GA-20
Since their formation in 2018, this Boston trio has rapidly taken the blues world by storm, scoring multiple top spots on the Billboard Blues Charts. Their name, GA-20, is a tribute to the iconic Gibson amplifier of the ‘50s and ‘60s, hinting at their musical roots. United by a love for traditional blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and rhythm ‘n’ blues from this era, they draw inspiration from pioneers like Otis Rush, J.B. Lenoir, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, and Hound Dog Taylor.
With guitarists Matthew Stubbs and Cody Nilsen delivering a raw, lo-fi sound and drummer Josh Kiggans driving the rhythm, their music feels both authentic and refreshingly modern. The band left a lasting impression on the Ospel stage back in 2022. Since then, they’ve released two new albums and gone through a lineup change — more than enough reasons to bring them back this year for another dose of pure, unfiltered blues!