Dianne Davidson got a record contract instead of a high school diploma and went on to release 7 albums including one for Second Wave (Olivia) in 1988. She’s worked with Linda Ronstadt, BB King, Leon Russell and Tammy Wynette. Performances include the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Bottom Line, The Forum and many more. She currently resides in Nashville. www.diannedavidson.com
The Miami Herald affectionately dubbed Deidre McCalla a “dreadlocked troubadour.” From Maui to Maine, college coffeehouses to Carnegie Hall, she is a much-beloved performer in both folk and women’s music circles and has shared the stage with a long list that includes Suzanne Vega, Tracy Chapman, Holly Near, Odetta, Cris Williamson, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. With 5 critically acclaimed albums, she remains the ever seeking road warrior. www.deidremccalla.com
Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Jamie Anderson is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter-comic. Touring since the 80’s, she’s played in 47 states and 4 countries, and released 10 albums. Songs range from tongue-in-cheek (“Menopause Mambo”) to serious (“Black and White”). Her memoir, Drive All Night, was released in 2014. She doesn’t know anyone famous but she once passed Pat Benatar on a staircase. www.jamieanderson.com