Get your dancing shoes or keep them off for the Barefoot Ball! This year, Chucky Waggs & His Company of Raggs and Ponder the Albatross will be bringing the tunes!

Chucky Waggs is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist based in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, known for his energetic one-man-band performances using guitar, banjo, dobro, harmonica, and even a makeshift foot-powered drum kit. Rooted in early American blues, folk, country, and bluegrass—alongside punk and rock influences—his music ranges from intimate, often humorous ballads to rowdy, high-energy stomp-alongs, frequently joined by his backing group, the “Company of Raggs.”

Ponder the Albatross is a high-energy band where gypsy punk, jam, and newgrass collide, driven by Josh Bower’s mandolin, guitar, and vocals, Luke Lindholm’s fiery fiddle, Eric Vrtis’ rolling bass, and Nick Bower’s dynamic drumming. Formed in 2015, the group has built its reputation on the road, performing across the U.S. and the Rocky Mountains with electrifying shows that pull audiences into an immersive, participatory experience. Their sound blends upbeat rock and grass influences with a free-spirited, wanderlust-driven ethos, channeling the essence of mountain life and the natural world into music that feels both adventurous and deeply rooted.

Online Tickets $15

$20 at the Door

Steve Poltz is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and founding member of the Rugburns, known for blending mischief, heart, and off-the-cuff poetry into his music. Based in East Nashville and constantly on tour, he rarely slows down long enough for the studio—making JoyRide, his 14th solo album, something of a happy accident sparked by a neighborly nudge from producer Dex Green. The record captures Poltz in his natural state: unfiltered, spontaneous, and gloriously chaotic, with songs that swing from absurdist humor to heartfelt reflection.

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Rainbow Girls are an eclectic folk trio hailing from the golden countryside just north of California’s Bay Area. Vanessa May, Erin Chapin, and Caitlin Gowdey seamlessly combine soul-touching harmonies, varied instrumentals, and poignant lyrical content into a beautiful sonic tapestry. Throughout their performance, voices are paired with an ever-changing amalgamation of acoustic and slide guitar, keys, upright bass, harmonica, and an array of vocal techniques, creating an engaging and often emotionally moving live show.

- Moab Folk Festival

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter James McMurtry brings his sharp storytelling and road-tested sound to the stage in support of his latest release, The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy. His first album in four years, the Don Dixon–co-produced record builds on the critical success of The Horses and the Hounds, further cementing McMurtry’s reputation as one of America’s most incisive lyricists. Drawing inspiration from fragments of family history and richly imagined characters, his songs balance humor and heartbreak with vivid detail and understated grit. Backed by his longtime band and joined on the record by collaborators like Sarah Jarosz and Charlie Sexton, McMurtry delivers performances that feel both spontaneous and masterfully crafted—reminding audiences why his work continues to influence a new generation of songwriters.

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Beat Root Revival is a multi-instrumentalist roots duo, combining elements of Folk, Blues, Country, and rock ' n ' roll to create a melodic sound, made up of powerhouse harmonic vocalists Andrea Magee and Ben Jones.

Originally from England and Ireland, Ben Jones and Andrea Magee came to the USA 4 years ago, like their ancestors before them, looking for a new life and to share their music far and wide. With just a guitar, a bodhran, and a hunger in their harmonies and songs, Austin, Texas became their adopted home, and they have developed an ever-growing fan base, gigging regularly while writing prolifically.

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Alan “Al” Jardine is a founding member of The Beach Boys, renowned for helping create the band’s signature California sound through his guitar work, vocals, and songwriting. Born in Lima, Ohio, in 1942 and raised in Hawthorne, California, Al sang lead on the No. 1 hit “Help Me, Rhonda,” contributed to many of the group’s classic albums, and toured with The Beach Boys for decades. Following his departure from the band in 1998, he launched a successful solo career, released the acclaimed A Postcard from California, earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award as a Beach Boys member, reunited with the band for its 50th anniversary, and continues to tour and record today, including with his son Matt Jardine and the Pet Sounds Band.