| performers |
| Adam Swink | winner of Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest Young Artist Award |
| Adrien Reju | Alternately quirky and heartbreaking songs conveyed with a glorious sweet voice |
| Alela Diane | Psych-folk goddess delivers meditative lyrics with warm, inviting vocals |
| Andrea Carlson | jazz style beckons this classically trained guitarist |
| Angella Irwin | combines range of influences to create smooth, sweet, sound with energy and contagious drive |
| Austin Lucas | Country-folk phenom that wraps vivid, lyrical adventures in an authentic, emotional voice |
| Boris Garcia | "Fiery multi-instrumentalists that seamlessly fuse Celtic, Americana, Bluegrass and Jam." Local favorites with National appeal! |
| Burning Bridget Cleary | Exciting Celtic trio serves up blazing fiddle duets, great guitar work and hauntingly beautiful vocals |
| Buskin & Batteau | This popular duo bring their unique style and sound to the stage, and their fans have come to expect the unexpected whenever they perform. |
| Caravan of Thieves | Acoustic string band incorporates Gypsy Jazz and Swing influences into darkly humorous songs with fabulous harmonies |
| Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer | Two-time Grammy winning duo delivers flawless folk-bluegrass and sublime children's music |
| Charlie Miller, Scott Rovner & Friends | Campfire sing leaders and long-time folkie friends |
| Chris Kasper | Timeless, original songs wrapped in warm and graceful melodies sung with an embracing style. Absolutely unique, yet vaguely familiar |
| Cresson Street Vibration | Philly’s The Brakes with Fred Berman on drums perform reggae |
| Danaher & McCloud | musicians and storytellers |
| Dante Bucci | in-demand percussionist with nearly a decade of fruitful collaboration with other artists |
| David Dye | Renowned World Cafe host and WXPN radio personality |
| Dawn Iulg | music is dark yet hopeful with lyrics that are personal yet inviting |
| Deer Tick | Quirky Rhode Island group Deer Tick play witty, ironic freak folk and alt-country jams |
| Dennis Hangey | Our beloved piper |
| Donna Hunt | patient,fun, and skilled Contra and Square dance caller |
| Ellis Paul | Charismatic, personally authentic and incredibly literate songwriter sings marries magical lyrics with glorious vocals |
| Enter The Haggis | Boundary pushing band from Toronto blends elements of rock and pop with traditional Celtic fare |
| Erik Mongrain | Evocative guitar virtuoso wrings every possible note out of this instrument |
| Fraction Theory | DJ and drummer mix up beats with folk |
| Frog Holler | Alt-country band combines |
| Gene Shay | Legendary XPN radio host, godfather of Philly folk scene, and our host |
| Get the Led Out | Acoustic take on Led Zeppelin |
| Give and Take Jugglers | Juggling for all ages |
| Great Groove Band | |
| Groovemama | new folk supergroup who bring Old-time, Cape Breton, and Franco-American music together in a brand new way |
| Heartless Bastards | Magical rock and bluesy trio serves up tasty lyrics and soulful playing with transcendent, heart-stopping vocals |
| Helen Leicht | WXPN 88.5 FM Midday host and showcases local artists every Tuesday night at 9pm |
| Iron and Wine | Classic American tunesmith with a precocious musical signature. |
| Jay Ansill | traditional music of the U.S. and the British Isles and Ireland wirh elements of classical music, jazz and rock. |
| Jill Hennessy | Law & Order and Crossing Jordan star performs her own compositions |
| Jill Sobule | music that is deeply personal and socially conscious |
| Joe Pug | Brilliant songwriter who pens anthemic lyrics and sings them with a gritty, spirited voice |
| John Flynn | carries the torch for conscience |
| Justin Townes Earle | Young man with an old soul creates his own brand of American roots music. |
| Kathy O'Connell | Pioneer in the field of modern children's radio and host of WXPN's Kids Corner |
| Kelly Ruth | soothing stage performer with entrancing vocals and her six-piece band |
| Kerri Powers | Alt-country, bluesy Americana artist pens stunning songs and sings in an earthy, sensual voice that both seduces and bites |
| Langhorne Slim | holyrollerbluesyshowmanship- a star waiting for the right universe to realize it |
| Marissa Nadler | mesmerizing voice and hypnotic lyrics reminds us of both Leonard Cohen and Patsy Cline |
| Melissa Martin and the Mighty Rhythm Kings | authentic, swingin' jump blues |
| Rebirth Brass Band | A New Orleans institution where tradition of brass meets heavy funk making it impossible to sit still! |
| Rolly Brown | the guitar's picker guitar picker |
| Ron Buchanan | renown dance caller |
| Sara Hickman | Humanitarian, singer, songwriter and free spirit offers up songs infused with hope, optimism and with an eclectic sensibility |
| Shannon Lambert-Ryan & RUNA | Rich vocals, outstanding musicianship, a fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Shetland Islands, Canada and U.S. |
| Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka | |
| Sonny Landreth | Louisiana-based soulful slide guitar wizard |
| The Decemberists | Portland-based quintet crafts innovative songs creating musical journeys reminiscent of folk ballads from long ago. Intricate, elegant and sophisticated, yet totally accessible. |
| The Del McCoury Band | Award-winning Bluegrass icon. As good as it gets! |
| The Derek Trucks Band | Led by slide guitar prodigy and one of the |
| The Folk Brothers | Jack Hardy & Dave Massengill are two of America's best songwriters |
| The Lewis Brothers | bluegrass band is heavily influenced by Flatt and Scruggs and Bill Monroe |
| The Low Anthem | Trio of new-hippie rockers craft intelligent songs with thoughtful lyrics and multi-instrumental backing |
| Tom Rush | Beloved entertainer for four decades with |
| Tony Trischka | Master of American banjo; a true virtuoso showcases folk, progressive bluegrass, Celtic and contemporary music |
| West Philadelphia Orchestra | Philadelphia band plays Eastern European folk music tinged with jazz, punk, rock and soul. A party for your ears! |
| Wissahickon Chicken Shack | Philadelphia-based band |
| Works Progress Administration | Amazing supergroup features the collective musical prowess of Glen Phillips, Sean Watkins, Luke Bulla, Sara Watkins, Benmont Tench, Greg Leisz, Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher |
| Zach Djanikian | Wonderful singer and storyteller with |
