JAMIE STILLWAY

Jamie Stillway has been quietly making her mark on the guitar world for over 25 years. Hailed by Fretboard Journal as “One of the top fingerstyle guitarists of her generation,” Stillway is widely regarded as a master of her craft who plays like a woman with nothing to prove. She has released nine albums to widespread critical acclaim, including five solo albums of original compositions. She’s a regular contributor to Acoustic Guitar magazine and is also the host of the Guitar for Introverts podcast. Her unique, minimalist compositions and elegant guitar style have inspired players all over the globe.

STEVE BAUGHMAN

You may have heard Steven Baughman’s solo guitar playing featured multiple times on NPR. His recordings have made several “best of” lists at Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The magazine recently described Steve’s latest album as “a glorious and thoroughly satisfying collection” of ancient Irish harp music performed on solo guitar. Steve’s old-time banjo and guitar playing have won him performance and teaching gigs across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has taught at the Swannanoa Gathering over twenty times.

JON SHAIN

Hailing from Durham, NC, Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his fiery acoustic guitar work and his evolved musical style that combines improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. His newest album, Restless Soul Syndrome reached #5 on the Folk DJ chart. Shain is also the author of Gettin’ Handy With the Blues: A Tribute to the Legacy of W.C. Handy and Jon Shain’s Fingerstyle Guitar Method, both published by Mel Bay Publications. In 2019, Shain won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, in the solo/duo category.

ADAM LEVY

Adam Levy is a New York-based guitarist who you’ve probably heard, from his soulful work on Norah Jones’s “Come Away with Me” to his unforgettable lines on Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason.” His credits span a who’s-who of artists, from Lizz Wright and Amos Lee to Vulfpeck and Anaïs Mitchell (Hadestown). Adam shines as a songwriter and composer on his own albums, including Accidental Courage and Spry. He shares guitar wisdom on his popular YouTube channel, Guitar Tips, and is the co-author of String Theories: Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist.

JAKE EDDY

Jake Eddy is a bluegrass guitarist from West Virginia who names influences from Clarence White to McCoy Tyner. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry as well as Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. He was called “one of the most exciting young guitarists” by Fretboard Journal and is currently touring with Noam Pikelny and Friends.

DANNY KNICELY

Danny Knicely comes from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and a musical family steeped in mountain music traditions for generations. He has used his roots to explore various types of music and has collaborated with musicians in over a dozen countries. He's won many awards for his mandolin, guitar, and fiddle expertise and has taught at many music camps including Augusta Heritage, Common Ground, Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, and the Swannanoa Gathering. He’s also twice been a Master Artist in the Virginia Folklife Organization’s Apprenticeship Program. Danny has performed with Tony Rice, Vassar Clements, Tim O’Brien, Mac Wiseman, Rodney Dillard and John McEuen.

TONY MCMANUS

Tony McManus is recognized throughout the world as a leading guitarist in Celtic music. His 2002 recording, Ceol More, was Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s “Critic’s Album of the Year” and was awarded “Album of the Year” by the Live Ireland Awards. Tony was also named as one of “50 Transcendent Acoustic Guitarists of All Time.” He has performed with Alain Genty, Bruce Molsky, Alasdair Fraser, Men of Steel, Dan Crary, Beppe Gambetta and Don Ross. Born in Scotland with strong Irish roots, he now resides in Canada and travels the world performing and teaching.

CHRISTIE LENÉE

Music Radar's “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year," celebrated singer-songwriter and “International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion” Christie Lenée is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks, percussive technique, and harmonic textures, Christie won 1st place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017. Featured at the Grammy Museum and a two-time finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition, she’s also been the subject of various articles in Guitar Player Magazine and Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Recently featured among the “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” (Guitar World Magazine), Christie continues to awe crowds.