We anticipate appearances by the following performers. All performers are subject to change.
Performer Highlights |
| * indicates activites for young families and children |
| ** indicated activites for teens and young adults |
| Andrew McKnight |
Folk and original acoustic music with guitar from this engaging Virginia singer/songwriter |
| The Arcadians |
Dixieland jazz from the golden age of swing; trombone, clarinet, guitar, bass, & vocals |
| Backpack Puppets* |
A high energy, humorous interactive program especially good for young children with a a pre-show sing-along |
| Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie |
Banjo legend Bill Emerson and his band create pure, high-octane bluegrass music on guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle |
| Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers* |
Dynamic Appalachian clog dancing by the acclaimed Loudoun County dance troupe |
| Blue Sky Puppets* |
Puppet show about brother hood and individuality in a child-friendly setting with rod puppets |
| Bruce Hutton |
American folk music and storytelling with dozens of musical instruments including banjo, guitar, bones, and spoons |
| Celtic Rhythm School of Dance * |
Traditional Irish step dancing performed by students from Leesburg’s Celtic Rhythm School |
| The Chainsaw Comedian** |
Dave Vanderveer of Standardsville, VA featuring unicycle tricks, bull whip artistry, bad jokes, and chainsaw juggling |
| Dominion4 |
Classic barbershop quartet with gospel, pop and Broadway selections |
| Fiddlin' Dave and Morgan |
This husband and wife duo, comprising one-half of Furnace Mountain Band, present a mix of swing, folk, and old-time music on guitar, bouzouki, and fiddle |
| Harley String Band |
Folk music trio playing traditional and contemporary songs, guitar, banjo, and bouzouki |
| The Immortals** |
Local teens cover classic and modern tunes. Don’t let their age fool you; they rock! |
| Jug of Punch |
John & Sharon Knowles & Tabby Finch present Celtic music featuring traditional instruments |
| Julia & The Ready Boys |
Husband & wife harmonies with pedal steel & acoustic guitar, playing a variety of music from folk to rock & roll. |
| Last Ham Standing** |
Tally Ho’s resident dramatic improv troupe presents a special family-friendly comedy show for First Night |
| Linda Fang |
Traditional Chinese folk tales from award winning author and storyteller Linda Fang |
| Mark Jaster* |
Classic mime in an unusual performance of both serious and silly silent creations; a truly sublime blend from one of the great mime performers of today. |
| Master Singers of Virginia |
Outstanding large choral group with a growing reputation and repetoire; a Loudoun County cultural treasure |
| McLaughlin the Magician* |
A popular Fist Night Favorite. Mystery, magic, and delight for all ages |
| Melissa Weaver Dunning |
Traditional a cappella songs from England, Ireland, and Scotland |
| Molly Andrews |
Nationally acclaimed traditional singer; folk, blues & more with guitar, Appalachian dulcimer & autoharp |
| The Pan Masters** |
Traditional Caribbean steel drum orchestra with a repertiore of modern favorites. A crowd favorite not to be missed! |
| The Polka Dots** |
A young Loudoun quartet with a high-energy fusion of gypsy, bluegrass, and early jazz |
| Reptiles Alive!* |
Live reptiles & true tales of survival presented by naturalist & herpetologist Caroline Seitz |
| Sine Nominie |
Early European a capella singing |
| Sons of Twang |
Classic acoustic blues for guitars, harmonica & percussion |
| The Speakeasy Boys |
Bluegrass and old-time music with a twist; featuring guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, & washtub bass |
| Theory and Practice |
Suzanne Grobbel and Tom Dawson explore traditional tunes from the 12th to the 21st century on recorder and fiddle |
| The Waychangers |
six piece bluegrass band |
| Wildlife Ambassadors* |
Educational and exciting presentation of live and exotic animals with insight into their habits and habitats |
| Yarawi |
this Washingtonian music group interprets and shares with the American audiences the most colorful music of South American people. Features traditional South American folk instruments |
