Rich Hinman:

Boston-based pedal steel and guitar player Rich Hinman is widely considered one of the most innovative steel players of his generation, known for his distinctive sound and adventurous approach. His quartet Rich Hinman vs Adam Levy has been performing for ten years and has released two records, VS and Fan Favorites. Rich’s last solo record Memorial came out in 2023 on Colorfield Records.

In addition to his work as an artist, Rich is also a sought-after sideman, having toured and/or recorded with kd lang, Sara Bareilles, Rosanne Cash, Paula Cole, Maren Morris, Emily King, Vulfpeck, Josh Ritter and many others. He is also a full-time Assistant Professor of Guitar at Berklee College of Music, teaching guitar and pedal steel.

Rich Hinman vs Adam Levy is a genre-hopping instrumental quartet featuring Rich Hinman on pedal steel and lap steel, Adam Levy on guitar, Chris Morrissey on bass and Dan Rieser. Their music is both danceable and melancholy — a simmering and seamless blend of roots sounds and styles.

Marcus Randolph is a powerhouse musician, multi-instrumentalist and solo artist, best known for his dynamic role in the five-time Grammy-nominated, Robert Randolph and the Family Band. 

A true force behind the drums, Marcus is renowned for his electrifying rhythms and soulful precision. Marcus seamlessly blends genres such as gospel, funk, rock, and blues, creating a signature style that captivates audiences worldwide.
As a solo artist, Marcus’ musical expertise extends beyond just drumming, incorporating his passion for slide guitar into his performances, creating a unique and signature sound that has earned him recognition as one of the most exciting musicians of his generation.

 is one of the most in-demand steel players in New York City. Since moving to Brooklyn in 2002, he has had the opportunity to perform and record with a wide variety of renowned musicians, most notably Willie Nelson, Darol Anger and Michael Manring, Adam Levy, Jason Loughlin, Emmy-Award winning composer Paul Brill, Alan Harris, Noam Pikelny, Matt Munisteri, Cyro Baptista, and Chas Justus and the Red Stick Ramblers.  For eight years he was the guitarist and steel player for the international touring act Nation Beat, which performed all over North America and Brazil, including such notable venues as Farm Aid, Montreal Jazzfest, Porto Musical in Recife, Brazil, Stern Grove, the Hollywood Palladium, Globalfest, and New York's Blue Note. As well as being an in-demand sideman for many acts in the New York City area, Raphael is the steel player for the Brain Cloud, Curtis Hasselbring's Curhachestra, and in his own group. 

In 2018, Raphael co-produced the Steel Guitar Unconvention, a celebration of steel guitar music in Brooklyn. The festival is in its third year and has featured artists such as Doug Jernigan, Lucky Oceans, Kashiah Hunter, Dave Easley, Susan Alcorn, Mike Neer, and many other local and national musicians.