THE KRUGER BROTHERS Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age in Switzerland. The brothers were performing regularly by the time they were eleven and twelve years old. In just a few years they were busking on the streets of cities throughout eastern and western Europe. Jens (banjo), Uwe (guitar), and Joel (bass) personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. THE FRIEL SISTERS Anna, Sheila, and Clare Friel are sisters from Scotland, traditional musicians born in Glasgow with their family roots firmly entrenched in the Donegal Gaeltacht (Derrynamansher). They achieve a close family blend of fiddle, flute, and uilleann pipes interspersed with songs sung in unison, many from their family and local repertoire. WoodSongs Kid: Reese Carroll is an 11-year-old banjo player from Nicholasville, KY.