2026 Artists
Countercurrent
Countercurrent is a powerhouse acoustic folk duo based in Olympia, Washington, featuring driving guitar, lyrical fiddle, harmony vocals, and foot percussion. Bringing the deep drive of dance music to every performance, their arrangements blend both traditional and modern influences with astounding musicianship and fluency. Countercurrent is a genre-bending experience rooted firmly in the traditional music of the Celtic Isles and America; music that lifts you up and charges fearlessly into the future of folk music.
The Bubble Gum Society
The Bubblegum Society is a star-studded 6 piece dance band that plays a mix of traditional tunes and pop music, complete with harmony vocals, drums, synth, and grooving electric bass. The band is comprised of Cecily Mills on cello and lead vocals, Molly Tucker on fiddle and harmony vocals, Silas Hamilton on bass, Abe Joyner-Meyers on octave mandolin, Sam Zakon-Anderson on keyboards, and Matt Kenney on Drums. Expertly crafting pop songs and trad tunes into our explosive and spectacular arrangements, you'll find yourself dancing, singing, and smiling from ear to ear.
Will Mentor
Will Mentor is perhaps the foremost contra dance caller in the United States. For the last 20 years, his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence have been delighting new and old dancers alike.
