8TPS is a vocal collective of trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive musicians.

Performer Hope Levy brings Connie’s haunting songs to life alongside folk classics and her own originals, weaving a poignant story of creativity, identity, and the enduring power of music

Elliot Menard is an opera-maker—a vocal performer, composer, and producer—working at the nexus of opera-theater, new music, and experimental performance.

Peixuan Jiang is a pianist who was born in Shanghai, China and and has won awards in piano competitions at the municipal, provincial, and national levels in China.

LA POPS UP is a groundbreaking dance film project celebrating the creativity and individuality of So-Cal based choreographers on screen, spearheaded by Dance Camera West and Hysterica Productions.

The darlings of Disneyland’s “Paradise Garden Bandstand,” this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude.

Join us for Bugs, Bees, and Butterflies Day on The Muck grounds!

Quique Escamilla is a Mexican Mayan-Zapotec, born and raised in the warm, tropical southern lands of the state of Chiapas, Mexico. He started singing Mexican folk songs at the age of four at his family reunions. Today, Quique is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, and an international touring artist based in Toronto, Canada.

Chris Cruz & Rae Shirer tap into the warmest of Americana and folk traditions. Cruz (on acoustic guitar and vocals) and Shirer (duet and backing vocals) craft straightforward songs that recall the best of '60s and '70s folk music.

Ken Waldman has drawn on 37 years as an Alaska resident to produce poems, stories, and fiddle tunes that combine into a performance uniquely his. Since 1995 he's toured full-time, performing at leading festivals, concert series, arts centers, and clubs.

Beth Sussman received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at the age of twenty-one from The Juilliard School where she was on full scholarship. She has performed throughout North America and Europe including appearances at Lincoln Center, The Ravinia Festival (Summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Royce Hall (UCLA), The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and The Huntington Gardens and Museum. She has also performed on live radio broadcasts on radio stations WQXR (New York), WFMT (Chicago) and KUSC (Los Angeles).

The Bryatz Duo: Hailed by the press as “virtuosic, stunning musicians”, Denis Zhukov (balalaika) and Guzel Safiullina (domra/keyboards) perform classical and folk repertoire, as well as original interpretations.

The Huu Bac Quintet delivers a true dialogue between Asian, North and South American cultures in a contemporary, original and unique way!

 Håkon Kornstad is an award winning Norwegian jazz saxophonist, recognised by jazz critics around the world. In 2009 he discovered his singing voice, and he finished a master’s degree at the Norwegian Opera Academy in 2014. He is now dividing his time between two almost contrasting musical genres — combining them in unprecedented ways. 

Alicia Waller is a genre-expanding vocalist, composer, and bandleader recognized for the contemporary fusion ensemble Alicia Waller & The Excursion.

Nearly three decades deep, the band led by Detroit-born guitar slinger Randy Jacobs and vocal dynamo Jenny Langer comes back swinging with a record that’s all blood, sweat, and soul.

USA-Argentine duo Eleanor Dubinsky and Darío Acosta Teich perform jazz, Latin, French and original songs, inviting audiences to travel the world while discovering underground tributaries that connect us in our shared human experience.

 Starring Chipper Lowell This high-energy comedy smash starring two-time “Comedy Magician of the Year!”, Chipper Lowell, has been garnering rave reviews by critics and audiences alike over the past nine years!

The Filharmonic, an LA-based acapella group of Filipino-Americans who were featured on NBC’s hit musical competition, The Sing-Off, has much to sing about.

Eclectic, quirky, and always intriguing, Marty Isenberg’s debut album "The Way I Feel Inside: Inspired by the Films of Wes Anderson” has captivated audiences and jazz critics. Mr. Isenberg will be joined by his stellar ensemble of rising stars as they perform music from his concept album live.

Rosie Flores, triple-threat Texas musician, has never allowed the challenge of navigating the male-centric worlds of rock and country music slow her down. In fact, she often drew upon those challenges as source material in sharply observed songs she not only wrote and sang with authority and passion, but also brought to life musically as a widely respected lead guitarist in a string of notable bands. 

Daniel Ho is an ukulele virtuoso, slack key guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, singer-songwriter, producer, audio engineer, and record company owner. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, twelve-time Grammy Award nominee, six-time Taiwanese Golden Melody Award winner, and recipient of multiple Hawaiian Music awards.

The Orange Empire Chorus returns to the Muck! Organized in 1957, OEC  is the Fullerton Chapter of The Barbershop Harmony Society. The society's mission is to perpetuate the barbershop art form and to support music education. Join them for an evening of comedy and song.

Alley Cats A musical and comedy show featuring the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s, The Alley Cats’ unparalleled Doo Wop show blends America’s most known and loved music with comedy and showmanship that had Muck audiences begging for their return!

Inspired by the golden age of swing, The Matt Mauser Big Band channels the timeless charm of a young Frank Sinatra at the height of his career—singing with The Count Basie Orchestra at The Sands Hotel in Las Vegas —while also paying tribute to legendary artists like Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and other acts from that iconic era.

Raised on the California Coast in a family of musicians, the band grew up surrounded by musical influences from almost every genre. In the early 2000s, their parents piled them into an RV, and together they embarked on several singing tours around the U.S. Leaning towards an Alternative, Modern Americana feel, DARDEN presents an experience of crystal clear harmonies, angelic melodies, and modern versions of classic songs and styles.

Sean Oliu returns to the Muck! Sean tenderly breathes fresh life into the timeless essence of traditional country music.

Although they call California home, the band is actually made up of transplants from all over the country that share a deep love of classic Southern Rock.

Roopa Mahadevan is a leading Indian classical vocalist and crossover artist in the South Asian diaspora. Hailed “a stunning voice“ by the New York Times, she is known for her powerful and emotive voice, multidisciplinary talents, and collaborative spirit.

Fullerton Native Country Singer and Songwriter Peter Brandon returns for his 16th year at The Muck! Brandon’s shows have a perfect balance of upbeat energetic songs and tender ballads that hit the heart. Join us in the tradition! 

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar’s Soñando con México will transport you through the  streets and plazas of the regions of Mexico. Join us for an unforgettable evening where the dream of Mexico comes to life!

Jarabe Mexicano cordially invites you to join them in honoring some of the iconic artists who influenced their lives and musical careers as residents of border regions in California and Arizona.