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16 Mar

Justin Hines

From his website: www.JustinHines.org
Possessed of an unflagging spirit that’s remarkable under any circumstances, Justin copes with a rare genetic joint condition called Larsen Syndrome, that keeps him wheelchair bound. “Sometimes people find it hard to understand why I would be so positive,” he explains. “I was born into my situation, I don’t know any different, [...]

14 Mar

Judy Small

Judy Small
Official Judy Small Website
Judy Small is one of the most influential singer-songwriters to come out of Australia. Her songs, which include one of the hardest-hitting looks at the effects of war, “Mothers, Daughters, Wives” and the ecologically-minded tune, “Charlesworth Bay,” have been covered by Ronnie Gilbert, Eric Bogle, The McCalmans, The Corries, Charlie King [...]

14 Mar

Fred Small

Fred Small
Hailed by Pete Seeger as “one of America’s best songwriters,” Fred Small sings songs of conscience in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, and Tom Paxton. Powerful, affecting, and inviting, Fred’s songs illuminate the goodness and courage of all kinds of people.Pete Seeger, Peggy Seeger, Rosalie Sorrels, Steve Gillette, Judy Small (no relation), [...]

14 Mar

David Roth

David Roth is a singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He has been performing since at least 1987.
Official David Roth Website
“David has reached our hearts. With voices like his still singing, there’s a certainty that the candle will remain lit, the hope reasserted, and the dream still sung.” Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary)
Songs
Nine Gold Medals

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