Iron & Wine and I'm With Her

Iron & Wine, led by Sam Beam, hails from South Carolina and is known for intimate indie folk with albums like "The Creek Drank the Cradle" and "Our Endless Numbered Days." Beam's versatile style ranges from lo-fi to polished sounds, collaborating with artists such as Calexico, Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell, and Jesca Hoop. His work often touches on introspective and political themes, earning critical acclaim. Notable tracks appeared on soundtracks like "Garden State." The band's music continues to evolve, maintaining Beam's rich vocals and engaging lyricism.

I’m With Her: folk trio Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan & Sara Watkins (formed 2014), famed for rich harmonies; 2018 NYT best-of See You Around; “Call My Name” won 2020 Grammy; Josh Kaufman-produced Wild and Clear and Blue also Grammy-winning.