Since the early 1980s, 10,000 Maniacs have crafted clever songs with shimmering melodies and moving lyrics. Over the course of an EP, six studio albums and a live collection, guitarist Robert Buck, keyboardist Dennis Drew, bassist Steven Gustafson, drummer Jerome Augustyniak and vocalist Natalie Merchant fused funk and folk, edgy guitar and atmospheric keyboards. The band achieved a gentle yet... read full bio

The Abaca String Band was founded by guitarist Andrew Schulman in 1991. This unique group, consisting of 8-string Guitar, Mandolin, Violin, Viola, and Double Bass, began by performing for membership events at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. They have appeared as featured artists on the Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series since 1995. The Abaca String Band frequently... read full bio

Alison Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in 1987. She was invited to join the band with which she still performs, Alison Krauss and Union Station (AKUS), and later released her first album with them as a group in 1989. She has released eleven... read full bio

Allison Crowe is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. She began performing professionally in 1996 at age 15, doing regular sets in the coffee houses and bars of Vancouver Island. Crowe grew up surrounded by jazz, classical and rock music, and discovered additional influences on her own. Her most mentioned characteristics are her remarkable live performance ability and... read full bio

is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist. She records and performs with the bands Stars and Broken Social Scene as well as having a successful solo career. Her second solo album, Masters of the Burial, was released by Arts & Crafts Records in September 2009. Her partner is Stars bandmate Evan Cranley. Amy Millan released her debut solo album,... read full bio

Arlo is the son of famed folk artist Woody Guthrie. His music continues the legacy of his father with social conscience themes and songs that have become American staples such as Alice's Restaurant" and "The City of New Orleans."Over the last four decades Guthrie has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia winning a wide, popular following. In... read full bio

Kevin and Michael Bacon have been writing songs and playing music together since about the same time they may have been fighting over little green Army guys. In fact, the cover of their first album, Forosoco, shows as much; the picture, taken in 1972, shows Kevin and Michael onstage playing congas and guitar, respectively. The look of communication between the... read full bio

Barrage is a violin-based, modern worldbeat ensemble headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are known most notably for their innovative blend of unique and varied violin music with high-energy physical choreography during their performances. The group's live shows have toured in 27 countries, and their filmed concert specials have been featured on television networks around the world. Barrage plays an... read full bio

Blue Rodeo is one of the most successful and well known contemporary Canadian bands, having released 12 full-length studio albums, three live recordings, one greatest hits package and five video/DVDs. Their studio albums have sold over three million copies. Blue Rodeo members have collaborated extensively with other notable Canadian artists, including Sarah McLachlan, The Tragically Hip, Burton Cummings, Great Big... read full bio

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Bonnie Raitt, daughter of the late Broadway star John Raitt, broke out to commercial success with her album titled Nick of Time." Bonnie Raitt is one of the few women to play bottleneck guitar. Some of her hits include "Runaway," "Thing Called Love," "Love Has No Pride," "Give It Up or Let Me Go," "True Love Is Hard to... read full bio

Charlotte Diamond has had a life-long interest in music. She sang with local folk groups, including performing intro sets for Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton. When her own children came along, she began singing and writing songs for them and also developed a preschool music program in her community. This led to performances for her children's parent-participation preschool, which mushroomed... read full bio

The Chieftains are a Grammy-winning Irish musical group founded in 1962, best known for being one of the first bands to make Irish traditional music popular around the world. The group has won six Grammy Awards and have been nominated eighteen times. They have also won an Emmy and a Genie and contributed a couple of tracks, including their highly-praised... read full bio

From their high school music class all the way to Massey Hall, Amanda and Sheila of Dala have come a long way in a short time. These two best friends have brought their signature style of acoustic pop music to audiences across Canada, touring with the likes of Jann Arden, Tom Cochrane, Matthew Good and most recently Stuart McLean of... read full bio

David Bromberg has an eclectic style, playing bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz, country and western, and rock & roll equally well. He is known for his quirky, humorous lyrics, and the ability to play rhythm and lead guitar at the same time. In 2008, he was nominated for a Grammy Award.... read full bio

In addition to his solo career, David Crosby was a founding member of three bands: The Byrds, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and CPR. Crosby is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work in The Byrds and CSN.... read full bio

Deana Carter, of the golden hair, bare feet and mega-watt smile, writes people's souls. With a CMA Award, two Grammy nominations, sold-out tours and the ability to bring a certain down-home sultriness to whatever environment she lands in, the whispery voiced singer/songwriter returns with I'm Just A Girl - a cohesive project that takes the Tennessee girl's wide-eyed worldview and... read full bio

With a combined history of 25+ Grammy, ACM, CMA, IBMA, IEBA Awards & Nominations, 55+ Studio Albums, 42+ Charted Singles, Multiple move and television appearances...Two Iconic Bands-One Incredible Show!!... read full bio

The first thing that strikes a person when they meet Donavon Frankenreiter is that they've probably never met a person quite like him before. From his genuine nature, to his big heart, to his all-around charisma, once you connect with his vibe you realize that he is truly unique. Donavon lives an incredible life, one that he never takes for... read full bio