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Gillian Welch

14 concerts

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are a folk duo known for acoustic music. Their debut Revival earned a GRAMMY nod; Welch won Album of the Year for O Brother, Where Art Thou? All the Good Times won Best Folk Album.

Mon Rovîa

6 concerts

Mon Rovîa, born Janjay Lowe in Monrovia, Liberia, is an Afro-Appalachian singer-songwriter. His folk, indie-folk, and Americana sound explores themes of identity, trauma, and healing. Known for songs like "Heavy Foot" and "crooked the road.", he released the album "Bloodline". He gained recognition as a Spotify "Juniper Artist to Watch" and for his significant TikTok following.

S.G. Goodman

3 concerts

Kentucky-born singer-songwriter blending indie rock with subtle rural influences. She broke out with 2020 debut Old Time Feeling and 2022’s Teeth Marks, earning an NPR Tiny Desk and the 2023 Americana Awards’ Best Emerging Artist.

Mavis Staples

12 concerts

American music icon Mavis Staples began performing at 8 with her family’s Staple Singers. A multi-GRAMMY winner and Lifetime Achievement honoree, Kennedy Center Honoree, and hall of fame inductee, she’s collaborated with Bob Dylan, Prince, Aretha Franklin and Willie Nelson.

Anna Tivel

3 concerts

Anna Tivel, from La Conner, Washington, is a Portland-based indie folk artist. Celebrated for her intimate, character-driven songs and poetic observations of everyday life, she's earned accolades like the Telluride Troubadour and Kerrville New Folk awards. Albums include "Living Thing" (2024) and "Animal Poem" (2025), showcasing her acclaimed lyricism.

Fruit Bats

13 concerts

Fruit Bats is an indie folk-rock project led by Chicago songwriter Eric D. Johnson. Starting as a four-track recording, it grew into a touring band and released Sub Pop albums like Spelled in Bones and Tripper (Top 15 Heatseekers), plus Merge’s Gold Past Life.

Geese

15 concerts

Geese is a Brooklyn-based American rock band formed in 2016, known for their indie, art, and post-punk sound. Composed of Cameron Winter, Emily Green, Dominic DiGesu, and Max Bassin, they gained acclaim for albums like "3D Country" and their latest, "Getting Killed" (2025). The band is recognized for their dynamic live performances and unique musical style, and is currently touring.

The Marcus King Band

5 concerts

Greenville, South Carolina native Marcus King rose with the Marcus King Band, then made his solo debut with GRAMMY-nominated El Dorado (2020), followed by Young Blood (2022) and MoodSwings (2024). He also hosts the Marcus King Band Family Reunion festival.

Mikaela Davis

1 concert

Mikaela Davis, a Rochester, New York native, is a classically trained harpist known for her genre-bending music. She weaves folk, country-rock, psychedelia, and indie rock, often using her harp with a guitar's muscularity. Her album "Graceland Way" arrived in 2026, featuring collaborations with artists like Madison Cunningham. She is celebrated for her unique sound.

Big Freedia

1 concert

New Orleans bounce star Big Freedia (born Freddie Ross) helped take the city’s bounce movement national. Broke through with 2014’s Just Be Free and 2018’s 3rd Ward Bounce; 2023’s Central City followed. Featured with Beyoncé, Drake, Diplo, DJ Snake, and Lil Wayne.

Wednesday

17 concerts

Wednesday, led by founder and lyricist Karly Hartzman, recorded Bleeds at Drop of Sun in Asheville with producer Alex Farrar. A patchwork-style rock sound mixing country truth-telling, indie-pop hooks, and noisy sludge; follows Rat Saw God.

Thee Sinseers

19 concerts

Thee Sinseers, formed in 2019 and fronted by East Los Angeles bandleader Joey Quiñones’ son, blend R&B and soul with a modern lens. Their Colemine Records album Love Stories leans on earthy, ’60s-warm instrumentation like standup bass.

The Altons

3 concerts

Los Angeles band The Altons blend soulful blues, cumbia and psychedelia with dreamy harmonies. Known for energetic live shows, they’ve played Summer Fest (Milwaukee) and Corona Capital (CDMX). Latest release: Float (Penrose Records).

Wine Lips

8 concerts

Toronto rock band Wine Lips blend ’90s garage punk spirit with psychedelic chaos. A successful Canadian indie act, they’ve logged 45M+ streams, placed songs in film/TV/games, and toured North America, Europe, the UK, Hong Kong, and China.

Ryan Davis

19 concerts

Ryan Davis, a comedian from North Carolina, is celebrated for his razor-sharp wit, storytelling, and pop culture commentary. He gained prominence through viral online videos and stand-up tours. Davis has appeared on HBO's All Def Comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Insecure. His stand-up special, "Under-Rated," was released in 2025. He is known for his relatable humor and engaging stage presence.

Cat Clyde

21 concerts

Cat Clyde is a singer-songwriter from rural Ontario, Canada, blending soulful blues with folk-tinged, dulcet tones. Her modern sound draws on influences like Patsy Cline, Lead Belly, Karen Dalton and Bobbie Gentry.

Ken Pomeroy

3 concerts

Ken Pomeroy is a singer-songwriter whose 2025 Rounder Records debut album Cruel Joke drew praise from NPR’s Ann Powers. Her EP Tonight’s News was recorded in a single day at Chicago’s Wilco Loft with producer Tom Schick, live with no overdubs.

David Rawlings

5 concerts

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are a folk duo known for acoustic music. Their debut Revival earned a GRAMMY nod; Welch won Album of the Year for O Brother, Where Art Thou? All the Good Times won Best Folk Album.

Gwenifer Raymond

11 concerts

Welsh multi-instrumentalist from Cardiff, now based in Brighton, England. She plays moody American Primitive-style originals on guitar and banjo. Signed to Tompkins Square in 2017; debut single Sometimes There’s Blood and album You Never Were Much of a Dancer.

Styrofoam Winos

1 concert

Formed in Nashville by JJ’s Market & Cafe coworkers, Styrofoam Winos blend Dylan/Smith/Cohen + country-bin wit; toured w/ Ryan Davis, MJ Lenderman; recorded w/ Jim Marlowe.

Thomas Dollbaum

3 concerts

Thomas Dollbaum wrote the album Birds of Paradise in three months, then recorded it in four days at Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, Mississippi with producer/engineer Clay Jones and musicians Nick Corson, Josh Halper, and Jake Lenderman. Out via Dear Life Records.

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

9 concerts

BERTHA: Grateful Drag, born in Tennessee, is the world's first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute band. This East Nashville collective blends high-octane 70s/80s Dead sound with powerhouse female vocals, creating electrifying shows. Known for their queer joy and community focus, they raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes. They've earned praise from Rolling Stone and Grateful Dead figures.

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Tory Silver

Napsack

Los Mirlos

Los Mirlos, formed in Lima in 1973 and originating in Moyobamba, spread the music and culture of the Peruvian Amazon. Pioneers of Amazonian cumbia, they’re known worldwide for their tropical, psychedelic “sound of the jungle.”

Emily Hines

Elizabeth Moen

Elizabeth Moen is a guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Chicago, IL, originally from small-town Iowa. She self-released an album praised by The Washington Post, with critics highlighting her big, soulful voice and distinct phrasing.

Saintseneca

Saintseneca, formed in Columbus, Ohio by Zac Little, blends indie folk and folk rock. Known for diverse instrumentation, their sound incorporates traditional acoustic elements alongside synthesizers and electric guitars. Notable albums include "Dark Arc," "Pillar of Na," and "Highwalllow & Supermoon Songs," praised for expansive harmonies and introspective lyrics. They have garnered critical acclaim and an NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

Big Fat Head

JEFFREY LEWIS & THE VOLTAGE

The Mystery Lights

The Mystery Lights, formed in Salinas, CA, blend garage punk with influences from The MC5 and Velvet Underground. Known for raw energy, they've signed to Daptone Records and earned critical acclaim.

Hannah Cohen

Memo PST

Lou Hazel

Lou Hazel grew up along the Allegheny River where New York meets Pennsylvania. Blending folk and indie, he writes spare, vivid songs shaped by hardship and forgotten towns. After years of solo touring and home recording, he settled in Durham, NC; latest record: Riot of the Red.

Folk Bitch Trio

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.

Magic Tuber Stringband

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, led by Louisville, Kentucky-born Ryan Davis, crafts Americana-noir and alt-country. Known for vivid, poetic lyrics and experimental rock, they released acclaimed albums like "Dancing on the Edge" (2023) and "New Threats from the Soul" (2025). Davis, also founder of Sophomore Lounge, collaborates with artists including Will Oldham and Catherine Irwin. The band's unique sound has garnered significant praise.

The Animeros

Austin, Texas-based trio The Animeros, formed in 2024, craft a genre-blending sound of cumbia, salsa, bolero, and West Texas rhythms. Known for captivating live shows, they guide listeners into immersive experiences. Discovered by Grammy-winning producer Dan Auerbach, they released singles like "Gózalo" and "Terlingua" on Easy Eye Sound. They made their Austin City Limits debut.

Setting

Setting, an instrumental trio from Durham, North Carolina, features Nathan Bowles, Jaime Fennelly, and Joe Westerlund. They craft joyous, experimental electro-acoustic music, blending rustic folk with hypnotic cosmic rock through group improvisations. Notable albums include "Shone a Rainbow Light On" and their self-titled release.

Heather Redman And The Reputation

Shirt Brothers

Chris Biester

Weedghost

Space Kid

The D-Rays

Kojun Hayes

Wendy Mcvicker

Victoria Lekson