Suncoast Emmy award-winning Belle and The Band combines masterful song-writing with instrumental prowess to deliver an acoustic sound that is thought provoking, melodic, and memorable. While Kathryn Belle Long's many experience as a professional vocalist and Walt Disney World performer has seamlessly transferred into prolific song-writer, the "Band" also includes some of Florida's most recognized and accomplished acoustic musicians—mickey Abraham, Kevin Robertson, and Mike Snelling. The results are meaningful songs with layered arrangements. Woven into their songs' worldly themes and eclectic sounds exists a clean pop sensibility, which explains why listeners easily fall in love with Belle and The Band.

Born in New York's Capital Region, the Useless Cans have been bringing a mix of old-time jazz, folk and traditional Russian tunes to their audiences since 2016. The trio combines elements of music's past along with a contemporary perspective. The Useless Cans have performed for the American Roots Music Series, Caffe Lena, Café Livre Concert Series in Long Lake and Saranac Lake's Party on the Patio. They have shared the stage with Ryan Montbleau and Hot Club of Cowtown, among many others.

[source: Abilene Bar and Lounge website, 2018-Jun-11]