Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish
Influenced by blues, punk, and rock-n-roll with a small dash country; hard hitting guitar, splitting harmonica, rambunctious drums, and crooning vocals will lay in the wake of this band’s performance. If you’re a fan of back to basics or “old school” rock-n-roll, this is a band you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, 8:20 PM, Holler Stage
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Laura Rain & The Caesars
Detroit’s Laura Rain and the Caesars transform funky soul and R&B into their own unique vision. Inspired by the spirit of classic recordings of a bygone era, Laura Rain creates her own environment of expression with a powerful and soulful voice.
Saturday, 9:30 PM, Holler Stage
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Breathe Owl Breathe
There, by the heat of a wood stove, they became Breathe Owl Breathe and honed their sound—a wild rumpus of harmony and rhythm with a flair for pop-addled melodies that flips the contemporary folk aesthetic, eschewing freakiness in favor of charm. It’s a dynamic built on coupling clever arrangements with lyrical whimsy.
Friday, 9:20 PM, Holler Stage
Saturday, 3:30 PM, Forest Stage
Sunday, 2:30 PM, Yurt
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The Go Rounds
A variegated sonic voyage that changes and returns like the seasons, flourishing and weathering the Beauty and the Fury.
Friday, 9:50 PM, Second Holler
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Violet Sol
A musical collective out of Ypsilanti mixing powerful vocals and thoughtful instrumentation ranging from hip-hop and neo soul to funk and jazz to folk and opera. You'll be glad you stayed up late.
Friday, 11:40 PM, Holler Stage
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Shannon Clark and the Sugar
A family-driven force of Midwest Americana soul from Greenville, Ohio. Combining honest country storytelling, blues-rock ferocity, and the sweet blend of blood harmonies.
Sunday, 2:10 PM, Holler Stage
Sunday, 4:00 PM, Cabin
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Dick Siegel
With lyrics that range from wry to winsome, Dick's penetrating vision has made his songs part of the culture: radio theme songs, quotable classics, and instantly recognizable hooks. Named by WDET as one of “Detroit’s Top Musical Artists of All Time,” Dick has gained scores of fans across North America over the last 30+ years.
Saturday, 2:00 PM, Holler Stage
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Charlie Millard Band
With percussionist William Harris, Jercat Millard on guitars, and Charlie on the keys/organ/Rhodes bass, they strive to give you a musical experience, like small movies for the ears.
Saturday, 7:20 PM, Holler Stage
Saturday, 10:00 PM, Cabin
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Wilson Thicket
Old school favorites, creative covers, and dynamic original songs are all delivered with strong doses of vocal harmony and creative instrumental mastery. This music has plenty of roots and lots of grass. There may be some thorns, but also some flowers. Welcome to the thicket!
Saturday, 4:00 PM, Holler Stage
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The Fat Animals
A five piece ensemble fusing soul, funk, blues and psychedelia into an immersive sonic trip. Their sound is realized through powerful soul-rooted vocals flanked by duelling lead guitars. With a catalogue of jammy goodness spanning decades of the grooviest tracks, deep cuts and original numbers, these five friends produce a fantastically fun vibe that will make you want to get up and groove!
Saturday, 7:30 PM, Second Holler
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Max Lockwood
Songwriter, vocalist, and poet Max Lockwood channels the flair of Tom Petty and the eloquence of the Beat Generation’s finest to create a sound rooted in songcraft and heartfelt lyricism and bound with elements of rock and roll, folk and pop. With full arrangements and rich poetic focus, the listener is led into a deep sonic landscape by songs that seek to uncover truths of love, adversity, and growth. The first note Max Lockwood sings has the undeniable ability to capture the attention of any crowd. His powerful voice, akin to the likes of Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen, grips listeners with its raw emotion and sheer possibility. With each song, a story is told with rich, vulnerable tones and unbridled emotions.
Sunday, 4:30: PM, Holler Stage
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Desmond Jones
A five-piece rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their original music is centered around melodic guitar riffs, funky bass lines, groovy drumbeats, and a big ole' pile of saxophone. Desmond Jones puts on exciting and high-energy shows with a high level of musicianship and skillful improvisation.
Saturday, 10:00 PM, Second Holler
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Yellow Room Gang
Each an accomplished songwriter and performer in their own right, they create a unique atmosphere of respect and support, friendship and generosity finding new and unexpected ways to explore beyond their previous personal boundaries.
Saturday, 12:00 PM, Holler Stage
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Matt Watroba & Robert Jones
Two masterful musicians and instrumentalists deliver a powerful message of love, friendship and tolerance. Matt and Robert have delivered their inspiring program of "Music That Matters" to schools and community groups across the nation. It is a walk through the roots and history of American music that not only educates, but entertains.
Saturday, 11:00 AM, Holler Stage
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Jive Colossus
Shake a tail feather to some serious funk, jazz and Afro-Caribbean grooves with this 10-piece musical ensemble. Wherever Jive is playing, get ready for a dance party!
Saturday, 7:30 PM, Second Holler
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Jenny Jones, Jess Merrit, Anne Heaton
We're mixing it up with Michigan music - spontaneous jams and new takes on old tunes may break out! Hear established Michigan songwriters take turns sharing songs, riffing on each other's tunes, and having a musical good time!
Sunday, 2:00 PM, Cabin
Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet
With stunning musicianship and captivating world rhythms the Quartet takes audiences on a mesmerizing tour exploring music traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria and Greece.
Friday, 10:00 PM, Cabin
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Peter Madcat Ruth & John Churchville
Peter Madcat Ruth is a Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. But Madcat doesn’t just play blues harp, he also sings and plays ukulele, guitar, high-hat, and jaw-harp. Madcat’s repertoire of styles includes Blues, American Roots Music, Folk Music, Jazz, and World Music. Madcat will be accompanied by tabla maestro, John Churchville (the founder of Sumkali).
Saturday, 1:00 PM, Holler Stage
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Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose is a wildly charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA. They take the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive, meticulously arranged, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in.
Sunday, 3:20 PM, Holler Stage
Sunday, 4:30 PM, Yurt
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Sadie Gustafson-Zook
The act of creating something tangible is the air Sadie Gustafson-Zook breathes. Her songwriting weaves an internal dialogue, the stories she tells herself, warm melodies and clever chords into something real, something she can physically feel with her hands and her throat. And chances are that you’ll be able to feel them too.
Friday, 8:00 PM, Cabin
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The Pontiac Trail Blazers
Hailing from the Ann Arbor area, the Pontiac Trail Blazers have been the house bluegrass band for Detroit Street Filling Station since 2017, now holding down Friday Bluegrass Nights at North Star Lounge. Featuring Michael Spaly on fiddle/mando, Joe O’Dell on guitar, Ryan Shea on upright, and Vince Russo on washboard, they focus on beautiful harmonies and acoustic prowess inspired by their Bluegrass roots. With a deep repertoire of traditional standards, originals, and unique covers, the Trail Blazers will keep you guessing with unexpected tunes and arrangements.
Friday, 10:30 PM, Holler Stage
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Chris Buhalis
Chris Buhalis was born and raised on Detroit's east side, but his songs come from places you can only find if you stick out your thumb and follow fate's lead. Covering territory from Alaska's whiskey-soaked bars to the spark- and steel-filled auto plants of Detroit, Chris writes the songs of America. Chris has appeared on radio's "Acoustic Cafe" and shared stages with the likes of David Bromberg, Catie Curtis, and Dave Van Ronk.
Saturday, 6:00 PM, Cabin
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Loren Kranz
Music with deeply soulful vibes, raw and spontaneous like your favorite Motown record. Upon first listen, you might think you were hearing a long-lost rehearsal tape of Van Morrison sitting in with the Band. As a drummer/keyboardist, all of his songs have powerful grooves baked in, with a strong emotional center, drawing on his own experiences as a journeyman musician to tell slice-of-life stories.
Friday, 6:00 PM, Holler Stage
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The Boblo Islanders
Hawaiian Guitar music from 75-105 years ago. We all reside in and around Detroit, MI. We play at festivals, libraries, farm parties and dive bars in and around SE Michigan.
Sunday, 3:20 PM, Forest Stage
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Anna Lee’s Co.
Rootsy blend of blues, funk, rock, jazz, and folk with a full band plus fiddle and lots of singing. Like a top notch campfire jam session, plugged in and rocking out. All invited to dance hard, and sing along!
Saturday, 8:40 PM, Second Holler
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Eric O'Daly
“From the moment he opened his mouth to sing, Eric O’Daly captured the crowd, guiding us through moments of ecstatic outburst, pastoral melancholy, and churning questioning. With the sparkling eyes of a good friend sharing an old joke, he engaged the audience during and between songs. O’Daly’s ability to transform himself to fit the wide-ranging styles of music he performed was echoed in his exchanges with the audience, sometimes displaying a wry wit and other times drawing us in with deeply personal anecdotes. Rich and evocative, his songs are woven together by the threads of authenticity and open-heartedness. I can’t wait to see him again.” - Dave Kozman, KLR Reviews
Sunday, 5:30 PM, Holler Stage
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Alison Lewis
A singer songwriter out of River Rouge, MI. She has shared her songs throughout the US as well as Europe and The UK. Alison is the founding member of String of Ponies and also spent many years as the lead vocalist of the dream-pop trio, The Twilight Babies.
Saturday, 11:30 AM, Second Holler
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Josh Rose, Lauren Crane, Mike Ward, Dan Hall
We're mixing it up with Michigan music - spontaneous jams and new takes on old tunes may break out! Hear established Michigan songwriters take turns sharing songs, riffing on each other's tunes, and having a musical good time!
Saturday, 2 PM, Forest Stage
The Raisin Pickers
Hailing from Manchester but performing all around the Mitten, this seasoned group of stellar multi-instrumentalists plays a mix of rustic Appalachian music, old time swing, bluegrass, and Louisiana sounds.
Saturday, 3:00 PM, Cabin
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The CommonWealth Dance CollectiveDisplaying various styles of traditional percussive dance, from Appalachian clogging to English waltzes, a trip back in time to the Vaudeville era, and a little visit north of the border into Canada for Ottawa Valley stepping. Immediately following will be an “advanced beginner” workshop, for those who have the basics of percussive dancing and are ready to move on! Closed-toe shoes recommended for workshop participants - well worn tennies or anything with a leather sole is great! (Beginners Workshop: Saturday 11:00 am-noon) Founded by Sheila Graziano in 2004, The CommonWealth Dance Collective (CDC) is an ensemble of stepdancers based in southeast Michigan. The CDC performs myriad percussive dance styles, including Appalachian clogging, English, Canadian, American tap, Celtic, and more! Highlighting both historic and original choreography, the members of the CDC delight in capturing the spirits of the past and the present with equal enthusiasm, and sharing the joy of many cultures through dance. Performing and teaching both hold equally high value for the members of the ensemble.
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Hatchwing Rider
An americana band, a folk band, a rock band, a country band. New EP is being released October 16th
Friday, 7:30 PM, Second Holler
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Eliza Thorp
Northern Michigan based Singer/Songwriter, Eliza Thorp, has been weaving stories and finding home in the warmth of the Mitten music community. She writes songs of home and the heart, that stir a connection and understanding of going deeper, looking inward and soothing the storms inside.
Saturday, 5:00 PM, Cabin
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Mustard’s Retreat
Delighting audiences by telling stories for 40 years- they are witty, insightful, fun, and profound, as well as accomplished songwriters and musician ( guitars, dulcimer, electric bass, mandolin, harmonica, pennywhistle). In addition to being raconteurs and storytellers, they will give you things to laugh about for days to come and remember for years. Tales of stupid frogs, wandering cadavers, haunted bridges and techo-nerds, memories of small towns and high school, first loves and last…and places we’ve been or maybe just dreamed of.
Saturday, 4:30 PM, Forest Stage
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Audra Kubat with Emily Rose
A regular nominee and two-time winner of Detroit Music Awards, Audra Kubat is one of the Motor City’s select female voices, with folk-rock and indie pop stylings.
Saturday, 12:00 AM, Cabin
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Third Coast Swing
They play music of The late Belgium born Romani Gypsy, Django Reinhardt & his band, The Hot Club Of Paris. Inspired by the 1930s-50s, the band provides an exciting mix of music from early swing to bebop tunes.
Sunday, 1:00 PM, Holler Stage
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Nick James
A talented musician and songwriter who brings a soulful touch to your favorite pop hits. If you're a fan of chill, acoustic tunes with a touch of country, you won't want to miss Nick James's live shows.
Saturday, 12:30 PM, Cabin
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Minor Element
An all-instrumental jazz fusion band out of Battle Creek, Michigan. Their sound is inspired by Jazz, Rock, Gospel, Fusion, and anything they can draw inspiration from. Being a diverse group of musicians from many musical backgrounds and experiences makes their sound unique!
Saturday, 10:40 PM, Holler Stage
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AfroDorkoLatino
Formado explícitamente para tocar en HollerFest 1987, AfroDorkoLatino no se ha presentado en América del Norte desde entonces. Es un gran placer que después de los cambios en el título 42, AfroDorkoLatino venga a rectificar los contratiempos de Hollerfest 2022 de su empresa matriz. Es posible que hayan almorzado solos en la escuela secundaria, pero estos Dorks crecieron con salsa, samba y merengue.
Saturday, 1:40 PM, Second Holler
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Austin Benzing
A West Michigan singer-songwriter and guitarist making a mess in the genre sandbox. His original releases boast a wide array of influences, resulting in Michigan made country-fied progressive rock with a sliver of acid jazz that is guaranteed to excite crowds of all ages and interests.
Saturday, 6:10 PM, Holler Stage
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Joe Reilly
Music from the heart for people of all ages.
Sunday, 6:30 PM, Holler Stage
Sunday, Kid’s Show, 11:30 PM, Second Holler
Cassie Catania
Cassie Catania is a multimedia artist specializing in aerial dance and healing arts, with a massage practice is based in Ann Arbor, MI. She is passionate about aerial dance as a movement form that aids in building confidence, self-discovery, and embodied awareness and that serves as an avenue for unbounded creative exploration and expression. Cassie inspires and encourages others to move in ways that bring them joy.
Saturday, 9:15 PM, Holler Stage
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Ben Traverse
A Grand Rapids, MI-based traditional folk singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and member of the Earthwork Music Collective. Digging deep into the repertoire of American and Celtic folk music, Traverse brings a unique, youthful enthusiasm to an old and rich musical tradition.
Sunday, 12:00 PM, Forest Stage
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Silver Creek Revival
From the backroads of Northern Michigan, Silver Creek Revival (SCR) is an Alt-Country/Indie Folk band founded on the idea that the songs come first - songs that are simple, profound and accessible. SCR crafts their songs with a unique approach using banjo, saxophone, and pedal steel, lush harmonies and an intuitive rhythm section. The songs - and the band - tell a story.
Sunday, 5:00 PM, Second Holler
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Warren & Flick
Warren & Flick explore the nuanced textures of a two-person ensemble. Using both original material and arranged standards from many genres, this ensemble finds new depth in the simplicity of a duo. Jacob Warren plays double bass, while Grant Flick plays violin, tenor guitar and nyckelharpa. The duo has released two albums together, "Kestrel" in 2019, and "Waxwing" in 2022.
Sunday, 12:00 PM, Holler Stage
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Maddy Ringo
Classically trained singer, songwriter, busker.
Raised in the opera world, and now involved in alt-folk and indie music, Maddy has been performing since age 6. These days, you can find her at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, & Dance, or playing in venues around Michigan or Toronto.
Saturday, 11:00 AM, Cabin
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Whit & Al Hill, Annie & Rod Capps
Legendary performers all, join these long-time musical friends as they trade songs, tell stories, and, with this refreshing reunion, just enjoy each other's company - and yours!
Saturday, 6:30 PM, Forest Stage
Dave Boutette and Kristi Davis
Whether banging out a set of saloon songs at a Michigan watering hole, or settling back for an evening of singing at a fire ring afterward, Dave and Kristi will hold listeners as long as they keep the lights on or until the rain starts.
Saturday, 8:00 PM, Cabin
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Jessica Wolfbird
With a lifelong love affair with piano and ukulele, you can hear her songs in film, theatre, and even a Cheetos commercial. Her forthcoming album, Everything's True, blends neoclassical piano and indie dream-folk influences, into a style all her own.
Saturday, 9:00 PM, Cabin
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Elizabeth Landry
Based out of Northern MI, Elizabeth Landry has graced many stages and hearts with her original “smoky folk” flavor of storytelling songs.
Friday, 7:00 PM, Cabin
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Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown is an americana-indie rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. He performed in the '70s with the Ann Arbor-based Grievous Angels, then in Nashville, Tenn. with The Tomatoes, fronted by two Billboard No. 1 songwriters. For 25 years he's performed with Corndaddy, and recently with the Cadillac Cowboys. Kevin has been nominated for best songwriter and best instrumentalist at the Detroit Music Awards. He's twice been named "One to Watch" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Sunday, 5:00 PM, Cabin
Jon Worthy & the Bends
It’s not easy to put Nashville-based artist Jon Worthy into a genre box. He’s equal parts rock, americana and pop. His sound often hits like a fusion of Nirvana and The Lumineers. Worthy has had song placements with Netflix, USA, FOX, Major League Baseball, as well as various commercials and advertisements.
Saturday, 11:50 PM, Holler Stage
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Nick Veine
Nick Veine is a singer-songwriter and composer born and raised in Manistee, MI. He grew up playing rock and blues before he started singing, pivoting to acoustic music without losing that electric flair.
Sunday, 4:00 PM, Second Holler
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The Antivillains
The Antivillains is the work of songwriter Sarah Cohen. Born in the Rust-Belt city of Toledo Ohio, her songs are populated by quiet dramas that have come and gone and pictures of messy lives somewhere in the middle.
Friday, 8:40 PM, Second Holler
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Hearth & Hymn
A minimalist folk duo known for their close harmony sisterhood, Hearth & Hymn rearranges old songs that move them with a queer, feminist lens.
Friday, 6:00 PM, Cabin
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Davy Rothbart/Found Magazine
Davy Rothbart is a bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, the creator of Found Magazine, and a frequent contributor to public radio's This American Life. Rothbart is also the founder of Washington To Washington, an annual hiking adventure for city kids. An Ann Arbor native, he now lives in Los Angeles, California.
In Davy's entertaining presentation, he shares actual "found" letters, to-do lists, kid's homework, ticket stubs, receipts - all offering a glimpse into our everyday life - sometimes poignant, often humorous, and always real.
Saturday, 1:00 PM, Yurt
Saturday, 5:40 PM, Second Holler
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Prime Time and the Headliners
AKA Willy Nilly and the Free-For-All, Cheddar Bunnies, PTO and the Implements, NPK and the Trace Elements, Play by Ear and the No Rehearsals, Billy King and the Garden Tour Band
Friday, 8:10 PM, Holler Stage
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Linden Thoburn, Adam Labeaux, Dan Hazlett
We're mixing it up with Michigan music - spontaneous jams and new takes on old tunes may break out! Hear established Michigan songwriters take turns sharing songs, riffing on each other's tunes, and having a musical good time!
Sunday, 12:30 PM, Forest Stage
Kat Steih
Kat Steih, a songwriter and vocalist with folk rock roots, pushes boundaries as she creatively bends the genres of jazz, soul, and progressive rock.
Saturday, 1:00 PM, Cabin
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Djangophonique
A musical project born out of reverence for the Parisian Jazz Manouche style that was made popular by the legendary Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Quintette du Hot Club de France.
Friday, 9:00 PM, Cabin
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Fangs and Twang
A stripped down roots-rock blend of indie-kicks and swinging bluegrass with theatrical, croony lyrics.
Saturday, 2:50 PM, Second Holler
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Billy and Emily
Emily and Billy mix original songs with eclectic and vibrant covers by the likes of Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and the Beatles, lending beautiful harmonies and sharing solos on several instruments, including guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin.
Sunday, 1:40 PM, Yurt
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Mike Ward
Lyrically-centric, vocally-charged folk songs. Those are what singer-songwriter Mike Ward loves to create. His writing echoes along empty sidewalks, on country backroads, in family portraits, and in the thin lines between joy and tragedy, love and loss, past, present and future.
Saturday, 6:00 PM, Yurt
Saturday, 2:00 PM, In the Round, Forest Stage
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Fay Burns and the Embers
Fiery, feminine, and fearless. Here to add hot honey to the tea blend that is the Americana genre.
Saturday, 12:30 PM, Second Holler
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RamBull Rompers
A New Orleans-based power duo that not only entertains the heart with their catchy and soulful songs, but can also warm an audience with their humor and relatability. Their talents surpass the number of instruments they can play, almost all of which they are happy to feature in their live shows, switching regularly between the drums, guitar, banjo, and piano.
Saturday, 5:00 PM, Holler Stage
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Morgan Von Quackenbush
Morgan will play an eclectic array of folk driven original music with notes of blues, jazz, and good old fashioned rock and roll.
Sunday, 3:00 PM, Cabin
Relics of the Future
Relics of the Future present a cornucopia of original songs with some unusual covers mixed in.
Friday, 5:00 PM, Cabin
Friday, 8:00 PM, Forest Stage
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Monte Pride
Monte Pride is a Michigan-born, Michigan-based singer-songwriter & fingerstyle guitarist whose songs recall the delicate vocals of Simon & Garfunkel. Haunting melodies blended with vivid lyricism bring a complex array of healing, soul stirring song.
Sunday, 1:30 PM, Second Holler
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Gemini Kids Show
Performing since 1973 and now playing music for their third (or is it fourth?) generation of young fans and families.
Saturday, 10:30 AM, Second Holler
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Anne Erlewine
Michigan native singer-songwriter Anne Erlewine distills her lyrics, and sets them to simple, clever, cyclic guitar parts that support her clear, direct, and hauntingly honest voice. Her debut album ‘Over The Bones’ was released in September, 2019.
Saturday, 4:00 PM, Cabin
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Rochelle Clark & The Familiars
Steeped in musical roots of folk, Americana and country, Rochelle draws from personal experience to sing songs of real life - joy, struggle and human tragedy. A powerful voice joined with a personal message - either solo or with a full band - Rochelle offers music to inspire joy, inspiration, and reflection.
Saturday, 2:00 PM, Cabin
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Shari Kane & Dave Steele
A four handed guitar party of original and time-honored blues, gospel, swing and ragtime.
Saturday, 7:00 PM, Cabin
Blues jam - Saturday, 3:00 PM, Yurt
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Menefee
Menefee has been crooning his way into the heart of Ann Arbor since the late ’60s, as well as building stone chimneys throughout the state, and starring in the Michigan-based musical “The North Country Opera.” Menefee holds a lexicon of American song craft in his set list and delivers the tunes in a charming, age-old easy manner.
Sunday, 1:00 PM, Cabin
Dan Hall
One thing that stands out is the connection Dan can make with his audience whether it's around a campfire, on the radio, or in concert.
Saturday, 5:00 PM, Yurt
Saturday, 2:00 PM, In The Round, Forest Stage
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Milan & the Ellipsis
Milan started playing cello in the 90s. You can hear some of this musical background in the songwriter's adept finger-picking that softly swirls and loops into beautiful melodies, giving her soothing voice space to lift your spirit and calm your soul.
Sunday, 12:30 PM, Second Holler
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Jo Serrapere and the La Fawndas
Whether recreating old songs from the Mississippi Delta or performing songs in her own confessional style, Jo's music stands original while always reflecting her love of American roots music.
Saturday, 5:10 PM, Second Holler
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Jonas Dainius Berzanskis
Jonas Dainius Berzanskis is a singer songwriter who is also a producer/engineer. He recently did a tour of his home country of Lithuania playing at the major event - the Bardu Festival. Jonas will be performing his own compositions as well as several tunes from David Tamulevich of Mustard's Retreat.. The tunes David wrote that Jonas will perform share their mutual Lithuanaian heritage. There might be a few surprise guests with Jonas..
Saturday, 10:00 AM, Cabin
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Judy Banker Band
With the acclaimed 2020 release of her CD, Buffalo Motel and her soon-to-be-released fourth studio recording, BONA FIDE, Judy explores a countrified indie rock territory while resting firmly in her Americana roots. Judy’s friends (some of Ann Aror’s top musicians) provide a rich, driving Sonic landscape behind her penetrating and heartfelt lyrics.
Saturday, 10:00 AM, Holler Stage
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PATH
Ann Arbor based PATH plays melodically rich, original folk/soul music. Songwriter and guitarist Chris Hedly joins Tim Prosser on mandolin and Scott McWhinney on harmonicas for sweet vocal harmonies, handcrafted rhythms, and upbeat musical fun. Our concert is in memory of and celebration of PATH’s former percussionist - our good friend Don Allen.
Friday, 5:30 PM, Second Holler
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Michael Lee
A mime actor, an art he has practiced, shared and taught for over 30 years. Be transported into the rich non-verbal world of humor, pathos and surprise!
Saturday, 12 noon, Forest Stage
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Barker and Broski
Mike (Snyder-Barker) and Chris (Broski) are a musical duo of singer/songwriters that perform with a Zendrum (electronic drum kit) and classical guitar. Their unique tools bring a new perspective on original acoustic folk, rock, and country songs.
Friday, 7:00 PM, Forest Stage
Bark's Tales, Sunday, 11:30 PM, Yurt
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J. Michael & The Heavy Burden
Sounds are heavily steeped in Blues, Folk, Americana, Jam Rock, and acoustic/electric groove-swing-and the feel good vibes in-between.
Friday, 6:30 PM, Second Holler
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Shannon Lee & The Silver Linings
As an acoustic solo musician, collaborator and songwriter, Detroit native Shannon Lee draws from the deep well of roots music along with contemporary indie genres to inspire her songwriting. Supported by her band, Shannon Lee's original "heartspun" songs celebrate everything from love, heartache and loss to social and political issues.
Friday, 5:00 PM, Holler Stage
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Barefeet Bearfeet
With tangled manes and stories to match, these playful folks play playful folk in the key of Michigan.
Sunday, 12:00 PM, Cabin
Greater Alexander
The path to achieving a dream can be a long, arduous journey. On it, you see remnants of those that have traveled before you. You see lost hope and altered courses. Indiefolk artist, Greater Alexander, has seen all of that and more.
Saturday, 12:00 AM, Cabin
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The Switchbacks
Fun, danceable, country-rockin' blues with a dash of honky tonk and funky soul. Dedicated to inspiring a lengthy stay on the Dance Floor!
Friday, 7:00 PM, Holler Stage
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San and Emily
Traditional and contemporary folk, jazz and classical music. Their beautifully blended harmony vocals and exciting instrumental work breathe new life into a wide variety of American and international music, from folk to classical, klezmer to Broadway show tunes, traditional to contemporary.
Saturday, 1:00 PM, Forest Stage
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Ancestral Voices
A percussion ensemble sharing heart felt and spirit driven original songs. Traditional folkloric poly rhythms of cultures around the world telling a story thru dance and awakening our world cultural awareness. Audiences will be left with wind blown hair and eyes wide open.
Friday, 4:00 PM, Holler Stage
Saturday, 3:40 PM, Second Holler
Saturday, 7:30 PM, Forest Stage
Nutshell
Rooted in traditional Irish music, Nutshell pulls in many other influences to create their own delicious stew. A Holler Fest tradition!
Sunday, 10:00 AM, Holler Stage
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Singing Rounds
Angie and Chrissy Martin, well-known for their exceptional skills in the Holler Kitchen, have been singing together since before they both could talk. The sisters love to share the joy of song wherever they roam and are joined by Sarah Felder, skilled with camp songs and sea chanteys. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this rambunctious round-singing workshop!
Sunday, 2:20 PM, Forest Stage
Michael Shelata
He's chosen a very fun, emotional and passionate set list and will be joined by some amazing musicians too! Come, listen to the arrangements of these tunes and songs Michael has written:
Wings in Flight, Graceful Dancers, If You Choose, Sentimental Moment, Rhapsody, Lamentation, Just For You, Love You More, Solace, Inviting, Tempting Tease, Last First Date, Hop, <title to be revealed later> , Self Grounding, Dreamscape
website: www.michaelsmeasures.com
Sunday, 11:00 AM, Cabin
Lauren Crane
Singing songwriter Lauren Crane’s music is like a day at the amusement park, packed with a collection of songs that offer everything but a sleeve of fat fries and a corn dog. Lauren’s songs take you up and down and round and round, a tilt-a-whirl of folk, blues and bluegrassiness. Whether singing about a blackmailing laundress, a bovine queen or buzzing bumble bees, her songs which she plays on a variety of ukuleles, have been known to inspire a guffaw or two and offer up a few surprises.
Saturday, 2:00 PM, In The Round, Forest Stage
Saturday, 7 PM, Yurt
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The Lucky Nows
Mixing contemporary folk, traditional country, gypsy scales, oatmeal raisin cookies and extreme sleep deprivation to create a totally unique sound.

