Anthony Cullins is a guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist from Fallbrook, California. Anthony's musical influences include R&B, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and blues prominently displayed in his eclectic improvisational style he calls "psychedelic soul music", ranging from Eddie Hazel and Jeff Beck to George Benson and Eric Johnson with dozens of influences in between. Anthony won "Best Blues Artist" in the 2023 and 2024 San Diego Music Awards and "Artist of the Year" in the 2025 San Diego Music Awards, working on two studio albums, and has begun to tour in London, Norway, and all over the states.

Pocket Change is a San Diego-based jazz fusion trio that pulls heavily from world beat, dance and neo-soul music. Made up of keyboardist John Hooper, bassist Hunter Hartmann and drummer Hunter Bragg. They often feature and rotate guest instrumentalists, including percussionists, horn players and singers. They’ve performed at several festivals including Same Same But Different, have obtained residencies at some of San Diego’s best clubs and restaurants (Sago in Encinitas, Tony’s Martini Bar, Beaumont’s Eatery, and Kettner Exchange by SDCM Restaurant Group to name a few), and have established a partnership with the education program within Studio West. They have also performed two shows at Belly Up this year, one opening for the Soul Rebels. The group has released two EPs and is currently working on a studio album. Along with their busy gig schedule, they also have a hefty creative output on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with their series “Garage Grooves” which features artists from across San Diego showcasing original music and unique covers.