Folkworks Magazine voted Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band #3 in "Folkworks' Top Ten Live Acoustic Bands in Southern California for 2008," writing "Susie is justifiably endorsed by Appalachian music legend Jean Ritchie, and the band has a fine repertoire of beyond-bluegrass originals from its chief songwriter, Rob Carlson. They can take you up in the hollars, or sound like a female-fronted Asleep at the Wheel." (Larry Wines for Folkworks). They present the very best in New Bluegrass to Appalachia Folks Roots Fusion. (www.susieglaze.com)

A Jeni and Billy concert may begin with the high twang of a banjo – or maybe the mournful lilt of the mandolin. Then, a train comes barreling down the reeds of a harmonica. The guitar catches fire and lifts two voices into the high lonesome harmonies of the Appalachian Mountains, painting pictures of miners and millworkers, roustabouts and revival preachers, Buicks and beauty queens. Jeni & Billy bring to their work distinct musical backgrounds that draw from the deep well of Appalachian roots music. (www.jeniandbilly.com)