evocative, beautifully crafted, and endlessly varied original songs, her vivid storytelling and down-to-earth humor promise listeners an enjoyable journey. She backs her clear voice with guitar or claw-hammer banjo

old-timey songs in 2-part harmonies, and fiddle tunes. Katie sings and plays guitar and banjo-uke; Rachel sings and plays fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and guitar.

Ayelet Rose Gottlieb – Vocalist / Composer has lived part-time in six cities / four countries / four continents; performs internationally with various projects, including “Mayim Rabim” (Tzadik 2006, Ayelet’s acclaimed song cycle based on erotic biblical love poetry) and “Betzidei Drachim / On the Roadside” (Ayelet’s compositions to Israeli and Palestinian poetry)

Guitarist, composer and teacher, Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University in 1996, has been working steadily in the contemporary jazz scene for the past 16 years

composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan; at 13 took up banjo, guitar shortly after. At Osaka University was introduced to South American Nueva Cancion; in 2000, rec’d scholarship to Berklee College of Music; recipient of the Professional Music Achievement Award

“a gifted storyteller… her talent as a classically trained singer blends beautifully with her original and authentic approach to sharing stories”

2011 winner of Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition; had a couple songs on nationwide Starbucks playlist

77 year-old character whoops her 12-string and sings country & western and train songs and talks of her experiences

Olivia Platt and Jordan Black are best friends and have been playing guitar and performing since they were 9 years old, music from Appalachian Folk to Americana, Pop and Originals.They have played in a number of concert series including: Heartlands Hayride, Mount Tabor Tabernacle Christmas Concert, The Greystone Woody Guthrie Show, The Chatham Sanctuary Benefit and The Morristown Songwriters Evening as well as the Minstrel Coffeehouse.

great music from NYC-based guitar & dobro whiz, songwriter & favored sideman at North East Folk Alliance (NEFA) Convention

beautiful, charming, and powerful singer-songwriter from Philly; who caught my ear at her late night showcase at NEFA

beautiful, charming, and powerful singer-songwriter from Philly; who caught my ear at her late night showcase at NEFA

very funny 1995 Kerrville New Folk winner who has worked with Johnny Cash & Kathy Mattea on keyboard

very funny 1995 Kerrville New Folk winner who has worked with Johnny Cash & Kathy Mattea on keyboard

charismatic, sexy, young, friendly actress and songwriter with a punk edge

charismatic, sexy, young, friendly actress and songwriter with a punk edge

Leon Redbone’s luthier from Cooperstown, NY with society jazz and more (fiddle, guitar, bass)

charismatic, sexy, young, friendly actress and songwriter with a punk edge

Leon Redbone’s luthier from Cooperstown, NY with society jazz and more (fiddle, guitar, bass)

radiant Palmetto Records artist, Berklee College of Music grad who also sings & composes TV/film scores & commercial jingles

radiant Palmetto Records artist, Berklee College of Music grad who also sings & composes TV/film scores & commercial jingles

great Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with at least 2 LPs on Arhoolie from the 60s, a sharp guitar & banjo picker with a warm engaging personality; he also shares some childhood memories & tall tales

great Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with at least 2 LPs on Arhoolie from the 60s, a sharp guitar & banjo picker with a warm engaging personality; he also shares some childhood memories & tall tales

great Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with at least 2 LPs on Arhoolie from the 60s, a sharp guitar & banjo picker with a warm engaging personality; he also shares some childhood memories & tall tales

great Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with at least 2 LPs on Arhoolie from the 60s, a sharp guitar & banjo picker with a warm engaging personality; he also shares some childhood memories & tall tales

great Piedmont blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with at least 2 LPs on Arhoolie from the 60s, a sharp guitar & banjo picker with a warm engaging personality; he also shares some childhood memories & tall tales

Scandanvian Americans Randy & Jeanie Widman & Artie Carlson with a lively very good-humored set on 2 accordions and guitar

Scandanvian Americans Randy & Jeanie Widman & Artie Carlson with a lively very good-humored set on 2 accordions and guitar

two gents just off the plane from Scandanavia share some sweet songs & accordion tunes

two gents just off the plane from Scandanavia share some sweet songs & accordion tunes

singer-songwriter with guitar, powerful stage presence, and great songs alternately very funny and touching

singer-songwriter with guitar, powerful stage presence, and great songs alternately very funny and touching

Dave, Colleen & Nandi, NYC hipster trio sing & play trance groove music with very unusual songs and a mezmerizing sound & presence

Dave, Colleen & Nandi, NYC hipster trio sing & play trance groove music with very unusual songs and a mezmerizing sound & presence

top notch Celtic button accordion whiz, friendly guy & wild man, a folkie whose album sales in the last 4 years hit 300,000!

top notch Celtic button accordion whiz, friendly guy & wild man, a folkie whose album sales in the last 4 years hit 300,000!

Kerrville New Folk winner, with a great album, Blue Coyote, including a song Christine Lavin called *a modern-day classic*

Kerrville New Folk winner, with a great album, Blue Coyote, including a song Christine Lavin called *a modern-day classic*

Nat’l guitar flatpicking champion & fun bluegrass guy accompanied by outstanding bass player, Larry Cohen

Nat’l guitar flatpicking champion & fun bluegrass guy accompanied by outstanding bass player, Larry Cohen

24-year-old fiddler-violinist-composer has earned an impressive list of accolades & is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the nation’s most creative young musicians; classically trained, he grew up in the Irish, folk & jazz music scenes of Ann Arbor and Detroit

award-winning songwriter, but he is also admired by folk fans for the storytelling talent that makes his performances so memorable. Drawing on his diverse background and Greek roots, Nick crafts “true” stories and timeless accounts of humanity. 2007 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Showcase (NY)

evocative, beautifully crafted, and endlessly varied original songs, her vivid storytelling and down-to-earth humor promise listeners an enjoyable journey. She backs her clear voice with guitar or claw-hammer banjo

77 year-old character whoops her 12-string and sings country & western and train songs and talks of her experiences

released three CDs each w/ 12 original Kleiner songs that have been heard nationally on Mike Flynn’s Folk Sampler, Dr. Demento, NPR’s Car Talk, and many other radio shows across the country

Olivia Platt and Jordan Black are best friends and have been playing guitar and performing since they were 9 years old, music from Appalachian Folk to Americana, Pop and Originals.They have played in a number of concert series including: Heartlands Hayride, Mount Tabor Tabernacle Christmas Concert, The Greystone Woody Guthrie Show, The Chatham Sanctuary Benefit and The Morristown Songwriters Evening as well as the Minstrel Coffeehouse.

old-timey songs in 2-part harmonies, and fiddle tunes. Katie sings and plays guitar and banjo-uke; Rachel sings and plays fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and guitar.

Ayelet Rose Gottlieb – Vocalist / Composer has lived part-time in six cities / four countries / four continents; performs internationally with various projects, including “Mayim Rabim” (Tzadik 2006, Ayelet’s acclaimed song cycle based on erotic biblical love poetry) and “Betzidei Drachim / On the Roadside” (Ayelet’s compositions to Israeli and Palestinian poetry)

raised in N. Little Rock, AK, original Americana, Alt. Country & Roots music;1st place Americana/AAA 10th Annual Unisong Intern’l Songwriting Competition

legendary fingerstyle guitarist w/ long discography, composed dozens of tunes familiar to guitarists everywhere & authored many instructional books & videos.