Emerging Artist Showcase
Each year, we’re excited to introduce our fans to some of the finest emerging artists on the scene today. Showcase bands kick off the day at the Creekside Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You’re sure to find a new favorite band. Come see what’s on the horizon!
2025 Emerging Artists
- Catfish in the Sky (Berklee College of Music)
- High Horse (MA)
- The Jean-Baptiste Cardineau Show (Berklee College of Music)
- Johnny & The Youahoos (Germany)
- The Litch Brothers (ETSU)
- Mighty REA (Berklee College of Music)
- Pythagoras (ETSU)
- Rakish (NC)
- The Wilder Flower (NC)
2024 Emerging Artists
- Country GongBang (Korea)
- The Clements Brothers (MA)
- The Cross-eyed Possum (AZ)
- Into the Fog (NC)
- Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light (MA)
- Mild Goose Chase (TN)
- American Roots Music Program Graduate Showcase | Berklee College of Music (MA)
2023 Emerging Artists
- Fog Holler (OR)
- On The Trail (CT)
- Pictrola (VA)
- Poor Monroe (MA)
- Wicked Sycamore (MD)
- American Roots Music Program Graduate Showcase | Berklee College of Music (MA)
2022 Emerging Artists
- Barbaro (Minneapolis)
- Crying Uncle (Northern California)
- Darlingtyn, Winners of Charm City Battle of the Bands (Philadelphia)
- Serene Green (NE Pennsylvania)
- Berklee College of Music American Roots Program (Boston)
2019 Emerging Artists
- The Arcadian Wild
- Berklee College of Music American Roots Music Program’s 10th Anniversary
- Chatham Rabbits
- Damn Tall Buildings
- Giri and Uma Peters
- Grain Thief
- Stillhouse Junkies
- The Wildmans
2018 Emerging Artists
- A Man About A Horse
- Berklee College of Music Student Bands featuring banjo master, Tony Trischka
- Cane Mill Road
- Colebrook Road
- Dirty Grass Players
- Mark Lavengood Band
- Meadow Mountain
Emerging Artist Showcase Sponsors
- Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association
Grey Fox 2026 Emerging Artist Process
If your band would like to apply for the Emerging Artist Showcase, fill out the application on this page. Include contact info, a brief bio, links to videos or other music samples. No solo acts, please. And please keep in mind that we are primarily a bluegrass and roots music festival. If your music falls within these genres, we invite you to apply. If you have questions about the process, please email [email protected]
Applications now open through December 31, 2025. Selections will be announced in early February.
Good luck!