Introducing THE BRIDGE STREET POSSE. A collective of musicians-in-arms celebrating American Roots Music as well as a platform for traveling players and singers from across the country to throw down with friends.

Guitarist Steve Bryant brings soul, depth, and lived experience to his music, qualities fully realized on his recording RED 123. A lifelong musician, Bryant began on French horn before discovering guitar in middle school and diving headfirst into rock bands and, later, jazz under the guidance of Vinny Corrao. After high school, he spent six […]

Abe Ovadia is a distinctive voice in today’s jazz guitar landscape, blending deep tradition with a modern, emotionally driven edge. Praised by Musicvox Guitars as “one of the most innovative guitarists of our time,” his playing is lyrical, rhythmically charged, and expressive—grounded in swing while pushing boldly forward. Ovadia began touring internationally at 19 and […]

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Digba Ogunbiyi showed an early gift for rhythm, playing drums in church by age seven. He studied at Peter King College of Music and the Music Society of Nigeria before earning a degree from the University of Lagos, where he became an active presence in the Nigerian music scene, performing with […]

Stringbean is a Jersey Shore blues musician and recording artist known for his commitment to traditional blues. A veteran performer, he has released five CDs on Blues Leaf Records. His work reflects his roots in American blues and his long-standing presence in the regional music scene. Bernard Purdie is a New Jersey–born drummer and educator […]

Waiting On Mongo is a powerhouse funk octet delivering an immersive, soul-drenched experience driven by psychedelic grooves and fearless musicianship. With strutting guitar riffs, soaring horns, and deep, swirling organ textures, the band crafts live performances that are both cathartic and electrifying—inviting audiences to shed the weight of the world and lose themselves in the […]