Hotel Burgundy is a band from Baton Rouge that was launched by three high school friends: lead singer and guitarist Josh Rovira, lead guitarist Evan Hendry, and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Jacques du Passage. When the trio got to LSU, they completed the band by adding bassist Jonathon Hidalgo and drummer Jack Bidleman. The band members balance their student lives and social lives all while playing shows and jamming throughout Baton Rouge. This five-piece band found its stride amid pandemic boredom, as its members took their unexpected free time to hone in their skills, make original music and master covers for live shows at venues like Fred’s and The Varsity. Hotel Burgundy is known for its high energy performances and alternative rock sound inspired by modern bands like Cage the Elephant and classic icons like Led Zeppelin.

The Driptones are four lifelong musicians who have learned to use songwriting as a needed means of self-expression. They describe themselves as genre-fluid because their music really runs the gamut and explores the emotional appeal of many different styles. Their sound typically falls in line with modern alternative rock and indie, drawing inspiration from bands like The Strokes, Vulfpeck, Steely Dan, Magic City Hippies, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Flipturn.