2025 Lineup
LOS
LOBOS
Beloved Black Oak Ranch veterans and incomprable live musicians, Los Lobos have penned some of the most literate and important music of their time; transforming hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope.
THE WAILIN'
JENNYS
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. A staple of Kate Wolf Music Festival and an internationally acclaimed folk trio.
OLD BLIND
DOGS
Old Blind Dogs is one of the most electrifying acts on the traditional Scottish music scene today. They’ll be with us all weekend—bagpipes and all. Get ready to dance to their high-energy, unforgettable live performance!
​
MIKO
MARKS
Miko Marks and her masterful band deftly blend country, blues, southern rock and even gospel to create a sound and experience that literally brings every audience to its feet. Get ready to groove, clap and be inspired!​​
​
THE SAM CHASE &
THE UNTRADITIONAL
This juggernaut of a band blends rock n roll with folk music while maintaining the sensibilities and attitudes that come from growing up on a healthy diet of punk rock. Well-loved Black Oak Ranch veterans!
​
WAKE
THE DEAD
The World’s only Celtic all-Star Grateful Dead jam band. Since 2000, this hot Northern California septet has been blending Celtic traditional music and the songs of the Grateful Dead.
​​​
​
TWO
RUNNER
Two Runner is songwriter Paige Anderson and fiddler Emilie Rose. Through clawhammer banjo, vocal harmonies, oldtime fiddle, and flatpicking guitar, their uplifting sound is rooted in American folk music. ​
​
CRYS
MATTHEWS
Crys Matthews is a shining star among today’s social justice music makers. Crys weaves together Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass steeped in traditional melodies and elevated by honest, original lyrics.
​
HOT BUTTERED
DUO
Hot Buttered Rum’s Nat Keefe & Erik Yates dig deep, planting songs rooted in Appalachia with branches in California. Stripped down to a duo, their tight harmonies shine, framed by banjo, dobro, and flatpicked guitar.
​
JASON BEARD'S
BRING JOY
Jason Beard is founding member of the Northern California bluegrass jamband Poor Man’s Whiskey. Bring Joy is based on the belief that music is a necessary shining light in the world that helps people connect, celebrate, and heal.
​
JIMBO SCOTT AND YESTERDAY'S BISCUITS
Jimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits are a genre sprawling band that attempts to fill all of the space available in Americana Music offering a lush demonstration of instrumental prowess dripping in premier vocal performance.
​
BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS
Returning to the Revival, Broken Compass Bluegrass is a true fan favorite recognized for their tight arrangements, tasteful playing, and distinguished songwriting. Look for them all over the festival in 2025!​
​
THE
REAL SARAHS
Returning to the Revival, The Real Sarahs have distinguished themselves as skillful harmony singers and evocative songwriters, weaving a magical tapestry of uptempo folk music. ​
​
CLAN
DYKEN
Clan Dyken continues to refine the tribal-funk-eco-folk-rock-hippy-soul music while taking us on an incredible
journey into the heart of how we can all contribute to society’s positive evolution.
​
J.B.
BARTON
J.B. Barton blends country, folk, blues, and rock, drawing inspiration from icons like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. His evocative lyrics and soulful melodies mark him as a rising star in the Americana music scene.
​