GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Madison Cunningham released albums Who Are You Now, Revealer, which won Best Folk Album, and Ace. Renowned for her guitar work, she has collaborated with Lucy Dacus, Mumford & Sons, and Andrew Bird.
Formed in New Orleans by Allan and Sandra Jaffe in the 1960s, Preservation Hall Jazz Band is renowned for championing traditional New Orleans jazz. Led by Ben Jaffe since 1987, the ensemble has evolved to incorporate original compositions, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and diverse collaborations on albums like That's It! and So It Is.
Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius features vocalists Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, alongside Dan Molad and Peter Lalish. Known for engaging live shows and otherworldly vocals, the group has collaborated with Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Harry Styles, and The Killers.
Grammy-winning American guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer best known as a founding member of psychedelic rock pioneers Jefferson Airplane and blues-rockers Hot Tuna. Known for his blues-rooted fingerstyle guitar, he is also a prolific solo artist.
Oteil Burbridge is a bass guitarist and founding member of Aquarium Rescue Unit. In 1997, he joined the Allman Brothers Band. He has collaborated with Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, and Victor Wooten, and released his debut solo album, Love of a Lifetime, in 2000.
Grahame Lesh, from Marin County, California, is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and bandleader. Son of Phil Lesh, he co-founded Midnight North, hailed as a "Best New Act" by Rolling Stone. His music blends rock, folk, blues, soul, and Americana. He performs with Midnight North, Phil Lesh's Terrapin Family Band, and Grahame Lesh & Friends, collaborating with many notable musicians. Albums include "There's Always a Story" and "Diamonds in the Zodiac."
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Earle released his chart-topping debut album Guitar Town in 1986. A Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and Grand Ole Opry member, he earned consecutive Grammy Awards for albums including The Revolution Starts Now and Townes, and his hit Copperhead Road became an official Tennessee state song.
Jennifer Hartswick, from Burlington, Vermont, is a dynamic trumpeter and vocalist. Known for her soulful blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk, she is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band. Her album "Something in the Water" (2022) showcases her powerful voice and trumpet skills. She has collaborated with Christian McBride, Herbie Hancock, and Carlos Santana, celebrated for her engaging live performances.
