Nathaniel Johnstone Band
Nathaniel Johnstone hails from Providence, Rhode Island and can be found playing violin, viola, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and bass, as well as singing his own songs of myth and mystery. His vibrant sound crosses boundaries and borders, resulting in a blend of European, Middle Eastern, and South American music with Jazz, Rock, Surf, Folk, Gothic, and Steampunk influences. He performs and tours all over—you never know where you might catch him!
Ranger and the "Re-Arrangers"
Seattle "Gypsy Jazz" band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca's sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional European melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger's unique originals.