After first coming to mainstream attention when his ebullient folky cover of The Knife's 'Heartbeats' was used to soundtrack 250,000 bouncy balls cascading down San Francisco's Filbert Street for a Sony advert, Jose Gonzalez has become recognized as an eccentric musician who thrills with a mix of classical guitar and soft melodies.

Grammy Award Winner Lyle Lovett is known for his intelligent Western Swing-tinged Country Music. His witty lyrics and eclectic mix of sounds ranging from folk to big band swing form an unforgettable catalogue of songs and although he emerged in the 80s, this musical chameleon is still a fearless innovator in the Country world to this day.

The Punch Brothers are anything but ordinary. Their innovative fusion of jazz-folk, contemporary bluegrass, classical music and rock shies away from anything ever heard before, favouring a traditional acoustic aesthetic combined with an adventurous and experimental spirit. The quintet are an extremely talented bunch and their virtuosity shines through their simple, singable melodies and complex arrangements.