2026 Musicians Lineup!

Modern speakeasy music. Gritty saloon jazz.... San Francisco Bay Area songwriting deviants Tumbledown House have never been easy to describe. Whimsical, story-based songs are delivered by velvety vocal powerhouse Gillian Wolfe over a blend of vintage jazz, blues, tango, and klezmer. Tumbledown House has supported acts such as Crooked Still, Brandi Carlile, and Keller Williams, and recorded their second album with members of New Orleans' Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Tumbledown House has performed over 900 shows in 35 states and continues to perform nationally and abroad.

Regional Emmy Award - "11th and Grant Featuring Tumbledown House"

Official Showcase Presenters 2018 - Arts NW, PAE South Arts, Folk Alliance FAR-West

“It is a rarity when you find that group that has all the elements to make for a perfect evening. Musical talent, creativity, good looks, easy to work with and most importantly has the audience sending you emails asking to bring them back… Tumbledown House is that group.” —Christian Wolf, Executive and Artistic Director, Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation

"Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical." Oakland Magazine

"The band plays every style imaginable, and does some fantastic covers. (Their rendition of “Purple Haze” is incredible.) But what is most spectacular about them is hearing the depth of soul in Roudman’s playing—it goes beyond what most people would expect from the instrument. She plays it with so much heart, you’ll wonder why more bands don’t have a cellist." Good Times Santa Cruz​

"The group seamlessly careens from blues to bluegrass and rock in a way that really shouldn't make sense but somehow does." LA Times

"Dirty Cello have been hard to describe, apart from saying that a cello (played in ways you won’t quite believe) is involved, and the range of music takes the word eclectic and supercharges it to meltdown levels of energy and invention." - Argus Courier

John Brothers Piano Company is an Oakland-based instrumental quartet whose compositions oscillate between incisive part-writing and unrestrained improvisational energy. Guided by this interplay, seemingly disparate influences, from chamber music to hot jazz, are focused through emphatic lyricism. In 2011 a group of friends at UC Berkeley had recently graduated and were contemplating job options. Finding that by hauling their spinet piano to nearby subway stations and busking together they could make enough to survive in the Bay Area, the path forward was clear. After the first few haphazard street shows and a generous write-up in the San Francisco Chronicle, the newly-formed John Brothers Piano Company began receiving opportunities to bring their wild sound in off the street. They landed a weekly residency at an after-hours club where they played from 2-6AM every Friday night for a year and have since been invited to play at The Fonda Theatre, Regency Ballroom, Great American Music Hall, Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Stern Grove Festival, Le Festif, and Outside Lands.​ 

The Copper River Band is a local Alaskan band known for their lively performances. They play a mix of genres, including rock, country, and alt rock, often incorporating Alaskan themes and storytelling into their music. The band has gained popularity in Alaska for their energetic live shows, which often feature catchy guitar riffs, harmonies, and foot-stomping rhythms. They've performed at various events and venues across the state, including festivals, bars, and private parties. With the new single “Murder on a River” released January 7, 2025 , this summer season looks to be one for the record books. Make sure to catch a show this summer at one of the many festivals in the state of Alaska.

Sweet Pow  is an Anchorage based trio spawned from the magic of music and the passion for performing their unique blend of reimagined covers and eclectic originals. Joe Schumacher leads the show and sets the rhythm strumming his baritone ukulele, kicking beats on his cajon and hi-hat, blowing sweet melodies on his harmonica, and weaving stories with his poetic vocals, while Dave Souza sets the funky groove with his powerful booming base licks and Phil Gilcrease mesmerizes audiences with his skillfully screaming guitar solos. Together, this trio brings the positive vibes and good times to all their shows throughout the great state of Alaska.

…FESTIVAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE…

There are many other activities around town,
plus workshops for both musicians and music lovers.

Thursday 11am Ferry Jam:  This is a fun jam, the musicians’ first introduction to each other.  We hope that the festival musicians will see themselves as ambassadors for music, the Seldovia Summer Solstice Festival and fun in general.  We meet on the ferry .(There will be a leader, Susan Mumma, who will be wearing a festival shirt and crow cap.)  We play while the Alaska Marine Highway Tustumena ferry is underway from Homer.

Thursday 6pm Meet and Greet: Gather at the Linwood Bar, get to meet musicians, Seldovians and visitors.

Thursday 8pm Open Mic: A special night for locals to exhibit their talented selves on our festival stage, and you might be able to preview some of the weekend acts (just a teaser).

Friday Busking:  Businesses around town will host each of our main acts for a 15-minute set.

** FRIDAY 5pm Main Stage Concert Begins! **

Saturday 10am Coffee and Song Circle:  This a sharing time for locals, visitors and festival musicians. It is a good time to break out that new song. It is acoustic and held in our Pavillion.

Saturday Workshops from noon - 4:00pm: See schedule and descriptions below. Held at the Susan B. Anthony School.

** SATURDAY 5pm Main Stage Concert Begins! **

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