Performers and Demonstrators will be announced starting in March 2025.
Performers
Aqua String Band
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
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
Charm City Junction
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
daybloom is a pop-rock and heavy pop band from Salisbury that invites fans to experience their high energy performance firsthand! Continue reading
Elias Alexander
Elias Alexander blends bagpipes, fiddle, and electronic looping into a genre-bending, danceable fusion of Scottish roots and modern innovation Continue reading
Gangstagrass
#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
Housing Co.
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
Jesse Daniel
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
Joe May’s Month of Mondays
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
Kadencia
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
Kurlou Reggae Allstars
Kurlou Reggae Allstars is a powerhouse reggae ensemble led by the electrifying vocals of Jamaican sensation Lenny Kurlou. Continue reading
SPH+2
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
Sug Daniels
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
Sympaticocious
Sympaticocious blends rock, folk, reggae, and more into powerful, harmony-rich songs rooted in justice, joy, and the shared human experience. Continue reading
Todd Smith and Friends
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
Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band
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
Vox Concordia
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
Maryland Folklife Area & Stage Performers