Eric is a perennial favorite on the Folk and Blues Festival circuits, not only for his dynamic, engaging performances but for his open tuning and slide guitar workshops as well.  With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric’s original compositions reflect his musical influences, but come from a place all their own. He writes from experience about the human condition – at ...

Don Armstrong has been hailed as a “Tucson legend” and “folk treasure.” The Arizona Daily Star referred to him as a “consummate songwriter,” while his songs have been recorded by artists nationwide and sung and enjoyed worldwide.  The “Whiskeypalians” are a group of Don’s favorite musicians and friends from Tucson, often including AFP favorites Liz Cerepanya and Petie Ronstadt.  Join ...

Don Armstrong has been hailed as a “Tucson legend” and “folk treasure.” The Arizona Daily Star referred to him as a “consummate songwriter,” while his songs have been recorded by artists nationwide and sung and enjoyed worldwide.  The “Whiskeypalians” are a group of Don’s favorite musicians and friends from Tucson, often including AFP favorites Liz Cerepanya and Petie Ronstadt.  Join ...

An insightful, award-winning composer and brilliant interpreter of others’ material, Tucson-based Steff Kayser offers unique and diverse performances with a soulful soaring voice and musical talents that delight the most discerning of audiences.  Most recently, Steff's original ‘The Space Between Our Fences’ won 3rd place in the 2022 Tumbleweed Music Festival Song Contest.  He’s a finalist in this year’s 2023 ...

An insightful, award-winning composer and brilliant interpreter of others’ material, Tucson-based Steff Kayser offers unique and diverse performances with a soulful soaring voice and musical talents that delight the most discerning of audiences.  Most recently, Steff's original ‘The Space Between Our Fences’ won 3rd place in the 2022 Tumbleweed Music Festival Song Contest.  He’s a finalist in this year’s 2023 ...

Mark Mulligan deported himself to Mexico 28 years ago, ditching his gold Century 21 Real Estate jacket for flip flops and a guitar. Four kids and many songs later, he calls the Sea of Cortez home, living south of the border in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora. His songs paint pictures of sunshine, sailboats, and sandy beaches. And his book, "The Three Miracles" (available ...

Mark Mulligan deported himself to Mexico 28 years ago, ditching his gold Century 21 Real Estate jacket for flip flops and a guitar. Four kids and many songs later, he calls the Sea of Cortez home, living south of the border in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora. His songs paint pictures of sunshine, sailboats, and sandy beaches. And his book, "The Three Miracles" (available ...

Chris Brashear plays fiddle, mandolin, and guitar.  He is a singer with a wide vocal range and a clear, distinctive voice, as well as a songwriter. In the desert southwest and beyond, Chris performs with long-time music partner and AFP favorite Peter McLaughlin.  Together, Chris and Peter have produced three CDs, “So Long, Arizona”; “Canyoneers”, and their latest release, “Desert ...

Chris Brashear plays fiddle, mandolin, and guitar.  He is a singer with a wide vocal range and a clear, distinctive voice, as well as a songwriter. In the desert southwest and beyond, Chris performs with long-time music partner and AFP favorite Peter McLaughlin.  Together, Chris and Peter have produced three CDs, “So Long, Arizona”; “Canyoneers”, and their latest release, “Desert ...

Performing Bluegrass, Folk and Americana music emphasizing three-part vocal harmony, Independence Creek feature covers of popular tunes as well as songs by female lead Sally Wisely. Skilled musicians on traditional acoustic instruments including banjo, 12 and 6 string guitars, mandolin and fiddle, this trio is appearing on the AFP stage for the first time.  Let’s give them a big AFP ...