Tony is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the ?air of a master chef (he's also an accomplished sculptor, but that's another story). All of the music of America is in Tony's music. Relix hit the nail on the head when writing of Tony: "True talent doesn't need categories."

"Tony Furtado, banjo player, is back...in a big way," writes banjo master Tony Trischka in his liner notes to Decembering, the brand-new album from Tony Furtado. "He's planted his flag in the midst of the fertile ground that is modern banjo. Texturally fresh, confidently audacious, rich and giving, this recording is a masterpiece." Decembering is a welcome return to the banjo and a much-needed ray of sunshine and light in these troubled times.

Tony has performed throughout the world at top venues and appeared at such prestigious music festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Jazz Aspen, Kerrville Folk Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and countless others. He especially values the opportunities he has had to tour with such legendary musicians as Gregg Allman and with such esteemed slide guitarists as David Lindley, Derek Trucks and Sonny Landreth.

website:

http://www.tonyfurtado.com/

Stephanie Schneiderman is a singer-songwriter, musician, producer and activist in Portland, Oregon. Whether pursuing her prolific work as a solo artist, playing drums for all star roots pop act Swan Sovereign (formerly Dirty Martini), stepping on the stage in the musical The Full Monty, producing a wildly successful humanitarian concert series for refugees in Uganda (raising over $70k) or producing the soundtrack for 3 popular children's DVD's -selling more than 50K combined units, Schneiderman is hands down one of the most diversely talented artists the NW has to offer.

Her solo career began with a coveted spot in the Lilith Fair and she went on to receive extensive NW radio play, tour internationally, and earn placements in numerous films and primetime TV shows. She has played with some of the nation's top touring acts- from Aimee Mann to Hall & Oates, Heart, Sarah McLachlan and Train. Above all her accolades as an artist, Schneiderman has a keen passion for activism and is currently penning a musical about human trafficking.

Her new album, Crossfire, marks her 9th solo release, combining her past sonic explorations-folk, Americana, trip hop, and pop-into a beautifully dark and deeply introspective recording that is as fresh as it is compelling. Funded by pre-purchases, Crossfire is a self-released labor of love that celebrates her newfound artistic freedom as producer and will be enjoyed by anyone looking to sit down with a timeless and truly great record.

Website:

http://www.stephanieschneiderman.com/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM0FpsyeRzU

Vimeo:

www.vimeo.com/stephanieschneiderman

Jenny Conlee-Drizos is a keyboardist and accordionist from Portland Oregon. She is a member of the indie rock band The Decemberists as well as other musical groups including The Minus 5, Casey Neill and the Norway Rats, Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters, and her own group The Jenny Conlee Quartet. Jenny is a classically trained pianist with a love for music of all genres. Jenny and her husband Steve Drizos composed and recorded the music for a documentary called "Voyagers without Trace", a short film called "The Kid", along with music for podcasts and commercials.

Grammy Award-winning musician John Reischman has been a foundational mandolinist, composer, bandleader, and musical educator in bluegrass and North American roots and folk music since emerging from the vibrant "new acoustic" bluegrass music scene of the Bay Area in the 1980s. A member of the groundbreaking Tony Rice Unit, Reischman's mastery of bluegrass, old-time, swing, and multiple Latin American musical styles, coupled with an Old Master's sense of tone, taste, and musicality, has brought him a global reputation as one of the finest mandolinists of his era.

Originally hailing from Billings MT, bassist Keith Brush is one of the most in-demand acoustic bassists in Portland, and for good reason. Keith's impeccable tone and unmatched versatility have put his name at the top of the list of so many bands and artists including the likes of The Blue Cranes, Stolen Sweets, Pete Krebs, Dirty Martini and Tony Furtado, Additionally, Keith has been honored to record and perform with Curtis Salgado, Bobby Torres as well as recording and touring internationally with Jonny Boyd of Indigo Swing.

Four-time (and current) Grand National Fiddle Champion Luke Price is a multi-instrumentalist performer, composer, and studio musician based in Portland, OR. He has his roots in American fiddling and swing traditions, but his interests and influences are diverse ranging through Soul, Jazz, Pop, and Americana. Luke regularly plays and sings in vintage soul/pop tinged band, "Love, Dean" alongside his wife Rachael Price. Luke brings a unique voice to any music he plays, whether he's on the fiddle, electric guitar, or singing.