Americana : Musicians / Groups

Angela Marion
Original music composed by Angie Beeler, steeped in the traditions of Folk, Rock, and Americana. Powerful, beautiful and thought provoking songs.
Bert Scholl & Friends
Bert Scholl & Friends is a fiercely passionate, bluegrass-infused, Outlaw Country string band, consisting of upright bass, fiddle, acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo & electric guitar.
Bittersweet
Drawing from a wide range of musical influences, Bittersweet plays an eclectic mix of songs from country, folk, old-time, blues, and rock -- Americana.
Bob & Dee
Dee’s lovely voice and imaginative violin solos meet Bob’s airy and exuberant finger style guitar rhythms and vocal harmonies.
Burns & Kristy
Acoustic pop, country, Folk....variety show
Cielle
Original acoustic bluesy folk
Dane Hendrix and The Hangdog Saints
Ithaca
The Hangdog Saints are an Ithaca based band steeped in the tradition of Southern Louisiana/East Coast Texas that combines Blues, Blues Rock, Americana, and Rock and Roll with a touch of Soul sliding you off the edge of tomorrow and taking you to the heart of the Crossroads without leaving the finger Lakes!
The Darts
The Darts are developing a niche all their own— one with a rock n’ roll foundation and just the right amount of pop and alt country polish to make it all sound like a memory from the summer of your youth.
David Graybeard Band
100% homegrown Americana, roots and blues music.
DnT
Drew 'n' Tracey play and sing acoustic original Americana
El Caminos
A soundtrack for the truck stop in anywhere USA. Scorching guitars, broken hearts, crooning vocals, & stories of small town life turned upside down all come together to create an atmosphere that can only be described as all-American Bar-Room Music
The Fly Rods
Taking sonic inspiration from generally "basic" rock and roll bands like Crazy Horse, CCR, Ramones, Velvet Underground and a bunch of others, the Fly Rods play what could be called organic Americana rock and roll.
The Horse Flies
"The Horse Flies churn out swirling, addictive songs, blending tradition with invention." -- Rolling Stone
The Immortal Jellyfish
The Immortal Jellyfish have been entertaining Ithaca area audiences for +10 years. A four-piece band
Insolent Cur
Original Americana and covers we enjoy, and hope you like as well.
The Ithaca Bottom Boys
Spirited Americana
Ithaca Concert Band
The Ithaca Concert Band is the area's community band and the official band of the City of Ithaca. Founded in 1976, the band performs free concerts throughout the year at local auditoriums and popular outdoor venues.
Janet Batch
Some describe Janet Batch as " hilariously irreverent and heartfelt". She performs originals with a hint of the familiar, and has lovingly been referred to as "The Voice of the Hills".
Jim Hull
Singer / Acoustic guitar - plays covers from many musical genres (oldies, rock, country, folk, standards), from Zac Brown, Adele, Johnny Cash to James Taylor, Billy Joel, Beatles, Eagles and more. Also has several original songs.
Joe Crookston
Stomping Loud in Minor Keys and Story Songs and Jubilee
Jordan Morton
A double-bass player who creates "a melting pot of voice, harmonics, low grit, groove, poetry, prayer, not quite pop music, not quite Lieder, not quite folk"
Katherine Aelias Band
A folk-rock duo (sometimes a full band) that spends warmer months playing in the Ithaca area, and touring the states, and the rest of the year in Costa Rica.
Lady D & The Shadow Spirits
Lady D & The Shadow Spirits capture an ethereal, indie folk vibe. Intimate, and expansive, these songs speak stark truths and poetic tales of the soul.
The Local Farmers Union
Farmer-Folk Jam Funkgrass
MaMa
Ithaca, NY
Ithaca based musicians Ginny Maddock and Hannah Martin combine their illustrious vocals and join magical forces on keys and drumset to bring some fresh takes on your favorite classics.
Mary Bentley and Rosie
Ithaca
Acoustic folk pop, lots of heart and long notes. Originals and some bent covers with a unique and yet familiar feel. Guitar, stand up Bass and big vocals.
The Mockingbeards
The Mockingbeards are an acoustic folk quartet out of Ithaca, New York featuring guitars, mandolin, bass, violin and vocal harmony. They play a wide range of traditional, original and contemporary folk music, drawing upon rock, soul, and bluegrass influences.
Not From Wisconsin
Chamber Folk, Indie Rock, Americana, Folk, Roots, Chamber Pop, Alt Country
The Notorious String Busters
String Bustin Hip Breakin Bluegrass!
The Purple Valley
Blues swing, rock and roll, country, Americana
Raed Howland-Bolton
Ithaca
Whether it's Delta Blues, Ragtime, Travis picking, or old-time music Raed delivers incredible interpretation, virtuosity and authenticity.
Regina O'Brien
Songwriter and recording artist. Regina performs as part of a duo. She plays guitar and keys alongside her longtime lead guitarist, Charles d'Orban. Regina is always happy to get her hands on a venue's piano too!
The Soul Benders
Ithaca
Cisco Large & The Soul Benders, defy the norm and deliver a powerhouse celebration of originals filled with blues and soul as well as classic rock covers.
Sum Dude
Acoustic and electric rock 'n' roll
Sunny Weather
Americana, Zydeco, Acoustic Music, Studio Beats, Song maker, Producer, & Neighbor.
Technicolor Trailer Park
Lisa Gould and Jerry Tanner are coming forward with their own approach to the folk scene. From silly to serious, from love songs to foot stompers, they deliver it all. Ya just gotta stop by and check out T.T.P. PEACE LOVE and BUNNIES!
Train Shot
Acoustic originals and covers
Travis Knapp
Hopeful soul-lifting acoustic music rooted in folk, soul, jazz, pop, gospel piano/banjo/guitar/vocals from the forests and fields of the Finger Lakes, NY
Tru Bleu
Three musicians who are dedicated to writing, playing, and singing music with heart, soul, and meaning.
Unreal City / Unreal Village
Unreal City promulgates raucous acoustic chicanery and bedevilment. Original songs by Ted Walsh are quirky and ironic; covers are from any genre, rendered in an Unreal style. It's jacked-up Americana.
The Yardvarks
Semi-acoustic dance band with heart and chops.