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A multi-instrumental singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice, intricate guitar playing, and poignant lyrics. With a melodic style that blends folk and rock influences, Zion’s performances are heartfelt and captivating.

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Lester Flatts level flatpicking, three-part harmonies, driving rhythm section, there’s never been an American roots and bluegrass band like this.

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"Country-funk thunder melds a rambling jam sensibility with genuine boot-stomping twang. Shades of Widespread Panic, CAKE, and Wilco in these feverish Cactus Rock rhythms.” -Relix Magazine

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Jimmy Ryan is one of the best mandolin players in the United States. He’s played mandolin on albums by Morphine, Warren Zevon and Cheri Night (with Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris).

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Catherine Capozzi & Rafi Sofer translate their loud and adventurous experimental electric guitar worlds to nylon string guitars.

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“Uniquely combines elements of folk, bluegrass and Celtic but obviously has a love for classic rock and contemporary pop” -John Shea, Host, Almost Famous on WATD

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Stone country rock.

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Combining elements of folk and pop, they performed at both the Whisky A Go Go in L.A. and Fiddler’s Elbow in London this year as well as took home some songwriting awards from the New England Songwriting Competition.

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Referred to as “Boston’s Honkey-Tonk Queen” and “one of the best original country acts in New England,” Elisa Smith blends her traditional country and rock n roll roots with honest songwriting. She’s been featured on national country radio and indie stations world-wide. She’s been a finalist in American Songwriter’s Wide Open Country songwriting competition and she’s recently been nominated for County Vocalist of the Year, Country Song of the Year, and EP of the Year at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, TN.

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Fueled by an adrenalized alt-Americana sound and one of the best live shows in town, Nate Perry & Ragged Company have been riding high in the Boston scene. Nominated for “New Artist of the Year” at the 2024 Boston Music Awards, the quintet performed at Boston Calling this May.

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The indie-folk Americana collective led by fiddler/pianist Valerie Rachel and Greg Lawrence has generated an exciting buzz across the Boston scene on the strength of a string of warm, harmony-driven singles.

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is a seven-piece supergroup playing a style they call Cosmic Canyon Rock. Their debut album Roll Shine Roll was released to much critical acclaim and the band won “Country Artist of the Year” at the 2024 Boston Music Awards. They will be on the bill at this year’s Outlaw Music Fest in Gilford, NH with Willie Nelson.

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These grizzled veterans bring the heat to the festival. Roots rock purists, this trio knows how to get down.

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Known for a high-octane blend of face melting accordion and chicken pickin’ electric guitar. Winners of the 2024 New England Music Award for “Americana Act of the Year,” they celebrate their latest EP “Dances by Firelight” today as this is their final US show before they leave to do a 14-show tour of Europe.