze have built a cult following in the States on the road—putting rubber to pavement and playing over 1,000 shows together over the past nine years. For a group of men with completely different backgrounds, tastes, religions, and opinions, there’s already a spirit shared among them when they sit down to play together.

The Main Squeeze, who have toured with the likes of George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic, String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, and many more and are lauded across North America’s live music circuit. They’ve graced hundreds of stages and played festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Firefly, and many more. Their breakout moment came during the pandemic, the band quickly developed a huge following on TikTok. They’ve since gained praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, Relix, and Wonderland, as well as collaborated with artists such as 6LACK and Gallant and regularly hosted celebrity-attended gigs at their fast-becoming infamous “Squeeze House.”

The band is coming off their fourth album, To Be Determined, a body of work showcasing the unique chemistry the Los Angeles, CA based band have developed together over the years—and seem to be hinting towards a new album coming soon.

Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion

Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion (RBH) is a dynamic reggae fusion band led by Rochelle Bradshaw, whose extensive musical career includes contributions to two Grammy-winning albums and global tours with iconic artists like Stephen Marley, The Original Wailers, Garnett Silk, Luciano, and more. With a deep commitment to both authenticity and originality, Bradshaw has honed a distinctive reggae sound, marked by powerful vocals with a hypnotic groove. Since forming in 2013 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the band has cultivated a unique blend of infectious rhythms and blazing guitar solos, seamlessly complemented by Bradshaw’s captivating voice. RBH’s members share a collective passion for reggae, bringing their talent and energy to every performance, with a vision to use music as a universal language to communicate, educate, and unite people across cultures.

Matt Smith (Guitar) is a local guitar legend of Northwest Arkansas who brings an elevated sound to the group with his impressive dexterity, roaring tone and transcendent solos.

Jake Cranston (Bass) represents the backbone of Hypnotion’s groove with his deep tone and succinct bass lines that land exquisitely ‘in the pocket’ with a strong pulse and attitude.

Jason Ward (Guitar) is a solid rhythm player who ‘skanks’ with the best of them while also laying down tasty, melodic licks that help guide the heart and trajectory of Hypnotion’s sound.

Phil Nicholas (Drums/Percussion) holds a keen sense of percussive, rhythmic timing that reveals his Caribbean roots and affinity for the craft as a dynamic drummer with potent and delectable beats.