Midwest Arts Xpo – Booth 507

September 15-18, 2025
Baird North Convention Center
Milwaukee, WI

Conference Website: Midwest Arts Xpo
To schedule a meeting with us at MAX contact:  Lauren Stovall

Damn Tall Buildings

Folsom 68: THE Johnny Cash Tribute

Showcase Info

Monday, September 15th
Time: 8:50 – 9:05pm
Location: Baird North Convention Center – Room 204B/C

About Damn Tall Buildings

…The Carter Family for the millennial generation……” – The Boston Globe

“If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy … Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome addition to your listening rotation. Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that don’t skimp on the infectiousness…” – Savingcountrymusic.com

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Chicken Wire Empire

Folsom 68: THE Johnny Cash Tribute

Showcase Info

Monday, September 15th
Time: 9:10 – 9:25pm AND 11:10 – 11:25pm
Location: Baird North Convention Center – Room 207A

About Chicken Wire Empire

Chicken Wire Empire is a Wisconsin-based bluegrass band known for their dynamic musicality, thorough arrangements, and true-to-life songwriting. They’ve been recognized worldwide for their top-tier performances and collaborations with dozens of artists from all corners of the bluegrass genre. Audiences can expect high-level musicality and substantive musical depth from each CWE show. The band continues to be acknowledged for their technical prowess and authentically original sound. Their sixth and latest album, Growing Pains (June 2025) is a veritable culmination of the band’s growth through the past decade.​

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Skerryvore

Folsom 68: THE Johnny Cash Tribute

Showcase Info

Monday, September 15th
Time: 10:10 – 10:25pm
Location: Baird North Convention Center – Room 208

About Skerryvore

From the remote island of Tiree to headlining festivals around the world, Skerryvore has skyrocketed to become one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. And it’s easy to see why. Their eclectic fusion of folk, rock, and Americana – with thundering drums and bagpipes, of course – is as rich as a single malt scotch. Since setting sail, Skerryvore has performed in over 25 countries and scooped up Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award – three times. With their distinctive mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore fuses outstanding musicianship with pure joy.

Winner of 2023 Best of the Bay Award for their Whisky Sessions show!

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Ryanhood

Folsom 68: THE Johnny Cash Tribute

Showcase Info

Wednesday, September 17th
Time: 9:10 – 9:25pm
Location: Baird North Convention Center – Room 204B/C

About Ryanhood

International Acoustic Music Awards winners for ‘Best Group/Duo’, Ryanhood’s tight vocal harmonies and big acoustic riffs have made them favorites on the touring circuit for over 20 years. A merging of virtuosic musicianship with rich and transformative storytelling, their shows are driven by strong acoustic guitar interplay and turn-on-a-dime harmonies forged in a decades-long friendship. At turns energetic, hopeful, and quietly moving, Ryanhood invites audiences to reflect, laugh, sing, and to stand up and cheer.

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