Myriad Artists Conference Schedule
Western Arts Alliance – Booth 225
September 8-10, 2026
Oakland Marriott City Center
Oakland, CA
Conference Website: Western Arts Alliance
To schedule a meeting with us at WAA contact: Lauren Stovall
Ryanhood
Showcase Info
Ryanhood set!
Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 8:20-8:35pm
Location: Uptown Room
Guitar Dreams set!
Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 8:40-8:55pm
Location: Uptown Room
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.
Midwest Arts XPO – Booth 128
September 22-25, 2026
Baird North Convention Center
Milwaukee, WI
Conference Website: Midwest Arts Xpo
To schedule a meeting with us at MAX contact: Lauren Stovall
Old Blind Dogs
Showcase Info
Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: 8:55 – 9:10pm
Location: Baird North Convention Center – Room 204
About Old Blind Dogs
Celebrating 35 years in 2027 with a brand new album, Old Blind Dogs are one of Scotland’s most enduring and exciting folk bands. Formed in Aberdeen in 1992, they have become a cornerstone of the Scottish folk revival, blending dynamic percussion, soaring fiddle, stirring vocals, cittern, and the Great Highland bagpipes into a powerful, distinctive sound. Featuring original member Jonny Hardie alongside Aaron Jones, Donald Hay, and former Battlefield Band piper Mike Katz, the band delivers electrifying live performances full of energy, rhythm, and soul. Inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, Old Blind Dogs continue to captivate audiences worldwide—firmly at the top of their game
Gadan
Showcase Info
Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: 9:15 – 9:30pm
Location: Baird North Convention Center – Room 206
About Gadan
A storming new band, blending the drive of Irish traditional music and bluegrass with the heart and soul of folk and Appalachian music—spiced up with an Italian seasoning for extra flair! Gadan is a fresh project created by four seasoned musicians from the Irish trad and European folk/rock scene, all with years of experience performing at major traditional and alternative folk music festivals across Europe and the US. In 2024, they were joined by Enda Scahill, a tenor banjo master, award-winner, All-Ireland champion, and founder of We Banjo 3. Their high-energy repertoire has a powerful live appeal, reminiscent of new-trad acts, but with a unique identity. With three banjos—tenor and clawhammer—fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, they create a distinctive “strings-only” sound, enhanced by subtle electronics and driven by a powerful rhythmic pulse.
Ryanhood
Showcase Info
Thursday, September 24th
Time: 9:15 – 9:30pm
Location: Baird North Convention Center – Room 206
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.