GEOFF ACHISON has a reputation as a guitarist�s guitarist. Fans of Tommy Emmanuel will love his playing, and he was recently voted by Guitar Player Magazine as one of the "Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists." THE BAND OF HEATHENS are roots rock band based out of Austin, Texas. During the 2007�s South By Southwest the band took home an award for "Best New Band."

OVER THE RHINE- SPECIAL EVENT returns to the WoodSongs stage where they will be the sole guest on the show. Based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist have been making music for more than 15 years. In fact, Paste Magazine recently listed the duo as one of the 100 Best Living Songwriters. The band�s latest release The Trumpet Child was hailed by many as one of 2007 best releases. It celebrates American music in the most richly imaginative ways as Detweiler and Bergquist�s evocative, earthy songwriting and impassioned delivery are at their finest.

ANDERS OSBORNE is a Grammy winning songwriter, singer and guitarist who�s song "Watch the Wind Blow By" was a number one hit for Tim McGraw. THE HILLBILLY GYPSIES are a West Virginia string band who play their own homegrown style of Appalachian old time music, mixed with a hard drivin' bluegrass sound.

ABIGAIL WASHBURN and the SPARROW QUARTET explore a mixture of old-time, folk, and bluegrass numbers, as well as intriguing original songs. Abigail�s solo work balances her affinity for Chinese culture with a love of traditional American music.

JANIVA MAGNESS is a LA based blues and soul vocalist is a three-decade darling of the blues genre. GRIFFIN HOUSE is a 27 year old who reveals a wealth of soulfulness and sincerity well beyond his years.

TIM KREKEL has a warm, personal vocal style and has perfected his own distinctive guitar playing. ANNA LAUBE brand of folk music merges country, blues, and Americana with her sultry voice.

JAMES McMURTRY is a Texas native and a hard core Trobadour. His songs chronicle the human condition with a slight political edge. JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE is the son of legendary songwriter Steve Earle. His latest release is called The Good Life..

KATHY MATTEA - SPECIAL EVENT is the beloved, Grammy-winning singer of such classics as 18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses, Where�ve You Been, and many other hits. Her new album COAL is a concept album that she�s been thinking about making since she was 19 when she heard Dark as a Dungeon for the first time. The songs are more than just mining songs, they are a tribute to her hometown and the people of Charleston, WV. The album really began to take shape after the Sago Mine Disaster of 2006 which killed twelve West Virginia miners. The CD was produced by Marty Stuart.,

SHAWN MULLINS is a songwriter based in Atlanta, GA that is best known for his 1998 single Lullaby which hit number one and was nominated for a Grammy. One of his favorite accomplishments was the decision of the Australian Olympic Team to use his song Shimmer as their anthem. He also holds a degree in music education from North Georgia College in Dahlonega, GA where he served in the U.S. Army. His latest CD honeydew was just released on Vanguard Records.

THE BISCUIT BURNERS offer a fresh approach to acoustic music with roots that date as far back as mountain music can reach. Based in Weaverville, NC, the band has quickly become one of the hottest acts in old-time music today. Their unique brand of fiery mountain music pulls from their respect of traditional mountain music, their love of bluegrass and classic country, and their appreciation of music from the far corners of the world. Their latest CD is titled Take Me Home.

RUSS BARENBERG is one of the most dynamic pickers in acoustic music. MURIEL ANDERSON is one of the foremost fingerstyle guitarists in the world. JONATHAN "JUANITO" PASCUAL has been called "one of the greatest American flamenco guitarists."