- Marcelo Martinez Vieira and the Cello&Voice Project with Christian Howes violin www.celloandvoice.com

- Liz Davis Maxfield with New Time Ensemble (cello, fiddle, flute & guitar) http://lizdavismaxfield.com

- Spaghetti Western String Company from Minneapolis - www.spaghettiwesternmusic.com/index.html

- Claudio Peña and his El Fin Del Mundo Trio from Argentina www.myspace.com/findelmundotrio
http://claudiocello.blogspot.com/

- Chris White Quartet – cello, piano, bass & drums - www.newdirectionscello.com/chriswhite/index.htm

- Luciano Correa and No Olho da Rua – Brazilian quintet from Rio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrtFwxaajJk

The New Directions Cello Festival is a performance and educational forum for nonclassical cello, featuring performances, workshops, and jam sessions led by guest artists (and their groups) who are pioneering new directions for cellists in a wide variety of styles. Please check our website for more information: www.newdirectionscello.com