Shovels & Rope fuse gritty Americana folk storytelling into a dynamic sound built around tight harmonies and inventive two-person arrangements. Their music balances foot-stomping rhythms with sharp wit, dark humor, and vivid characters, blending heartfelt...
Cleveland based singer-songwriter with soft, evocative vocals crafting earthy folk songs inspired by nature, home, and quiet reflection.
Joshua Quimby and Matt Pleas -two singer/songwriters team up to bring high energy country-folk music to the Purple Fiddle!
The Steepwater Band is a Chicago-born rock powerhouse steeped in gritty blues, swagger, and soul. Since 1998, they’ve forged a primal, no-frills sound – equal parts muscle and heart.
Since his stunning debut, Thunderstorms and Neon Signs in 1995, Wayne ‘The Train’ Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing–that alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band.
“One of the best duos since Johnny and June” – The Washington Times
Max Wareham is a Boston-based banjo player, songwriter that Americana UK dubbed as the bluegrass musician “for anyone who thinks they don’t make them like that anymore.”
“One of the best duos since Johnny and June” – The Washington Times
Miss Tess is an unassuming chanteuse is – a superb songwriter and adept multi-instrumentalist with an extraordinary voice that can sing the birds from the trees.
Rodney Norman brings his one-of-a-kind comedy to the Purple Fiddle stage for a night that feels less like a show and more like catching up with an old friend who somehow makes life make sense again.