SUSAN PEPPER is an Appalachian ballad singer featured in the motion picture MOUNTAIN MINOR. A multi-instrumentalist (dulcimer, banjo, and guitar) and educator, she has been immersed in Appalachian and western North Carolina's song and music traditions and is passionate about sharing them. STEVE DAWSON is called "one of the most underrated songwriters in American music" and teachs songwriting classes at the Old Town School of Music. Based in Chicago, he has recently released his 6th solo album, GHOSTS and will be performing with his wife, Diana Christiansen.