John McCusker with Michael McGoldrick Band and John Doyle

Scottish multi-instrumentalist John McCusker was born in Bellshill in 1973 and is best known for his mastery of the fiddle. After joining the Battlefield Band at age 17, he spent 11 years with the group. He has released acclaimed solo albums including Yella Hoose, produced for Kate Rusby, and won the 2000 Spirit of Scotland Award for Music.

John Doyle, a Dublin-born, Grammy-nominated Irish-American guitarist and singer, is celebrated for his virtuosic percussive style and innovative contributions to traditional Irish, folk, and Americana music. A founding member of Solas and Usher's Island, he has collaborated with artists like Joan Baez and Liz Carroll. His albums include "The Path of Stones" and "Shadow and Light." Doyle is known for his storytelling through original songs and his influential guitar playing.