Performers

Tookany Creek: Many miles and myriad styles all combine magically in a performance by Tookany Creek, who have performed from Greenwich Village to European pubs and Festivals. Beth Mead (banjo/vocals) is a musician, teacher and author. You can see more about her at www.banjobeth.com. John Catterall (mandolin/vocals) plays mandolin, banjo, guitar and is spokesperson for the group. Paul Kenney (guitar/vocals) adds lead vocals and powerful rhythm guitar. George Steck provides a rock solid foundation, keeping the drive alive. Together they mix traditional bluegrass with country, folk and Western swing to bring the audience a fresh take on familiar favorites for all to enjoy.  Learn more at www.facebook.com/Tookanycreek.

Paige Melton: Paige holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied jazz, opera, and classical techniques alongside music therapy. She earned her Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Temple University and is a board-certified music therapist as well as a lifelong performer who enjoys sharing folk and jazz songs with communities across the East Coast. Since moving to Pennsylvania, she has continued performing for various venues, tailoring her set lists to each audience and creating moments of connection through music.www.paigemeltonmusic.com. 

Jonathan Sprout: Jonathan Sprout has recorded 12 albums, performed more than 6600 concerts and taught over 820 songwriting workshops from coast to coast. His songs have appeared on several internationally released compilation albums, and his four American Heroes albums won 26 national awards, including a Grammy Nomination, and critical acclaim as groundbreaking CDs in educational children’s music. Jonathan recently released two award winning New Age albums. Learn more about him at www.jonsprout.com and www.forceforgoodmusic.com