Charismatic. Creative. Romantic. Traditional. Unpredictable. Thrilling. All words that have been used to describe 17-year-old Swiss-American bluegrass prodigy Ettore Buzzini, whose unique songwriting, gifted picking, and show-stopping performances are drawing new young fans to cutting-edge bluegrass.

Imagine if Earl Scruggs, Led Zeppelin, and Chopin got together for an improvised jam on stage: it might sound something like young Swiss-American songwriting and banjo prodigy Ettore Buzzini's unique sound. To the casual listener, Ettore's might be mistaken for simply hard-driving Bluegrass. But anyone who listens a little more closely will quickly notice that Ettore’s virtuosic music blends the iconic acoustic sounds of Americana, youthful energy and hard drive of pop-rock, and, most forcefully, the epic, soul-stirring, romantic emotions of classical music.

Zera Starchild and the Aquarian Experience

Zera Starchild is a singer songwriter and recording artist based in Humboldt County, Northern California. Her debut album, The Bard of Aquarius, made the Folk Alliance International (FAI) Folk charts within a month of release in 2024, where it was listed among the Top Albums of the Month. In the "Aquarian Experience" she is joined by ace banjoist Braeden Lewis (founder of JamAlong Music and the Stealth Stand), fiddle maestro Joe Baxter (add brief bio text) and Brianna DeRusha (add brief bio text).

Together they bring a tour-de-force of musical hope and positivity, in the stylings of Bluegrass, Folk and Conscious HipHop.

Meet Whoa Nelly!—three joyful Arizona performers who have come together to create a spirited and soulful bluegrass sound. With Julie Sullivan Brace on guitar and vocals, Julie Cline on mandolin and vocals, and Rachel Paietta on bass and vocals, this dynamic trio brings a vibrant musical energy to the stage. Their repertoire reflects a historic journey through bluegrass and country classics, spiced with strong harmonies, swinging rhythms and modern twists that aim to keep audiences tapping their toes. (Photo manipulation: Mary Ross Design)

Dan Levenson is an Appalachian native who has grown up with the music of that region. He is a two-time awardee of the prestigious Master Artist Award from Arizona’s Southwest Folklife Alliance and is considered a

respected master teacher and performer of both Appalachian style fiddle and clawhammer banjo. Dan performs and teaches regularly throughout the world, including in England, Ireland, Israel, and Brazil. He has eight recordings of his own, and 16 Mel Bay publications to his name. He is also one of the most prolific authors of instructional and tune books for clawhammer banjo and fiddle.

Henry has been a frequent performer at festivals throughout North America and on the National Public Radio program, Folk Festival USA. He has been a frequent winner and special entertainer in many fiddling contests across America. In 1976, Henry was honored as one of the United States' top 20 fiddle players at the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest held in Weiser, Idaho. He has also won awards at the Union Grove Fiddlers' Convention, Union Grove, North Carolina and the Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, Louisiana. In the late 70's, Henry toured the United States in a school bus with some of his friends, entertaining at colleges and community concert series.

Born and raised in Arizona’s vibrant bluegrass scene, Ten Dollar Wedding is a

five-piece bluegrass band with a deep respect for tradition and a bold eye on the future. From traditional and original bluegrass music to grassed-up pop tunes, we bring superb musicianship, fearless creativity, and the joy of a band that truly loves playing together. In September 2025, we released our debut album, Down the Aisle. Recorded in Durango and Phoenix, the 12 songs feature the band’s tight harmonies and inventive arrangements.