PSG 2026 Musicians

Arthur Hinds

A performance by Arthur Hinds is an unforgettable experience, full of music, laughter, love, and magic. Blending stories from Celtic myth and legend with songs drawn not only from Celtic and American folk traditions but from his own. Will Arthur bring song, story, magic, and ritual to PSG? Absobardalutely!

BlackWillow Starling

Blackwillow Starling, Nora and Michael Tinker Tierney are a Milwaukee-based pagan acoustic duo who in 2025 were voted Pagan Band of the Year by the International Pagan Music Association. Since their debut in 2024 their performances have included: Pagan Spirit Gathering, the International Pagan Music Awards, Florida Pagan Gathering, Chrysalis Moon, WinterStar, Paganicon, the Witches ball at Circle Sanctuary and Starwood Festival. They also make regular appearances on Circle Sanctuary’s Full Moon broadcasts. Blackwillow Starling’s live shows highlight original pagan folk, traditional British and Celtic music, and always include a few fun and lighthearted surprises certain to get you on your feet and singing. With vocals and harmonies being the basis for the band, they also incorporate percussion, drone and various stringed instruments. For PSG 2026, Blackwillow Starling will be playing their mainstage show with an expanded lineup. Their acoustic show will include a different set list and be performed as a duo.

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percussion, drone and various stringed instruments. For PSG 2026, Blackwillow Starling will be playing their mainstage show with an expanded lineup. Their acoustic show will include a different set list and be performed as a duo.

Mami Wata

MAMI WATA is a five-piece percussion ensemble from Madison, WI. Roughly translating to “Goddess of Every Shoreline,” our namesake Mami Wata is an ancient water deity revered across much of Africa and the Caribbean. Our mission is to lift celebrations of joy through drumming, dancing, and singing traditional rhythms from West Africa and her diaspora. We welcome your interest and hope we can grow together as a unified community of peace. Come dance with us!

Pink Violin Band

Pink Violin Band is a high energy, genre-blending musical group that performs a mix of traditional Irish, ’70s folk, contemporary, and original music. Featuring Daniel on vocals and guitar and Asona on vocals and violin, the duo weaves soaring violin melodies with driving rhythms and rich harmonies. Their sound blends Celtic spirit with classic folk roots and modern flair, creating music that feels both soulful and celebratory. With a dynamic stage presence and a deep love of live performance, Pink Violin Band invites audiences to sing along, move freely, and lose themselves in the magic of the moment.

Primal Rhythm

Ride the wave of energy created by Primal Rhythm. When we drum, we connect our mind, body and spirit to all living things. Join three kick-ass women with their intense, driving, and engaging stage performance. Primal Rhythm is an all-female drum ensemble that has been rocking the national festival circuit and the local scene in Cleveland, Ohio since 2010. They pound out fierce tribal rhythms and intricate groovy vibes. Sue Balaschak brought the band to life out of a desire to bring her studio albums to the stage and share the power of drumming in a live setting. Sue has been a professional musician since the age of 12. After playing the kit drums in many projects, she created Primal Rhythm to further explore her creative passion. In addition to Sue Balaschak on dunduns and djembe, the band features Dawn Heartsong on djembe and percussion, and Michelle Clark holding down the bottom on duns. Dawn and Michelle have been members of the Primal Rhythm ensemble since inception.