CORKY SIEGEL

Corky Siegel, co-founder of the SIEGEL-SCHWALL BAND and a Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, is internationally known as one of the world’s great blues harmonica players, a blues pianist, and a singer-songwriter. Creator of CHAMBER BLUES and the sole pioneer/composer of award-winning revolutionary works that weave blues and classical forms together, Corky Siegel has a catalog of recordings on RCA, Vanguard, and Alligator, as well as million-selling blues/classical recordings on the iconic classical label Deutsche Grammophon. His close associations with the blues masters in the earlier days of Chicago blues, his essential role in the blues rock revolution, and his surprising success in bringing together blues and classical audiences make him a pivotal figure in modern music history.

"Underappreciated national treasure” – DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE.

RANDY SABIEN

Randy Sabien is considered the "real thing" by prominent national jazz critic Howard Reich. National Public Radio's program 'Jazz Profiles' referred to Randy as "the past, present, and future of jazz violin." He regularly performs at Big Top Chautauqua and has appeared on acclaimed shows such as A Prairie Home Companion and Austin City Limits. Randy's exceptional skills on the violin, guitar, mandolin, and piano span the genres of jazz, country, and rock, earning him legendary status.