Omar Ruiz – Lopez, Lyle Devitry and Dawn Landes
Omar Ruiz-Lopez – Durham, NC (Roots / Progressive Folk / Old-time / Americana) is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator based in Durham, NC. Proficient in violin, viola, guitar, and mandolin, he has been a vital part of the NC Triangle music scene for over a decade. Since his stint in Nashville (2023–2025), he has recorded and performed with artists like GRAMMY-nominated War and Treaty, Lizzie No, and Langhorne Slim, and co-written with Rachel Baiman and GRAMMY-winner Melody Walker. He is currently working on an EP with Wila Frank (Paper Wings) and a full-length album with Rachel Baiman producing. Lyle de Vitry- Asheville, NC (Folk / Baroque Folk / Singer Songwriter) Bio: Much like life itself, the music of Lyle de Vitry comes in cycles. Effortlessly moving between unity and dissonance, voice and instrumentation, rhythm and melody, de Vitry seamlessly integrates the comfort of folk music with the spine-shivering emotional release and intentionality of classical compositions. In so doing, he manages to create a sound as dynamic and honest as the ocean’s eternally flowing tides or the planet’s ever-changing seasons. An acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, de Vitry was selected as one of ten finalists for the 2023 Telluride Troubadours contest and was named runner-up in the NewSong LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition. He recently completed the prestigious Residency at 821 hosted by Lamplight AVL in Asheville, NC, and is currently recording an instrumental album. His debut album, Door Within a Dream, was released in August 2024. “The music is full of mystery and a kind of slow-burn intensity. Invokes worlds” -Lynne Bertrand, Signature Sounds Presents Dawn Landes is a NC based singer-songwriter who’s penned original songs for TV, film, and musical theater (ROW on Audible). Landes has toured internationally and supported Nick Lowe, Mary Chapin Carpenter and many more. Her newest album The Liberated Woman’s Songbook was produced by Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman) and highlights women’s activism throughout history.
Meredith Moon, Murphy Campbell, and Colin Cutler
MEREDITH MOON Besides playing traditional tunes often ‘non-traditionally’, Meredith presents a powerful voice and highly contemporary clawhammer banjo style which has gained acclaim within the international old-time and Americana music community. She is a multi-instrumentalist, incorporating finger-style/travis picking guitar, piano and lap dulcimer into her performances. Her second release, “Constellations” on True North Records garnered international acclaim; was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Album of the Year, and was on the Folk Alliance International top 10 Album Chart two months running in April and May 2023. “Moon writes heartfelt folk songs, sings beautifully, and plays several instruments masterfully.” – Americana Highways “She conjures up songs awash in rich, moody melodies that catch the ear in a way, at least in my experience, that many don’t get close to.” – Rambles MURPHY CAMPBELL Murphy Campbell is an old time musician based out of Stokesdale, North Carolina. Drawing inspiration from her Appalachian heritage and Western NC roots, she uses traditional storytelling as a catalyst for contemporary folk pieces. She has played the likes of Merlefest, NC Folkfest and the Charlotte Folk Festival.
The Burney Sisters
The Burney Sisters are a sibling duo redefining indie-folk with soulful harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and magnetic stage presence. Hailing from the Midwest, Emma and Bella Burney blend folk, rock, and Americana into a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Inspired by artists like The Avett Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, and HAIM, their music bridges generations. Emma’s talents on piano, violin, guitar, and cello pair seamlessly with Bella’s basslines, showcasing versatility beyond their years. Their songs explore themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery, resonating with fans of all ages. After eight years of performing across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean, the sisters relocated to Huntsville, Alabama, to immerse themselves in the rich music scenes of Muscle Shoals and Nashville. With a debut EP set for 2025, they’re ready to share their artistry with the world, bringing their electrifying live performances and unique sound to new audiences.
Wild Roots w/ Cady Fleet
The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs w/ Emily Stewart + Kyle Caudle & Timberline
If Jerry Garcia and Tom Waits made an Appalachian music duo, it might sound a little like the Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs. Hailing from Winston-Salem, NC Zack and Kendra Harding blend the traditional with the trippy to create original music they like to call folk(ish). Officially formed in 2016, the two have played extensively throughout the US, as well as toured internationally. They recently returned from a tour to the UK and Ireland, and are working on completing their third album. Their unique blend of sounds and easygoing personalities have recently earned the duo slots at Mill Farm Music Party (UK), Front Porch Fest, Rockwood Music Hall, Piedmont Folkways, and more. Emily Stewart plays original tunes and familiar favorites rooted in the folk, country, and blues traditions. Kyle Caudle is a singer-songwriter from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
River And Rail with Jesse Fox and Kyle Caudle
“Grace and Alex wedded in 2021, moving to Nashville, TN and establishing themselves as an up and coming Folk/Americana duo, “River &Rail” Grace’s enchanting lyricism, storytelling, anddynamic vocals lend themselves to Alex’s bed of melancholy acoustic instruments and intentional production. In 2023, the duo released their debut EP “Trees and other Relatives” written by Grace, a collection of rich stories recalled from her own family line, and produced by Alex.”In late 2022, Jesse made the decision to embark on a solo career. With a catalog of over 500 songs and a decade of shows under his belt, Jesse is excited and ready to share his new music. Jesse’s sound draws from the likes of 70’s singer/songwriters Jim Croce and James Taylor, to current favorites such as Gregory Alan Isakov, Noah Kahan, Medium Build and more. Each performance is a gateway to an emotional landscape where heartfelt melodies andeloquent narratives seamlessly entwine, resonating deep within the core of one’s being. Rooted in the musically diverse landscape of North Carolina, Fox emerges as a master craftsman of lyrics, weaving songs that stir even the most stoic of spirits.
The Shoaldiggers and Folkknot: Double Vinyl Release Celebration
The Shoaldiggers + FolkknotDouble Vinyl Release Celebration of “Striking Fire” and “All Good Things” Saturday, June 22, 2024Doors 7pm / Show 8pm$12 adv / $15 day of The Shoaldiggers’ nine pieces produce a one of a kind sound that is completely unique, yet familiar enough to embrace. From rolling seascapes to the hollers of the smokey mountains, Shoaldiggers shows are a swamp grass, folk banger blast! W/ Folkknot, the Wake Forest Sea Shanty Orchestra!
Reese McHenry + Wild Roots Rising
Reese McHenry came up swinging in Northern Minnesota and she didn’t sit still for very long. A true troubadour, her powerful voice has driven her from the fresh greens of Eau Claire to the dusty motels of Albuquerque and everywhere in between. Since settling in North Carolina, this prolific songwriter and jagged performer has lent her fire and talent to a number of recording projects and now turns her attention to her own damn show. Her songs defy genre and, though one could still categorize them as straight-shooting “rock,” the real thread connecting these songs is a wry brand of humor mixed with an ability to catch a hook at just the right moment. McHenry’s true signature, of course, is her emotive blues voice that can change at any moment from soft sweetness to a torrential downpour. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Wild Roots Rising is an indie folk band based in the Southeast United States. It is led by songwriters, vocalists, and instrumentalists Julia Houghton and Olivia Moore. Their music is described as a classical-folk fusion; unique arrangements and complex harmonies, combined with acoustic instruments and meaningful lyrics.
Streetlight Cadence w/ Tom Troyer of Farewell Friend
An undying sense of adventure has anchored Streetlight Cadence since their humble beginningsas street performers in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Their punkish energy on acoustic instrumentsintertwines with intimate storytelling to create a band that has scored numerous placements onBillboard’s Heatseekers Chart, two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for Alternative Album of the Year,and an Emmy® nomination for their self-produced television series, “Will Play For Food”. Thepower trio consists of Jon Andrew Franklin (violin), Ben Chai (banjo), and Clara Stegall (guitar),and their unparalleled artistic fervor delivers an evening that is brighter than ever.w/ Tom TroyerSinger/songwriter Tom Troyer’s eclectic style traverses folk, rock and blues.
Folkknot w/ Jamie Collins
Folkknot was formed in early 2020 when a group of students at Wake Forest University met after a night organic chemistry lab and decided to form a band. That spring semester guitarist Grey Hyatt, accordionist Marcos Lammel, and violinist Charlotte Waugh practiced in a cramped Scales Fine Arts Center practice room, bringing to life a set of songs Grey was writing about the life of his late grandfather who’s love for the sea would become the central theme of the band’s debut work. Unfortunately after less than 2 months together the band was forced apart by the covid pandemic, but this presented an opportunity to record songs while the band waited to return in the fall. After 4 months of remotely recording songs bit by bit in each band member’s respective basement a collection of demos entitled ‘A Disease Called The Sea’ emerged and was released in early July. Unfortunately, once reunited during their fall semester a heavy schoolwork load forced Charlotte to give up her spot in the band. A friend of Marcos’s, cellist Nathan Faulk, filled the opening and the band began playing live shows in October of 2020 and recording a new set of demos in early 2021. After a lengthy recording process, the new lineup released the band’s sophomore effort “A Life Well Suffered”, their second collection of demos, in late July of 2021. The band is currently expanding it’s ranks, adding new instruments and sounds as they prepare for recording their third album slated for release in early 2024.
