Abe Partridge and Joseph Arthur

Abe Partridge, born in Alabama, is a respected southern gothic songwriter and visual folk artist. Known for his gripping storytelling and dark humor, his 2018 album "Cotton Fields and Blood For Days" gained critical acclaim. He has performed at The Bluebird Café and 30A Songwriter Festival alongside John Prine and Jason Isbell, and toured the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and Belgium.

Joseph Arthur, born in Akron, Ohio, is an acclaimed indie rock singer/songwriter. Noted for his literate lyrics and visual artwork, he caught the eye of Peter Gabriel who signed him to Real World Records. He's collaborated with Michael Stipe, Ben Harper, and formed Fistful of Mercy with Dhani Harrison. Arthur's work spans albums like "The Ballad of Boogie Christ" and "Lou." He started his own label, Lonely Astronaut, and was Grammy-nominated for Best Recording Package. Known for innovation, he self-released albums, and his duo Arthur Buck with Peter Buck debuted in 2018.