Dan Arwady is a songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, drummer, and producer, and is also a co-founder of the bands Vara Wade, Sure Fire Groove, and The Brothers II. Originally from Chicago, IL, Dan now lives in Pacifica, CA, with his wife Angela, his three kids TJ, Tyler, and Leila, and his dog Levi.

George Carnes is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Louisville, Kentucky. For a man in his early 20’s, he has the voice of an old soul. Carnes will release his first EP this June. The EP entitled “Georgia Nights” features the production of master pianist, Matt Rollings, and some A-list cameos from legends like harmonica-player Mickey Raphael and fiddler Stuart Duncan.

With her “emotive voice and plainspoken storytelling” (Nashville Scene), Sammons was named winner of both the Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk Competition (2026), and the Wildflower Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, while also clinching the People’s Choice Award (2026). She has also been a finalist in Telluride Bluegrass Festival’s Telluride Troubadour Competition (2025, 2026), Songwriter Serenade (2026), and Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase (2026).