Grammy-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is renowned for his virtuosic finger-style playing and six-decade career. Named a Certified Guitar Player by Chet Atkins, he has headlined Carnegie Hall, collaborated with Eric Clapton and Les Paul, and released acclaimed albums like Living in the Light.
Alt-country and Americana artist John R. Miller was born near Washington, DC and raised in West Virginia. Blending punk, traditional Appalachian music, and rock, he is known for albums including Depreciated, Heat Comes Down, and The Great Unknowing.
Grammy winner Molly Tuttle is known for pushing bluegrass boundaries by blending pop, country, rock, and flat-picking. Best known for her stunning guitar work, she earned a Best New Artist nomination and released the solo album So Long Little Miss Sunshine. Tuttle has alopecia areata and serves as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
Founded in San Francisco in 2008 by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, roots band The Brothers Comatose fuse string band instrumentation with rock and roll. The quintet has released six LPs, including their debut Songs From The Stoop and Golden Grass, racked up nearly 50 million streams, and played major festivals.
Colorado's Big Richard is a neo-acoustic supergroup blending bluegrass, folk, and pop with fiery string virtuosity and tight harmonies. Known for high-energy, humorous performances and "lady rage," they challenge tradition. Their albums include "Girl Dinner" and "Pet," featuring popular songs like "Millionaire." Members boast Grammy, Emmy, and platinum awards.
The Grammy Award-nominated American roots trio The Wood Brothers have spent nearly two decades honing their singular sound. Blending acoustic guitar, post-jazz rhythms, and sing-along choruses, the collaborative band released their ninth album of original music, Puff of Smoke.
Fronted by Kevin Russell, Texas-based Shinyribs blends R&B, funk, gospel, country, and swamp pop into a high-energy soul revue. Known for his decades in Texas music, including The Gourds, Russell combines sly humor and barroom storytelling with deep dance grooves.
Formed in Wisconsin in 2015, Armchair Boogie released their self-titled debut in 2018, followed by albums including What Does Time Care? and Hard Times and Deadlines. Known for heavy touring, the band has performed at major festivals like MerleFest and Summer Camp.
Melissa Carper plays old-school country music that weaves together old-time, bluegrass, western swing, jazz, and blues. She is celebrated for her profoundly observational lyrics, homespun sensibility, and a vintage vocal style.
Goodnight, Texas is a storytelling folk rock band formed by frontmen Avi Vinocur and Patrick Dyer Wolf, living on opposite sides of the US. Named after the geographic midpoint between San Francisco and Chapel Hill, the five-piece blends folk, blues, and rock.
Jack Barksdale is a Texas folk/Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who began performing original music at age nine. He has shared the stage with Ray Wylie Hubbard and Wynonna Judd. Signed to Truly Handmade Records, he has released the EPs Phantom Trails and Out of Order alongside a full-length album.
Based in Austin, Texas, folk-pop singer-songwriter Matt the Electrician has self-released nine studio albums and two live CDs since 1998. He is known for touring globally and collaborating with various artists on vinyl singles, including Wood and Wire and Little Brave.
Houston-born, Milwaukee-raised Carl "Buffalo" Nichols revitalizes country blues with a modern edge. A Fat Possum Records artist, he blends acoustic guitar, electronics, and poignant storytelling. Noted for albums like "Buffalo Nichols" (2021) and "The Fatalist" (2023), he champions Black narratives within folk and blues. Popular songs include "Lost & Lonesome" and "Another Man."
Sunny War, born Sydney Lyndella Ward in Nashville, is a folk-blues singer/songwriter and guitarist. Her albums include Worthless (2014), Red White and Blue (2016), and With the Sun (2018), followed by Shell of a Girl and the EP Can I Sit With You (2020).
Emerging from Boston's folk, bluegrass, and Americana scene, this ensemble blends genres beyond progressive bluegrass. Anchored by Chris Sartori's bass, it features Dan Bui's dynamic mandolin, Kathleen Parks' haunting vocals, and Anh Phung's innovative flute. Known for blending bluegrass and jazz, they craft psychedelic sounds and harmonious vocals.
Bee Taylor, known for fierce live shows, blends powerful rock and soul. Her debut album "Twenty Seven" showcases her songwriting, produced by Grammy-nominee Duane Lundy.
Elephant Revival is a band of multi-instrumentalists blending Celtic, Americana, folk and indie art rock. Featuring Bonnie Paine (vocals, cello), Bridget Law (fiddle), Dango Rose (upright bass, mandolin) and Darren Garvey (drums), often with guests.
