Christie Lenée
Christie Lenée
“Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician–she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals. Christie has been described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni Mitchell and Michael Hedges,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. Since achieving 1st place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, her captivating performances have been seen on stages with Tommy Emmanuel, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), AndyMcKee, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Melissa Etheridge, Antigone Rising, Kaki King, Jake Shimabukoro and Christopher Cross to name a few.
Kristopher James.
Kristopher James
Kristopher James captivates audiences throughout the Southeast, with his songs and stories, touring with his band in theaters and club venues, as well as supplying direct support for acts such as First Aid Kit, Marc Broussard, Ryan David Harris, Morgan James and Maggie Rose! He has also shared bills with The Temptations, Anderson East, The Revivalists, Black Puma sandMavis Staples.
Creative Loafing wrote about Kristopher James: “He is a kindred musical spirit to artists like Gavin DeGrawand and Amos Lee, with vocals perfectly reigned in and his easy gift for melody is unrivaled. Kristopher is perhaps the most interesting musician on the scene.”
Rebekah Pulley
Rebekah Pulley is a St. Petersburg, Florida based singer-songwriter whose music has been described as jaw dropping, with a tendency to break your heart and shake your soul. She's etched out a fruitful living in a diverse setting of house concerts, bars, and festivals earning herself eight 'Best Of The Bay’ songwriting, performing and recording awards from Tampa’s own Creative Loafing. Rebekah’s musical style has wryly evolved tapping roots-rock, blues, old-school country & western, jazz, and even gospel to become a must have for the most discerning Americana and Folk music fans.
The Burke Brothers of HGWT.
The Burke Brothers
Of Have Gun, Will Travel (HGWT)
Their music has a great energy to it with infectious, sing-along choruses and refrains” said NPR’s Robin Hilton. American Songwriter Magazine referred to HGWT as “organic, infectious Americana Pop." HGWT has released six full-length studio albums. Their music has been featured in a number of film and TV productions, and they've toured extensively throughout the years since their inception. Have Gun, Will Travel played four of Creative Clay’s past Folkfests—in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2015. We are excited to have them back as The Burke Brothers in our 30th Anniversary year!
Ella Jet
Ella Jet is an eclectic artist from St. Petersburg, Florida, known for blending acoustic jazz, folk, pop, and soul influences into a genre-crossing sound with a dreamy quality. Ella Jet played in Creative Clay’s Folkfest in 2009, 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019. We are excited to have her back!