​Fusion Rock Orchestra

Saturday, 10:30am to 11:15am

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Established in 2008, Fusion is a student-led ensemble coached by Wendy Tenney, Director of Orchestras at Lowell High School. It includes students in grades 9-12 from the LHS Chamber and Symphony Orchestras. Fusion has performed from the steps of the Capitol to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and from Motown to Metallica to Mozart, their style entertains all audiences.

Bruce Matthews Band

Saturday, 11:45am to 12:30pm

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Bruce Matthews embodies everything it means to be a Roots Songwriter. His gift for storytelling and his willingness to lay his own life bare shines through his work. Bruce captures moments along the ever-changing trip of life, reminding us that while the roads we travel aren't always smooth, the drive itself and what we learn along the way is what makes living worthwhile. Truly one of Michigan's best.

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​This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

The Wild Honey Collective

Saturday, 1:00pm to 1:45pm

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Influenced by artists such as The Avett Brothers, The Byrds, and Bob Dylan, these five musicians formed the Indie-Folk Rock band The Wild Honey Collective during the summer of 2020. Members include Timmy Rodriguez, Tommy McCord, Danielle Gyger, Dan O'Brien, and Adam Aymor.

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This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.​​

Blue Water Ramblers

Saturday, 2:15pm to 3:00pm

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​The Blue Water Ramblers perform in the time-honored stylings of a string band, writing and singing traditional folk music with modern themes drawn from their fifty years of Michigan life. Their hero Woody Guthrie would approve, because they sing the peoples' songs about the peoples' lives. Enjoy their unique take on original and cover tunes: some old, some new, some borrowed, and some the blues.

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This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.​

Mark Swanson

Sunday, 10:30am to 11:15am

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In 1989, Mark Swanson began a solo career and played up and down the coasts of Michigan for the next ten years. During this time he also became a Luthier, building stringed instruments both for himself and for many other musicians. Mark has played with groups including Horsefeather, 13th Hour, and the Mark Swanson Trio. Now he's returning to his roots as a solo performer, songwriter, and recording artist.

Baker's Basement

Sunday, 11:45am to 12:30pm

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Two-piece, Cleveland-based adventure folk band the Baker's Basement (tBB) features the eclectic stylings of vocalist/drummer Kate Dedinsky and vocalist/guitarist Adam Grindler. At their rhythmic core pulses a homemade bucket-drum concoction, the funky back beat on which Dedinsky performs standing up with her signature swagger and sway. The duo's intimate sound, rooted in folk and topped with playful vocal layers volleyed across the stage, offers a humorous yet heart-wrenching signature that's altogether their own.

Hawks and Owls

Sunday, 1:00pm to 1:45pm

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Hawks and Owls string band pulls the musical sounds of the 19th and early 20th century into the present. Old Time fiddle tunes and the songs of Stephen Foster, the Carter Family, Jimmy Rodgers, Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers are kept alive by fiddler/mandolinist Bruce Ling. Additional members are Becca Ling on rhythm guitar, Jerry Wenger on bass, and Austin Benzing on lead guitar.

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​This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

Mary Sue

Sunday, 2:15pm to 3:00pm

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Mary Sue picked up a guitar in 1971 and hasn't put it away since, playing for audiences since 1972. She has sung in several bands, including the Marauders, which she formed in 1992 and which later became the Puddy Tat's, a three-piece combo playing classic rock, folk, and swing blues along with original works. Since retiring from farming in 2024, Mary is back to performing with her self-taught finger style, currently working on a sixties mix of classic oldies.

Beaver Crossing

Saturday & Sunday, "Artist at Large"

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Beaver Xing, a folk-acoustic music duo hailing from the wilds of Comstock Park, Michigan. Known for their earthy, storytelling style, they are fixtures at Michigan festivals, frequently performing at the Earthwork Harvest Gathering in the past, Buttermilk Jamboree, Tamarack Music Festival and local venues like the Fulton Street Pub.