Folk & Traditional

Scythian (sith-ee-yin) is a charismatic group of first generation immigrants (comprised of brothers and friends), whose music ranges from Gypsy to Celtic with Klezmer and rock in between. The band is widely known for their intense, high-energy shows and dynamic crowd interaction.

The Giving Tree Band is a four-piece group of versatile Chicago-area musicians. Their sound is all acoustic, expanding from a variety of folk and roots traditions.

The Tricksters are a superbly talented Rock/Jam band who play in both electric & acoustic formats.

Often compared with such artists as Michael Hedges and Leo Kottke, Keller stands out for his unique approach to folk music and for his undeniable rhythmic mystique.

Start with a strong dose of lyrical singer-songwriter acoustic folk. Add a helping of catchy hooks mixed with modern rock arrangements and searing, soulful vocals. Then package everything in a hot-rod Americana string band format featuring some of the Southeast’s finest bluegrass pickers and rockers. The finished product is Tennessee Jed.

Originally formed in 1991, Strangefolk has built a national following based on the impressive sales from four studio CD releases (Lore, Weightless in Water, A Great Long While, and Open Road), and one live releases (Coast to Coast Vol 1 & 2), a rigorous touring schedule, and an annual festival that attracts thousands which the band has funded, promoted, and hosted for seven straight years called Strangefolk's Garden of Eden.

Performing 600+ dates over the last three years, Ryan Montbleau Band has developed a passionate, coast-to-coast fanbase of Americana, R&B, soul, folk, blues and jam music fans.

Xavier Rudd is a unique multi-instrumentalist solo artist whose songs balance acoustic soul, manic fretwork, rhythmic stomps, exotic percussion, and modernized didgeridoo to create a uniquely textured sound and mesmerizing live performance.

Hot Buttered Rum’s Well-Oiled Machine was produced by Mike Marshall and recorded by famed Garcia/ Grisman engineer db Dave Dennison.

The Bridge is one of Baltimore’s premiere up and coming bands. Fusing Bluegrass, Funk, Jazz, Rock and Electronica over a solid foundation of Folk and Blues, this quintet has quickly gained themselves a diverse and devoted following.