Nathan Kalish is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and wandering storyteller. Born in Milwaukee, WI, to missionary parents, he was moved around for most of his formative years. By the time Kalish had graduated high school, he had already lived all over the Midwest, as well as Western Europe and directly after the wall fell in Eastern Europe.” He then spent over a decade performing music across both, playing bars and Honky-Tonks for 200+ shows a year. Now he lives and creates in Nashville, TN.

Nathan’s extensive back catalog of independent releases and hard-touring work ethic has landed him on stages with Lucinda Williams, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Lucero and many other current and legacy acts. As a result, he’s earned accolades from Rolling Stone Country, Billboard, American Songwriter, Saving Country Music, and several other international press outlets. In addition, his writing has been compared to Tom Petty, John Prine, Gram Parsons, and Paul Westerberg.

Jessica Pounds is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, originally from Jacksonville, Florida. Her music blends elements of contemporary indie folk, traditional country, and chamber music-inspired arrangements, resulting in a sound that is both emotive and intricate. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, Jessica creates music that is both eclectic and authentic. Jessica's introspective lyrics explore themes of personal growth, relationships, and self-reflection, incorporating elements of traditional folk and country music while also pushing the boundaries of genre and convention.

As a touring musician, Pounds has been steadily building her fanbase throughout the Southeast and beyond. Since beginning to tour more frequently in the past year, she has performed and hosted a showcase at Folk Alliance International and appeared at various venues around the Southeast. Pounds has also joined Nathan Kalish on European tours as a backing and guest vocalist. Jessica has more releases planned for the near future, and continues to create music that is both innovative and deeply meaningful. Her distinctive voice and lyrical prowess have been well-received by listeners, and her live performances showcase her genuine passion for music-making.

Caviar & Grits plays original music with an R&B flair and a whole lot of soul. Vocalist/songwriter Michaela Clark will be joined by co-conspirators Jim Lomonaco (bass), and Moses Valle (drums) at the Festival. C&G is a collection of incredible talents, and real-life friends, who may well make up the most upwardly-mobile band in the region. Listen to their latest, full-length album, Ticket to Flavor Town, check out some of their live performances on YouTube, and get onboard with this phenomenal, hard-working band.

Tim Ruffo has opened up for Trace Adkins, Gretchen Wilson, Eddie Money, and Joe Nichols as well as playing shows with Bloodshot artists The Deadstring Brothers and Whitey Morgan and the 78’s. Tim’s latest adventure was writing and recording the theme song for the movie “Showdown in Yesteryear”. The music video was released in July 2022 featuring the song and clips of the movie. Tim is always busy, and these days he’s doing mostly solo shows or working in the studio.

Chad Dean has been a fixture in the Central New York and Southern Tier music scene for years as one of the top session players and drumming instructors. Dean is currently performing throughout Central NY and the Southern Tier with Digger Jones and the outlaw country trio Hummel's Jug. In addition to maintaining a busy schedule of live performance, and studio sessions, Dean is also the owner of the Chad J Dean School of Drumming, and owner/operator of Backbone Audio, a live-room recording studio in Whitney Point, NY.

The College Farm, known to be the world’s foremost purveyors of "neo-regionalist folk-rock fury," are also artisans of songs of rural wonderment: ghost stories, lost legends, love songs for a once and future land. Blazing folk-rock played with power and passion. Rising from the hardscrabble heights of the Western Catskills and orchard lands hard up against the Helderberg, The College Farm has been doing it big for more than two decades, and features favorite local boys Matthew Pelletier, and Andrew Pelletier, with Josh Herzog, and Christopher Dukes.

Front & Main is a Soul Rock band based out of the crossroads of the Ithaca, Syracuse, and Binghamton music scenes. Collaborators Michael Wu and Paul Shotwell have gathered a slew of A list musicians from across the region to bring life to their original compositions. Songs range in influence from across the rock spectrum; ballads and upbeat rockers taking inspiration from everyone from Neil Young to the Rolling Stones and Pearl Jam - all overlaid with Shotwell's smoky, soulful vocals.

Mike Herman’s music treats the listener to a pleasing blend of his musical influences - including blues, bluegrass, and old-timey - which he deftly blends into a musical creation uniquely his own. His originals speak of life and the trials and tribulations it may dish out. His whole-souled talent and skill in composing is only heightened by his masterful marriage of words and music. Mike Herman is Catskill Mountains acoustic music royalty, without a doubt.

TTP is not just a duo, but an artistic force to be reckoned with, and celebrated. With mandolin, guitar, Native American flute, harmonicas, kazoos, and no shortage of raw, unfettered talent, they are sure to bring a smile to your face, and put a dance in your step. Playing a wide variety of original tunes, and with an arsenal of covers at their disposal, TTP has been delighting Catskill Mountain crowds for years.

PK Ryan, a veteran of urban and rural musical environs, and member of many incomparable acts, most notably Altered Walter and Ryan Family Band, will be bringing his unique musical melange, with special guest(s), to the funnest farm in the country! Please join us for fun and frolic!

ElmWood is a certified fresh (and new), locally-born acoustic trio made up of Hannah Wood (vocals, ukulele), Skyler Woodin (vocals, guitar) and Matt Woodin (guitar, mandolin). ElmWood offers the listener a unique blend of vocals and acoustic grooves, as well as a unique blend of two generations of Woodins. Around here, the only thing better than a Woodin is two of ‘em, so best not miss ElmWood, y’all.