Claire Holley, right, opens the Marshall Crenshaw show in June 2003 before a backyard crowd of about 200. 

Caitlin Cary and Thad Cockrell and band
Tore it up with an aching, soulful set of duets from their album, "Begonias," July 2005.

Jeff Black
 In a return engagement in May 2005 after his emotional, stunning set the year before.

Jessi Alexander

 Jessi toasts the crowd during her first house concert.

Jason Ringenberg
The one and only Jason ripped into one rocker after another, swinging that axe so the folks in front had to duck a few times.

Mary Gauthier
Playing under the stars in the backyard, September 2003.