Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival 2024

With his new album "Long Time Coming," Psaros touches on many themes found within a coming of age. The impact of distance, reflections of a time since passed, and the human spirit which rings hopeful in times of hard earned growth.  Pen and paper surrounded by the sound of beautifully crafted folk, rock, and Americana.This album is a celebration of a career high for Psaros, spending the past two years touring extensively with Gordon Lightfoot, Three Dog Night, Collective Soul and a variety of music's most recognizable names spanning dozens of genres and decades.  "Long Time Coming" is a subtle nod to the bright moments, and a warm embrace of the lessons learned along the way. Psaros released a string of singles over the span of the Covid pandemic, with each single proving to be a light in a dark and quiet world. Psaros' single "Zombies" caught the attention of Martin Guitar, who invited him to perform a live stream across their social media. His single "Rise When You Fall" earned him an invite to be part of Boston's Ghost Light Series, filmed at the historic Wang Theatre in Boston's Theatre District. His music has been featured on independent cinematic releases, major television network films and movie streaming platforms.  In 2023, his music was featured in Netflix's #1 Trending Movie, "Dog Gone," starring Rob Lowe. Psaros has shared the stage with: Styx, Lisa Loeb, Ziggy Marley, Little River Band, Tower of Power, Eddie Money, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Grand Funk Railroad, Boz Scaggs, and many more.

Sister Speak is the recording alias for Canadian singer and guitarist Sherri Anne. Hailing originally from Canada’s west coast and southern California, and now also from Vermont, Sister Speak’s sound is a fusion of alternative, folk, blues-rock, and world music influences, with Sherri Anne’s soulful vocals and guitar playing at the forefront. Sister Speak has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Europe and is known for powerful live performances and socially conscious lyrics.  She has a dedicated fanbase and has gained popularity through her acoustic performances, band concerts, songwriting and recordings. Sister Speak has supported reggae legend Don Carlos, Air Supply and The Doobie Brothers. In addition, she has performed at festivals alongside acts such as Mary Lambert, The Wailers and Dan Mangan, among others. Her music has been featured on CBC, BBC, NPR, “California Roots Presents” playlists, and various radio stations around the world. Sister Speak was voted "Best Pop" at the San Diego Music Awards and "Top 10 Rhythm Guitarist" by NBC.

Rick Redington and his band Tuff Luv have survived the angry waters to bring some much needed sunshine to the day. Rick on guitar and other stringed instruments receives the perfect bottom end by long time Luv member Heather “Boom Boom” Lynne along side Rolling Thunder drummers David “Trichomes” Lewis and Jay “Crazy Legs” Osborn. As one of Vermont’s best kept secrets, they connect directly with the heart by way of your dancing feet. Rock critic John Powell says “Rick Redington and the Luv seamlessly introduce the best aspects of country and folk into pretty much every other genre out there. Their album The Circus is conceptual in more ways than just one, a little rock here, a little blues there, and the title track a metaphor for our ridiculously complex and nonstop lives.” MTV writer, director and founder of New York Aids Film Festival and President of Girl Behind The Camera, Suzanne Africa Engo says, "My favorite Folk-Abilly-Rasta-Jam-Rock Band in the world is headed by the one and only RICK REDINGTON, his music touches my soul, and lives in my hair... I am taken to a new place every single time I hear him open his lovely mouth to sing. I adore him and that band of his is world class. LUV!LUV!"

Todd Thibaud (Tee-bō) Todd Thibaud is a Vermont born, Boston based singer-songwriter whose songs are a slice of what life is really like...the pains and pleasures, love lost and life reborn. Using songwriters like Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, John Hiatt and Nick Lowe for inspiration, Thibaud has built a sound that is entirely his own. His music is meshed with elements of Americana, folk, country and roots pop rock, making it seem at once familiar and new. Todd has been writing and recording professionally since the early ’90’s. After fronting his band Courage Brothers, he launched his solo career in 1995. He’s toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, and has just recently completed a successful overseas tour with his new project, Water and Sand, a collaboration with singer-songwriter Kim Taylor, guitarist Thomas Juliano, and multi-instrumentalist Sean Staples. You can catch Todd performing regularly with his band or solo in the Boston area and throughout New England. 

Mikahely is a Madagascar-born singer/songwriter now based in Burlington, Vermont. He is a self-taught musician who plays guitar and traditional Malagasy string instruments, valiha and marovany. His original songs, mostly in his native Malagasy language, are inspired by traditional Malagasy rhythms and lullabies. His soothing melodies and lyrics blend together to express his hopes for the healing of humanity and the planet, transcending cultural boundaries and transporting listeners to another world. In a review of his first full-length album WRUV, in Burlington writes “Burlington’s master Malagasy musician Mikahely has released his first full-length album, and it’s amazing. His skills on the acoustic guitar and valiha (a type of Madagascan zither) are truly impressive, as are his compositions and lyrics (largely in the Malagasy language). Highly recommended!!”