Andrew Wells-Oberegger: Andrew Wells-Oberegger is a Canadian composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with more than twenty years of experience in early and world music. Known for his versatility across strings, winds, and percussion, he has performed on more than twenty albums and composed music for stage, film, and video games. His self-produced debut album, Long Way Home, was released in 2021.

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Beth Telford: Beth Telford is a dedicated Cape Breton fiddler and educator, known for nurturing the next generation of traditional musicians. Her leadership shines in youth showcases that celebrate learning, joy, and community.

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Cantrip: Blending raw energy, bold arrangements, and a touch of musical mischief, this powerhouse Celtic quartet delivers a live show full of twists, turns, and driving tradition. Expect pipes, fiddle, and groove-laced surprises that'll keep you hooked from start to finish.

 

Cécilia: This high-powered trio from Québec blends Celtic fire and Québécois flair into a sound that's both playful and precise. With soaring fiddle, pulsing accordion, and piano that grooves and glides, Cécilia turns tradition into pure celebration.

 

É.T.É: É.T.É is a trio bringing a dynamic, contemporary approach to Québécois traditional music. Blending violin, bouzouki, and cello with rich vocal harmonies and energetic performance, the group creates fresh arrangements rooted in tradition.

 

Footworks: Rooted in Cape Breton traditions and Vermont's vibrant folk scene, Footworks pairs fiery fiddling, driving rhythms, haunting vocals, and Irish whistle for a high-energy performance that keeps audiences moving.

 

Genticorum: Genticorum is an award-winning trio and a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music. For over twenty years, the group has brought unbridled energy, masterful musicianship, and magnetic stage presence to folk and Celtic music stages around the world. Blending fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, vocal harmonies, and foot percussion, Genticorum creates a rich and exhilarating sound rooted in tradition.

 

High Drive: Beth Telford and Justin Park join forces to form High Drive, a vibrant duo with dynamic interplay, offering a fresh and engaging take on Cape Breton-inspired music.

 

Hildaland: Hildaland is a duo blending Scottish and American traditional music with influences from progressive bluegrass and jazz. Featuring Orkney fiddler Louise Bichan and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, the group creates an innovative and intimate sound shaped by tradition, travel, and musical exploration.

 

Keith Murphy & Becky Tracy: Becky Tracy and Keith Murphy are dynamic performers of traditional music from Newfoundland, Québec, Ireland, France, and beyond. Combining fiddle, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion, and expressive vocals, the duo creates a rich and seamless sound shaped by years of performing together across North America and Europe.

 

Malvenn: Malvenn is a Montréal-based balfolk trio blending harp, cello, and clarinet into a refined and distinctive folk sound. Drawing from Breton, Irish, and Québécois traditions alongside classical influences, the group creates original compositions and fresh arrangements that are helping shape a new voice in Québec's folk music landscape.

 

Medusa Quartet: Medusa is a genre-defying chamber-folk quartet blending centuries-old string traditions with contemporary storytelling and original composition. Drawing from musical traditions across the Middle East, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Appalachia, the group creates a raw, virtuosic, and unforgettable sound that reimagines the boundaries of folk music.

 

Mélisande: Mélisande is a leading voice in contemporary Québécois traditional music, known for blending deep-rooted folk traditions with a fresh and modern perspective. Backed by an acoustic quintet, she brings high-energy performances, rich vocal harmonies, and revitalized traditional songs gathered from folklorist archives and oral history traditions across Québec.

 

Midnight Capers: For over 40 years, the Midnight Capers have performed Cotswold Morris in the "Kingsbury Branch" tradition, developed in the 1980s through original choreography, stepping patterns, hooks, and capers. Based in Cabot, the group brings a deeply rooted spirit of folk celebration to every performance.

 

Nicholas Williams & Alex Kehler: Alex Kehler and Nicholas Williams share a passion for Scandinavian musical traditions and the exploration of new acoustic textures and sonorities. Whether performing for dancers, intimate audiences, or concert halls, the duo creates an engaging musical experience rooted in tradition and discovery.

 

On the Border Morris: Expect authentic Border Morris, full of dynamic movement, rhythmic stepping, jingling bells, and time-honored tradition. Originally formed as a UVM team over 20 years ago, On the Border Morris brings the lively spirit and colorful pageantry of English folk dance to the streets of Randolph.
At the festival, visit their booth for hands-on fun, including costumes, props, games, and more. And don't miss the family singalong, a joyful gathering of voices and community spirit!

 

Pine Tree Flyers: Pine Tree Flyers is a quartet bringing renewed energy and respect to the traditional music of New England. Featuring fiddle, accordion, guitar, and piano, the group blends deep roots in contra dance music with influences from Irish, Scottish, and Québécois traditions to create a vibrant and distinctly Northeastern folk sound.

 

The Reel McCoys: This New England trio throws down high-octane Celtic tunes with driving fiddle, fiery accordion, and guitar that doesn't quit. If you're into trad with edge and energy, The Reel McCoys are a must-see.

 

Sugar in the Pan: This dynamic youth band, featuring musicians from Vermont Folklife's Young Tradition Touring Group, brings infectious energy and creative arrangements to traditional tunes from New England, Québec, the Maritimes, and beyond. With roots in bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, and community dance traditions, they get toes tapping and spirits soaring—no matter your age.

 

Yaëlle Azoulay: Yaëlle Azoulay is a dancer and choreographer specializing in Québécois step dance and percussive dance. In addition to performing and creating, she shares her dynamic pedagogical approach by teaching step dance across Canada and Europe. For over 20 years, she has also been honing the art of "calling" – leading people in traditional social dances and various participatory settings.

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Yann & Julia: Julia Friend and Yann Falquet share a deep connection to traditional songs and tunes, centered on the interplay between voice and guitar. Based in Vermont and Québec, the duo creates a thoughtful and intimate musical dialogue rooted in tradition.