Richard Barone with Jenni Muldaur, Justin Vivian Bond, and more

Marshall Crenshaw, born in Detroit, is a renowned pop songwriter, guitarist, and performer. Known for his classic pop style, his debut album in 1982 achieved critical acclaim. He portrayed Buddy Holly in La Bamba, co-wrote "Til I Hear It from You" for the Gin Blossoms, and created songs for the film Walk Hard. Crenshaw's work has been covered by numerous artists, and he released acclaimed albums like Miracle of Science. His collaborations include work with the MC5 and Los Straitjackets. Recently, he began reissuing his Warner Bros. catalog.

Buffalo-born Willie Nile, dubbed "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters" by The New York Times, is known for his raw rock style. Hailed as "a one-man Clash," his iconic albums, like *Streets of New York* and *The Innocent Ones,* received critical acclaim. He toured with The Who and performed with Bruce Springsteen. Earning accolades like "Top Ten Best Under-the-Radar Albums" by Rolling Stone, his legendary live shows led to his Buffalo Music Hall of Fame induction. His 2020 release, *New York At Night,* was praised as a "sonic love letter to Gotham."

Born in the U.S., Eric Andersen is a folk-rock singer-songwriter known for elegant ballads like "Violets of Dawn." His work inspired legends like Leonard Cohen and was covered by Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and more.

Steve Earle, born in Texas, is a celebrated Americana singer-songwriter known for hits like "Copperhead Road" and "Guitar Town." Collaborated with legends and won multiple GRAMMYs.

Born in New York, Vernon Reid blends jazz, metal, punk, funk, and hip-hop. A Grammy-winning guitarist with Living Colour, he’s worked with Mick Jagger and Public Enemy.