• Matthew Thorsen

Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band — The Burlington band is aptly named, and front woman Kat Wright leads it with a sultry croon. Beginning as the house band for Radio Bean, Wright and co. have grown to be one of the Queen City's most dynamic and popular groups.

Other Finalists

• Dave Grippo Band
• Funkwagon
• Gang of Thieves
• Grundlefunk