Brandon Kennedy

DONNA ELANOR SMITH

Donna Elanor is a Baltimore-Washington fiddler, singer, and multi-instrumentalist performing since 2008. Winner of the 2022 Deer Creek Fiddler's Convention Vocal Competition, she's played Renaissance, Celtic, and Folk festivals throughout Maryland and Virginia. Classically and Celtic-trained, she also performs on bouzouki, mandolin, ukulele, and viola.

https://donnaelanor.com/music

JAMES CHRISTOPHER OLD

A native of the North Carolina coast, James grew up surrounded by Appalachian and other folk music, learning his craft at the side of his extended family. He attended East Carolina University, receiving his bachelor's and master's in music. Following college, James joined the US Army band program as a trumpet player and bugler and continued to cultivate his passion for folk and Americana music. Though a multi-instrumentalist, he primarily performs on banjo and is heavily influenced by North Carolina's "Round Peak" folk tradition.

Shawn Simon

Shawn grew up in a musical family and holds a Bachelor's in Music Performance from East Carolina University and a Master's in Jazz & Commercial Music from Towson University. An in-demand bassist performing concerts and festivals throughout the DMV, he works with musicians across the country.

Rich maxham

Rich Maxham is a master violinist, skilled in both folk and classical styles, who continues a five-generation family legacy. He began playing at age three and has built a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral violinist. His expertise has led him to work with musicians from prestigious groups, including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and various U.S. military string ensembles.

https://www.maxhamviolins.com/

Corinne barnes

McKenna Corinne (MC) Barnes is an Irish dancer and fiddler from Maryland who has trained at the Hunt School of Irish Dance in Crofton for over 11 years. She competes at the Open Championship level—the highest division outside of World Qualifiers—and has qualified for nationals, competing at the North American Irish Dance Championship in Washington, D.C. MC has also toured Ireland with Irish Dancing & Culture magazine, where she had the opportunity to dance on stage at Johnny Fox’s, the highest pub in Ireland. She plays Irish fiddle, transitioning from classical violin after being inspired by Celtic music through dance.

Kristin rebecca

Kristin Rebecca captivates audiences nationwide with her angelic voice, storytelling lyrics, and mastery of Celtic harp and acoustic guitar. Blending folk roots with classical training, she has performed at major festivals including Philadelphia Folk Festival and Artscape, opened for acclaimed artists, and been played on 130+ radio stations across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Canada. Kristin earned a WAMMIE nomination, charted top 10 on Radio Guitar One, and appears on Maryland's Performing Artist Touring Roster. She holds a vocal performance degree.