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Amanda Shires was born and raised in Lubbock and Mineral Wells, TX. At the age of ten, smitten by the sight of a green and orange pawn shop fiddle, Amanda quickly became obsessed with the instrument and the sounds of western swing and country fiddle. Tutored by Lanny Fiel, she joined his Ranch Dance Fiddle Band, and while attending Lubbock High School also performed in school, city and regional orchestras and symphonies.

Tim Grimm is an American folk singer/songwriter from southern Indiana. In addition to songwriting and performing, he is also an actor and farmer. He has released several albums, including 2005's "The Back Fields".

Read more about Tim Grimm on Last.fm.

Rachelle van Zanten is a folk guitar/slide guitar player from Alberta, Canada. She is the founder of Rocker Girl, an intense camp for 10-16 year old girls that teaches them about the music industry, how to form and play with a band, and 2 instruments of their choice.

Josh Harty ‘Long List of Lies’ (MRC cd)
“One of the best young talents I have heard in years.” Bob Rhea, Minnesota Public Radio
“Harty’s voice appeals to empathy for the forlorn… simply and subtly.” Wisconsin State Journal
“One of Madison’s best singer/songwriters.” Dane 101
“Josh Harty is one of those talents who you’re not sure if you should applaud in adoration or strangle out of envy.” Duluth News Tribune
“An American singer/songwriter prodigy.” The Nenagh Guardian, Ireland