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Jasmin Cardenas
(Monday Only) Embark on a vibrant bilingual (Spanish/English) journey of stories from North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean. Jasmin weaves a captivating collection of ancient myths, folktales, legends, and personal tales drawing from her Colombian-American heritage. Performances include music, participatory song, movement, and dance—inviting audiences to join in cultural rhythms and narratives that unite us all
Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson is a celebrated hammered dulcimer player, builder, and teacher from Illinois, known for preserving and advancing a rich family tradition of dulcimer music. A third-generation musician, Bill learned the craft from his grandmother and father, and went on to perform across the U.S. with his band Bill Robinson & Friends, blending folk, bluegrass, jazz, and classical styles.
Chris Walz
(Sunday Only) Chris Walz, a musician’s musician, a performer and esteemed educator at Chicago’s Old-Town School of Folk Music for roughly the past three decades. Chris’s passion in discovering the music he now plays came from listening as a boy to the radio - including the “Bluegrass Ramble” on WCNY in upstate New York. Radio being the window into a new musical landscape broadened the young Chris Walz’s desires, passions, and indeed aptitudes, resulting in him becoming the respected and multi-dimensional artist he is today.
Susan Stone
(Sunday Only) Susan Stone, storyteller/teaching artist, has performed all over the country in schools, synagogues, festivals, universities, and museums.
A highlight of her career was performing in festivals in Lublin, Lodz and Warsaw Poland.
Her CD's of Jewish children’s stories earned Parents' Choice Gold and Storytelling World Awards.
Anne Harris
feat. Ernie Hendrickson & Ryan Carney
Anne Harris is a dynamic Chicago-based fiddler, singer, and songwriter whose electrifying blend of folk, blues, rock, and Americana creates a soul-stirring musical experience. Known for her joyful energy and magnetic stage presence, and was awarded the 2024 Living Blues Critic’s Choice Award.
Sparky & Rhonda Rucker
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker deliver a dynamic blend of toe-tapping music, rich storytelling, and powerful history through blues, Appalachian tunes, spirituals, and original songs. With award-winning artistry and heartfelt performances, they bring American history to life using multiple instruments.
Curtis & Loretta
Curtis & Loretta are a beloved Minneapolis-based folk duo whose poignant original songs, rich harmonies, and eclectic mix of instruments reflect over 40 years of heartfelt storytelling and musical connection. Their latest album, Lift the World, written during the pandemic, shines with compassion.
Annie & Rod Capps w/Jason Dennie
Annie and Rod Capps blend Americana and folk with touches of rock, jazz, and bluegrass, crafting songs that are both intricate and soulful. With Annie’s rich vocals, Rod’s fluid guitar and viola work, and Jason Dennie’s mandolin and harmonies, their performances are a seamless musical conversation.
Dennis Stroughmatt et L'espirit Creole
With fiddle in hand and passion in his soul, Dennis Stroughmatt brings to life the vibrant, nearly forgotten Creole music of Upper Louisiana—a thrilling blend of Celtic, Canadian, and Old-Time traditions. Dennis and his band, l’Esprit Creole, ignite the stage with music, stories, and culture.
Tim Grimm w/Sergio Webb
Tim Grimm, one of America’s finest songwriters, joins forces with master guitarist Sergio Webb to deliver powerful, poetic performances rooted in folk tradition and Americana soul. Together, they blend fierce truth-telling, rich storytelling, and virtuosic musicianship that captivates and connects.
Deidre McCalla
Deidre McCalla is a powerful singer-songwriter whose honest, heartfelt folk music celebrates the resilience and diversity of the human spirit. A trailblazing Black feminist artist, her acclaimed work—including the award-winning song Shoulder To The Wheel—has touched audiences everywhere!
John Gorka
John Gorka, a New Jersey-born folk icon, captivates audiences with his warm baritone, poetic storytelling, and songs that feel like trusted old friends. With over a dozen acclaimed albums, his deeply insightful lyrics and genuine stage presence have made him a beloved figure in folk music.
Bobcat Opossum
Bobcat Opossum is the genre-bending duo of Sean Hoffman and Ellen Coplin, blending Irish, Americana, bluegrass, and old-time roots into a rich tapestry of sound. With deep musical backgrounds and a love for traditional tunes and original songs, they serve up a foot-stomping, soul-stirring experience
Jennifer Munro
Jennifer Munro is an award-winning storyteller whose poignant, funny, and deeply moving tales explore the beauty, complexity, and resilience of the human spirit. With language rich enough to evoke Dickens or Twain, her stories transport listeners into vividly drawn worlds filled with humor & heart.
Joe Jencks
Joe Jencks is a Chicago-based folk veteran and award-winning songwriter known for his soulful storytelling and rich, lyric baritone voice. Blending Irish roots, conservatory training, & working-class grit, his music captivates audiences worldwide with its heartfelt narratives & social consciousness.
