Danny Rankin- "Man with guitar. Sad-bastard dad-rock troubadour. Often brooding, occasionally funny, lyrically dense, sometimes loud."

The Lofty Pines - "The Lofty Pines are an acoustic trio based out of Erie, Colorado. Their heartfelt music blurs the lines between folk, americana, singer-songwriter, and bluegrass. Songwriter Ben Knighten's music has been described by Jamsphere Magazine as "intoxicating blend of intelligent songwriting, artful arranging, beautiful singing and graceful musicianship.