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Performers and Demonstrators will be announced starting in March 2025.

Performers

Aqua String Band

Philadelphia Mummers String Band Philadelphia, PA

The Aqua String Band is an all-volunteer string band, best known for our participation in Philadelphia’s annual Mummers Parade. Continue reading

Bella Masone

singer/songwriter Eastern Shore, DE

Bella Masone is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Delaware whose soulful blend of pop, R&B, and acoustic influences reflects a deep passion for music and storytelling. Continue reading

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Charm City Junction

bluegrass / Irish Baltimore, MD

Featuring fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion and upright bass, this quartet isn’t afraid to take roots music to new places — but always with an eye on tradition Continue reading

daybloom

heavy pop/rock Salisbury, MD

daybloom is a pop-rock and heavy pop band from Salisbury that invites fans to experience their high energy performance firsthand! Continue reading

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Elias Alexander

Celtic EDM Portland, OR

Elias Alexander blends bagpipes, fiddle, and electronic looping into a genre-bending, danceable fusion of Scottish roots and modern innovation Continue reading

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Gangstagrass

bluegrass / hip-hop New York, NY

#1 Billboard-charting Gangstagrass — the heartwarming fusion of banjo, fiddle, dope beats, and deep lyrics — brings everybody together with a high-energy all-ages show you’ll never forget. Continue reading

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Housing Co.

indie pop/rock Salisbury, MD

Housing Co. is a Maryland-based indie rock/pop band known for their catchy hooks, heartfelt lyrics, and loyal fanbase—now gearing up to drop their highly anticipated second album, Homecoming, in 2025. Continue reading

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Jesse Daniel

honky-tonk country San Marcos, TX

Honky-tonk country artist Jesse Daniel delivers gritty, heartfelt storytelling shaped by his own hard-won redemption. With four acclaimed albums and a reputation for electrifying live shows, he’s carrying the torch for traditional country into a new era. Continue reading

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Joe May’s Month of Mondays

smooth rock Charlotte, NC

Rooted in the sunlit sounds of ’70s West Coast pop and filtered through May’s sharp wit, Joe May’s Month of Mondays pairs tight arrangements and warm brass with tender humor—a breezy, bittersweet ride through life’s beautiful contradictions. Continue reading

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Kadencia

bomba y plena Chesterfield, VA

Kadencia is a powerhouse Afro-Puerto Rican orchestra dedicated to preserving and reimagining the vibrant rhythms of bomba y plena through powerful storytelling and unforgettable live performances. Continue reading

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Kurlou Reggae Allstars

reggae Washington, D.C.

Kurlou Reggae Allstars is a powerhouse reggae ensemble led by the electrifying vocals of Jamaican sensation Lenny Kurlou. Continue reading

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SPH+2

jazz Eastern Shore, MD

SPH+2 is saxophonist Stephen Philip Harvey’s chordless trio, delivering bold original compositions through dynamic, harmony-free improvisation that highlights the intimate interplay of pure, unfiltered jazz. Continue reading

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Sug Daniels

Americana jam band Philadelphia, PA

Sug Daniels is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and producer whose vibrant blend of folk, rock, and soul channels raw emotion and bold storytelling. Continue reading

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Sympaticocious

blues/rock/country Eastern Shore, MD, New York, NY, and Oakland, CA

Sympaticocious blends rock, folk, reggae, and more into powerful, harmony-rich songs rooted in justice, joy, and the shared human experience. Continue reading

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The Stringbuzzards

bluegrass Ocean City, MD

The Stringbuzzards are an Eastern Shore bluegrass band known for their high-energy shows and heartfelt originals. Blending tradition with local flavor, they serve up classic bluegrass with a fun, modern twist. Continue reading

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Todd Smith and Friends

blues Salisbury, MD

Todd Smith and Friends (aka the Blues Brokers) deliver powerful blues and rock-n-roll classics, led by veteran performer Todd Smith, who has shared the stage with the likes of Little Feat, John Hiatt, and Yes. Continue reading

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Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band

funk/rock Baltimore, Maryland

Formed by three friends at Salisbury University, Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band is a funk-rock group delivering wild improvisation for their loyal fanbase known as “The Nieces & Nephews.” Continue reading

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Vox Concordia

choral Salisbury, MD

Founded in 2022 under the direction of Veronica Tomanek, Vox Concordia is a dynamic chamber choir of diverse professionals united by a passion for singing and a mission to keep the arts alive through music spanning all styles and eras. Continue reading

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Maryland Folklife Area & Stage Performers

Dr. Spyros Koliavasilis

Greek traditional/Rebetiko Germantown, MD

Heritage Award winner, cultural preservationist, and oud master Dr. Spyros Koliavasilis and apprentice Nicholas Mitrione share soulful Greek traditions through Rebetiko and Smyrneika, performed on oud, bouzouki, and laouto-guitar. Continue reading

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Holy Pickers Union Center

gospel Crisfield, MD

The Holy Pickers Union Center is a group of Crisfield women—past and present seafood workers—who lift their voices in gospel song to honor the legacy of African American crab pickers and the historic 1938 Crab Pickers Strike. Continue reading

Janice Curtis Greene

storyteller and historical reenactor Windsor Mill, MD

Janice Curtis Greene is a multi award-winning author, master storyteller, and historical reenactor, an American griot, keeping the stories and history of the African diaspora alive. Continue reading

Kalanidhi Dance

Kuchipudi Bethesda, MD

Kalanidhi Dance brings the vibrant tradition of Kuchipudi to life with stunning classical technique and contemporary storytelling—an unforgettable celebration of Indian dance. Continue reading

Kalinka Dance Ensemble

Russian folk dance Baltimore, MD

Kalinka Dance Ensemble of Baltimore is a multicultural group sharing Russian and Central European folk-dance traditions through vibrant performances and community events across the Baltimore/DC area. Continue reading

Kate Spanos Irish Dance

Irish traditional dance and music College Park, MD

Kate Spanos Irish Dance presents a variety of traditional and modern Irish dance styles from different corners of Ireland. Continue reading

The Stringbuzzards

bluegrass Ocean City, MD

The Stringbuzzards are an Eastern Shore bluegrass band known for their high-energy shows and heartfelt originals. Blending tradition with local flavor, they serve up classic bluegrass with a fun, modern twist. Continue reading

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