2025 LINE UP
Comedian Bryson Banks
Bryson Banks is an LA-based stand-up comedian. His stand-up videos have garnered millions of views online. Known for his viral military crowd work clips and bold sense of humor. He’s amassed over 130K followers across his social media accounts. He was born in California and raised in Oklahoma. After joining the Marines at the age of 18, he went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a master’s degree from Pepperdine University. That's right, he's doing this for the love of the game. In addition to touring as a stand-up, Bryson can be seen regularly performing in Los Angeles and in clubs across the country, including The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Hollywood Improv: Where he produces his hit, monthly, star- studded show—Semper Funny.
Keni Thomas & Cornbread
More than a gifted musician, Thomas possesses an exceptional personal story that is uniquely inspiring. He is a decorated combat veteran of the elite 75th Ranger Rgt special operations unit. As a military analyst, Thomas has made numerous appearances on every major television network including a featured story on Good Morning America and specials on The History and Discovery channels. He is regularly booked as a keynote speaker for corporations and organizations around the nation sharing his motivating story of teamwork and leadership. As a country singer, his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans has been recognized by Congress and the National Defense Foundation. Thomas is the recipient of the American Patriot Award, The Carlton Sherwood Media Award and the bronze star for valor.
Scotty Hasting
Scotty is a combat wounded Army Infantryman, actor and Nashville singer/songwriter.
​
Shot 10 times while on patrol in Afghanistan in 2011, Scotty is the epitome of resilience. He suffered nerve damage in his right arm/hand and multiple other injuries. Before music he used the sport of archery to assist him with his injuries as a form of therapy both physical and mental. Since then he has moved on to find solace in a new form of therapy, music. Scotty uses guitar and music as a way to help him cope with the struggles being to war brings. He still has limited mobility in his right strumming hand.
​
Scotty has written with multiple known country artists and up-and-comers in the country music world. He loves to write songs, and also enjoys playing covers live at local bars throughout Nashville and the surrounding area.
​
Scotty's shows are a lot of fun, he is a great entertainer, he loves to put on a show, and to get the crowd involved.
Shannon Book
Shannon, a native of Hazel Green, KY, grew up with a profound love for music, showcasing his vocal and instrumental talents throughout his life. However, Shannon’s sense of duty to his country led him to join the United States Navy in 1994 after the events of Desert Storm. After undergoing training as a Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman at the Naval School of Health Sciences in San Diego and Field Medical Service School at Camp Pendleton, CA, Shannon served in two combat deployments in Iraq.
​
As a way to alleviate the emotional strain of combat and deployment, Shannon turned to music, playing the guitar and singing during his downtime. He even began writing his own music, reflecting on his own and his brothers’ experiences.
​
After serving in the military for 17 years, Shannon retired as a Petty Officer First Class due to PTSD and TBI. He continued his passion for music by performing at various sporting and veteran events across the United States, including singing the National Anthem and other patriotic songs. Shannon was the lead vocalist/lyricist and rhythm guitarist for the band Vetted from 2015 to 2017, performing in front of 60,000 people at the 2016 Invictus Games.
​
Following his departure from Vetted, Shannon dedicated himself to honing his skills and enrolled in audio production classes. Despite his successful solo career, Shannon yearned for the camaraderie and energy of a full band, leading him to form Deliberately Broken after several years of performing as a solo artist with just his acoustic guitar and barstool.
Austin Edwards
Austin Edwards grew up in Effingham, IL. Music was a standard in his home. His father, a skilled 12 string guitarist, Austin’s mother, a pianist. Family and friends gathering in their house to play, and sing are some of Austin’s best memories. After losing his mother to Pancreatic cancer at the age of 6, Austin and his dad concentrated on music, his father pushing him to always make music his own. At 9 he played his first show, performing “skip to the loo” at a recital in front of a large crowd, it was after receiving a standing ovation for that performance, his dreams of becoming a performer were something he would always keep in front of him. Austin’s roots are those of family, service, community, and love of God and Country. A veteran of the USAF, he is a third-generation law enforcement officer. Making a career out of serving his community and country, but always keeping his music career close.