Local gem Anthony Wilkerson keeps the heartbreak in honky-tonk. With a full band of ramblers, Wilkerson delivers the warbling, energetic and, at times, sorrowful songs that are the hallmark of the genre.

Singer-songwriter, A. Savage, best known as the co-frontman for New York indie rock band Parquet Courts, writes quieter, introspective love songs on his debut solo album, a departure from the angular, frenetic sound of his acclaimed post-rock outfit.

A true cornerstone of the national music community, we’re fortunate to hold the talents of multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Blvck Spvde in such close proximity. Along with his robust ensemble, this St. Louis representative utilizes the language of neo-soul, future funk and hip-hop to lead an audience to a place of resonance and healing.

A compelling singer-songwriter with a penchant for captivating crowds, Cara Louise combines the familiarity of classic country and folk rock to create a modern alternative style with an indie sheen.

The Cosmic Riders are an alt-country outfit laced with psychedelic sonics and powered by the steady vocal stylings of Tyle Toomsen, creating music that might be considered regressive by modern “country” standards.

One of the best traits a band can carry is restraint, despite housing multiple components. Chicago’s Dos Santos embodies this ideal. This high-octane outfit serves as the climax to a collision of psychedelia, Latinx rock and loose jazz notes, in the process creating an inclusive space for fans across the spectrum of progressive music.

The Hooten Hallers are truly hometown heroes. Starting in Columbia in 2007, the band is far from their days at epic open mic nights at The Fugue as they now bring their unmatched blend of gritty blues and raucous rock’n’roll to audiences across the nation.

An acclaimed country rocker from St.Louis, Missouri, Jack Grelle tells all American’s stories while weaving elements of honky tonk, bluegrass and rock’n’roll to create a distinctive but familiar sound.

Utilizing his prowess of the acoustic guitar, Jacob Lueke paints verdant portraits of a wide-open America, evoking visions of sweeping plains, rolling hills and winding country roads.

A lightning strike into the quiet storm tradition, James Tillman augments an unforgettable vocal ability with an effusive pen and timelessly slick production. We’re surely witness to a star’s ascent in this Brooklyn resident.

Chicago-raised and Columbia-based, J. Artiz, perhaps best known as co-lead singer of Columbia’s Loose Loose, uses his sonorous vocals as a vessel for messages of peace and positivity.

Led by their versatile and prolific frontman John Galbraith, JG3 combines classic sounds from rock of all eras to craft catchy riffs that can drive or jangle or work the angles in between, forming the perfect foundation for Galbraith’s full-hearted brand of storytelling.

Michigan-based cellist and vocalist boasts a classical skillset and a contemporary palette, merging genres and making a sound that stands alone.

While the “math rock” label may intimidate some, the geometric technique of Jr. Clooney’s music is merely the cosmetic layer of a sound that involves a deeply heartfelt, creative and welcoming approach to performance and musicianship.

Iowa-based pop rock duo Karen Meat brings a rare theatrical component to their live performance, accentuating the youthful moodiness inherent to their sound. Bright vocals, punchy guitar solos and 80s-inspired beats culminate in anthems of defiant delight.

A young giant, formerly-known-as The Adaptation, writes songs that seem to come from a slightly older soul; new notes that seem nostalgic and hooks that could have found a home on 90s alt-rock radio.

Columbia-based but nationally acclaimed, guitarist Lake Mary makes music that can reside as comfortably at the forefront of the avant-garde as it can in a backyard in the Midwest on a mid-summer day.

In writing and arrangement, Liam's soulful voice seems to emerge at the right moments, falling tastefully into the spaces between the instruments whether he's lightly strumming a traditional sounding folk tune or driving forward with a funked up dance number.

This Austin-based duo brings modernity to a "high lonesome" Appalachian sound. Minimal, expansive, and ethereal, Little Mazarn offers a stunning juxtaposition between traditionalism and contemporary sound. [TTF selection] Little Mazarn Bandcamp

True/False March March veterans will deliver their driving brass section and thumping bass to Busker's Last Stand to help close out the weekend.

From the Bay to BK, Nappy Nina, along with partner-in-rhyme Stas Thee Boss, melds fluent swag with hard nosed lyricism to firmly establish herself amongst a rising crop of underground MCs.

Midwestern treasure Noah Earle charms audiences with full-hearted songs that reflect the man himself—farmer, family-man, troubadour. Complex yet essential, Earle’s music satiates and delights listeners who crave earnest, substantial work.

Chicago based Ohmme left their mark on the hearts of T/F music lovers years ago, and this year we get to have them back for a return performance of their dueling electric guitars and acrobatic vocal harmonies.

The Other Years, an aptly-named folk duo from Louisville, pair their arresting vocals with expert musicianship to make music as timeless as it’s anachronistic. Their haunting harmonies highlight their stunning arrangements.

The Kansas City based and Polyvinyl-signed indie rockers Shy Boys, showcase intricate harmonies within catchy hooks with a playful earnestness befitting of their moniker.

As you listen to this Montreal trio, you will quickly lose track of where the song begins and ends, feeling hypnotized by the dreamy vocal melodies that effortlessly step between complex rhythmic patterns. [TTF selection] Thanya Iyer Bandcamp

Ms. Williams has supplied a youthful tinge to the practice of fingerstyle guitar, merging her virtuosic ability with accessible pop undertones to coax in an expansive fanbase.

Don't expect this project of Andrew Jones to fall neatly into any categories. After wading through some psychedelic weirdness you'll find yourself afloat on poppy goodness and melodies that won't let you go.