Hilltop is a four piece Funk Rock band based in Albany, NY. The group consists of brothers Stephen & Reid Perry, and their friends Aris Nieuwkerk and Dave Klang. The Perry brothers started playing rock music in high school with Aris, who met keyboardist/founding member George Scherck at music school in Schenectady, NY. Reid and Dave met in Dobbs Ferry, NY at Mercy College, and Stephen studied percussion at SUNY Fredonia before transferring to Mercy. The five of them eventually started playing and writing before their first show in January of 2018 and released their self titled, self produced album a year later. George left the band in 2019 but the band has continued to grow as a quartet. With over 100 shows under their belt, Hilltop shows no signs of slowing down. Each member offers a proficient, unique approach to their instrument, defining the experience. This band of young musicians is ready to spread their music and will continue to engage crowds wherever they go.

Residual Groove is a five-piece funk/fusion band based out of Norwalk, CT that brings a unique and transcendent energy to the stage and takes their audiences on a transportive journey through time and space. Their ability to effortlessly shift from one musical genre to the next and seamlessly transition between structured songs and improvised jams is a testament to the band’s chemistry and ability to push the boundaries of their sound.

Featuring brothers Previn Edwards (guitar/vox) & Kiran Edwards (keys/vox), Miles Livolsi (bass), Henry Thomas (drums), and Garrett Halstead (percussion), Residual Groove have established themselves as a must-see act on the live music circuit. With a healthy mix of groovy originals & surprising covers, the band joins their influences and creations together through tasteful segues and spontaneously improvised segments.