callie mackenzie
callie mackenzie (she/they) is a Hudson Valley based musician, artist, and organizer.
Armed with a guitar, callie writes music with an acoustic soul feel that reflects their lived experiences as a Queer Black woman experiencing the quest for liberation and the every day feels of love, hope, joy, and loss.
Joanna Schubert / Oropendola
Joanna Schubert, the Brooklyn-based singer/keyboardist/composer/arranger behind Oropendola, creates kaleidoscopic chamber pop filled to the brim with energy and emotion. Her debut full-length album, Waiting for the Sky to Speak (recorded with Zubin Hensler) was released on March 17th, 2023 with Spirit House Records and Wilbur & Moore Records.
Charles Ellsworth
Charles Ellsworth is a New York City transplant originally from the White Mountains of Arizona. He cut his teeth breaking into the Salt Lake City music scene during early adulthood and brought his red-dirt rock to the Big Apple five years ago. When he’s not touring the lower 48, he’s living in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn; playing the local circuit and being engaged with his community.
Freebo
Freebo is a genuine folk, rock and blues icon who, after over 40 years of recording and touring with many of the great artists of our time (Bonnie Raitt 10 years, CSN, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Neil Young, & many more) is regarded as one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of today. A multi award winner and finalist in numerous songwriting contests, Freebo was also recognized as the 'Best Folk Artist 2007' by the Los Angeles Music Awards. In addition, he has appeared on Saturday Night Live, The Muppet Show, The Midnight Special, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap.
Alice Howe
Musician, Band
Think 1970s rock slash Laurel Canyon songwriters with real instruments, no autotune, and a folk soul.
Kim Hawkey
Kimberly Hawkey isn't just a singer; she's a weaver of timelessness, a storyteller with a voice that bridges generations and genres. So, lend an ear, and let her transport you to a world where music truly transcends time.
Bryan Charles Wilson
Bryan Charles Wilson, a cellist, composer, educator, and author hailing from New Jersey, USA, is a versatile musician known for his soulful cello compositions. Blending drum beats and synthesizers into his evocative pieces, he specializes in improvisation across genres, seamlessly navigating classical, rock, hip-hop, and electro music landscapes. His musical journey showcases an impressive array of experiences and releases.
Yacouba Sissoko
Master kora player Yacouba Sissoko devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture, spread the word of peace, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures. His performances have a magical effect on audiences as he skillfully transforms traditional songs and stories that he learned from his forefathers into modern day messages of peace, love, and harmony.
Chest Fever
Chest Fever is far from a cover band. They are reinterpreting classic music with their own collective voice. “We consider it an honor to be performing this music live and having the opportunity to carry the torch of The Band.”
Lubomir Smilenov
Lubomir Smilenov is a multi-instrumentalist living in New York City, with a Balkan / Indian / West African / classical / electronic fusion band called Amalgamy.He appears twice on the new album Steep Dreams, playing kaval (a Balkan shepherd's flute) on Human Rising, and kora (a West African string instrument) on Strong Tea.
Adam Ippolito and the Elderly Brothers
An incredible talent, pianist and vocalist Adam Ippolito's career has spanned over the decades He’s recorded and played with some of the most iconic names in music history and been featured on countless records while performing both on stage and screen. Adam Ippolito’s career has seen him record and play with music greats John Lennon, Kool and the Gang, Chuck Berry, Cissy & Whitney Houston, James Moody and many others. In addition, he’s played for the Joffrey Ballet and Broadway shows such as ‘Dancin’ and ‘Grease.