EMMYLOU HARRIS
The extraordinary and exquisite voice of living legend Emmylou Harris has graced the world of popular music for nearly forty years. Her central role in pushing the boundaries of country music while preserving its roots has earned her more than ten Grammys and a Billboard Century Award, not to mention ever-deepening admiration from fans and peers alike..


Useful links:
Emmylou Harris Official website

JOHN TAMS AND BARRY COOPE
Accomplished singer, songwriter, actor and producer John Tams has been a mainstay of the British folk scene for more than thirty years, recognised by a string of accolades including a hat-trick at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. When joined onstage by Barry Coope, of a cappella trio Coope, Boyes & Simpson, the result is a rich and magnetic display of English roots music at its best..


Useful links:
John Tams Official website

NICKEL CREEK
Energetic Californian three-piece Nickel Creek confidently twist folk and bluegrass with pop and classical styles to create an infectious concoction, heralded in some quarters as the future of American acoustic music. Their naturally harmonious voices and luminous musicianship - including the awesome mandolin playing of former child prodigy Chris Thile - has earned them a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album.


Useful links:
Nickell Creek Official website

CARA DILLON
The sweet and ethereal voice of Irish songstress Cara Dillon has enchanted her homeland and beyond since she picked up the All Ireland Singing Trophy at the tender age of 14. Following turns with bands Oige, De Dannan and The Equation, she found her stride as a solo artist working alongside husband Sam Lakeman, so far producing three albums of increasing sophistication, depth and charm.


Useful links:
Cara Dillon Official website