Proverbial is a seven piece Richmond, Virginia based band whose sound is something not easily defined. They combine rock, funk, reggae, and hip-hop along with hints of other genres to create a solid and unique sound. Proverbial band is known for bringing the heat in their heartfelt, high energy, get off your ass and move live show. They rev concert goers with big in-your-face rock songs, then chill them out with mellow reggae grooves, only to re-ignite the crowd with catchy, upbeat hip-hop and funk to dance to. Audiences don’t stop moving from beginning to end as the Proverbial band septet keeps the fans guessing at what is coming next. One might even catch a freestyle jam, complete with lyrics, that sounds like a rehearsed song when it is actually being created live.

Proverbial members are Thomas Whitesell (saxophone, vocals), Phillip Walker (keyboards, vocals), Stephen Holicky (lead guitar, vocals), Michael Keeter (rhythm guitar, vocals), Ryan Harlowe (drums), Scott Gerry (bass guitar), and Kevin Condrey (auxiliary percussion). Proverbial boasts a 4-0 record as the reigning Richmond battle of the bands champion. They have won every contest they’ve entered including Spectra Records “Last Band Standing” in which they beat out 40 of the mid Atlantic’s best bands. Opening for acts such as Sublime with Rome, Switchfoot, Chevelle, Flobots, Crash Kings, Papa Roach, Paper Tongues, Tribal Seeds, and The Bridge along with other large acts, this band shows no signs of slowing down as they continue make a name for themselves and spread that Proverbial sound.

The Mahlors are a reggae-rock band from Bucks County, PA. They exist in a place where there is absolutely no reggae scene, yet they are taking the town in the palm of their hands. So come to a show and get irie!!