The Funtime Brigade

Propelled by the pulsating power of purple, Djugdjug Ensemble combines traditional West African songs, rhythms, arrangements, and at times, dance with other musical and theatrical ideas to provide energetic and eclectic performances. Booming with the sound of djembes, dununs, horns, bells, shakers, and voice, the ensemble performs on the stage, in the park, on the…

Operatic voice in babelesque language, haunting and resonant violin with a European folk like twist and driving accordion that haunts describes the sound of this group. Initially Jacques Mindreau’s solo music project, Beautiful Wild Animals started in November of 2010 with the recording of a self titled EP, written and performed by Jacques, produced by…

“Have you talked to Jesse Winchester? You can’t talk about the best songwriters and not include him.” – Bob Dylan A crowd-pleasing jukebox could be stocked with the songs Jesse Winchester has written and recorded in the last four decades, including the better-known versions of his songs that have become hits and album staples for…

The 24th Street Wailers are a band that breaks all the rules. Lindsay Beaver is a fire-haired gut bucket singer/drummer who fronts a band who, at first glance, are anything but the norm. Emily Burgess, lead guitar, may appear to be shy however her playing is both thoughtful and explosive. Saxophonist Jon Wong is a…

Playing a fiddle for a living for nearly forty years is even more fun than it would seem. The fiddle still calls from its place on the wall every single day. It has a golden glow that promises adventure, and delivers, more and more with each passing year. In other words, this year’s Deep Roots…

Ray Bonneville will be on Main Stage Saturday night! Ray Bonneville is a roaming blues poet. Canadian born but a man of the road, he is inspired by that road and the many places he has called home as well as the many unique and interesting people he has met throughout his travels. His songs…