Jake Blount is a banjoist, fiddler, singer and ethnomusicologist and the 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize. He specializes in the music of Black communities in the southeastern United States, and in the regional style of the Finger Lakes.

The project was born out of their mutual love of heavy traditional Blues, R&B, and Rock & Roll of the late 50s and early 60s.

* 2013 Kerrville New Folk Finalist * 2013 Best New Artist – Radio Crystal Blue, Philadelphia, PA Described by Buffalo News critic Jeff Miers as having “a journalist’s eye for detail and poet’s ear for the well-turned observation”.

Crandall Creek is a high-energy Bluegrass band started by Jerry Andrews, vocalist, guitarist, and song writer. With him from the beginning is Wyatt Kidd who plays fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and sings.

* 2013 Kerrville New Folk Finalist * 2013 Best New Artist – Radio Crystal Blue, Philadelphia, PA Described by Buffalo News critic Jeff Miers as having “a journalist’s eye for detail and poet’s ear for the well-turned observation”.

“Great, upbeat and fun. Folk rock with interesting and fun arrangements and their enthusiasm was contagious.” – InYourSpeakers

Will’s songs evoke the wisdom of an old soul with youthful optimism. Listeners can easily recognize a blending of genres such as Folk, Pop, Country and Rock n’ Roll among Will’s music.

At the intersection of grit, quirk, and grace, you find Sara Elizabeth – an indie singer/songwriter with stories to tell, energy to share, and love to give.

Guitar flatpicker Robert Shafer along with mandolin player Johnny Staats are two of West Virginia’s most decorated pickers. They’ve both appeared separately on the Grand Ole Opry, and both have won multiple awards for their work on their respective...