Vignola is known for his stunning virtuosity and has performed with many of the world's top musicians and orchestras, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Wynton Marsalis and the Boston Pops. "Vignola's jaw-dropping technique explains why The New York Times deemed him 'one of the brightest stars of the guitar.’” -- The Wall Street Journal

For more information about Frank Vignola visit FrankVignola.com

Smithsonian at Little Washington presents The Smithsonian Consort of Viols - - Kenneth Slowik, Revekah Ahrendy, Catherine Slowik and Arnie Tanimoto in a program of English chamber music from the time of Elizabeth I.

For more information about the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society visit SmithsonianChamberMusic.org

Audrey Andrist is "a stunning pianist with incredible dexterity" - - San Francisco Classical Voice. She has thrilled audiences around the globe with her "passionate abandon," " bright energy" and "great intelligence." She has performed in North America's most prestigious venues, including The Kennedy Center, Place des Arts in Montreal and Alice Tully Hall in New York.

For more information about Audrey Andrist visit AudreyAndrist.com

GMCW's Potomac Fever Ensemble is a 14-voice a cappella close harmony pop group that's generating great buzz! They have performed in many distinguished venues, including the White House, and have garnered numerous awards, including a 2014 WAMMIE for Best Choral Recording.

For more information about Gay Men's Chorus of Washington visit GMCW.org

Political satirist Mark Russell will return for his annual performance, which always attracts a large and enthusiastic audience. Many will recall Mark's widely acclaimed television shows on PBS as well as his regular performance at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Huxley, a member of Electric Light Orchestra Part II, has a dozen albums featuring his "gold dust voice" (Mojo magazine) and a curio cabinet's worth of cool guitar sounds. Hux's first single, "Buddha, Buddha," caused Rolling stone to gush, "You could land a marlin with these [guitar] hooks!"

For more information about Parthenon Huxley visit ParthenonHuxley.com

The Peter and Will Anderson Trio has headlined at The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Kennedy Center. Their recent release, "Reed Reflections," "imaginatively unfold(s) in ways that consistently bring a fresh perspective to classic jazz tunes." -- The Washington Post.  "These guys flood the room with joy!" - Seattle Times

For more information about Peter and Will Anderson visit PeterandWillAnderson.com

The Smith Sisters have been performing together since 1981 at venues across the country and around the world, such as The Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and EPCOT. "Like the best sibling groups, the Smiths have been singing together for so long that their voices merge in effortless and graceful harmony." - The Washington Post

For more information about The Smith Sisters visit DebiSmith.com

Kenneth Slowik, architect of the Smithsonian at Little Washington Concert Series - - - now in its 25th year - - - and an outstanding cellist, viola da gamba player, pianist and conductor, has performed in every concert in this series since its inception. Together with the other members of the Smithsonian Chamber Players- - violinist Cynthia Rover and cellist Allen Whear - - - he will present a program of piano trios composed by Joseph Haydn for his friend Rebecca Schroeter.

For more information about the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society visit SmithsonianChamberMusic.org