Based in Pittsburgh and Albany, the Early Mays (made up of Emily Pinkerton and Ellen Gozion) work with a close circle of collaborators, bringing warm, intimate performances to venues large and small with their Folk/Appalachian sound. The Early Mays won Best Group/Duo at the 19th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) with their song “The Ballad of Johnny Fall”, displaying somber but interesting sounds of Banjo and Cello, alongside with beautiful lyric and melodies.
https://theearlymays.com/

RATING: ***** (5 out of 5 Stars)
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Jocelyn Pettit is a vibrant fiddler, stepdancer, singer, and composer singer of Scottish, Irish, French, and Malaysian heritage. Her song “Silk and Spice” earned her a runner-up award at the 19th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). “Silk and Spice” is cleverly composed fiddle tune with syncopated rhythms that keeps the listener interested and surprised with beautiful melodic lines.
https://www.jocelynpettit.com/

RATING: **** (5 out of 5 Stars)
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Wes Collins is a Folk/Roots singer-songwriter from Chapel Hill, NC. His song “Jenny and James” earned him a finalist award at the 19th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). Fans of Steve Earle and Bob Dylan would love Wes story telling lyric and great melodic lines.
https://wescollins.com/

RATING: **** (5 out of 5 Stars) 
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