• Matthew Thorsen ©️ Seven Days
• Kat Wright

Kat Wright — From the early days at Radio Bean, where she gathered local all-stars to form Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band, Wright has been one of the area's bright lights in soul music. Now performing a stripped-down sound with her four-piece outfit, she still shines onstage.

Other Finalists

• Dwight + Nicole
• Grippo Funk Band
• Myra Flynn
• Purple: A Tribute to Prince