A rock n roll artist combining a spectrum of hip
hop & jazz grooves, blues & folk tunes and a funky,
punk style, Brother Dusty's raw energy, rebellious
lyrics, and dynamic stage presence have captivated
audiences across the digital world. His arsenal
carries not just vocals - but bass, drums,
percussion, guitar and even some banjo.
Dusty emerged from Kokomo, Indiana down to
Nashville, Tennessee into the local scene and
quickly gained recognition for his unique blend of
rock and rap. His early work freelancing in over 40
bands garnered local praise before leading to a
stream-lined solo career diving fully into a more
unique and powerful sound. A full range of style
and skills is displayed on his first single,
'woah'

(January 2025)
Not just a musician, Brother Dusty is a former high
school music teacher raised in a family of Baptist
preachers before going mad and leaving his old life
behind to embrace the rock n roll lifestyle. Now a
titan of his local industry, he has worked as a
booking agent, music video director, content
creator, music journalist and executive producer to
play a huge role in building and expanding the
Nashville scene before finally launching his own
solo career with a gang of circus-freak

Dave Zup is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Cleveland, OH. His experimentation in musical genres including Hip-Hop and Funk has led to live performances with acts ranging from Shwayze to PJ Morton. Since the release of his first album in 2017 (Oh, It’s Going), he has published several singles and composed original music for other projects including a podcast series.

Dave is also the primary vocalist and lyricist for MEGA PIXEL, a collaborative Pop group that he formed with singer/songwriter, Benjamin “BJSR” Rivet. They have released two EPs together and performed at festivals such as SXSW.

Dave Zup is just one of the many talented voices emerging from the Midwest. He continues to craft music that he hopes will stand the test of time and move plenty of feet along the way.