The Arellano Brothers, Chris and Rodney, are known for their "Nuevo Americana" style, which blends Northern New Mexico's Norteño music with alternative country and blues. With music characterized by a fusion of Spanish and English lyrics, they deliver heartfelt storytelling, with a mix of traditional and modern elements.

"If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert", says Richmond Magazine. Vance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about Gilbert's stage-owning singing and playing, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. "With the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god.." wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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Sparrow Smith, a multi-instrumentalist based in Marshall, NC, is well loved for her evocative songwriting, tasteful banjo playing, epic accordion chops, and striking style. She has made a mark as a longtime leader of bands, (most notably the Resonant Rogues) alongside her husband and creative partner, Keith Josiah Smith, and she is now stepping into the spotlight under her own name. Sparrow's journey into Appalachian old time started in her late teens with freight trains and Tommy Jarrell tapes, and her musical taste is informed by a lifelong love of social dance. When not on tour, Sparrow can be found in the North Carolina mountains where she is building her own house with her own hands.

Yacht rock legends Pablo Cruise sail into Taos for their only New Mexico show, live in the Chamisa Grand Ballroom at the historic Sagebrush Inn. Featuring founding members David Jenkins (guitar, vocals), Steve Price (drums, percussion) and Cory Lerios (keys, vocals), the band will bring all the California sunshine and smooth '70s/'80s hits you know by heart, including "Love Will Find a Way," "Whatcha Gonna Do?," "A Place in the Sun," and more. Opening the night is Robert Mirabal, the renowned musician and composer from Taos Pueblo. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Mirabal's powerful blend of traditional flute, tribal rock, and storytelling sets the tone for an unforgettable evening rooted in Taos and reaching all the way to the yacht rock coast. Make it a full Taos getaway: the Sagebrush Inn & Suites is offering a special discounted room rate for concertgoers. Enjoy the show, stay on-site, and wake up in Taos the next morning.

Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie have been lighting up the world with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic instrumentals and vocals. Appearing on stages across North America, the UK, and Europe the sisters have enchanted audiences far and wide with lively fiddle, piano and guitar arrangements, stunning sibling vocal harmonies in both English and Gaelic, all complemented by their intricate and percussive stepdancing style. 

Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming's high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, Means spent a dozen years in Nashville, TN. During that time she performed most notably as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated all-women bluegrass band Della Mae. She later joined Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on bass and vocals, earning her first GRAMMY® win for their 2023 album, City of Gold. Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she's also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music Means invites listeners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR's airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.

Susan Gibson knows all about blessings. Roundabout 28 years ago, she wrote herself a wish that grew up and went off on its own to become one of the biggest country songs of all time. Smiling at its success from afar, Gibson went on to happily live her own best life, free to hit the open road with a van full of happy dogs and a heart full of songs to share with attentive audiences across the country -- and all the room in the world to "make the big mistakes" that a wide-eyed dreamer kinda gal could ever ask for.

Anglo-American singer-songwriter Sarah Gillespie is renowned for mixing elements of folk, jazz, and Americana with her signature poetic lyricism. Over the past 15 years, Gillespie has released five critically acclaimed albums to widespread praise from the UK press and beyond. She's toured extensively across the UK, Europe, and the US, performing at leading venues and festivals including Blue Note (Milan), Ronnie Scott's (London), CBGB's (NYC), the Singer Songwriter Festival (Lahr, Germany), and sold-out shows at the Southbank Centre's Purcell Room. A compelling live performer and articulate commentator, Gillespie has appeared on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour (twice), Loose Ends, and Start the Week, where she was invited to speak about the intersection of politics and the arts. (She holds an MA in Philosophy and Politics.) Her work has received airplay on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 2, and public radio stations across the United States. Her band features top-tier jazz musicians: Chris Montague (guitar), Tom Cawley (piano), James Maddren (drums), and Conor Chaplin (bass).

Here I Am, Nashvillian songstress Alice Wallace declares on her new album, released June 28, 2024, via Mule Kick Records. It's a title that hints at her deeply personal, confessional songwriting style, one that invites the listener to gaze at her beating heart as each intimate secret pours out, propelled by a powerful, expressive delivery that marks her as one of the true vocal talents of her generation. Alice does not hide behind the microphone, but uses it to amplify everything inside her champing to get out. She's survived the highs and lows of life, love, and the music industry and finally produced the album she feels she was destined to make. Here I Am, she says, the real Alice Wallace. This album marks a return to themes of self-examination after several collections that featured predominantly story songs. "I needed to make a record that was really true to myself, both for me and for my fans who have encouraged me in ways I am so grateful for," Alice explains. "Songs are how I process. And writing this album helped me process so much of what has happened in the last few years."

Following his 2021 Into The Light album, Byrne delivered strong new works in 2022. His unmistakable voice and cinematic lyrics continue to touch our universal humanity. Supported by legendary musicians from Emmylou Harris's band he presents another gem with "Only a Man". Recorded at The Next Waltz with Bruce Robison and band, "Until it Isn't" is a gorgeous rendition wistfully recalling lost love. Byrne's December 2022 release, "Feels Like Living", makes palpable the working musician's struggle and uncertainty, underpinned by a nostalgic arrangement of strings and harmonium. Into the Light, recorded at the Sound Emporium studio in Nashville, takes the listener on an emotional journey with lyrics both touching and agonizing--heightened by Byrne's dynamic vocal style.

Tish Hinojosa is a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Hinojosa's blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has an undeniable far reaching appeal, garnering her accolades such as a White House concert at the invitation of President and Mrs. Clinton and teaming up with artists such as Joan Baez, Booker T. Jones, Flaco Jimenez, Pete Seeger, and Dwight Yoakam. She has recorded as an independent artist as well as for A&M, Warner Bros, and Rounder Records and has been a featured artist on Austin City Limits, A Prairie Home Companion and other NPR programs. With seventeen CDs to her name, Tish's distinct sound has gained her much critical acclaim. Tish has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe and continues to draw a loyal and growing audience.