NextUP!

NextUP! is a high-energy band serving up feel-good nostalgia with a fresh twist. From Fleetwood Mac to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Toto, and classic R&B, we bring the best of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and beyond to life with danceable grooves, soulful harmonies, and sing-along favorites.

Led by powerhouse vocalist and keyboardist Kelly Carpenter, NextUP! features a talented lineup: , Dori Craze on lead vocals, Rachel Bromage on guitar, Marc Miller on bass and vocals, Kevin Blackwood on drums and vocals and EJ Erickson on sax and vocals. Together, we create a sound that’s both timeless and irresistibly fun.

Whether we’re lighting up casinos, grooving at wine and beer festivals, rocking weddings, or bringing the party to private events and clubs, our goal is simple: to make you smile, sing, and dance to the songs you forgot you loved.

With seasoned musicians who’ve been around the block (and the tour bus), NextUP! delivers more than music—we bring stories, soul, and the kind of night you’ll talk about tomorrow.