Mike Marshall

Mike Marshall is one of the most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists in the world today and a three-time Grammy nominee. A master of mandolin, guitar, mandocello, and violin, Mike is a living compendium of musical styles and has created some of the most adventurous instrumental music in America today. He has also helped spawn the next generation of young string instrumentalists through his many recording projects and his deep commitment to music education. Mike seamlessly blends his American roots background with a deep understanding of European classical, jazz, pop, and Brazilian music.

Caterina Lichtenberg

One of the most important classical mandolinists in the world today, Caterina Lichtenberg is Professor of Classical Mandolin at the Cologne Music Conservatory in Germany. She also teaches online at ArtistWorks, and her recording, teaching, and international touring regularly garner rave reviews. Caterina has released 13 albums and performed with countless orchestras, including the New Century Orchestra, Gewandhausorchestra, the MDR Sinfonie Orchestra, and under such conductors as Diego Fasolis, Fabio Luisi, Riccardo Chailly, Howard Arman, and Lorin Maazel. Appearances include the Savannah Music Festival, Carmel Bach Festival, Santa Cruz Baroque, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, RockyGrass, and the Met in NYC.

Maura Shawn Scanlin

Maura Shawn Scanlin is gaining notoriety for her fiddle playing among the Celtic and acoustic music scenes across the country and beyond. Her music, hailed for its inventiveness, fluidity, and tone, brings together influences from Ireland, Scotland, and the American South where she grew up. Maura tours with her duo Rakish, and has shared the stage with many cornerstonè musicians in the Celtic music world including Seamus Egan, Maeve Gilchrist, Dervish, John Doyle and Hanneke Cassel. Maura is a 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, and a Glenfiddich Fiddle Champion.

Greg Ruby

Greg Ruby is an acoustic and electric guitarist specializing in instrumental guitar music from the 20th century. From acoustic swing to jazz Manouche to surf guitar, Ruby inhabits many musical spaces and brings his voice to each of them. Greg has authored Chord Melody Made Easy(ish), The Oscar Alemán Play-Along Book, The Pearl Django Play-Along Book, and co-authored Frank D. Waldron:

Seattle's Syncopated Classic. He is the Guitar Week Coordinator at the Swannanoa Gathering and writes for Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

Greg performs throughout the NYC area and teaches online music classes and private guitar lessons at www.gregrubymusic.com.

Eimear Arkins

Eimear Arkins is an award-winning artist from County Clare, Ireland. She has toured extensively with acclaimed bands, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas, and Eileen Gannon. A qualified Irish music and dance instructor, Eimear has taught at festivals worldwide. In 2018, her debut album, What's Next?, was awarded "Best Newcomer" from Livelreland radio. Eimear released Here & There in 2024 and was awarded "Female Vocalist of the Year" from Ireland Tonight. In 2025, she was named one of The Irish Echo's "Irish Top 40 Under 40" honorees and released The Belles of St. Louis with Eileen Gannon.

Lukas Pool

Lukas is a banjo player and builder whose music and instruments possess an earthiness that reminds us of traditional builders and players who have inspired generations. As a respected performer and teacher of traditional music, he is known for his innovative playing style and respect for old-time music heritage. He lives on a small farm with his family in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, building banjos and teaching thousands of banjo players through his online lessons and music camps.

Eric Wright

Eric Wright is a unique cellist redefining what the instrument can do in folk music. Raised on crisp Vermont air and steeped in American old-time and Irish traditions, he's carved out a signature sound built on rhythmic bowing, inventive chord work, and his boundary-pushing approach to the chop. His techniques have made him a go-to performer, accompanist, producer, and session player across the folk world. Eric has toured and recorded

Hayes Griffin

Fueled by bluegrass, western swing, rock, and metal, guitarist and mandolinist Hayes Griffin turned his childhood obsession into a lifelong passion. Armed with degrees from Denison University and New England Conservatory, where he studied under the legendary John McGann, Hayes has toured the world with April Verch and Newtown. His passion for teaching has inspired hundreds of students at top acoustic music camps like Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp, Great Lakes Music Camp, and Ashokan Western & Swing Week. His YouTube channel has over 600K views, and in 2024, he won 2nd Place at the National Flat Pick Guitar Championship!