​​​​​​Aaron Keim is one half of the husband and wife duo The Quiet American. In Hood River, OR, he and his wife, Nicole, lead an artistic life: making music, building musical instruments, teaching music, writing books, crafting folk art, and raising their 10-year-old son Henry. Influenced by Depression-era string band music and the folk revival, they use ukulele, banjo, and accordion to accompany their old-time tunes, harmony singing, and audience sing-alongs. The duo has published several ukulele and banjo instructional books, using Nicole’s handwritten notation and Aaron’s YouTube videos to help folks learn at home.

Aaron is also a luthier who builds ukuleles and banjos as Beansprout Musical Instruments. With his wife, he is the co-artistic director for Menucha Ukulele Band Camp in Corbett, OR and the Port Townsend Ukulele Festival in Port Townsend, WA.

Learn more at: quietamericanmusic.com and thebeansprout.com​

​​Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, Francis Doo brings the spirit of aloha to every performance. With over 30 years of experience in the Oregon and Washington music scene, he shares a blend of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music along with original compositions. His deep connection to Hawaiian culture extends beyond music, as he also has a background in hula, which enriches his performances with authenticity and heart.​​

Brook Adams caught the ukulele bug in 2003 when he discovered you can play almost anything on it. He worked out a solo uke and vocal performance of the Beatles' "Abbey Road" album and took it on the road. Since then he has played festivals, camps, and workshops around the country. He likes Herb Alpert, Creedence, Jethro Tull, and surf music.

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Learn more about him on his website: brookadams.com