Arguably the biggest name on hand is the Fray, a recent Epic Records signee whose entry, "Some Trust," does absolutely zip for me. The song comes across as commercial in an extremely generic way, as do efforts by familiar performers such as Nina Storey. Fortunately, Elizabeth Rose's deft "Mercy on Me," the Erika Brown Band's vibrant "Dynamite," the Byron Shaw Projex's slinky "Every Kiss" and the Railbenders' potent "Whiskey Rain" more than pick up the slack. These artists may not be destined for stardom, but their music feels distinctively Homegrown.