RENNEGADES RENNEGADES is one of Minneapolis’ premier blues-rock groups--although they are not your typical blues band. Led by guitar great Stevie Renner, the band RENNEGADES is pioneering a completely new sound and a new direction for the "future of blues music".
	TOM LABLANC Traditional Dakota spoken word in a completely original and engrossing style, Tom "Strong, Buffalo" LaBlanc sends a message of peace and oneness in his own relaxing, soothing, hypnotic style.
	CRUCIAL BANKIE Crucial Bankie's uncompromising original rhythms are rich in instrumentation and utilize the great skills of musicians that include Hugh Malcolm, Skully, Flabby Holt, Obeah, Danny "the Axeman" Thompson, Dean Fraser, Lloyd Parks, and David Madden. Crucial Bankie has performed internationally with the likes of Bunny Wailer, Judy Mowatt, Sugar Minott and Buju Banton.
	TRAKCITI PRODUCTIONS Music that touches hip-hop heads and backpackers, street disciples and club goers, punch line lyricist with uncanny ability to speak the truth and relate to all types of people with different backgrounds. Extremely talented DJ with an industry ear, witty lyricism with catchy vocals and hooks, completely unique and a breath of fresh air. Expect TrakCiti to put the north on the map, and Minnesota in the spotlight.