New Jersey native, David Grisman is an American bluegrass/newgrass mandolinist and composer of acoustic music. In the early 1990s, he started the Acoustic Disc record label in an effort to preserve and spread acoustic or instrumental music. David Grisman started his musical career in 1963 as a member of The Even Dozen Jug Band. His nickname, Dawg was affectionately assigned... read full bio
This young Allman did not come on the music scene riding the coattails of his famous father, Gregg. Allman has been living his own musical life for decades. In fact, Allman, who was raised by his mom in Texas, took up the guitar on his own, and has toiled long and hard to establish his own musical identity. After touring... read full bio
Doyle Lawson is an American bluegrass and Southern gospel musician from Sullivan County, Tennessee. He is best known for being the mandolin player, producer, vocalist, and leader of the 6-man group, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. While growing up, Lawson would listen to the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday nights, which is when he found his passion for bluegrass music. When... read full bio
Duffy is a psychedelic/garage band from the 60s whose song Come Back, Come Back appears on the Beyond The Calico Wall compilation. Come Back Come Back was produced by famed Nashville producer Buddy Killen, but with tons of tape flanging and echo, it is far more psychedelic than the average Killen production.... read full bio
Elliott BROOD is a Canadian alternative country band based out of Toronto, Ontario, that consists of members Mark Sasso, Casey Laforet, and Stephen Pitkin. Each member of the group plays various instruments which include banjo, ukulele, guitar, kazoo, percussion, sampler, and more, which is what makes their unique blend of country, folk, and bluegrass. The original members of Elliott BROOD... read full bio
Firekid consists of the duo Dillon Hodges and Heidi Feek. Hodges is a master at guitar, having won 14 National and regional titles. He is also known as the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame's Future Hall-Of-Famer". Their music is a mixture of bluegrass, folk, and even electronic dance music that include catchy choruses, melodies, and hooks that will never leave... read full bio
Frank Solivan is an American mandolinist, guitarist, violinist, composer, recording artist, and leader of the progressive bluegrass band Dirty Kitchen. Solivan grew up in Modesto, California with a musically inclined family who played several different instruments. Solivan had a love for bluegrass music since a young age and he first started his musical career forming his first band, Generation Gap.... read full bio
Gill Landry, also known as Frank Lemon, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Landrys music has been described by Rolling Stone as [a] four-way intersection between Dylan-inspired folk-rock, atmospheric Americana, dusty cowboy songs and street busker ballads. The artist draws inspiration from his life, speaking of his experiences, relationships, and hardships to provide an insightful perspective through his music. He... read full bio
Brazil's Hamilton de Holanda's charisma and communicative enthusiasm on stage, his flawless playing and his sophisticated creativity make him one of the most remarkable musicians of the new generation of performers and composers. He has performed and collaborated with the likes of Yamandu Costa, Joel Nascimento, and of course, Mike Marshall, the latter of which is at the vanguard of... read full bio
Horseshoe Road is a unique Americana band that performs classic covers, original songs, and fiddling favorites. They have traveled all around the world performing and have made a name of themselves because of it. They consist of Kyle Dillingham, who has been playing the violin since he was nine years old and since has gone on to play at the... read full bio
Colorado band, Hot Rize, is often considered both a progressive bluegrass band and a traditional bluegrass band, taking the bluegrass world by storm with their fresh, contemporary approach to traditional music. Their dynamic stage show made them stars on the major festival circuit, and their powerful original songs constantly topped radio playlists. Hot Rize was named Entertainer of the Year... read full bio
Hurray for the Riff Raff, Alynda lee Segarra, is a Puerto Rican singer from the Bronx. Earlier in her career, she released two folk and country records: It Dont Mean I Dont Love You and Young Blood Blues. A year later, the UK record label Loose Music released Hurray for the Riff Raff, an album that collected the best songs... read full bio
Jacob Whitesides was only four years old when John Mayer released his first EP. Nine years later, Whitesides picked up his first guitar and taught himself to play. He then found the courage to sing, perform and write. At the age of seventeen, Whitesides released his own EP, A Piece Of Me a name chosen by almost 150,000 of his... read full bio
Zach Chance and Jonathan Clay make up the folk group Jamestown Revival. The childhood buddies from Magnolia, Texas, create harmonies that blend Western rock, Americana, and Southern country to create songs about everyday life. Early in 2014, they independently released their debut album "Utah," which Republic Records later reissued. Utah Best of 2014: Singer-Songwriter Album of the Year was named... read full bio
Jerry Douglas is a renowned resonator guitar (dobro) and lap steel player. The artist has recorded with musicians such as Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Mumford & Sons, and Elvis Costello. In addition, the instrumentalist has produced albums for Alison Krauss, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Maura OConnell, and more. Douglas work has been noted by the Grammy Awardshe... read full bio
Jim Lauderdale has released over 20 studio albums, and he is one of the most respected artists working in the bluegrass, country industry to date. Jim Lauderdale is an American country and bluegrass singer/songwriters. Jim is considered an A list songwriter in Nashville and has written songs for artists such as Patty Loveless, Solomon Burke, The Dixie Chicks, and George... read full bio
John Jorgenson is known as one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jazz movement. He has performed as a solo artist as well as collaborated with other musicians all over the world. His articles and lessons on gypsy jazz have appeared in prominent guitar magazines and he has given master classes around the country, and he has... read full bio
With a powerful, unified sound that encompasses a cross-section of New Orleans styles, and a songbook of contagious, soul-drenched originals, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen released their debut album, Moonburn, on Virgin Records in 1999. By then, Cleary had already won the praises of roots music aficionados the world over. With nods from the likes of Maria Muldaur... read full bio
Kawehi is an artist known across the nation for her live creating intricate loops via beat boxing, a guitar, a midi keyboard and Ableton Live. She is known for songwriting, centering her music messages on social issues and injustices. Kawehi's videos and songs have been featured on CBS News Most Viral Videos, Vimeo, Sony Music, Huffington Post, Esquire, Spin, Elle,... read full bio
The life of Keller Williams has been one long musical journey, each adventure contributing to his reputation as one of todays most distinctive and impressive guitarists/singer-songwriters. For his latest exploit, Keller Williams releases Vape. His twenty-second album release, Vape, finds Keller in his natural element and perhaps better represents what dwells at the source of Williams prolific artistry than any... read full bio
