Based out of Dallas, TX, Jason Elmore is an original high-energy artist that blends hard-hitting rock, jump/swing blues, vintage soul/r&b, and traces of 60’s country into a unique-but-familiar sound that maintains the essence of American roots music while simultaneously offering a fresh take on its various genres and sounds. Jason Elmore is uncommonly seamless in his ability to tailor his performance to suit the venue and demographic, without compromising the integrity of the band’s mission, which is to give 110% with every single performance, whether performing for a crowd of 2 or 2,000.

Since 2014, Josh Smith has been playing with his Knoxville, TN based  Americana band, Handsome and the Humbles. In that time, they’ve released three full length albums and three EPs, which have drawn praise from the likes of American Songwriter, No Depression and Americana Highways.  

Kristopher “Tugboat” Killingsworth is a musician originating from the dusty, open, wilds of West Texas.  He has been playing drums for 30 years in and out of a wide array of touring ensembles and currently resides in the North Dallas area. His turn-ons include custom handshakes and Thai food.  His turn-offs include tight fitting socks and overplaying. 

Colin Boyd is a songwriter, guitarist, singer, solo performer, band member and leader, bassist, musician, recording artist, harmonica player and creative from Dallas, TX.

Velvet Love Box features three veteran musicians from the North Texas area: percussionist/vocalist Brandon Bumpas, guitarist/vocalist Scot Cloud, and vocalist/bassist Neil Schnell. The band formed at Bronco’s Sports Bar in 1997, where they still perform every Thursday night, and over the past fifteen years they have continued to blur the line between “cover” and “original”, creating a niche for themselves. In early 2002 VLB recorded their first EP, “Pilot,” for Texas indie label Aaron Ave. Records. In 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 Velvet Love Box was voted Best Cover Band by the readers of Fort Worth Weekly!

Help us kick-off Velvet Love Box's return to Taverna Rossa - Southlake. The craft beer will be flowin' and the artisan pizza will be hot!

Ashton began studying music at age 11; vocals first then adding guitar, keyboard, songwriting and then Artist Development. Her very first single ‘Break the Distance’ released on iTunes at Thanksgiving 2014 when she was only 15 years old. In the first 24 hours the song charted at #9 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart. Currently, Ashton has 22 original songs on Spotify and iTunes and other outlets, with cumulative streams of over 18 million from all over the world on Spotify alone. While her style has changed since Break The Distance, her masterful lyrics, amazing vocals and mesmerizing harmonies are refreshing and pleasing to the ear. Ashton is authentic and her personality is captivating and fun when she is on stage performing.

Dogs For Senate is a new project from Dallas musicians Anthony Stroud and Nick Roels. The duo released their first self-produced EP, The Apartment Tapes in December 2019, and have been writing and performing together ever since.

Ryan Berg grew up in Dallas, Tx & began to write music at the age of 16. Music has been a constant through his formal opera studies as well as performing on stages around Texas as a teenager.

After a short stay at Texas State University’s Opera program, Ryan moved back to Dallas, became a Teacher’s Assistant in a Resource Classroom in Highland Park ISD. In 2020, Ryan would be recruited to NBC’s hit TV show, The Voice where he received two chair turns (John Legend and Gwen Stefani) ultimately ending up on Stefani’s Team on Season 19. After elimination from the show, Ryan returned to Dallas to begin his full-time career as an Artist. While he often performs solo, his band, The Velvet Ears is composed of several of Dallas’ top tier musicians including Nick Snyder, Uriah Stake, Jared Bacon, & Mayo Valdez.

With a combination of soul, funk, rock, and blues, Chant has established himself as the ambassadors of Eclectic Soul - a soulful new genre that sets no rules and has no boundaries. This trio mixes intelligently crafted songs with exceptional musicianship to create a style that defies categories and defines originality.

With his roots in the past and a sound for the future, Chant truly is "the history of things to come." Come check him out at Taverna Rossa!

Still playing that funky music, Dave has played in classic rock bands and worship teams for decades. Dave is a songwriter and with his former band, Justin Case, he co-produced the 1998 album, Case Closed. Playing guitar since age 16, major influences include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Santana to name a few.  Today, Dave entertains crowds as a solo artist with an acoustic/electric set list spanning 5 decades of classic rock, current pop, blues, and country while incorporating a full experience using vocal harmonizers, looping, and backing tracks.

Joey Love has opened for the likes of Etta James, The Blues Brothers (Dan Akroyd,Jim Belushi), Bobby Blue Bland, Blue Oyster Cult, Johnny Winter, Savoy Brown, and countless others as well as being featured in a National TV Commercial for Famous Dave's BBQ. Come out and enjoy a variety of music from genre's including Blues, Zydeco, Classic Rock and Country.

Rockin’ acoustic Celtic music

Velvet Love Box features three veteran musicians from the North Texas area: percussionist/vocalist Brandon Bumpas, guitarist/vocalist Scot Cloud, and vocalist/bassist Neil Schnell. The band formed at Bronco’s Sports Bar in 1997, where they still perform every Thursday night, and over the past fifteen years they have continued to blur the line between “cover” and “original”, creating a niche for themselves. In early 2002 VLB recorded their first EP, “Pilot,” for Texas indie label Aaron Ave. Records. In 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 Velvet Love Box was voted Best Cover Band by the readers of Fort Worth Weekly!

Help us kick-off Velvet Love Box's return to Taverna Rossa - Southlake. The craft beer will be flowin' and the artisan pizza will be hot!

From the Piney Woods of East Texas, Christopher Wright Music was borne out of strong conservative Christian values and a steady diet of Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Jr. Christopher’s love for the art of music was fire-roasted by the likes of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Dr. Dre. For Christopher, these artists complemented his respect for music of The Outlaws of Country Music.

High school and college were hastened by good times and trouble. Those days flew by like a Ford Mercury fresh off the line. Christopher was a bit of a hell-raiser in his younger days. Had a few run-ins with the law. “I got sidetracked with fast living, illegal shit, and shortcuts. Addiction made my straight lines into circles. Life was all fun and games until it wasn’t. I never shot anybody’s dog or anything, but I surely danced with the devil. After a few cold nights in county, I woke the hell up. Then it was the warm light of God”s word that guided me back to the light. In my desperation I found a deeper appreciation for everything I was losing.”

In 2016 Christopher was diagnosed with acute liver failure. “That shit brought me to my knees. “Christopher credits his faith to getting him sober. And music for saving his life.Christopher’s voice is deep, direct, and steady like a locomotive. His music will no doubt resonate with folks who are seeking light in the dark.

With a combination of soul, funk, rock, and blues, Chant has established himself as the ambassadors of Eclectic Soul - a soulful new genre that sets no rules and has no boundaries. This trio mixes intelligently crafted songs with exceptional musicianship to create a style that defies categories and defines originality.

With his roots in the past and a sound for the future, Chant truly is "the history of things to come." Come check him out at Taverna Rossa!

Velvet Love Box features three veteran musicians from the North Texas area: percussionist/vocalist Brandon Bumpas, guitarist/vocalist Scot Cloud, and vocalist/bassist Neil Schnell. The band formed at Bronco’s Sports Bar in 1997, where they still perform every Thursday night, and over the past fifteen years they have continued to blur the line between “cover” and “original”, creating a niche for themselves. In early 2002 VLB recorded their first EP, “Pilot,” for Texas indie label Aaron Ave. Records. In 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 Velvet Love Box was voted Best Cover Band by the readers of Fort Worth Weekly!

Help us kick-off Velvet Love Box's return to Taverna Rossa - Southlake. The craft beer will be flowin' and the artisan pizza will be hot!

Dogs For Senate is a new project from Dallas musicians Anthony Stroud and Nick Roels. The duo released their first self-produced EP, The Apartment Tapes in December 2019, and have been writing and performing together ever since.

Based out of Dallas, TX, Jason Elmore is an original high-energy artist that blends hard-hitting rock, jump/swing blues, vintage soul/r&b, and traces of 60’s country into a unique-but-familiar sound that maintains the essence of American roots music while simultaneously offering a fresh take on its various genres and sounds. Jason Elmore is uncommonly seamless in his ability to tailor his performance to suit the venue and demographic, without compromising the integrity of the band’s mission, which is to give 110% with every single performance, whether performing for a crowd of 2 or 2,000.

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Ashton began studying music at age 11; vocals first then adding guitar, keyboard, songwriting and then Artist Development. Her very first single ‘Break the Distance’ released on iTunes at Thanksgiving 2014 when she was only 15 years old. In the first 24 hours the song charted at #9 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart. Currently, Ashton has 22 original songs on Spotify and iTunes and other outlets, with cumulative streams of over 18 million from all over the world on Spotify alone. While her style has changed since Break The Distance, her masterful lyrics, amazing vocals and mesmerizing harmonies are refreshing and pleasing to the ear. Ashton is authentic and her personality is captivating and fun when she is on stage performing.

Patrick Pombuena is an Arlington, Texas-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He started learning how to play saxophone at 10; since then, he taught himself how to play guitar, bass, and piano.

Pombuena is an active member of the Arlington local music scene in which he is in two bands, Artemis Funk and Bar Stool Brothers. Both of his bands have music available on most streaming platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, etc.). Aside from his two creative projects, he also leads the Patrick Pombuena Community Orchestra where he provides Arlington musicians with events capable of compensating them for their time and talents.

In addition to his personal endeavors, Pombuena also plays saxophone professionally for the Jordan Kahn Music Company in bands for weddings, corporate parties, etc. He also works as a freelance musician playing saxophone, bass, and guitar for bars, restaurants, private parties, and substituting in bands.

With a combination of soul, funk, rock, and blues, Chant has established himself as the ambassadors of Eclectic Soul - a soulful new genre that sets no rules and has no boundaries. This trio mixes intelligently crafted songs with exceptional musicianship to create a style that defies categories and defines originality.

With his roots in the past and a sound for the future, Chant truly is "the history of things to come." Come check him out at Taverna Rossa!

Carlos is from San Jose, Costa Rica. Drawn to music at a young age, he began studying various instruments during his childhood including organ (Bansbach Music School), piano, & guitar (Instituto Superior de Guitarra).

Having played for various audiences his entire life, Carlos is seasoned in performing different styles of music from reggae in the bars of San Jose to bossa nova at Nayara Hotel (ranked second best spa hotel in the world), making his unique repertoire wide enough to satisfy any venue’s identity.

Carlos is currently living & playing music in Fort Worth, Texas. With a burning desire to grow & evolve as a musician, he intends to expand his horizons by playing in other cities throughout the country.

Rockin’ acoustic Celtic music

Still playing that funky music, Dave has played in classic rock bands and worship teams for decades. Dave is a songwriter and with his former band, Justin Case, he co-produced the 1998 album, Case Closed. Playing guitar since age 16, major influences include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Santana to name a few.  Today, Dave entertains crowds as a solo artist with an acoustic/electric set list spanning 5 decades of classic rock, current pop, blues, and country while incorporating a full experience using vocal harmonizers, looping, and backing tracks.