JOEL McCOLL has been in Austin, TX over 40 yrs and has been making music for over 50. He cut his musical teeth in the coffee houses and folk venues of Oklahoma before hitting the road in the early 70's. He has shared stage with Bonnie Raitt, Hoyt Axton, David Bromberg, Kenny Rankin, Iain Matthews, Rusty Wier and others. He is also known for his 20yr run as producer/emcee/judge of the O HENRY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PUN-OFF CONTEST held annually. Having retired in 2008, he was named the 2007 International Punster of the Year.
Terry Klein is a performing songwriter from Austin, Texas. He has released four albums to significant critical acclaim and won over audiences at festivals and in some of the most hallowed singer-songwriter venues across the country. The Austin American-Statesman calls Terry “one of Austin's top singer-songwriters in recent years” and his most recent release, Leave the Light On, made American Songwriter's list of the best albums released in 2023.
With 30 years of live performances under his belt, Brad Fielder is a well seasoned entertainer. Paying homage to the American experience, he makes folk music for all folks. It's quirky and relevant, old and new fashioned. While busking as a one-man-band or leading a full ensemble on a festival stage the mission remains the same: Bring the music to the people.