Ashley Hess

Nick Black is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable names in the pop/soul music scene. His highly entertaining live show features smooth vocals, soaring falsetto, and blazing guitar. Join us for Happy Hour from 4-6pm in West End Kitchen and Bar located inside the lobby of the Hutton Hotel.  Nick’s newest single “One Night Love” was released July of 2018 to critical acclaim along with a neon-colored hula hoop extravaganza of a music video. Produced by Black and Memphis producer James Bennett, and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Brad Blackwood, “One Night Love” pushes Nick headlong into pop and funk territory. With hints of Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars having always been a staple of Nick’s music, they’ve truly come to the forefront of his sound in this new adventure. Nick released his last album SUMMER + SPRING in 2017 to critical acclaim, featuring two music videos: one for the title track and one for “Joy to the Girl”. SUMMER + SPRING fused classic Memphis R&B with the spirit of new soul and funk coming out of the Bluff City. Nick is now touring nationally throughout the Midsouth and east coast of the US backed up by his band of ten years.  AJ Ghent [ j-ent ] and his singing guitar are all about energy: musically, physically, and spiritually. He takes his family’s heirloom “the sacred steel sound” and brings it to a broader audience, by standing up; which allows him more freedom in performing and connecting with others. Over the years, Ghent has shared music with Zac Brown, Dave Grohl, and legendary freeform artist, Colonel Bruce Hampton. Ghent’s new creation ‘The Neo Blues Project’ (March 2018) debuted at #7 on the Blues Billboard Charts and is filled with everything that it should be: grooves, riffs, and above all, message.