Todd Albright is a Detroit-based country blues guitarist and vocalist specializing in twelve-string guitar. Rooted in the pre-war blues tradition (1880–1939), he carries forward the legacy of artists like Blind Willie McTell, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Leadbelly. Known for his gritty, soulful performances and storytelling, Albright is regarded as one of the world’s leading blues guitarists and the only contemporary twelve-string player in his style. Active for over 25 years, he has performed alongside Roy Book Binder, Charlie Parr, Paul Geremia, and Dakota Dave Hull. His albums include Fourth Floor Visitor (2017, Jett Plastic Recordings) and Detroit Twelve String: Blues & Rags (2017, Third Man Records).

Ryan Lee Crosby is a Rhode Island-based guitarist, singer, and educator whose music blends Bentonia and Hill Country blues with global influences. Mentored by Jimmy “Duck” Holmes at Mississippi’s historic Blue Front Café, Crosby has become a devoted torchbearer of the tradition. His new album, At the Blue Front, recorded live to tape with Holmes and longtime collaborators, captures his hypnotic 12-string sound and deep reverence for the blues as both a musical and personal journey.