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Emmett Scott Pianist Emmett Scott teaches private students out of Ithaca, NY and works with musical theater students at SUNY Cortland. In the past he has toured with renowned bands such as Big Mean Sound Machine and Dreamt, while continuing to perform with Swamp Kids and New Planets. Emmett Scott is an actively performing musician […]

Erich Asperschlager Erich Asperschlager is a good name but a bit long for a marquee, which is why he goes by the shorter and more instructive, Erich with an H. It’s a name that speaks not only to his parents’ inexperience in naming a first born son, but also the sense of humor and playfulness […]

Doug Robinson and violinist Eric Aceto have played music together since the early 1980's. They perform country, swing, latin, roots, world music and jazz with many different bands. As a duo they combine their greatest strengths: Doug plays guitar and sings in English, French and Portuguese while Eric, an internationally famous violin builder, plays beautifully […]

A Travis Knapp show is full of audience singing, rich vocal harmonies, clawhammer banjo, joyful dance grooves, acoustic vibes, heartfelt stories, gardening tips, bicycle touring tales, an occasional circus performer, and inspiration to come to this life in a good way.  His folk music pulls together personal and community growth with social justice and everyday […]

Bob KeefeBorn in Los Angeles and raised in Fresno, California, Bob started playing guitar at age 14. His first professional gig was at 15. He holds a PhD in Music from the University of North Texas and has resided in Ithaca since 1987. He has taught guitar and music at Ithaca College, The University of […]

Jaimie Lee grew up in North Carolina, where her love for music began. She always enjoyed singing and had an urge to write songs. Learning to play the guitar was the perfect avenue for this creative venture. Through high school and college, she played solo gigs at coffee shops, special events, and bars/restaurants. Her musical […]

Delta blues man Gerard Burke has entertained listeners across the Southern Tier and Central New York with his unique brand of acoustic finger blues, played in the style of the old masters. Burke’s professional motto, ‘One man, one guitar’, is an efficient description of his solo musical act. Using a resonator and standard acoustic guitars, […]

Laura Grube, violin Laura is a violinist and teacher from north central Ohio. She graduated from West Virginia University as a double major in Violin Performance and Music Education, graduating Summa Cum Laude. While at WVU, she was a member of the symphony orchestra, opera orchestra, big band, marching band, and an active member of […]

Erich Asperschlager Erich Asperschlager is a good name but a bit long for a marquee, which is why he goes by the shorter and more instructive, Erich with an H. It’s a name that speaks not only to his parents’ inexperience in naming a first born son, but also the sense of humor and playfulness […]

Lynn Wiles and Jessica Bindel The pulse and sensitivity of Lynn’s guitar accompaniment compliments the sweet lushness of Jessica’s lovely voice. The duo presents the vibrant and romantic music of Brazil, aka as Bossa Nova. However their performances do not stop there, by adding a number of favorite tunes from the great American Songbook, and […]

Travis Knapp After studying piano accompanying at the Conservatory of Music at Ithaca College, Travis Knapp was awarded the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship in 2008 (for his song “Before You Go”).  Following an enthusiastic plunge into organic agriculture for a few years, he began performing as a songwriter in 2013 with the release of […]

Emmett Scott Pianist Emmett Scott teaches private students out of Ithaca, NY and works with musical theatre students at SUNY Cortland. In the past he has toured with renowned bands such as Big Mean Sound Machine and Dreamt, while continuing to perform with Swamp Kids and New Planets. Tenzin Chopak Tenzin Chopak is an artist […]

Travis Knapp After studying piano accompanying at the Conservatory of Music at Ithaca College, Travis Knapp was awarded the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship in 2008 (for his song “Before You Go”).  Following an enthusiastic plunge into organic agriculture for a few years, he began performing as a songwriter in 2013 with the release of […]

Delta bluesman Gerard Burke has entertained listeners across New York’s Southern Tier and Central New regions with his unique brand of acoustic finger blues, played in the style of the old masters. Burke’s professional motto, ‘One man, one guitar’, is an efficient description of his solo musical act. Using a resonator and standard acoustic guitars, […]

Erich Asperschlager Erich Asperschlager is a good name but a bit long for a marquee, which is why he goes by the shorter and more instructive, Erich with an H. It’s a name that speaks not only to his parents’ inexperience in naming a first born son, but also the sense of humor and playfulness […]

  Jen Cork Jen Cork has a passion for dirt, baritone ukes, 1904 uprights, vocal layering, emotional honesty and found sounds. Piano, guitar, melodica, and damn, she can sing….and her voice is just the beginning. From packed art galleries, camp fire circles in Michigan, and harmony singing to deep listening rooms, Jen is at home. […]

Gerard Burke Delta bluesman Gerard Burke has entertained listeners across New York’s Southern Tier and Central New regions with his unique brand of acoustic finger blues, played in the style of the old masters. Burke’s professional motto, ‘One man, one guitar’, is an efficient description of his solo musical act. Using a resonator and standard […]

Travis Knapp After studying piano accompanying at the Conservatory of Music at Ithaca College, Travis Knapp was awarded the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship in 2008 (for his song “Before You Go”).  Following an enthusiastic plunge into organic agriculture for a few years, he began performing as a songwriter in 2013 with the release of […]

Richie Stearns RICHIE STEARNS first discovered the pleasures of the old time banjo when he was 14. He’s traveled round the world, performing both traditional and his own original music, finding ways to collaborate with musicians from five continents as well as local musicians from diverse musical backgrounds. Over the past three decades, he’s written […]

  Jen Cork Jen Cork has a passion for dirt, baritone ukes, 1904 uprights, vocal layering, emotional honesty and found sounds. Piano, guitar, melodica, and damn, she can sing….and her voice is just the beginning. From packed art galleries, camp fire circles in Michigan, and harmony singing to deep listening rooms, Jen is at home. […]