Ardmore

Named for towns in both Ireland and Scotland, Ardmore (“great height”) burnishes traditional Celtic melodies with folk, bluegrass, and rock influences.

Bill Jenkins World of Music

Children of all ages -- come grab an instrument and be part of a real band composed of authentic Asian, African, and South American percussion instruments and create your own music!

Blue Spruce

Known for blending traditional and contemporary bluegrass with original songwriting, Blue Spruce notably features two-time Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductee and bassist Tom Gray. 

Capitol Hillbillies

Charlie Bryant

Singer-songwriter Charlie Bryant writes (and covers songs about love, loss, hope, bewilderment, wistful longing, busted romance, existential dread, and (of course) drinking.

Collide

The music of Collide is an alchemy of sound that is inviting, thoughtful, and fun, covering a wide swath of emotional ground from the personal to the political.

Djangolaya

Celebrate the hot club jazz music of Django Reinhardt with Djangolaya, Washington area acoustic musicians with a decidedly European flair, promising beautiful music and dangerous rhythms.

Donna Elanor Tricorn Tales

Fiddler, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Donna Elanor delights with her lively fiddle and vocal interpretations of traditional and modern Celtic and American folk music. 

Tricorn Tales is a pirate adventure full of tunes and tales of the high seas! Sail through a dark and stormy night, meet a navigating seagull, and wash up on a desert island where a treasure is sure to be found.  Perfect for junior pirates and seasoned sea dogs alike.

Eric Rice Johnston

Follow bagpipe musician Eric Rice in the park to an exploration of Scottish bagpipe music on big Highland pipes and intimate small pipes. 

Foggy Bottom Whomp Stompers

Enjoy the best part of speakeasy ambience with prohibition-era jazz favorites from the Foggy Bottom Whomp Stompers, delivering hot jazz, Dixieland, early swing, and blues.

Froghammer: Ceilidh Dance

High energy band Frog Hammer brings its exuberant talents to the Spanish Ballroom for a ceilidh dance, drawing music from the English ceilidh tradition.   

Furia Flamenca

Be transported to sunny Andalusia as Furia Flamenca brings ferocity and passion to the stage. The dance group’s unique, elegant style of flamenco balances motion and energy.

Gabrielle Zwi

Actor, musician, and educator, Gabrielle Zwi masterfully performs folk pop and bossa nova in songs about love, identity, and the issues we collectively face. on, DC area who masterfully performs folk-pop and bossa nova in songs about love, identity, and the issues we collective

Group Mavi

Group Mavi is comprised of members of the DMV Turkish Music Ensemble, a choir of music lovers who serve as cultural ambassadors embracing Atatürk's legacy of "Peace at Home, Peace in the World."

Humayun Khan

One of this generation’s most respected classical Afghan and North Indian musicians, Humayun Khan is known as a brilliant vocalist and harmonium player.

Jane Dorfman

Jack of all Trades – Jane Dorfman tells tales of the down-home hero, Jack.

Kylie Hilali and the Feztones

Dance to the Middle Eastern hafla (party) of Kylie Hllali and the Fez Tones who play traditional instruments such as quanum, oud, riq, and darbuk.  No experience necessary!

Liberty and Justice for All

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Little Red & the Renegades

Showcasing Zydeco, blues, and New Orleans R&B, Little Red & the Renegades bring a vibrant blend of accordion and steel pan sounds, supported by a lively rhythm section.

Lydia Martin

An award-winning banjo player, singer, and songwriter, Lydia Martin specializes in traditional Appalachian old-time music. 

Marsha & the Positrons

Sing and dance along with Marsha and the Positrons, a kind (kids + Indie rock) band specializing in fun, clever songs about science and how the world works, with a positive message that inspires curiosity. 

Margaret Chatham

Tales from Down Under – Margaret Chapman has never visited Australia, but enjoys and will share some of the stories that have made it to our shores.

Mark Cox

The Hitchhiker – Mark Cox tells the story of an unusual pickup on a country road.

Maureen Andary

With humor, grace, and charm, award-winning musician Maureen Andary delights listeners of all ages with classic and original songs.

Munit Mesfin

Ethiopian-American singer, songwriter, and teaching artist Munit Mesin weaves her Ethiopian roots into the jazz, soul, and funk she loves performing. 

Mutual Agreement

A cappella male Gospel group Mutual Agreement uses traditional and contemporary chord arrangements, while preserving a musical art form that has played an important part in their musical heritage.

The Piedmonsters

Mingling their Piedmont blues roots with R&B, rock, country, ragtime, and jazz, the Piedmonsters create an exciting world of musical crossover they call “funky country.”

Raymi

Bringing the haunting sounds and mystic power of music from the Andes, Raymi combines traditional instruments such as zampoñas, mosceños, quenas and tarkas with contemporary guitar and drums.

Rick Franklin & Tom Mindte

Musical sparks fly when blues guitarist Rick Franklin joins bluegrass mandolinist Tom Mindte in a journey across musical genres.

Rock Creek Morris Women

Known for their yellow vests, white handkerchiefs, and bell pants, the Rock Creek Morris Women perform lively traditional English folk dances.

Samovar

Founded in 1966, Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble plays an extensive repertoire of Russian and Ukrainian folk music that features balalaikas and domras (tradirional Russian instruments).  

Sarv School

An independent cultural and educational institution, Sarv--The Culture School is dedicated to sharing the history, art, and cultural heritage of Iran with both Iranian and non-Iranian communities. 

Silvana Clark

Spacemen and Cheese Pizza – Silvana discovers not everyone appreciates her desire to change the world with Popsicle sticks, trash bags, and cardboard beards.

Storms and The Blue Skies

Enjoy acoustic blues and more from this ensemble of talented musicians who met through the weekly jams at Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation.

Sunshine Skiffle Band

Wrap up your day with the irresistible sounds of the Sunshine Skiffle Band, delighting Festival audiences since 1982 with jugband/ragtime/jazz tunesand on an array of instruments including washboard, gutbucket, and musical saw.

Swing Dance

The popular Capitol Hillbillies band brings their rollicking mix of early jazz, blues, and New Orleans spirit to the Glen Echo ballroom for a swing dance to remember.  

Tim Livengood Traditional

To the Moon! – Tim Livengood tells stories of the Moon, about the Moon, at the Moon.

Traditional Irish Dance

Enjoy the verve and excitement of traditional Irish music and dance with the Culkin School dancers, accompanied by Lilton flute, tin whistle, and bouzouki. 

Valeria Stewart

Multilingual Valeria Stewart brings a deep sense of cultural fusion to every song she writes, today featuring new songs and rhythms from her Latin roots.

Washington Toho Koto Society

Founded in 1971 by director Kyoko Okamoto, the Washington Toho Koto Society performs Japanese traditional and classical music on six-foot long, 13-string instruments creating a distinctive sound.