Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style.

Since bursting on to the scene with his band Back Door Slam’s critically acclaimed album ‘Roll Away’ in 2007 (“I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix” Patrick McDonald - Seattle Times), Davy’s star has only risen. His sophomore release ‘Coming Up For Air’ was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton (“Davy already has a recognizable style. He’s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century,’’- Peter Frampton), with subsequent tours seeing him supporting and sharing the stage with acts such as Jeff Beck, The Who, Joe Bonamassa, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Brian Setzer, the Sammy Hagar-fronted supergroup Chickenfoot, and guitar hero Joe Satriani who called Davy “My favorite modern Bluesman”.

Knowles has several top-5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt, high profile TV appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America among others), and has been praised with high accolades from heroes and press alike - but it’s not just the music industry who has taken note. Knowles was also the very first artist in history to perform live to the International Space Station directly from mission control in Houston TX, and has had his music taken to the Space Station by two astronauts, Nicole Stott and Ron Garan, on their missions orbiting Earth.

Never one to be satisfied or to sit still, Knowles has explored multiple genres and styles, from the hard-hitting 70’s classic rock influenced album ‘Three Miles From Avalon’, to the haunting acoustic delta blues of ‘1932’, and the sweet, soul-searching folk of 2023’s ‘If I Should Wander’.

Whether spending an evening onstage armed with just an acoustic guitar, or wielding his well worn and trusty Telecaster while fronting his blues/rock trio - and at any point in between the two - Davy Knowles is a versatile and formidable songwriter and musician.

Bio: Chesapeake Sons

Jason Morton’s email signature is one of Steve Jobs’ famous quotes, “My model for business is The Beatles: They were four guys that kept each other's negative tendencies in check; they balanced each other. And the total was greater than the sum of the parts. Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people." This sums up who Chesapeake Sons are as band and as friends. “This band to me is a brotherhood of comradery, loyalty, friendship, and chemistry,“ says Morton. “Our music and live performances are always best when we’re together.”

And with the Chesapeake Sons, Jason Morton (vocals/guitar) along with bandmates Rob Quigley (lead guitar/vocals), Cord Neal (bass/vocals), and Jason Heiser (drums) are evolving into the band they were meant to be, a band of brothers bound by their Maryland roots, true “Chesapeake sons,” committed to their pursuit of writing and performing their signature blend of pure Southern Rock. “We all play our part individually which ultimately helps get us to our common goal collectively,“ says Morton. And that goal is making music that’s true to themselves while building a bond with their fans along the way.

But before Chesapeake Sons, Morton and his previous band The Cheaters (which included Heiser and Neal as fill in members of the band back then) built up quite a loyal following over the years. The Cheaters shared stages with countless top artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Eric Church, and were once handpicked by Slash to open for him. Paul McCartney’s manager personally asked them to represent the United States at an internationally themed music festival in Lithuania. They also got the attention from Rusty Harmon, Hootie + The Blowfish’s manager, who signed the band on as clients before he’d even met them. The Cheaters then evolved into Jason Morton + The Chesapeake Sons, and they signed with Harmon and Producer, Will Edwards’ Copperline label after relocating to Nashville. They recorded their last album Southern Sound in 2017, a blend of effusive melodies, fierce musicianship, determined vocals, and sharp lyrics in Southern-rock fashion with elements of rock, blues, country, and even psychedelia.

In 2019, the band, Harmon, and the label amicably decided to go their separate ways to pursue other things. Morton returned to Maryland continuing to perform under Jason Morton + The Chesapeake Sons to let the fans know that he/they weren’t going anywhere. He kept “& The Chesapeake Sons” to show he was proud to be from that region and that he hadn’t forgotten his roots. He reconnected with the Maryland guys he had been in previous bands with. Quigley, who became a member of the band prior to Morton moving back to Maryland, came on board after being recommended by Morton’s cousin. Once he heard Rob was originally from Maryland, “I thought to myself a true Chesapeake Son. This HAS to happen! Here we are…,” says Morton. Heiser and Cord became full time members. Chesapeake Sons was born.

Now, with everything in its right place, Chesapeake Sons have been honing their skills and building massive momentum on tour while writing their debut album. They now have a solid assortment of guitar riffs and melodies and are in the process of going through each idea collectively as a band to determine what will make the cut. They’ve been touring endlessly up and down the mid-Atlantic playing almost 200 shows a year to fans old and new. “We value our fans, friends, and family. It’s the meaningful connection we build with people that is the true driver to keep us going. That’s the ultimate reward and contribution to our happiness,” says Morton. And with new music coming in early 2025, they intend on bringing their gritty, home grown, countrified Rock ‘N’ Roll to a broader audience of Southern Rock fans.