Cris Jacobs in Vienna

Cris Jacobs is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Baltimore who plays Americana and roots rock shaped by blues, country and bluegrass. He first became known as the frontman of The Bridge, then established a solo catalogue that includes Dust to Gold, Color Where You Are and One of These Days. The Bridge spent years playing clubs and festivals across the United States before Jacobs began touring under his own name. His solo live history includes opening concerts for Steve Winwood and Sturgill Simpson, as well as appearances in the bluegrass and jam-band world at DelFest.

Joe Pug is an American folk and Americana singer-songwriter born in Greenbelt, Maryland. He is known for the early EP Nation of Heat, the album Messenger and songs including “Hymn #101” and “Nation of Heat.” Joe Pug played Lollapalooza and Newport Folk Festival during the touring behind his early releases. His 2011 concert album Live at Lincoln Hall documented a Chicago set centered on his voice, guitar and harmonica.