Etran de L'Aïr translates to the Stars of the Aïr region in Northern Niger. Based in Agadez, the band is known for Sahara desert blues and performing at weddings, baptisms, and political events. They are one of Agadez's longest-playing groups.
Greenville, South Carolina native Marcus King fronted the Marcus King Band before making his solo debut with the Grammy-nominated 2020 album El Dorado. He followed it with Young Blood and MoodSwings, while also hosting his annual Family Reunion music festival.
The Dead South is a four-piece band known for defying bluegrass, country, and alternative conventions with dark, classic themes of murder and ghosts. Achieving global success, the band has earned platinum and gold-certified albums, major awards, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry and Red Rocks.
Formed in 2014 at the Grayson County Fiddler Convention in Elk Creek, Virginia, Shadowgrass is a bluegrass act known for their instrumental prowess. The lineup features Clay Russell, Luke Morris, Kyser George, Madison Morris, and Evan Campfield.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June is known for her distinctive voice and style. She has released three best-selling solo albums, including Pushin Against A Stone and The Order of Time, and written songs for legendary artists like Mavis Staples and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Them Coulee Boys blend bluegrass, folk, and rock and roll. Across five albums, including Die Happy and No Fun in the Chrysalis, they have earned international attention and supported artists like Trampled by Turtles and Los Lobos.
Formed in 2014, folk trio I’m With Her features singer-songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins. They won a Grammy for Best American Roots Song with Call My Name and released acclaimed albums including See You Around and Wild and Clear and Blue.
Formed in the late 1970s by guitarist Brian Robertson and bassist Jimmy Bain, English hard rock band Wild Horses released two albums, The First Album and Stand Your Ground, before disbanding in 1981.
Fabrizio Moro is a Roman singer-songwriter and director. He won the Sanremo Festival in 2007 with Pensa and again in 2018 with Ermal Meta for Non mi avete fatto niente, placing fifth at Eurovision. He has released numerous albums and directed films.
Founded by Mike Harmeier, country band Silverada evolved from Austin's dancehall circuit into global Texas music ambassadors. Known for sharp songwriting and dynamic rhythms, they recorded their 2019 album Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra and performed at the Grand Ole Opry.
Abby Webster is a Montana-based Americana and indie-folk singer-songwriter. After forming Abby Webster and Her Imaginary Band in Bozeman in 2023 alongside four members, she released a debut album and toured the US.
Grammy-winning bluegrass artist Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, a two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year from Charlottesville, Virginia, debuted her vocals on the album I Built a World. The release features collaborations with icons like Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Molly Tuttle.
Tulsa native Johnny Mullenax grew up in a musical family and started playing guitar at age 5. Influenced by artists ranging from AC/DC to John Coltrane, he calls his genre-bending style a funky country bluegrass good time for working folks.
Texas-born GRAMMY-nominated country artist Charley Crockett has independently released 14 albums and earned critical praise. Known for his rebellious style, he sold out renowned venues like Red Rocks and the Ryman Auditorium, garnering hundreds of millions of streams.
Sierra Hull is a bluegrass and Americana singer-songwriter and mandolinist, seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and six-time GRAMMY nominee. Her independent album A Tip Toe High Wire features Béla Fleck, Tim O’Brien, and Aoife O’Donovan.
Americana quintet Horseshoes & Hand Grenades formed in college in Stevens Point, WI. With 8 albums and sold-out shows, they’ve shared stages with Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass and Merle Haggard, and played Red Rocks and the Ryman Auditorium.
The Steel Wheels are a folk rock band from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Formed 20 years ago, they’ve released nine studio albums. Their 20th-anniversary self-titled record was produced by D. James Goodwin and includes “Easy,” “Go Back,” and “Keep On Dancing.”
The Lowest Pair is a folk duo featuring Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee. Known for string-driven arrangements and stark lyricism on banjos, the group has released eight albums, including Always As Young As We'll Ever Be, produced by Tucker Martine.
Minnesota Americana band Maygen & The Birdwatcher blend twangy, soulful vocals; known for “Feel Good”; shared stages w/ Hozier, Sierra Ferrell & Sheryl Crow; Midwest CMO Album of Year.
Hogslop String Band blends old-time traditional string music with wild rock-and-roll energy. The group features singer and fiddler Kevin Martin, guitarist Gabriel Kelley, banjo player Daniel Binkley, and bassist Pickle, known for unique genre-crossing live performances.
Twin Cities Americana singer-songwriter Molly Brandt blends honky-tonk, countrypolitan, alt-rock, disco & bluegrass; Midwest CMA Americana Artist of Year ’23-’24; Netflix.
The Mighty Pines are an American soul-inspired roots rock band from St. Louis, Missouri, formed in 2016. Led by singer and guitarist Neil Salsich, the quartet blends elements of bluegrass, folk, rock, and soul with layered harmonies and thoughtful instrumentation. They are known for albums like Late Last Night and founding the annual multi-stage music festival Pines Fest.
Folk Bitch Trio is a folk trio of former high school friends Heide Peverelle, Jeanie Pilkington and Gracie Sinclair. Their debut album Now Would Be A Good Time mixes vivid, visceral storytelling with dark humor and irony.
