Linda Thompson with Ren Harvieu, Teddy Thompson, and more

Eliza Carthy, born in Scarborough, is a renowned English folk singer and fiddler known for her dynamic fusion of traditional and punk styles. Rising to fame in the '90s, she was part of Waterson-Carthy with her iconic parents and praised for albums like "Red Rice" and "Anglicana," both Mercury Prize nominees. Her collaborations include work with Billy Bragg and Richard Thompson, and she has received multiple Radio 2 Folk Awards. A key figure in modern U.K. folk, she's led projects like the Wayward Band and recorded solo hits like "Restitute" to support fellow musicians.

John Grant, born in Michigan, delivers unfiltered ballads on life as a gay man. Known for his rich baritone and dry wit, he blends synth pop and alt-country. After his band the Czars, he went solo with albums like Queen of Denmark and Grey Tickles, Black Pressure, and garnered acclaim for their personal and political insights. He collaborates with artists like Midlake, Cater Le Bon, and was nominated for the 2014 Brit Awards. Now based in Iceland, Grant's music continues to capture themes of family, religion, and politics.