"Bluesman Ryan Lee Crosby hails from Rhode Island, but he’s an honorary citizen of Mississippi’s Hill Country, whose groove-oriented traditional music he interprets faithfully. The singer and 12-string guitarist is a prolific collaborator who sometimes turns eclectic, as on his blues-raga album, “River Music.” But Crosby’s defining effort is 2025’s “At the Blue Front,” recorded live — analog, of course — in Bentonia, Mississippi, with a calabash player as his principal accompanist."  - The Washington Post

For an evening of spontaneity and creativity, Ryan Lee Crosby expands on his Bentonia Blues infused style with the new addition of drum set, bass and congas, complementing his core sound of 12 string guitar, lap steel, harmonica and calabash. Calling on local friends Brian A. West and Ashish Vyas, along with long time collaborators Grant Smith and Jay Scheffler, Crosby will reach for new connections in the old school music he holds so dear, as these musicians take the stage together for the first time.

Mississippi singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ray Cashman has spent more than three decades crafting his own brand of raw, blues-driven American roots music. With a powerful voice, masterful finger picking, amplified foot percussion, and storytelling steeped in the Southern tradition, Cashman’s songs bridge the gap between front-porch authenticity and modern grit.

For the last 15 years, Cashman has toured Western Europe annually, building a loyal audience and earning a reputation as a captivating live performer. His shows balance hard-hitting, original blues-oriented songs with the kind of fiery musicianship that comes only from a lifetime on the road.

With a career that has taken him across the United States and around the globe, Cashman continues to push forward, seeking new audiences and new opportunities for collaboration in Europe and beyond. Whether in an intimate club, a festival stage, or a packed theater, he delivers songs that resonate—music born of experience, soul, and an unshakable connection to the blues.