2025 Performance Lineup
Fluidity Performance Troupe
Fluidity Performance Troupe specializes in awe-inspiring Cirque performances. Featuring high skilled and captivating shows of aerial acrobatics, fire arts, ground acrobatics, stilt walking, and more, they add elements of wonder and awe to any event at which they are present. In addition to performances, the artists of Fluidity design their costumes and set, and map out a multifaceted experience for their clients. With creativity as their compass, they turn ordinary gatherings into extraordinary memories, leaving a lasting impression on every audience.
Fluidity understands the importance of excellence both on and off the stage. Therefore, they develop a professional stage presence through investment in the artists who work with them. Behind the incredible artists stands Maria Ekaterina, whose diverse background and unwavering passion drive the troupe. With a foundation in fashion design, and a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo, Maria's dedication to mastering various disciplines ensures top-notch performances.
Fluidity Performance Troupe has earned acclaim for professionalism and creativity from clients like Front Porch Festival, Floyd Center for the Arts, and Body Mind Spirit Expo. Specializing in aerial acrobatics, fire arts, and ground acrobatics, we bring sophistication and grace to every event, leaving a lasting impression with our wow-worthy performances.
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Grace Campbell
Hailing from West Virginia, Grace Campbell brings her unique charm to the music scene. Her captivating songwriting and magnetic personality have garnered her a dedicated fan base both locally and on social media.
Grace has transcended the Appalachian region with her music. She continues to grow her regional fanbase through live appearances, a strong social media presence, and the genuine connection she makes with her audience. Her live appearances have included working with notable artists such as: Kathy Mattea, Kidd G, Avery Anna, Philip Bowen, Kassi Valazza, The Plain White T’s, and Melissa Etheridge.
Voted Best Pop Artist in West Virginia in 2024 by Voter’s Poll, Born & Bred Magazine
Allen Smith Band
Allen Smith Band blends old and new school soul, r&b, and gospel with a smooth jazz base. The band started when Ron Joplin first met Guitarist and Bassist Allen Smith during their early teen years through church musical workshops. Their paths were directed apart for several years, and rejoined in 2005 as Allen became the guitarist for the church where Ronnii was overseeing the music department. Since then the two have been collaborating and on several musical projects and concerts. In 2011, they released their first album entitled "Silent Night." Allen's older brother Julian is the band's rhythmic backbone as he can be found on drums and percussion. This dynamic brotherly duo have worked together since 1994 when Allen passed over his drum throne to Julian to began playing bass at his home church.Over the years, the band has added members along the way, as they continue to enjoy good times with all types of people through their love for music.
Stone & Snow
Named “Best Folk/Soul Artist” at the 2022 Richmond International Film + Music Festival, Stone & Snow is an Americana pairing of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, Karen Bridges and Clint Thomson. In 2012, they began a collaboration filled with close harmonies and thoughtful lyrics and gave it a name that gives a nod to the mountain landscapes of the West– Stone & Snow.
Delicate and Wild (2023) was recorded with Grammy-nominated producer David Mayfield. Delicate and Wild’s lead single “Moonrise” is a beautifully simple, yet haunting love song to the moon, while “Cruel” (named a top entry in the 2020 NPR Tiny Desk Contest) acts as a soulful response of “oh yes, I know” to the phrase “it’s not you, it’s me”. The album also includes the hopeful hook “we’re gonna be alright” on “Wait”, the last song they would write before the pandemic hit, as well as an honest look back on the years of a marriage that collapsed during that time with “The Hardest Part of Loving You.” Stone & Snow has self-produced and released five studio albums to-date: Delicate and Wild (2023), We Were Made For These Times (2021), Love is a Weapon (2019), Devil That I Know (2016), and These are the Hills (2014).
Karen and Clint are passionate about elevating women in music. Through hosting performances for women artists, their work collecting data on the gender balance in their local scene, and Karen’s involvement in the “Girls Rock!” franchise, Stone & Snow is invested in seeing more women grow and thrive in the music industry.
They currently reside in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Gardeners
The Gardeners are a husband-and-wife duo hailing from Summers County, West Virginia, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich traditions of Appalachian music. With deep roots in the region and a passion that reaches far beyond it, they share timeless tunes and heartfelt songs wherever they go.
Multi-instrumentalists who skillfully blend fiddle, banjo, and guitar, The Gardeners bring authenticity and joy to every performance. Whether they're lighting up a concert stage or setting the rhythm for an old-time square dance, their music reflects a genuine love for the folk traditions passed down through generations.
Equally at ease performing in intimate settings or festival showcases, The Gardeners invite audiences into the living story of mountain music—one tune at a time.