Comprised of Blaine LaChance on rhythm guitar and vocals, Iain White on lead guitar and vocals, Big Matty Pendris on bass and harmonica and Matt Dulude on drums, Amozen blends personal lyrics with an impassioned reverence for multiple genres of music, including alternative rock, reggae, jazz, pop and blues, along with a taste of improv that grows stronger every time they occupy the stage. Built on love and appreciation for music bred long before they met, the band formed under the philosophy "Love the sound you've found."

Amozen has completed their first full-length album entitled A MOment of ZEN, with nine tracks spinning tales of love (for better or worse), political upheaval and social consciousness, with the intent of breaking out of the mundane. Amozen is extremely excited about the release, and is honored to be officially releasing the album at Higher Ground in their first headlining show at the legendary venue. Be sure to come and experience for yourself what Amozen has dubbed "Alternative Re-Jam".

The politically-charged Reggae, Latin-Rock band Among Criminals, is as much about the message as they are about the music. Jarrod Pedone (drums) and Bean (bass) lay down the head-turning, island-infused rhythm, while singer Ryan Gaughan uses the stage and the mic as a platform for his plea for peace.